DIRECTORATE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
[LINK 1] WELCOME
Welcome to the Directorate of Graduate Studies.
Chinhoyi University of Technology is a unique community of scholars comprising staff and
students dedicated to education and creation of knowledge. The University strives to be a
centre of excellence in higher education. We are committed to achieving excellence in the
first cycle of higher education (bachelor’s level), followed by outstanding performance in the
second cycle (master’s level) and third cycle (doctoral level). We seek to be an effective
research-intensive University. Graduate studies are the hallmark of a research-intensive
university. This is the raison d’être for the establishment of this Directorate of Graduate
Studies.
We are responsible for the creation of an enabling environment to support and promote
graduate studies in the University. Our founding remit is to serve as the epicentre for graduate
studies at CUT. We support Schools/Institutes in the design, delivery and administration of
both coursework- and research-based graduate programmes. To this end we are cognisant of
the fact that academic departments are the custodians of graduate programmes. Our role is to
complement and support academic departments. We support graduate studies in ways that
foster a culturally and intellectually challenging environment characterised by high quality
academic standards.
Our Vision
To be a centre of excellence in administration and coordination of graduate studies and
programmes that meet high academic standards.
Our Mission
To administer and coordinate graduate programmes in all our niche academic areas so as to
produce well-rounded graduates with desirable academic, professional and cultural attributes.
Our Functions
Our main functions are administration and coordination of graduate studies in the University.
This is achieved through the following:
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Oversight of development of graduate programmes
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Marketing and publicity of graduate programmes
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Formulation and administration of graduate studies policies
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Recruitment of students
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Providing support services to students
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Budgeting and resource mobilisation for graduate programmes
 Proving fundamental grant management and guidance services
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Providing registrarial services along the graduate-training value chain
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Promoting quality assurance and enhancement in graduate studies
[LINK 2] ABOUT US
The Directorate of Graduate Studies is the coordinating office for all matters related to
graduate studies at Chinhoyi University of Technology. We serve as the principal resource
centre for staff and students on matters relating to graduate programmes and degree
requirements, degree status, petition procedures, thesis and dissertation preparation, final
examinations and academic standing.
Graduate Studies Staff
Director
Dr R. M. Jingura
[PhD (UZ), MSc (UZ), BSc (UZ)]
Chief Secretary
Mrs N. Chimuka
Research Assistant
Mr. R. Kamusoko
Deputy Director
Post in abeyance
Administrative Assistant
Mr. E. Rashidi
[LINK 3] CONTACT US
Directorate of Graduate Studies
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Private Bag 7724
Chinhoyi
Zimbabwe
Telfax: +263-67-25341 Ext: 247
E-mail: qualityassurance@cut.ac.zw
Our offices are located in Block 20 (Ceramics) on the northern side.
[LINK 4] MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Chinhoyi University of Technology currently offers three taught masters degree programmes.
The taught masters programmes are:
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Master of Science in Post Harvest Science and Technology
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Masters in Business Intelligence
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Master of Science in Strategic Management
(The programmes links must be clickable)
Mode of Delivery
All the three programmes are run on a Block-Release model. In this mode of delivery,
courses are not spread out over a semester but are offered in a ‘block’. The courses are
offered in a very condensed time, usually one to two weeks.
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General Academic Regulations for Taught Masters Programmes
(This must be a clickable link)
[LINK 5] GRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
The University offers higher degrees by research. These are the:
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Master of Philosophy programmes (MPhil)
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Doctor of Philosophy programmes (DPhil)
Higher degrees by research are assessed on the basis of a thesis or dissertation produced at
the end of a research project conducted by the student. Students receive guidance from a team
of supervisors who have expertise in the research field. Higher degrees by research are
available on a full-time and part-time basis. To ensure that our students are well-grounded in
the discipline of their study, the University requires research students to take identified core
courses offered in the University or outside the University.
To ensure that our students are well-rounded, the University offers mandatory seminars to
graduate students designed to build specific competences among our students. The seminar
series cover the following areas:
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Academic prose and presentation skills
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E-literacy and digital technologies
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Management and organisational skills
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Multi-cultural skills
Duration of Programmes
The normal duration of programmes are as follows:
Full-time
Part-time
Minimum
2 years
3 years
Maximum
4 years
6 years
Minimum
3 years
4 years
Maximum
6 years
8 years
Master of Philosophy:
Doctor of Philosophy:
Guidelines
These guidelines provide general information for both MPhil and DPhil studies.
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Guidelines and Procedures for Higher Degrees by Research
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Guidelines for MPhil and DPhil Concept Notes
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Guidelines for Examination of MPhil/DPhil Theses
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Progress Report Form
[LINK 6] ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION
For coursework-based programmes (mainly master’s programmes) the requirements for
admission are specified in the programmes regulations. (See programme regulations).
For higher degrees by research the generic admission process is described by the flowchart
below.
Upon acceptance of a research concept note by the Departmental Board and approval by the
School/ Institute Higher Degrees Committee (SIHDC), the candidate is asked to submit a
research concept note, a completed application form, and a copy of certificates and transcripts
for highest level of qualification to the Deputy Registrar (Academic) for registration. A
research concept note allows us to check how well the candidate understands the research
process and to make sure the topic is within the research agenda of the University. The
research topic must be within the expertise of one of our staff members. The topic must have
academic merit and it must be capable of generating new knowledge. The research concept
note should:
 Summarise what the research is about and say why it is important , making reference
to current literature
 Identify provisional research questions
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Suggest how the questions can be investigated
The research concept note must be written in your own words. DO NOT copy text from
published books and articles. This is considered plagiarism and will lead to automatic
rejection of your application.
[LINK 7] FUNDING & FEES
Chinhoyi University of Technology offers numerous internal opportunities for graduate
research student funding including funding for graduate research programmes. This is mainly
reserved for staff development fellowships and in some cases external candidates are also
considered for these studentships. We also provide advice on applying for external
scholarships and awards.
 Fees structure
[LINK 8] CURRENT STUDENTS
Students currently registered on graduate programmes by research are shown in the links
below.
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Registered MPhil Students
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Registered DPhil Students
(Also include student picture)