About Us UMCTO
The strategic values and objectives
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Madiba
UMCTO ACADEMIC CHARACTER
With an emphasis on tourism, travel and hospitality industry and the society at large, Udzungwa Moun- tains College Trust Organisation (UMCTO) offers an all rounded education including moral and profes- sional education to all persons irrespective of religion, race or gender or political affiliation, social or cultural background. It endeavors to develop well trained man power equipped with professional educational knowledge and capacities from certifi- cates and diplomas courses
UMCTO FOCUS
Building and strengthening UMCTO at the highest standards of education and better customer service and expectations, plus unique experiences for current and future generations of Tanzanians to come and the world at large in a long-lasting term (built to last).
UMCTO HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Established on October 23th 2008, and Mr. Mzei O. Gabriel wa the first college student to have enrolled on a formal course and Udzungwa Mountains College Trust Organization (UMCTO) was incorporated in Moshi Municipality, Kiliman- jaro Region, the birth place of the college. On September 2nd,2009, UMCTO was incorporated under the Trustee incorporation Act 318 with registration no. 3774
John Moshi (left side) & Edgardo K. Welelo (right side )
A Field Trip Worth Remembering.
Udzungwa Mountains College students stepped into one of Tanzania's most biodiverse wilderness corridors — Udzungwa Mountains National Park — on an educational field expedition that went far beyond the classroom.
The journey was led by Mr. Edgardo Kabulwa Weledo, CEO and Founder of UMCTO TZ — a man whose students and colleagues know simply as Master of the Game.
This is what real conservation education looks like. Not theory. The mountain itself as the classroom.
UMCTO TZ — Original. Udzungwa.
UMCTO VISION
How to Get UMCTO from where it is now to where it is required to be
UMCTO MISSION
Transforming UMCTO from Good to Great
UMCTO MOTTO
“Never let anyone tell you it can’t be done when you know in your heart it can”
UMCTO PHILOSOPHY
To harness knowledge in applied profession- al education for the service of the society.
UMCTO CORE VALUES
Quality Academic and professional courses; Globalization; Academic Performance; Scholarship; Equality; Leadership; Self – Motivation and Individual achievement.
UMCTO OBJECTIVES
To develop and Manage facilities and infrastructure for provision of education and vocational training for youths and children in the Tanzanian society.
UMCTO ACHIEVEMENT AND MILESTONE
College Educational Tourism and Travel Training company for students’ practical (Take your first visit with us at www.domestictourismsafaris.com
UMCTO INTERNSHIPS
It is UMCTO’S goal to provide a meaningful internship experience for every college student. A successful internship combines classroom theory with practical experience in the workplace.
UMCTO CLASS SIZE
Classes of UMCTO are kept small to ensure college students have adequate contact with instructors. Normal size for lecture and discussion classes is 25 – 30.
UMCTO CLUBS
• Udzungwa Mountains College Students Club of Entrepreneurship (www.umcsce.org)
• Tourism club.
• Journalism club.
• Cycling club.
• Indoor soccer club.
• International club.
UMCTO RECREATION
Recreation includes wildlife based – tourism safaris & adventures, hiking, biking, fishing, and many more.
UMCTO CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
UMCTO’S Campus is packed full of action with lots of organized student activities throughout the year. Some of these include, trips to visiting tourism attractions in National Parks, barbecues, and many more.
UMCTO COMMUNITY
UMCTO Community College is located in Moshi – Kilimanjaro Region, Northern Tanzania, with easy reach of several major cities / regions. The nearest international Airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA). Kilimanjaro Region is also home to Africa’s highest and free standing, Mount Kilimanjaro, plus the wealth in culture and history.
UMCTO OPPORTUNITY
UMCTO is strongly dedicated to financial aid with a generous program of student employment and scholarships.
Course/Topics
Hospitality and Tourism
- Managing Technology in the Hospitality Industry
- Tour Guiding & Management
- Tourism & Travel Agency Management
- Hotel & Restaurant Accounting
- Hospitality Revenue Management
- Convention Management & Service
- Hospitality Sales & Marketing Rooms
- Division Specialization Food & Beverage
Course / topics
Business and Management
- PC Basics
- Supervisory Management in Organizations
Journalism and Mass Communication
Radio and TV Broadcasting
Freelance Journalism