The Objectives of the Planning Unit provide strategies of how best to market the Institute within and outside the Tanzania. The Unit is led by Head and performs the following functions:-

• Formulates and co-ordinates plans and strategies based upon priorities for resource allocation to various functional programmes.
• Prepare estimates for capital development.
• Liaises with Chief Accountant`s Office in preparing recurrent budget
• Compile project profiles including sources of funding, custodian of agreements with donors and monitors reports.
• Liaises with Government Ministries and departments on all issues concerning institutes educational developments.
• Review and evaluate reports on plan performance.
• Co-ordinates preparation of recurrent and capital development budgets and prepares mid-term cost adjustments.