Academic Programs

Accredited, examinable qualifications that open doors.

Our diplomas run for two years over four semesters and are examined by the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board. Intakes begin in February and August.

Diplomas

Two-year UBTEB diplomas

Academic · Diploma · 2 years, 4 semesters · On campus · UBTEB Examined

Diploma in Procurement and Logistics Management

Build a career at the centre of how organisations buy, move and manage resources. This diploma explores procurement in relation to every other function of a business, from planning and supplier management to contract administration, stores and logistics, with Uganda's PPDA framework woven throughout.

You will learn: Procurement principles and law, supply chain and logistics management, stores and inventory management, contract management, business communication, accounting fundamentals and public procurement compliance.

Career outcomes: Procurement officer, stores and logistics officer, supply chain assistant and buyer roles in government units, NGOs, manufacturers and logistics firms.

Requirements: UCE with at least 5 passes including English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

Fees: Fee per semester on request, payable in instalments.

Academic · Diploma · 2 years, 4 semesters · On campus · UBTEB Examined

Diploma in Human Resource Management

People are every organisation's largest investment. This diploma covers the broad field of human resource management together with employment policy and practice, industrial relations, organisational psychology and organisational analysis, with options to focus at both local and international level.

You will learn: Recruitment and selection, performance management, compensation and benefits, Ugandan labour law, industrial relations, HR information systems and organisational behaviour.

Career outcomes: HR officer, administration officer, recruitment assistant and payroll roles across the private and public sectors.

Requirements: UCE with at least 5 passes including English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

Fees: Fee per semester on request, payable in instalments.

Academic · Diploma · 2 years, 4 semesters · On campus · Subject to accreditation confirmation

Diploma in Business Administration and Management

A rounded management qualification for those who want the widest set of doors open. The programme covers the core disciplines of running an organisation: management, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship and business law, taught with East African cases.

You will learn: Principles of management, marketing, financial accounting, business law, entrepreneurship, economics and business statistics.

Career outcomes: Administrative officer, management trainee, branch and operations assistant roles, or the foundation for your own enterprise.

Requirements: UCE with at least 5 passes including English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

Fees: Fee per semester on request.

Certificates

Six-month certificate programmes

Academic · Certificate · 6 months · On campus / Weekend · IAL-U Certified

Certificate in Leadership and Management

Our founding discipline in its most accessible form. For upcoming professionals, experienced executives and aspiring managers who want to sharpen their leadership ability and organisational impact.

You will learn: Foundations of leadership, team management, organisational communication, planning and delegation, ethics and accountability, and leading change.

Fees: Intakes in February and August.

Academic · Certificate · 6 months · On campus / Weekend · IAL-U Certified

Certificate in Project Management

Projects are how organisations get things done, and project managers are how projects get done. This certificate takes you through the full cycle: planning, execution, monitoring and closure, using real project documents.

You will learn: Project planning and scheduling, budgeting, risk management, monitoring and evaluation basics, stakeholder management and reporting.

Fees: Intakes in February and August.

Academic · Certificate · 6 months · On campus / Weekend · IAL-U Certified

Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Professional procurement practice for value-for-money delivery in government and private organisations, and a stepping stone to the full diploma.

You will learn: Procurement procedures and ethics, supplier evaluation, PPDA compliance essentials, stores management and basic contract administration.

Fees: Intakes in February and August.

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