Background

The Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), formerly known as the Continuing Education Centre (CEC), has been a key provider of lifelong learning since the late 1960s. Initially focused on professional development, ICE expanded in 1999 to introduce diploma programmes under the Board of Governors. Following the board’s dissolution in 2002, the Institute transitioned to offering internationally accredited qualifications, becoming a self-sustaining entity independent of university funding.

ICE was officially established under the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences Act of 2019, consolidating the operations of CEC and the Management Development Centre (MDC). This rebranding unified all Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma programmes under ICE, enhancing its role in tertiary education.

To meet the increasing demand for higher education, ICE offers flexible, face-to-face courses for students with Malawi School Leaving Certificate of Education (MSCE), General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), and equivalent qualifications.

Accreditations and Partnerships

ICE is an accredited study centre offering internationally-recognized professional programmes from various Examinations Boards such as:

• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
• Association of Business Managers and Administrators (ABMA)
• Advancing Business Education (ABE)
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
• Institute of Certified Accountants of Malawi (ICAM)
• Institute of Bankers of Malawi (IOBM)
• City and Guilds

Mandate

ICE is mandated to provide life-long learning through:

• Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma programmes
• Administration of examinations for accredited programmes
• Accreditation of centres

Core Functions

ICE strategically focuses on:

• Delivering university-affiliated and international academic and professional programmes
• Conducting academic and professional examinations
• Leading research in continuing education
• Partnering with industry for innovation and growth
• Implementing outreach initiatives in life-long learning

Vision

To be a premier centre of excellence in life-long education.

Mission

To enhance knowledge, skills, and competencies through quality education, research, outreach, and industry collaboration.

Core Values

ICE aligns with MUBAS' core values, emphasizing:

• Excellence – Commitment to quality services and strategic goals
• Integrity – Upholding ethical and professional standards
• Discovery & Innovation – Fostering curiosity, creativity, and value-driven innovation
• Entrepreneurship – Identifying and exploiting opportunities for new services
• Responsiveness – Addressing industry and public needs with timely, relevant programmes
• Inclusiveness & Diversity – Ensuring fairness and accessibility in service delivery

Programmes Offered

ICE provides diverse academic and professional programmes in partnership with international examining boards. The programme fields include:

• Health
• Journalism
• Administrative Courses
• Business, Procurement, and Marketing
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Project Management
• Accounting
• Logistics and Transport
• Banking and Finance

In addition, the University has developed its own accredited programmes which include:

• Diploma in Public Health
• Diploma in Journalism
• Diploma in Graphics and Media Studies
• Diploma in Secretarial Administration

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Fees Structure

Tuition fees range from MK200,000 to MK400,000 per semester, with additional examination fees as required by respective examining boards.

Institute Centres

ICE operates multiple centres across Malawi:

1. Blantyre Main Campus – MUBAS Main Campus (Contact: 0999976502 / 0999976503)
2. Lilongwe Campus – La Rose Building, Mchesi, Area 2 (Contact: 0999976501)
3. Mzuzu Campus – Luwinga Industrial Site, next to Mzuzu International Academy (Contact: 0999976498)
4. Salima Campus – Msalura CDSS (Contact: 0998677346)

Contact

For inquiries, email: ice-enquiries@mubas.ac.mw

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