IFM

The Institute of Finance Management (IFM) is Tanzania’s oldest higher learning institution specializing in finance and related fields. Established in 1972, IFM is a public institution under the Ministry of Finance, dedicated to providing education, research, and consultancy services in areas such as banking, insurance, social protection, taxation, accountancy, and information technology.

Academic Programs

IFM offers a range of academic programs across various levels:

• Basic Technician Certificates in:

  • Accounting

  • Banking and Finance

  • Insurance and Social Protection

  • Taxation

  • Computing and Information Technology

• Ordinary Diplomas in:

  • Accounting

  • Banking and Finance

  • Insurance and Risk Management

  • Taxation

  • Information Technology

  • Computer Science

  • Social Protection

• Bachelor’s Degrees in:

  • Accounting

  • Accounting with Information Technology

  • Banking and Finance

  • Insurance and Risk Management

  • Taxation

  • Economics and Finance

  • Social Protection

  • Computer Science

  • Information Technology

  • Cyber Security

• Master’s Programs in:

  • Accounting and Finance

  • Finance and Investment

  • Human Resources Management

  • Insurance and Actuarial Science

  • Social Protection Policy and Development

  • Information Technology and Management (in collaboration with Avinashilingham University for Women, India)

  • International Business (MBA, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, India)

These programs are designed to equip students with practical skills and knowledge relevant to the current job market.

Campuses and Facilities

IFM’s main campus is located on Shaaban Robert Street in Dar es Salaam. To increase accessibility, IFM has expanded its presence with additional campuses and teaching centers in:

• Mwanza

• Dodoma

• Simiyu

• Zanzibar

• Geita

These campuses are equipped with modern facilities to support learning and research activities.

Accreditation and Partnerships

IFM is fully registered and accredited by the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET). The institute has established strategic partnerships with international institutions, including Coventry University in the UK, aiming to enhance research collaboration, develop new PhD programs, and undertake joint consultancy projects.

Student Body and Alumni

Currently, IFM enrolls approximately 15,000 students across its various programs. The institute boasts a strong alumni network of over 38,000 graduates who have contributed significantly to various sectors in Tanzania and beyond.

Contact Information

• Address: 5 Shaaban Robert Street, P.O. Box 3918, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• Phone: +255 22 2112931-4

• Email: rector@ifm.ac.tz

• Website: www.ifm.ac.tz