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This module aims at introducing students to the main facts and events of the pre-colonial,colonial and post-colonial history of Rwanda. It presents sources of the history of Rwanda, origin and expansion of Rwanda and civilization of ancient Rwanda.  It analyzes main problems of Rwandan historiography and settlements. It discusses the causes and effects of European explorations and colonization on Rwanda.  Finally, the module studies Rwanda after independence. 

This module  aims at helping students to understand major facts and  events of the colonial and post colonial history of Africa. It mainly analyzes  the great African changes of the 20^th century and  assess to role that Africa played in the world history. 

This module introduces students to the professional practice of dietetics, with a focus on the scope of practice, ethical considerations, and effective communication within the health sector. Students will gain insight into the diversity of roles and responsibilities performed by dietitians and will explore professional codes of conduct, evidence-based practice, and medical terminology relevant to dietetic care. The module also emphasizes reflective practice, professionalism, and skills essential for working effectively with patients, the public, and other health professionals.

MODULE OBJECTIVES

 The objectives of the module are to
 1. Educate students on the diversity of activities performed by dieticians in the health sector.
 2. Expose students to professional practice and code of conduct for dieticians, evidence-based
 practice, and medical terminology and abbreviations in dietetic practice
 3. Demonstrate the strengths and limitations of a dietician.
 4. Highlight the ethical issues and conflicts of interest in dietetic practice
 5. Identify factors that promote or hinder effective communication with patients, the public, and
 health professionals.
 6. Develop the skill of reflective practice

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES 

Skills 
Students  equipped with Communication skills with patients and interdisciplinary 
teams,  professional behavior ethics of the dietetics profession, medical documentation 
and the ability to do reflective practice and self-evaluation

 Attitude 
• Appreciate the importance of the dietetic scope of practice and conduct
• Appreciate good communication and interviewing skills

MODULE CONTENTS 
1. Introduction to dietetic practice and Scope of practice
 2. Confidentiality in practice
 3. Conflict of interest in practice
 4. Code of ethics in dietetic practice
 5. Dealing with difficult situations
 6. Principles of Evidence-based Practice
 7. Introduction to professionalism
 8. Reflection in dietetic practice
 9. The patient interviews
 10. Guide to medical documentation
 11. Diet planning principles
 12. Common Diets used worldwide
 13. A suggested action plan for a nutrition consultation
 14. Overview of Sports Nutrition

MODE OF DELIVERY 
• Lectures
• Case studies
• Problem-based learning
• Class presentations
• Video presentations 

MODULE TEAM

1. Philemon Kwizera
2. Japhet Ndayisenga

READING MATERIAL 
1. College of Dietitians of Alberta (2014). The Professional Practice Handbook for Dietitians 
in Alberta. https://collegeofdietitians.ab.ca/wp. 
2. Rwanda Ministry of Health - Code of Conduct
3. Public Health Facility Service Packages in Rwanda
4. Ethics and professional code of conduct senior book 5. Associate Nursing Program Rwanda 
5. Rwanda Ministry of Health Patient’s Charter 
6. Holli, B., & Beto, J.A., (2020). Nutrition Counseling and Education Skills: A Guide for 
Professionals. (7th ed). Jones & Barlett Learning.

The module aims to allow the student to understand the science and art of Preventing diseases, promoting health, protecting and improving the health of communities. 

Students understand enough about health services, health products, and the Rwandan health delivery system so that they will be able to function effectively as providers and consumers in the health marketplace.

This course provides an introduction to current economic issues and to basic economic principles and methods. The economist John Maynard Keynes wrote that "the ideas of economists and political philosophers, both when they are right and when they are wrong, are more powerful than is commonly understood." Economics is not primarily a set of answers, but rather a method of reasoning. By the end of the semester, students are able to use the analysis practiced in the course to form their own judgments about many of the major economic problems faced by the United States and other countries. In the first part of the semester, we focus on microeconomics, which is the study of the interaction of people and firms in markets. Since we live in a market economy, this study helps students to understand how American society organizes its economic affairs. We examine how the forces of supply and demand operate in the markets for goods and services. Students learn powerful tools that enable them to understand a great deal about the economy and how it works. Using these tools, we develop a framework to evaluate social policies. Trade—always a controversial subject—is analyzed, along with measures, such as tariffs, designed to restrict trade. Theories concerning  firm behavior will then be examined—how companies decide how much to produce, and the profits which result. During the second half of the semester, we focus on macroeconomics, the study of the economy as a whole. We study economic growth and development, business cycles, and the impact of both monetary and fiscal policy on inflation, unemployment, interest rates, investment, the exchange rate, and international trade.

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This module aims at imparting the knowledge and skills required by the students on marketing product as well as services.  Specifically, the objective is to make the student to understand the philosophy of marketing, skills required by the marketing managers to manage the marketing activities domestically and globally.  Also, student can understand market environment scanning, the individual and business customers and their buying decisions, developing and managing the marketing mix and monitoring and controlling the marketing activities.  Further it aims at how learning from this module can help the student in their career growth.

This is a module introducing to Year 2 students the field of marketing which aims at imparting the knowledge and skills required by the students on marketing product as well as services.  Specifically, the objective is to make the student to understand the philosophy of marketing, skills required by the marketing managers to manage the marketing activities domestically and globally.  Also, student can understand market environment scanning, the individual and business customers and their buying decisions, developing and managing the marketing mix and monitoring and controlling the marketing activities.  Further it aims at how learning from this module can help the student in their career growth.

• To identify what a tax is, is not, why taxes and who enforces it
• To enhance students' understanding of the role of tax in national development.
• To enhance students’ understanding of tax system in Rwanda.
• To develop students' ability to understand, calculate,  interpret, analyze and  critically evaluate all various taxes in Rwanda
•  To familiarize students with how taxes are calculated assessed, and how a declaration form is filled for all types of taxes paid in Rwanda.
• To make students understand general tax principles and Rwandan tax laws in particular.
• To develop students' understanding on RRA functions and responsibilities as regards tax policies, education and enforcement.

• To develop students’ understanding of various types of taxes levied to tax payers.

This Module introduces students to the general objectives of tax, taxation theories and practice  and other practical knowledge which are useful in computing estimates of taxes due for different types of business entities and organizations. Further this module will enable students to understand to how calculate income tax, capital gain tax, and Value Added Tax (VAT) in straightforward scenarios. Furthermore the impact of taxation on investment, financing and legal structure decisions will be also be discussed

The module intends to expose to the students on how information and communication technology can help to improve effective and efficiency in public procurement management. Procurement management is a living and dynamic discipline that will always need the use of ICT when procuring goods, works and services by all public procuring entities. This module explores and equips the students with the application of ICT in public procurement processes and then ensures the achievement of value for money. Currently, the module deals with new technologies (Electronic procurement and dynamic purchase systems). The module will practically show the advantages of applying Information Communication technologies in procurement management

The idea is to give students broad knowledge on statistics produced by National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) which are not covered in Demographics statistics course.

This module acquaints the student with the professionalism, legal and ethical obligations
expected of the dental team as well as the management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills
required for delivery of oral health care services.

At the end of the module, students will be able to:
1. Explain the importance of ethical professional conduct
2. Recognize ethical and professional breaches
3. Describe ethical dilemmas
4. Describe the medico-legal framework of the Rwandan medical system
5. Differentiate leadership and management styles
6. Discuss the principles of health systems management with respect to the Rwandan . Health System.
7. Discuss the role of entrepreneurship in national and socio-economic development.
8. Describe the budgeting and procurement process and requirements.
9. Apply ethical and professional leadership in oral health care delivery team

Indicative Content
1. Professionalism and dental ethics
3. Introduction to Oral health care delivery, ethics and leadership
4. Governance and Communication in health
5. Leadership and Management in health
6. Human resource management for health
7. Dental entrepreneurship. 

8. Costing and pricing of oral health care services

Learning and Teaching Strategy
1. Face to Face Lectures
2. Online reading and reference materials
3. Self-Directed Learning
4. Assignments
5. Quizzes
6. Case Studies/problem-based learning,
7. Group work discussions and presentations,