Overview of University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS) University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS) is located at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) main campus, about 13 km from City Centre. UDBS came into existence in 2008 as a result of the transformation of the then Faculty of Commerce and (FCM) which was established in 1979. Measured by the strength of its staff in teaching, research and consultancy, plus the breadth and quality of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and extensive training and consultancy programs in business, entrepreneurship and management, UDBS is one of the leading institutions in business and management research, teaching and consultancy in the Sub-Saharan region. The UDBS manages four approved teaching and research departments, which are Accounting, Finance, General Management and Marketing. The school has also five units which run management, entrepreneurship and business training and consultancy programs, including, Management and Development Consulting Bureau (MDCB) and Career Cancelling Centre.