Tanzania is one of the fastest developing countries in East and
Central Africa, with a population ready to revolutionize the systems.
With several universities and colleges which offer training in more than
100 unique courses, it’s time Tanzanians realize which courses are best
for the job market and those which should be avoided.
This article intends to shed light on what employers want and the
best courses to provide skills needed in Tanzania. The following are the
most marketable courses in Tanzania.
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of commerce is one of the best courses in the world. It
gives an individual opportunity to specialize in Accounting, Finance or
marketing so as to perform duties related to their area of
specialization.
Many employers in Tanzania are looking for graduates with these skills.
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
This is one course which you should enroll for in Tanzania
Universities if you have resourses.It has been established that more
than 70 % of engineering graduates secure jobs in Tanzania in their
first year of graduation.
One advantage of pursuing Engineering is that starting salaries are higher than for other graduates.
Nursing
Nursing is not only marketable but is a course that gives one opportunity to serve humanity with humility and determination.
Though salaries for nurses are not high, job opportunities are numerous.
Front Office and Customer Care
Every office needs a front office person to welcome visitors.
Pursuing Front Office course is a golden opportunity to join a field
with several available job vacancies.
Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine is the most marketable course in the world. It is also the most rewarding profession in Tanzania.
As a doctor, you will work in environment where your brains reward you handsomely.
Human Resources
Several companies are setting up businesses in Dar es Salaam; they
therefore require HR personnel to manage their human resources. As a
young Tanzanian who wants to have a better life, this is a golden
opportunity to grab.
Education
Unlike other countries in East Africa where education is not
marketable, Tanzania has numerous opportunities for education experts.
The course becomes even more marketable when an individual pursues
foreign languages like French, Chinese, Germany and Italy.
International Relations
International Relations is a one of the courses which will enable you
work in foreign embassies and NGOs.There are also many employers who
need skills from these graduates.
Statistics
Very few Tanzanians have pursued a course in Statistics but know from today that this course is extremely marketable.
Journalism and communication
Tanzania is growing and media companies are launched each and every
year. As a journalist, you will have a chance to work for these
institutions.