The Department of Management Sciences (MS) of the National Institute of Transport (NIT) is home to experts in Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Human Resources Management and Business Administration. It is among the largest departments at NIT hosting over 5,000 students. The department is endowed with sufficient modern resources and infrastructures to cater for the training needs of all students including modern buildings, classrooms, laboratories, libraries and online learning resources. The department uses highly qualified and committed staff to provide quality market-driven academic and professional training, research, and consultancy to serve the transport sector.

In line with the vision and mission of the Institute, the Department is committed to develop highly qualified graduates by utilizing a demand-driven curriculum that equips students with both theoretical and practical competence which prepares them for both paid and self-employment opportunities. The department has links to local professional boards such as Procurement and Supplies Professional and Technicians Board (PSPTB). Efforts are done to have linkage and recognition by other local associations like the Public Relations Society of Tanzania (PRST), Tanzania Marketing Association (TMSA) and relevant international boards and associations.

Graduates from the Department of Management Sciences are guaranteed a variety of attractive career options such as Procurement/supply chain/inventory/supplier relationship/logistics, purchasing Officers and Managers, Store Keepers, and Procurement Consultants. Others are Business Development Officers/Managers, Business Analysts, Trade analysts, Trade Officers, Sales Officers/Managers, Human Resources Officers/Managers, Office managers, Occupational psychologists, and Training and development officers. Other career options are excelling as Business Management Consultants, Customer Care Managers, Customer Relationship Managers, Public Relation Officers, Brand Officers/Managers, Business Researchers, Advertising Officers/Managers, Digital Marketers and Social Media Specialists.