Dr. Isaac Kazungu
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Prof. Isaac Kazungu
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Director – Kizumbi Institute of Co-operative and Business Education
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Prof. Isaac Kazungu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Management. He holds a Diploma in Education (Physics & Mathematics) from Klerruu College of National Education, a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Dar es Salaam (2008), a Master of Science in Marketing Management from Mzumbe University (2011), and a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (2018).
He has over 14 years of experience as an academician, researcher, and consultant. His areas of expertise include Business Planning, Marketing Research, International Marketing, Enterprise Development, Corporate Strategic Planning, Business Research Methods, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Project Impact Evaluations.
Prof. Kazungu’s academic roles encompass teaching, research, and consultancy. He has authored or co-authored 3 books, published 28 journal articles, presented two conference papers, and written six book reviews. He has supervised and examined over 16 postgraduate and numerous undergraduate research projects.
He has also held key university leadership positions including Examination Coordinator (FBIS), Coordinator of the Co-operative Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre (CEIC), Head of the Research and Publication Department, Training Officer, Acting Director of the Bureau of Consultancy Services (BCS), and currently serves as the Director of the Kizumbi Institute of Co-operative and Business Education (KICoB).
Prof. Kazungu has participated in notable research projects such as the LUNA research project (2009–2012) across five African countries and Germany, the BEST-D funded studies on coffee pricing and sustainability of agricultural marketing co-operatives, and the ongoing SUSIE project on Sustainable Employability through HEI’s Innovative Pedagogy, in collaboration with four universities including MoCU.
He brings over 12 years of consultancy experience in Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Business Development Services, Marketing of Agricultural Products, Entrepreneurship, and Co-operative Business Management.
