University Prospectus
2015
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Established in 1993 to serve the Church and the Nation
Chartered by the Government of Uganda
Uganda Martyrs University, P.O. Box 5498 - Kampala - Uganda.Tel: (+256)0382-410 611, Fax: (+256)0382- 410 100. E-mail: umu@umu.ac.ug.
To be a University that is nationally and
internationally recognized for excellence in
teaching, learning, research, advancement of
knowledge and community engagement
To provide quality higher education, training and
research for the betterment of society guided by
ethical values.
Vision
www.umu.ac.ug
University Prospectus
A Prospectus is a printed document that describes the main features of an institution (School or University) or commercial enterprise. In the case of a commercial venture it is legally mandated, and must comply with the strict legal requirements, and filed with the country’s securities inspectorate. A University Prospectus on the other hand is not legally mandated and does not require approval by the Country’s National Council or Commission for Higher Education. It must, however, provide needed information such as the mission, vision, objectives, raison d’être for the institution’s existence, programmes offered, costs for each programme, student life, accommodation and qualification of key university officers.
It is against this background that the Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) 2015 Prospectus is being presented and I hope it will provide you with the necessary information you need to know about Uganda Martyrs University. I hope you will on reading it decide on the institutions’ strengths and why your son/ daughter or relative should study at UMU and not any other institution. A Prospectus is a living document and will require updating fairly regularly. Allow me to conclude by thanking Mr. Emmy Rwomushana for spearheading the production of this Prospectus. Let us continue to lead the world in virtue and wisdom.
Prof. John Chrysostom Maviiri
Vice Chancellor
Word from the
Vice Chancellor
I take this opportunity to warmly welcome you to this Prospectus of Uganda Martyrs University (UMU). As you read through the pages, you will be exposed to the different and varied aspects of Uganda Martyrs University. By the end of the reading, you will come to appreciate why Uganda Martyrs University has been known as a University of excellence and quality that makes a difference in the lives of those who come into contact with it.
This Prospectus takes you through the history of Uganda Martyrs University, highlighting the milestones that have made it what it is. You will be introduced to UMU’s Vision, Mission, Values and principles. Through the pages you will also be taken through the Courses and Course units that UMU offers. You will also learn that UMU is the only private university to-date that offers many hardcore sciences such as Medicine, Health Sciences, Sciences, Agriculture and programs in the Built Environment.
I would like to thank all those who have contributed to the making of this Prospectus. I thank the Vice Chancellor and Management as a whole for the moral and financial support for this project. In a special way I thank Mr. Rwomushana Emmy, former Deputy Registrar, who compiled this work and ensured that it appears in its present form. I thank the Deans/Directors/ Heads of Faculties/Institutes/Departments for their cooperation in availing information about their respective Faculties/Institutes/ Departments/Directorates. I thank the different lecturers who contributed information on the various descriptions of their courses units. I cannot forget to thank all those who did the editing especially Ms. Audes Tiragana, Ms. Christine Nakyejwe, Ms. Mary Stella Apiyo and Mr. Richard Ouma.
Through this Prospectus, I believe UMU will continually position itself in “making a difference” in the provision of quality education in Uganda and in the region.
Foreword from
the Registrar
Dr. Christopher B. Mukidi
Officers of the University
PatronHis Grace KIZITO LWANGA, Cyprian (PhD) Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese
Chancellor
His Grace ODAMA, John Baptist
Chairman of the Uganda Episcopal Conference Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese
The Chairperson, Governing Council
His Lordship WANOK, Lino Sanctus (PhD) Bishop of Nebbi Diocese
Vice-Chancellor
Professor MAVIIRI, John Chrysostom (PHD)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Affairs / Acting DVC FA
Associate Professor KISEKKA, Joseph (PhD)
Registrar
MUKIDI, B. Christopher (PhD)
Ag. Chief Finance Officer
Sr. AMODING, Jane Florence
Director Human Resources
Mr. KATOROOGO, Euzebio Akiiki
Dean of Students
Mrs. ACON, Sophie Alum
Director of Directorate of University Advancement
SSEBUWUFU, Jude (PhD)
Director of Research Directorate
Professor KANYANDAGO, Peter (PhD)
Quality Assurance Officer
Mr. OUMA, Richard
Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture
Associate Professor Mwine, Julius (PhD)
Associate Dean of the Faculty of the Built Environment
Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Management
Mr. KIBRAI, Moses
Dean of the Faculty of Education
Bro. BYARUHANGA, Aloysius
Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences
MUGISHA, John Francis (PhD)
Dean of the Faculty of Science
KAGGWA, William (PhD)
Director of the Institute of Ethics and Development Studies
LUSWATA, Albert (PhD)
Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
NAMUSISI, Speranza (PhD)
Director of the East African School of Diplomacy, Governance and International Studies
Associate Professor NGABIRANO, Maximiano (PhD)
Director of the School of Post-Graduate Studies
ANGUCIA, Margaret (PhD)
Interim Dean of Mother Kevin Postgraduate Medical School
Professor Paul G. D’ARBELA
Head of the Library
Ms. NANNOZI, Judith
Head of the Department of Good Governance and Peace Studies
MUSINGUZI, Denis (PhD)
Head of Department of Micro Finance
Mr. LUGEMWA, Peter
Ag. Head of Department of Languages
Lady NAKYEJWE, Christine
Ag. Head of Department of Information Systems and Computer Science
Ms. TIRAGANA, Audes
Head of Department of Information and Communications Technology
Associate Professor MUWANGA-ZAKE, Wycliffe (PhD)
The Chaplain
University Anthem
Inspired by those by whose name we are called the Martyrs of Uganda;
source of our strength, our courage and our hope; guide us in virtue to lead the world
Virtute et Sapientia!
May we remain faithful to the name; Uganda Martyrs University;
a place of love, where it is good to be; guide us in wisdom to lead the world Virtute et Sapientia!
Table of Contents
About Uganda Martyrs University 8
University Campuses 9
Student Life at UMU 13
Why choose UMU? 16
General Information 17
Modes of Instruction and Learning 17
Course Index 17
Entry requirements 20
UMU Scholarships 24
About Uganda Martyrs University
Background of the University
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) is a faith-based private University owned by the Episcopal Conference of the Catholic Bishops of Uganda. UMU acknowledges the late Archbishop Kiwanuka as the Father of Catholic higher education in Uganda. When he first conceived the idea in the 1940’s, circumstances did not allow establishing a University at that time. However, this proposal was renewed during the 1980’s, and was endorsed by the Uganda Episcopal Conference in 1989. Uganda Martyrs University was officially launched in 1993 by His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni President of the Republic of Uganda. It received its civil Charter on 2nd April 2005. Uganda Martyrs University is located along the Equator at Nkozi, 80 km west of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. Opened in October 1993 with 84 students and two academic departments, UMU currently has 7 Faculties, 1 Institute, 3 Schools, 3 Directorates; and about 5,000 students, of whom about 1,500 are full-time residents on campus. The remaining 2,500 and 1,000 participate in distance learning and part-time programmes respectively at the University campuses in Kabale, Kampala, Masaka, Mbale and Lira.
Vision, Mission, Objectives, and Values
The University is committed to its vision, which is: “to be a university that is nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in research and the advancement of knowledge.” Basing on its slogan, “Making a Difference,” the University members and alumni are encouraged to make a positive contribution to society wherever they are. The Mission of the University is ‘to provide quality higher education, training and research for the betterment of society guided by ethical values.’
Contacts
Uganda Martyrs University
P.O. Box 5498 Kampala – Uganda
Telephone: +256 382 410611, Fax: +256 382 410100 Email: registrar@umu.ac.ug, Website: www.umu.ac.ug
University Campuses
Rubaga Campus
Wing A: Situated at Uganda Catholic Management Training Institute, Rubaga. Geographically, it is within the Rubaga Division of Kampala City, the Capital of Uganda.
In 2000, the university expanded its reach to Kampala by opening Rubaga Campus at Uganda Catholic Management Training Institute. The Institute of Ethics and Development Studies and Faculty of Business Administration and Management being the pioneers, introduced the Master of Arts in Development Studies and Master of Business Administration on part time. In 2006, the Faculty of Science started its Master of Science in Development Economics and the Master of Science in Information Systems on part time basis. The Master of Science programme in ICT Management, Policies and Architectural Design was also started in 2010 by the same Faculty. In 2008, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences opened both postgraduate and undergraduate programmes of Master of Arts Human Rights and Bachelor of Social Development and Counselling. As of the Academic year 2014/15, Wing A has a total of 446 students.
Wing B: Situated at Rubaga Hill, 4 blocks after Rubaga Cathedral. Geographically, it is within the Rubaga Division of Kampala City, the Capital of Uganda. It was designed to cater for the higher education needs of the Greater Kampala Metropolitan area and beyond, opened in July 2010 with a New School of Diplomacy, Governance and International Studies. The School started with two programmes; that is, Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Studies and; Master of Arts in International Trade, Policy and Law. Three more programmes from various faculties started running at the new campus. The programmes are; Master of Science in ICT Management, Policy and Architectural Design, Master of Sciences in Agro Ecology and Bachelor of Business Administration and Management. Currently Wing B has a total of 361 students.
The Campus has four resident departments, that is: an extension of the Registry Department; the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; the Department of Diplomacy and International Studies; and the Department of International Trade Policy and Law. The Faculties of the other programmes are situated at the main campus, Nkozi.
Campus Contacts: Telephone: +256 (0) 414-236931 E-mail: coordinatorrubaga@umu.ac.ug
Masaka Branch
Upon the request of Masaka Diocese, a Center was opened in Masaka Town. It started as a Coordinating Center for UMU Distance Learning (DL) programmes in the year 2005. Later in 2007, the Center was raised to the status of a Teaching Centre (Branch) for evening and weekend programmes in the premises of Masaka Social Centre - Bwala. The immediate catchment area consists of the eight districts which comprise Masaka Diocese: Masaka, Rakai, Kalangala, Ssembabule, Lyantonde, Lwengo, Bukomansimbi and Kalungu.
However, the Branch admits students from even beyond Masaka Diocese. Presently, there are students from Masindi, Mbarara, Kampala, Mbale districts, etc. Hostel accommodation is available at affordable costs and supervised by the Branch Administration.
The following courses are offered at the Centre:
• Master of Arts in Development Studies; • Master of Business Administration; • Master of Education;
• Bachelor of Business Administration and Management; • Bachelor of Social Development and Counselling; and • Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology
Contacts: Email: umumasakabranch@yahoo.com
Telephone: +256-0772571293 / 0704916334 / +256-0782088244 / 0700176413
Kabale Campus
Uganda Martyrs University Campus in Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province is located in Kabale at Rushoroza Hill. Its character is planned to be hands-on polytechnic education.
The following courses are offered at the campus:
Certificate Courses
1. Certificate in Business Administration and Management 2. Certificate in Library and Information Science
3. Certificate in Information Technology
4. Certificate in Communication Skills/English Proficiency 5. Certificate in Agriculture
6. Certificate in Health Promotion and Education
7. Certificate in Laboratory Technology (for Secondary Schools) 8. Certificate in Records Management
9. Certificate in Secretarial Studies and Office Management 10. Certificate in Medical Records Management
Diploma Courses
1. Advanced Diploma in Health Promotion and Education 2. Diploma in Business Administration and Management 3. Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology 4. Diploma in Health Promotion and Education
Bachelor Courses
1. Bachelor of Business Administration and Management 2. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 3. Bachelor of Arts in Ethics and Development Studies Contacts: The Director, P. O. Box 884, Kabale
Email: kabalemartyrs@yahoo.com
Ngetta Campus
Ngetta Campus of Uganda Martyrs University Campus is located in Gulu Ecclesiastical Province, 5 kilometers from Lira Town off Lira-Kitgum road. Ngetta is known to be an education oriented centre. As a campus of UMU, it is to be uniquely known for ‘Hard-Work’ concept. The campus is supported by the entire Ecclesiastical Province of Gulu through the Catholic churches in the region.
Philosophy of Ngetta Campus
Ngetta campus holds the ‘Hard-Work’ approach as a philosophy that dignifies and empowers all learners to appreciate the dignity of mental and manual work before leaving the Campus. The campus farmland, compound, infrastructure, facilities, workshops and programs are provisions for hands-on skills to be acquired by students. In addition, the neighbouring communities are expected to benefit from the Campus agriculture extension outreach programs; research and group farming promotion; and marketing of value-added products. This is expected to create community co-ownership of the university.
The Objectives of Ngetta Campus
• To enable the students develop the attitude of working hard manually and mentally. • To develop leaders who have the sense of responsibility in every environment.
• To enable students acquire scientific and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills through
teaching, research and outreach programs so as to earn a living when employed or not employed by other persons or institutions.
Faculties/ Institutes Operating at Ngetta Campus: • Faculty of Business Administration and Management • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Science • Faculty of Agriculture Certificate Courses
1. Certificate in Agriculture (Poultry, Bee keeping and Horticulture) 2. Certificate in Computer applications
3. Certificate in Entrepreneurship
4. Certificate in Project Planning and Management 5. Certificate in Accounting and Finance
6. Certificate in Local Governance and Human Rights 7. Certificate in Guidance and Counselling
Proposed Courses
1. Diploma in Business Administration and Management 2. Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology 3. Bachelor of Business Administration and Management
4. Bachelor of Agriculture
5. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology 6. Bachelor of Arts with Education
7. Bachelor of Science with Education
8. Bachelor of Business Administration and Management 9. Bachelor of Social Development and Counselling
Mbale Campus
Officially opened on October 18, 2010 Uganda Martyrs University (UMU), Mbale campus had since 2008 been a Regional Coordinating Centre for Students from Eastern Uganda taking courses e.g. Education and Agriculture at the University’s main campus at Nkozi in Mpigi District. On March 26, 2010, the National Council for Higher Education accredited Mbale Regional Centre as a campus of UMU. Following this development, recruitment of new students started and by August that same year, the campus was ready to start with 160 students and 7 faculty staff available at the time. The main objective of the campus is to bring quality education with good morals and a fear of God closer to people in the Eastern Region of Uganda.
The campus is destined for Nyondo in Mbale District but will maintain an operation centre within Mbale Municipality (St. Austin or Gangama) to handle evening and weekend programmes. St. Austin is 1 km off the Mbale-Tororo road and opposite Mt. Elgon Hospital. Nyondo which is at the foot of Wanale rock, a range of Mt. Elgon, presents a beautiful and imposing mountain view with an excellent study environment. It is 1 km after Nabumali High School and 16 km from Mbale town.
The campus, in her fourth year of operation, has 342 registered students, 6 full-time and 13 part-time lecturers. The campus has an Advisory Board of 10 members chaired by Prof. John Okedi that guides the Director and Archbishop, His Grace Emmanuel Obbo, in matters pertaining to the welfare of the campus.
Programmes Offered:
1. Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology (FT evening) 2. Bachelor of Arts in Ethics and Development Studies (FT evening) 3. Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (FT evening) 4. Master of Arts in Development Studies (PT weekend) and
5. Master of Business Administration (PT weekend).
Programme for 2014-2015:
Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAED) (FT Day)
Application forms and bank slips are available at our St. Austin offices, Tororo Procure, Nyangole and SOCADIDO offices in Soroti. They can also be downloaded from www.umu. ac.ug
Student Life at UMU
The Office of the Dean of Students serves a central role in student social life and development at UMU. The Office is committed to promoting a campus environment that fosters academic success, personal growth and student development. We encourage students to actively pursue their academic and life goals.
Purpose of the Dean of Students Office
Our core purposes are to:
• Provide overall support and administration for University Student Services. • Promote a campus environment which cultivates a sense of belonging. • Provide opportunities for students to develop essential life skills.
• Create opportunities for students to integrate curricular and co-curricular learning. • Maintain discipline within the student body.
• Encourage students to become engaged in campus, local, regional, national and global
issues.
• Act as a liaison between the students’ body and the University administration.
Departments in the Dean of Students’ Office
The Office is responsible for students’ welfare, health, accommodation, meals and extra-curricular activities. Under the Dean’s office, there are sub-departments that work hand in hand for the wellbeing of the students. These are;
• Warden Department • Counselling Department • Student Union
• Sports Department
Warden’s Department
• The Warden assumes overall responsibility for the management and administration of the
Halls of Residence, its students and property.
• Keeps all University keys.
• Allocates rooms to students in University Halls of residence.
Counselling Services
The University has a full time counsellor who helps students who need assistance and guidance about daily life problems which might hamper their steady progress in academics or prevent them from enjoying their life in general. Such problems embrace a whole range of health (medical and psychiatric) problems, social, marital, sexual, academic, spiritual and other problems. The counselling services are aimed at meeting the psychological needs of students by providing a safe, supportive, and confidential environment that promotes self awareness, fosters responsibility and respect, and teaches effective coping strategies. The University counsellor is available from Monday to Tuesday at Rubaga Campus; and from Wednesday to Friday at the Main Campus.
Student Union
Uganda Martyrs University Student Union (UMUSU) is a students’ body headed by a Union President who is democratically elected by the students in accordance with the students’ constitution. UMUSU is a link between the students’ body and the University Administration. The Student Union President is a member of the Governing Council.
Sports Department
This department is headed by the Sports Tutor. The department of sports and recreation offers welfare and sports skills services to the students through comprehensive, dynamic and exciting inter-hall championships scheduled each semester. University students are also involved in various National and International Sports Competitions.
Catering Department
Finaland Restaurant is the student authorized service provider of meals. The meals offered include breakfast, break tea, lunch, evening tea and dinner. Students pay money direct to Finaland for their meals. There are other service providers as well.
AAR Health Services
Uganda Martyrs University partnered with AAR to provide medical services to students at an affordable fee. Below are the AAR services;
• Inpatient Services
Accidents and emergencies, intensive care and theatre hospital accommodation, nursing fees, medical expenses and ancillary charges, surgeons, consultants, anesthetists, medical practitioners, prescribed medicines and drugs, reconstructive surgery following an accident or following surgery for an eligible medical condition, internal prostheses, X-rays, MRI and CT scans, pathology, diagnostic tests & procedures, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Accidental damage to natural eyes, accidental damage to natural teeth, physiotherapy, blood transfusion among others.
• Outpatient treatment
Primary consultations and treatment, medical practitioners’ fees, prescribed medicines, drugs and dressings, X-rays, pathology, diagnostic tests & procedures, specialists & consultation fees, prescribed medicines, drugs and dressings, physiotherapy, health education, oncology tests,
drugs & consultation fees including cover for chemotherapy and radiotherapy, MRI and CT scans, out-patient minor surgical operations, antenatal/postnatal examination and treatments, post hospitalization treatment, pap smear, 24 hour nurse Advisory Services, Referrals within and outside AAR where a specialist’s opinion is required, Family planning advice and procedures, Counselling, HIV/AIDS global fund drugs for HIV for first line if where located available.
• Rescue and Evacuation
Uganda Martyrs University students are entitled to road ambulance services in Uganda.
• Accessibility
Students can access services in all AAR clinics and over 100 sub-contracted centers that traverse the country in the year.
Security and Safety Services
The personal safety and security of each student is both an individual and community concern. The University has partnered with Security Group (Uganda) Limited to provide security services. While it strives to provide a campus environment free of undue risks to persons and property, it is each person’s responsibility to pay attention to his or her surroundings, to avoid hazardous situations, and to exercise his or her own best judgment to maintain personal safety and wellbeing.
Why choose UMU?
UMU has a number of features that make it a university of choice. UMU’s emphasis is on provision of quality education. You are assured of quality education with an all round emphasis on ethics and professionalism. Education offered at UMU does not end at developing ‘specialists’ in different fields, it develops the whole person (mind, body and soul).
Location
The rural location of the main campus comes with a very conducive environment for studies without the urban noise disruptions and pollution. Those who have gone through UMU will tell you that it is indeed “a place where it is good to be”.
Alumni
UMU’s alumni can be found in several vital positions in society: business, religion, politics, education, civil society, and so on. Most importantly, we are proud of the feedback from employers and those who interact with our alumni as they hold them in high regard.
Internet at the Campus
While at the UMU main campus students are able to access uninterrupted wireless internet.
Affiliated Institutions
1. Kisubi Brothers University College, Entebbe 2. St. Francis Counsellor Training Institute, Mbarara 3. Queen of Apostle Philosophy Center, Jinja
4. St. John The Baptist Ggaba Primary Teacher’s College, Kampala 5. Uganda Catholic Management Training Institute
6. Bishop Magambo Counsellor Training Institute, Fort Portal 7. Mbuye Farm School, Kyotera, Rakai
8. Nile University Campus of Uganda Martyrs University, Arua 9. Multitech Business School (MBS), Mengo
10. Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development, Mpigi 11. Uganda Martyrs University Nyamitanga Campus, Mbarara; 12. Institut Polythechnique De Byumba, Rwanda
General Information
Modes of Instruction and Learning
UMU courses are offered in three different modes: Full-time, Part-time, and Distance Learning. The full-time courses run on all days of the week on semester basis while part-time courses run on weekends (Friday evening and Saturday morning). Distance learning students have one face-to-face session in the academic year at the Main Campus which lasts between two and three weeks around January, May, June, and July. During this period they revise their modules and sit for examinations. The rest of the time they read their modules away from campus.
Course Index
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Duration Award
East African School of Diplomacy, Governance and International Studies
Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Studies (PT) 2 years Master Master of Arts in International Trade, Policy and Law (PT) 2 years Master Master of Research and Public Policy (FT) 2 years Master Postgraduate Diploma in International Trade, Policy and Law (PT) 1 year PGD Department of Good Governance and Peace Studies
Joint Doctor of Philosophy in Governance, Peace and Development (PGPD)
(FT) 3-4 years PhD
Master of Arts in Local Governance and Human Rights (DL) 3 years Master Master of Arts in Sustainable Peace and Conflict Management (FT) 1 year Master Master in Environment Peace and Security (FT) 1 year Master Master of Research and Public Policy (FT) 2 years Master Faculty of Agriculture
Master of Science in Monitoring and Evaluation (FT/PT) 1/2 years Master Master of Science in Agro-Ecology (PT) 2 years Master Faculty of Business Administration and Management
Master of Business Administration (FT/PT) 1/2 years Master E4 Impact MBA in Impact Entrepreneurship (Proposed) (FT) 2 years Master
Faculty of Education
Master of Arts in Education and Development (FT) 1 year Master Master of Education with specialization in: Educational Administration
and Management; Curriculum Development and Instruction; Educational Psychology and Counselling; Adult and Community Education (FT/PT/Holiday)
1/2 years Master Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (DL) 2 years PGD Faculty of Health Sciences
Master of Science in Health Services Management (FT) 1 year Master Master of Science in Hospital Management (FT) 1 year Master Master of Public Health-Health Promotion (FT/PT) 1/2 years Master Master of Public Health-Population and Reproductive Health (FT/PT) 1/2 years Master Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management (FT) 1 year PGD Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Master of Human Rights (PT) 2 years Master Master of Refugee and Migration Studies (PT) 2 years Master Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights (PT) 1 year PGD Postgraduate Diploma in Refugee and Migration Studies (PT) 1 year PGD Faculty of Science
Master of Science in ICT Management, Policy and Architectural Design (PT) 2 years Master Master of Science in Information Systems (FT/PT) 1/2 years Master Master of Science in Development Economics (FT/PT) 1/2 years Master Faculty of the Built Environment
Master of Architecture (Professional) (FT) 2 years Master Institute of Ethics and Development Studies
Master of Arts in Development Studies with specialization in: NGO
Management; Development; Microfinance; Education) (DL) 3 years Master Master of Arts in Development Studies (FT, PT) 1/2 years Master Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies (FT, PT) 1 year PGD Mother Kevin Postgraduate Medical School
Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine (FT) 3 years Master Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FT) 3 years Master Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health (FT) 3 years Master Master of Medicine in General Surgery (FT) 3 years Master Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine (FT) (Proposed) 3 years Master Master of Medicine in Critical Care (Proposed) (FT) 3 years Master School of Postgraduate Studies
Doctor / Master of Philosophy (PhD) /(MPhil) selected fields (PT) 4 years PhD UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
East African School of Diplomacy, Governance and International Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Local Governance and Human Rights (DL) 3 years Bachelor Diploma in Local Governance and Human Rights (DL) 2 years Diploma Certificate in Local Governance and Human Rights (FT) 4 months Certificate Faculty of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (DL) 4 years Bachelor Bachelor of Science in Organic Agriculture (DL) 4 years Bachelor Bachelor of Agriculture (FT) 3 years Bachelor
Certificate in Agriculture (selected fields: Agriculture, Poultry, Bee keeping and
Horticulture) (DL) 1 year Certificate Faculty of Business Administration and Management
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (FT/PT) 3 years Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Microfinance and Community Economic Development (DL) 4 years Bachelor Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (FT) 3 years Bachelor Diploma in Microfinance and Community Economic Development (DL) 3 years Diploma Diploma in Business Administration and Management (FT) 2 years Diploma Certificate in Business Administration and Management (FT) 1 year Certificate Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Arts with Education (FT) 3 years Bachelor Bachelor of Science with Education (FT) 3 years Bachelor Bachelor of Education (Primary) (DL) 4 years Bachelor Bachelor of Arts English Language and Literature with Education (FT) 3 years Bachelor Bachelor of Education English Language and Literature (DL) 3 years Bachelor Diploma in Education (Primary) (DL) 3 years Diploma Faculty of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion (FT) 3 years Bachelor Advanced Diploma in Health Promotion and Education (FT) 1 year Diploma Diploma in Health Promotion and Education (FT) 1 year Diploma Diploma in Health Services Management (FT) 1 year Diploma Diploma in Clinical Mentoring (PT) 2 years Diploma Certificate in Health Promotion and Education (PT) 1 year Certificate Certificate in Health Services Management (PT) 1 year Certificate Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Social Development and Counselling (PT) 3 years Bachelor Bachelor of Arts English Language and Literature with Education (FT) 3 years Bachelor Bachelor of Education English Language and Literature (DL) 3 years Bachelor Faculty of Science
Bachelor of Science with specialisation in: Economics and Statistics; Statistics and Computer Science; Economics and Mathematics; Mathematics and Computer Science; Economics and Computer Science; Mathematics and Statistics (FT)
3 years Bachelor Bachelor of Science in Business Economics (FT) 3 years Bachelor Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics (FT) 3 years Bachelor Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (FT) 3 years Bachelor Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology (FT, PT) 2 years Diploma Faculty of the Built Environment
Bachelor of Environmental Design (FT) 3 years Bachelor Advanced Diploma in Environmental Design (FT) 2 years Bachelor Institute of Ethics and Development Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Ethics and Development Studies (FT) 3 years Bachelor Bachelor of Arts in Democracy and Development Studies (DL) 4 years Bachelor Diploma in Democracy and Development Studies (DL) 2 years Diploma Diploma in Development Studies (FT) 2 years Diploma
Entry Requirements
Senate has the power to prescribe the minimum entry requirements to any course of study in the University and in so doing, shall take into account results of public examinations and may prescribe other requirements for the purpose of entry into the University.
a) Certificate Programmes:
A candidate must have obtained Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) with at least 3 credits obtained at the same sitting.b) Diploma Programmes:
A candidate must have obtained the Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) with at least 5 passes; and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E) with 1 Principle Pass and 2 subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or a Certificate in the relevant field.c) Undergraduate Programmes/Bachelor’s Degree
Programmes:
The undergraduate programmes of Uganda Martyrs University shallbe accessed through the following entry requirements:
i. Direct Entry from Schools: A candidate must have obtained the Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) with six credits of which one credit must be in English; and at least two (2) principal passes in the relevant subjects at A’ Level (Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education) obtained at one sitting.
ii. Diploma Entry: A candidate must have obtained a diploma (at credit / distinction level) in the relevant field from a recognised institution.
iii. Mature Age Entry: A candidate must be 25 years and above and must have been out of school for at least three years prior to his/her application. A candidate must have obtained a Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) or its equivalent and must successfully pass the mature entry examination.
iv. Pre-University: Candidates who do not have the minimum requirements for entry into undergraduate programmes of Uganda Martyrs University may spend a pre-university year at the university. To qualify for the pre-university programme, a candidate must have obtained one (1) principal pass at one sitting at A’ Level in the
relevant subjects. S/he shall pass the pre-university examinations with an average of at least 65% and be admitted for an undergraduate programme in the same field; and will not be exempted from any courses already undertaken during the pre-university period. Each Faculty shall design a Pre-University programme and prepare the required examinations following the University examination rules and regulations.
d) Postgraduate Programmes
Masters
i. Candidates must have at least a Second Class Lower degree from a recognised university in the relevant field.
ii. No candidate unless under exceptional circumstances will be admitted for the postgraduate degree programme immediately after the Bachelor’s course without practical experience in the field.
iii. Prospective Master’s students will be admitted only if they pass the Graduate Admission Test (GAT) of Uganda Martyrs University or the specific faculty/department admission test.
iv. GMAT and GRE tests may be considered equivalents to the Graduate Admission Test of Uganda Martyrs University.
M.Phil
Candidates seeking admission into a programme leading to the award of the degree of MPhil should normally possess a first degree: first class or an upper second class honours. Candidates can also be admitted to the MPhil programme who possess a Master’s Degree obtained through following taught courses and the presentation of a minor thesis in a recognised university. Such candidates will be expected to submit their dissertation within a shorter period of time. In exceptional circumstances, candidates can be admitted with relevant work experience and appropriate professional qualifications.
Doctorates
i. Candidates seeking admission to the course leading to the award of the Ph.D. Degree shall normally possess a Master’s Degree in a relevant area from a recognised university. In exceptional circumstances, candidates can be admitted with relevant work experience and appropriate professional qualifications in addition to a first degree.
ii. Candidates are required to submit a preliminary research proposal and if possible a copy of any published academic work (dissertations not inclusive).
iii. Acceptance is dependent upon the candidate’s proposal receiving favourable reports and s/he will be called for an interview. If the admission panel deems the candidate’s work satisfactory, s/he will be admitted to the first year of research as an undifferentiated student. If the proposal is rejected, a revised proposal may be submitted within a specified period. If the proposal is rejected a second time, the admission process will be closed.
iv. The process of differentiation takes place not earlier than one full calendar year after admission and registration and this determines transfer to either M.Phil. or Ph.D. programmes. This process necessitates a formal oral presentation (in seminar style) of the full research proposal before a differentiation panel and a written document shall accompany the oral presentation and shall include a scheme of work and substantial up-to-date bibliography. If the panel is satisfied that the candidate should be differentiated, a candidate will be registered officially either as an M.Phil. or Ph.D.
candidate. If the panel is not satisfied with the work accomplished to date, a revised proposal may be submitted within a specified period.
e) Additional Entry Requirements
i. Candidates may be required to fulfil other specific requirements for the courses applied for as may be applicable.
ii. Applicants from outside Uganda who are interested in pursuing courses of Uganda Martyrs University may be required to take a written test or an oral interview.
iii. Students who completed their undergraduate education in a non-English-speaking environment must provide proof of English Language and if not found proficient take the English Language Course offered by the University.
f) Admission of Occasional Students
i. The University may admit into a programme an occasional student who is otherwise qualified but cannot enrol for a full programme.
ii. Candidates who apply for admission as occasional students shall initially not be UMU students.
iii. Candidates may be admitted at the beginning of any semester of the academic year. iv. Upon registration the candidates shall register for the course they wish to attend with
the respective Faculties/Schools/Institutes.
v. Studying as an occasional student shall not lead to any award.
vi. Registered Occasional students shall not transfer to degree programmes or change status of registration on the basis of their performance.
vii. An assessment may be made and a partial transcript may be issued. viii. Occasional students may transfer credits to their respective institutions.
ix. Occasional students are expected to adhere to the University Rules and regulations with which they should make themselves familiar at once on arrival.
g) Admission on Exchange Programme
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) may admit students into a degree or diploma on exchange programme from partner Universities/Colleges. The partner University should have a Memorandum of Understanding with UMU. The potential applicants should be enrolled as full time students in the home university.
The criteria shall be as follows:
i. The candidate identifies courses offered at UMU that are applicable to his/her study programmes.
ii. The candidate applies to UMU.
iii. The duration of exchange will range from one semester to one year.
iv. Once admitted, the exchange students shall be registered as UMU students and are expected to adhere to the University rules and regulations.
v. The credits obtained in UMU will be transferred to the home university.
Ineligibility for Admission
The following category of applicants shall not be admitted:
a) Any applicant previously discontinued from UMU or any other university as a result of academic malpractice.
b) Any applicant previously discontinued from UMU or any other university as a result of misrepresentation of academic documents or cheating to gain admission. Legal action will be taken against any applicant who presents forged academic documents
Re-admission
The following category of applicants may be re-admitted:
a) Any applicant who was previously admitted for any programme at UMU and was discontinued on academic grounds may apply for the same programme or another programme and s/he may be admitted if s/he produces evidence of further learning that satisfies the University Senate basing on the applicant’s qualifications and capability that s/he is able to pursue the programme applied for.
b) A discontinued student in regard to a) above may be admitted in the same programme or another programme after two years (24 months) have elapsed.
UMU Scholarships and Awards
Student Scholarships
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) appreciates the fact that among students, there are some who are not in a position to meet their tuition obligations at the University due to a number of reasons. Against that background, UMU has in place various scholarship categories for students as follows:
• Children of Staff Scholarship • Community Scholarship • Durbrey Trust Scholarship • Lorraine Smith Scholarship • Missio Scholarship
• Namasagali Old Students Association Scholarship (NOSA) • Norman and Pearl Coghlan Scholarship
• Konrad-Adenauer-Stifftung (KAS) • Baylor Scholarship
• CORDAID Scholarship
• World Bank Scholarship (Ministry of Health)
The Scholarships are intended for students studying at Uganda Martyrs University only, and who are not able to pay their fees. Applications must be supported by recommendation from relevant authorities as specified under each scholarship category. Scholarships may be full or partial and cover only part of the fees.
UMU Awards
The Bbosa Annual Academic Achievers Award: to the best final year student in Business Administration and Management.
The Centenary Rural Development Bank Award: to the best second year student in Business Administration and Management majoring in Finance and Accounting.
The Faculty of Health Sciences Award: to the best student in Advanced Diploma in Health Services Management.
The Faculty of Health Sciences Award: to the best student in Advanced Diploma in Health Promotion and Education.
The Faculty of Health Sciences Award: to the best student with a distinction in Master of Science in Health Services Management
The Firmin-Mees Award: to the best Bachelor of Environmental Design student who attains an overall grade above 65%.
The George William and Divine Kavuma Award: to the best final year student in Ethics and Development Studies.
The Hans Bremer Award: to the best student in Fundamental Accounting of Bachelor of Ethics and Development Studies.
The Jane Namakula Kintu Award: to the overall best final year student in Social Development and Counselling with a First Class.
The Maria Namaganda Award: to the best performing candidate in Bachelor of Education (Primary).
The Marie-Esther Haflett Award: to the best female and male students in Mathematics in the Faculty of Science.
The Michel Lejeune Award: to the best Master of Architecture student who attains an overall grade mark above 65%.
The Nakiweewa Susan Award: to the best Bachelor of Science student with Statistics elective who attains an average above 77.9%.
The Press Award: to the final year student in Ethics and Development Studies with the best Dissertation.
The Robert and Annabella Kahle Award: to the best performing Bachelor of Science student in the fields of Mathematics and/or Computer Science upon graduation.
Schools, Institute, Faculties, and
Courses
East African School of Diplomacy, Governance and International
Studies
About the School
The East African School of Diplomacy, Governance and International Studies, with the acronym EASDGIS consists of three departments: the Department of Diplomacy and International Studies; the Department of International Trade Policy and Law; and the Department of Governance and Peace Studies, which is located at the Main Campus in Nkozi.
Course summary
Undergraduate Courses
1. Diploma in Local Governance and Human Rights (2 years - Distance learning)
2. Bachelor of Arts in Local Governance and Human Rights (2 years after completion of Diploma – Distance learning)
Postgraduate Programmes
1. Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Studies (2 years - Part-time) 2. Master of Arts in International Trade Policy and Law (2 years - Part-time) 3. Master of Research and Public Policy (2 years- Full-time)
4. Master of Arts in Local Governance and Human Rights (3 years - Distance learning) 5. Master of Arts in Sustainable Peace and Conflict Management (1 year - Full-time) 6. Master of Arts in Environmental Peace and Security (1 year - Full-time)
7. Master of Arts in Research and Public Policy (2 years – Part time)
8. Post-Graduate Diploma in International Trade Policy and Law (1 year - Part-time) 9. Post-Graduate Diploma in Local Government Administration (1 year - Part-time) 10. Post-Graduate Certificate in Local Government Administration (4 months - Part-time)
The Institute of Ethics and Development Studies
About the Institute
The Institute of Ethics and Development Studies (IEDS) is one of the pioneer departments of Uganda Martyrs University. The Institute has tremendously grown in the 20 years of the university’s existence: the academic programmes have enormously multiplied to meet the needs of society and the numbers of students have exponentially grown.
Course summary
Undergraduate Courses
1. Diploma in Democracy and Development Studies (2 years - Distance-Learning) 2. Bachelor of Arts in Democracy and Development Studies (4 years - Distance-learning) 3. Bachelor of Arts in Ethics and Development Studies (3 years - Full time)
Postgraduate Programmes
1. Master of Arts in Development Studies (1, 2 and 3 years - Full time, Part time and Distance learning) 2. Doctor of Philosophy (Development Studies) (4 years – Part-time)
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
About the Faculty
The Faculty is mainly based at Rubaga Campus, in Kampala where it offers both full-time and part-time courses. As of now, the Faculty only runs one undergraduate course – Bachelor of Social Development and Counselling – and two Masters Programmes – Master of Human Rights, and Master of Refugee and Migration Studies. The Bachelor course is both available at the Rubaga Campus and Masaka Branch while all Masters Courses are offered on part-time basis at Rubaga. The Faculty houses the Department of Languages which is charged with teaching English courses in the whole university.
Course summary
Undergraduate Courses
1. Bachelor of Social Development and Counselling (3 years, Evening full-time)
Postgraduate Courses
1. Master of Human Rights (2 years, Part-time)
2. Master of Refugee and Migration Studies (2 years, Part-time)
Faculty of Agriculture
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Agriculture started in 2000. The goal of the Faculty is to produce professional agriculturists with the hands-on skills they need to contribute to the modernization and sustainability of agricultural production in Africa. Uganda Martyrs University hopes that through producing these professionals, the Faculty contributes to improvement of food security and nutrition and poverty alleviation in Africa.
Course summary
Undergraduate Courses
1. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (4 years – Distance learning)
2. Bachelor of Science in Organic Agriculture (4 years – Distance learning) 3. Bachelor of Agriculture (3 years – Full-time)
Postgraduate Courses
1. Master of Science in Agro-Ecology (2 years – Part-time)
Faculty of Business Administration and Management
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Business Administration and Management was established to produce professionals who are grounded in both the theory and practice of business administration and management.
Course summary
Undergraduate Courses
1. Diploma in Microfinance and Community Economic Development (2 years – Distance learning) 2. Bachelor of Arts in Microfinance and Community Economic Development (4 years – Distance
learning and 2 years on completing the Diploma)
3. Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (3 years - Full-time) 4. Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance (3 years – Full-time)
Postgraduate Courses
Faculty of Education
Mission Statement
To develop an integral person by providing high quality teacher/lecturer education in a conducive environment in order to produce a creative and competent professional so as to serve the nation and the world guided by values in working in the education field.
Vision
To be nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in teaching, learning, research and the advancement of knowledge through training of teachers/lecturers for the Great Lakes Region and beyond.
Course summary
Undergraduate Courses
1. Diploma in Education – Primary (2 years - Distance learning) 2. Bachelors of Education – Primary (3 years – Distance learning) 3. Bachelor of Arts with Education (3 years – Full-time)
4. Bachelor of Arts English Language and Literature with Education (3 years – Full-time) 5. Bachelor of Education English Language and Literature (3 years - Distance learning) 6. Bachelor of Science with Education (3 years – Full-time)
Postgraduate Courses
1. Master of Arts in Education and Development (1 year – Full-time) 2. Master of Education (1, 2 and 3 years – Full-time, Part-time or Holiday)
Faculty of Health Sciences
About the Faculty
As implied in the motto “Working for a new generation of health managers,” Faculty of Health Sciences was established to train health managers with appropriate skills and knowledge to effectively address managerial challenges that face health care systems in developing countries. A number of programmes have been discussed with our stakeholders and developed to suite needs of the healthcare system. Our major stakeholders with whom we are in constant consultation with include Doctors with Africa CUAMM, Catholic Organisation for Relief and Development Aid (CORDAID), Ministry of Health, Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB) and Uganda Protestant Medical Bureau (UPMB).
Course summary
Undergraduate Courses
1. Certificate in Health Services Management (Six weeks spread in six months) 2. Diploma in Health Promotion and Education (1 year- Full-time)
3. Diploma in Health Promotion and Education (1 year- Full-time)
Postgraduate Courses
1. Master of Science in Health Services Management (1 year - Full-time) 2. Master of Public Health - Health Promotion (1 year - Full-time)
3. Master of Public Health - Population and Reproductive Health Studies (1 year - Full-time) 4. Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion (3 years - Full-time)
Faculty of Science
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Science was established after the recognition that real national development of the country and the entire mankind starts from serious study and understanding of science. Without a large section of the population internalizing science subjects and applying scientific methods to solve problems, development is bound to be staggered and slow.
Course summary
Undergraduate Courses
1. Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology (2 Years – Full-time) 2. Bachelor of Science in Business Economics (3 Years – Full-time)
3. Bachelor of Science (3 Years – Full-time)
4. Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics (3 Years – Full-time) 5. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (3 Years – Full-time)
Postgraduate Courses
1. Master of Science in ICT Management, Policy and Architectural Design (2 Years – Part-time) 2. Master of Science in Information Systems (2 Years – Part-time)
Faculty of the Built Environment
About the Faculty
The multidisciplinary Faculty of the Built Environment offers programmes and courses in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design and Building Technology, with an emphasis on environmental sustainability. A key goal is to educate responsible professionals who can contribute to the cultural and socioeconomic development of Uganda and the global community through participation in design, construction and interpretation of the built environment. The Faculty recognises that in a continuously changing world, professional experience and research are important contributors to achieve its mission. Academic faculty are therefore accomplished in their fields through research, experience and collaboration, all contributing to teaching and scholarship in the Faculty. Further, to enrich the research and learning environment, the Faculty actively recruits staff with teaching and research experience from across the world. Our multidisciplinary curriculum is designed to foster critical and creative thinking, to enable students and graduates to engage with the environmental, social, and aesthetic challenges of the contemporary milieu. Most courses in the Faculty are taught through a problem-based integrated teaching approach, that integrates design with the techniques and practices of construction, structures, materials and building services, all within a theoretical and historical context, keeping in mind human needs (social, physiological and cultural).
Course summary
Undergraduate Courses
1. Bachelor of Environmental Design (3 years – Full-time)
2. Advanced Diploma in Environmental Design (2 years - Full-time)
Postgraduate Courses
Mother Kevin Postgraduate Medical School
Background
Mother Kevin Postgraduate Medical School (MKPGMS) was established by Uganda Martyrs University in partnership with St. Francis Hospital, Nsambya in 2010. Its justification was to meet the high demand for specialized medical manpower in Uganda which Makerere University College of Medicine and Mbarara University of Science and Technology are unable to satisfy.
Course summary
Postgraduate Courses
1. Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine (3 years Full-time)
2. Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (3 years Full-time) 3. Master of Medicine in Paediatrics (3 years Full-time)
4. Master of Medicine in Surgery (3 years Full-time)
5. Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine (3 years Full-time) (Proposed) 6. Master of Medicine in Critical Care (Proposed) (3 years Full-time)
School of Postgraduate Studies
The School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) at Uganda Martyrs University is mandated to coordinate and manage graduate and postgraduate programmes. The SPGS runs the Doctoral programmes at the University. In liaison with the Higher Degrees Committee, the SPGS tracks the progress of all MPhil and PhD candidates through graduate seminars, research methodology workshops and progress panels. The SPGS also organizes the oral defense of Doctoral thesis. The SPGS receives application forms and forwards them to the respective Faculties offering the courses applied for scrutiny and recommendation on who to invite to the Graduate Admission Test (GAT).
After the GAT results are released, the Faculties advise the SPGS on the suitable number of candidates that may be admitted per Faculty and per course. The SPGS then prepares the final list and admits the qualifying students.
The SPGS coordinates the preparation of joint timetable by the Faculties for jointly organized core postgraduate courses such as research methodology, computer literacy, consultancy skills, communication skills and others. The SPGS works with the Higher Degrees Committee and various Faculties to put in place measures to ensure and promote quality in Graduate and Postgraduate programmes.
Course summary
Doctoral Courses
The Archbishop Kiwanuka Memorial Library
A Library is at the heart of any educational institution. At UMU, the Library is the hub of our learning process. Apart from the books and journals traditionally associated with a library, it is equipped with internet linked computers to assist the learning process.
Enquiry Services
The Library has a number of dedicated and trained staff members who can help answer any enquiries that you may have on any aspect of the library services.
The Library has branch libraries at all the University’s established campuses i.e. at Nkozi, Rubaga, Nsambya, Mbale, Masaka, Kabale and Ngetta University campuses. It liaises closely with libraries of our affiliate institutions close to the campuses to supplement on the information resources available to the students for example, the Uganda Catholic Social Training Centre Library at Rubaga, and Nsambya Hospital Training School in Kampala.
Other Connections
The Library Services also draw from resources available in other libraries both inside and outside the country to enable students to have access to a wide range of information.
By holding institutional memberships with some of these libraries and accessing their document delivery services, we make available documents that are otherwise not accessible through the UMU library system.
Directorate of Outreach
Organized community outreach at Uganda Martyrs University started as a community social services arm of the Equator Valley Farm (EVF) in 1999, with a purpose of contributing to community development through facilitating capacity of maize farmers within a short radius of the University.
The farm management felt a social responsibility to develop together with the surrounding community by starting an education program targeting farmers in the sub-county community. An agricultural outreach service program was initiated focusing on teaching improved agricultural practices to farmers, as well as equipping the community with knowledge in food utilization.
With support from a Belgian NGO known as TRIAS, EVF expanded the scope of outreach, both geographically and thematically - to cover 3 sub-counties of Buwama, Kintuuntu, and Nkozi - educating farmers on improved agricultural practices and nutrition. The community nutrition project is one of the most effective activities that the University has ever impressed in the three sub-counties. To date, many people within the community are still referring to EVF and the outreach field office at Kayabwe as MUKUZA, - relating to one of the famous nutritious foods for the infants which the disadvantaged mothers used to obtain from the farm.
The Quality Assurance Directorate
Preamble
The Quality Assurance (QA) Unit at UMU was established in 2008 with two part-time staff. One was acting QA Coordinator and the other as an Administrator/Editor. At the time, there was a national concern of a downward trend in academic quality in Ugandan universities emanating from increased student population but with disproportionately low resource allocation. The QA Unit acquired office space in 2009 and was equipped with some desirable office equipment. In 2010, the QA Unit obtained a Directorate status and two new full-time staff were employed to run the Directorate. They included a Director and an Administrator. At the moment, the QA Directorate has a full time Quality Assurance Officer and two Administrators.
Vision: To promote efficient planning, management and provision of quality services in order to achieve excellence nationally and internationally.
Mission: To strengthen, consolidate and maintain Total Quality Assurance in Uganda Martyrs University.
Functions of Quality Assurance Directorate
The QA Directorate at UMU is mandated to ensure:
i. Improved and sustained quality in academic programmes ii. Quality of staff is enhanced;
iii. Quality in teaching and learning is improved; iv. Quality in support services is enhanced;
v. Quality of resources and facilities continuously improve; vi. Quality of research and publication is maintained high;
vii. Quality in community engagement services continuously improve.
For effective execution of QA activities, the QAD works hand in hand with the established QA structures which include:
• The Core QA Committee of Senate • Institutional /Internal QA Committee • Curriculum Review Committee of Senate • Faculty/Departmental QA Committees • Students’ QA Committee.
Research Directorate
The Research Directorate (RD) of Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) was put in place to spearhead and manage research at UMU. Since the university has chosen to put research on top of its agenda, the role of the RD should be seen in that context. It should be noted, however, that the work of the RD can never, and should not try to, replace that of the different faculties, institute, schools and departments in doing research. The RD does initiate some research and facilitates doing research elsewhere in the university. In all this we cannot forget one of the objects of UMU as stated in its Charter, namely that research must be done for the “betterment of life in Uganda in particular as well as elsewhere.”
Role and Responsibilities of the RD
The roles and responsibilities of the RD shall include the following:
• Spearheading the generation of the research agenda of the university • Organising seminars, workshops and conferences
• Reviewing research policy and directions from time to time
• Serving as the administrative secretariat to the Research and Publications Committee
(RPC), which is tasked with scrutinising and recommending support for research proposals in the university.
• Developing and maintaining a research database and financial management system for
research projects in UMU
• Maintaining and monitoring a system designed to assist principal researchers in meeting
their research implementation schedules
• Assisting researchers in securing research grants • Processing all research proposals and research reports • Generating and disseminating research guidelines
• Serving as the point of contact with funding agencies in terms of technical and financial
progress reporting
• Initiating, facilitating and maintaining liaison with government agencies and other
stakeholders
• Promoting research culture amongst the staff and students of UMU • Publishing UMU’s research findings
• Organising relevant training programmes to enhance the capacity of UMU staff in
research
University Prospectus
U
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M
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U
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Established in 1993 to serve the Church and the Nation
Chartered by the Government of Uganda
Uganda Martyrs University, P.O. Box 5498 - Kampala - Uganda.Tel: (+256)0382-410 611, Fax: (+256)0382- 410 100. E-mail: umu@umu.ac.ug.
