Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Public Health, Corporate Security Management and Community Development
Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences is committed to developing students’ knowledge, skills, and understanding of human behaviour, social relationships, and the factors that shape communities and society. The programmes offered by the Faculty are designed to provide students with a strong theoretical foundation and practical skills to understand social issues, analyse human behaviour, and contribute to the social and economic development of Malawi and beyond. Through a combination of classroom instruction, research, and practical learning experiences, students are prepared to address contemporary social challenges and make meaningful contributions to their communities and professional fields.
The Faculty equips students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills through quality teaching, research, and practical learning. It promotes ethical practice, academic excellence, and collaboration with relevant institutions to prepare graduates for the professional world.
Successful graduates can work in several fields of work or institutions in the public and private sectors, non-governmental organisations, healthcare institutions as public health officers, health promotion officers, disease prevention and control officers, corporate security officers, security managers, risk management officers, community development officers, project coordinators among others.
Our Programmes
Programme accreditation introduction.
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About the ProgrammeLAMAU offers the Bachelors degree programme in Public Health under the Faculty of Behavior and Social Sciences. This is a specialized public health programme for prospective public health practitioners. The Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health at LAMAU is designed to prepare Public Health professionals for various positions in the public and private sectors. Although the field of public health is highly varied and encompasses many academic disciplines, the following are the core disciplines in public health: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Environmental health, Health Services Planning and Administration (Health Policy Management), Reproductive Health (Family Planning/Maternal and Child Health) The programme responds to the gap that exist in the field of environment/public health where the demand for qualified public health providers exceeds supply for well qualified practitioners. Learning Outcomes
The bachelor of Public Health is well aligned with changes or emerging diseases. It is a four-year programme, covering eight academic semesters and six weeks of the semester at the end of the sixth semester is dedicated to students to undergo for hands-on field practical sessions |
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About the ProgrammeLAMAU offers the Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Security Management under the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. This programme is designed for individuals who aspire to pursue careers in corporate security, risk management, security administration, and organizational protection. It prepares students to understand and address security challenges affecting businesses, institutions, and other organizations in both the public and private sectors.. Corporate Security Management focuses on protecting an organization’s people, property, information, operations, and other valuable assets against security threats and risks. The field combines security principles, organizational management, risk assessment, and decision-making to help institutions maintain safe and secure working environments. Learning Outcomes
The programme seeks to develop professionals who can identify security vulnerabilities, assess potential threats, recommend appropriate protective measures, and contribute to effective security policies and procedures within organizations. The Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Security Management is intended to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to address security challenges in modern organizations. Through relevant academic learning and practical applications, students can develop an understanding of security planning, risk management, incident prevention, and organizational protection. Graduates may pursue opportunities in corporate security departments, private security organizations, risk management units, security administration, and other organizations requiring security-related expertise. Career opportunities will depend on individual qualifications, experience, and applicable professional requirements. |
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About the ProgrammeLAMAU offers the Bachelors degree programme in Community Development under the Faculty of Behavior and Social Sciences. This programme is designed for individuals who aspire to contribute to community development, social welfare and sustainable social transformation. It prepares students to work with communities, organizations and institutions in addressing social and economic challenges. The programme is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on empowering individuals and communities to identify their needs, mobilize local resources, participate in decision-making, and implement initiatives that improve their quality of life. The programme may cover core areas such as: Community Mobilization and Participation, Community Development Planning and Management, Social Research Methods, Project Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation, Social Policy and Community Welfare and Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction. Learning Outcomes
The Bachelor of Social Sciences in Community Development is well aligned with real-world community challenges. It is a four-year programme, covering eight academic semesters and six weeks of the semester at the end of the 6th semester is dedicated to students to undergo for hands on field practical sessions. |
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Entry Requirements
There are two modes of entry into the programmes under the Faculty/Department of Commerce, namely; Generic Entry and Mature Entry.
Generic Entry
A full Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with at least six credit passes including English and Mathematics; OR an equivalent of MSCE with good passes based on the assessment system used.
Mature Entry
a. Diploma in related fields of study relating to the programmes with a pass of 55% or above or a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above in the final year obtained from a credible and recognized Institution. OR
b. Two year work experience in the relevant field plus four credits passes including English at MSCE.
c. Eligible candidates under this requirement are only those who hold a two year or above Diploma. Those who hold a less than two year Diploma are not covered under this requirement.
d. Those with Diploma as in “a” above will have exemption of the first two years and enter at third year (3rd) year.
Academic achievement at the Secondary School level will have to be thoroughly scrutinized to ascertain credibility of their papers.