An Industry Advisory Committee for the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) Project at the University of Dar es Salaam is a panel of individuals who collectively provide advice, guidance, and expertise about the delivery of key functions of the University. The Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) assumes a pivotal role in advising, guiding, and supporting the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) in achieving its mission and vision. Serving as an effective linkage between the university and various industries, the IAC plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of education and training activities to align with industry needs.

The Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) consists of representatives from relevant industries, businesses, Academia, professional associations, regulatory bodies, potential employers, research institutions, senior faculty representatives, alumni, and other stakeholders. In the implementation of HEET Project at UDSM Industry Advisory Committees have been formulated in relevant clusters as follows, Engineering and Earth Resources Management (EERM); ICT and Media; Marine and Aquatic Sciences Technology (MAST); Economics, Agriculture and Business Management (EABM); and Humanities, Social Sciences and Resource Management (HSSRM).

In addition, the functioning of the formulated industry advisory committees is based on the following Key Areas of Collaboration between UDSM and the industry namely, Provision of Adjunct staff to deliver lectures as per the University guidelines; Student and staff attachment to industry; Involvement of industry in curriculum review and/or development; Internships and job placement for graduates; and Collaborative research and Joint Projects.

The Responsible Unit for the Industry Advisory Committees (IACs) at UDSM is the Directorate of Public Service (DPS) under the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Research. The management of activities are overseen by the Head of Industry Liaison within the DPS. While some responsibilities fall under the purview of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic affairs, necessitating direct reporting to that office. The functions of the DPS encompass a wide range of activities, including supporting units in collaborating externally for curriculum design, review, and delivery.