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APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMMES IN THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
This is to invite applications for academic programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. The programmes have Evening, Weekend, On-line and Distance Learning sessions, or both as shown against each of them.
Masters start in August and Post-Graduates start in July.
ALL APPLICANTS
shall submit applications online
for admission.
Note that the Institute will not run Courses that attract low numbers
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
PhD in Management and Administration – WEEKEND
[Application Deadline is 27th FEB 2026]
PhD by Coursework and Research
PhD by Publications Only
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s Degree in a related field or equivalent from a recognized university, with sufficiently high grades and proven research ability.
Passing of a UMI administered pre-entry examination in the area of specialisation
Applications should include the following documents: –
Two passport size Photographs
Copy of the national Identity card, a Clear copy of passport and or any other valid identification
English language skill certificates or demonstration that one has had all prior education in English
Officially certified copies of academic transcripts (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate). Certified English translation of transcripts, if printed in another language other than English should be provided.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae
A research concept note (maximum 1000 words)
A statement of purpose
Two letters of reference (one preferably academic) printed on letter head and signed
Submission of a professional writing sample in the form of a previously completed term paper, master’s thesis, article, etc. that does not exceed 20 pages in length. (For Course work and Dissertation)
Candidates must apply for the specialisation most relevant to the portfolio of work that they will be submitting (For Publications only)
Is of not less than five years’ standing from qualification of his or her Master’s Degree from a recognised university
Mandatory passing of the pre-entry examination.
The pre-entry examination will be written on Friday 27
th
March 2026 at 9.00 am at Kampala Branch. Shortlisted applicants will receive invitation letters through their emails.
Masters’ by Research
MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES (MMS) – DAY (KAMPALA), WEEKEND (MBARARA & GULU) – AUGUST 2026.
The MMS is Research based, building on the coursework at the Postgraduate Diploma level obtained at UMI. Applicants must have passed the Postgraduate Diploma with at least a Second class.
Taught & Continued Research Based Masters'
Masters in Supply Chain Management (MSCM)
Masters in Policy Development and Analysis (MPDA)
Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
Masters in Public Procurement Management (MPPM)
Masters in Institutional Management and Leadership (MIML)
Masters in Education Administration and Human Resource Development (MHEAD)
Masters in Higher Education Management and Administration (MHEMA)
Masters in Education Leadership and Management (MELM)
Masters of Science in Economics and Finance (MEF) –
Evening
Masters in Digital Logistics and Entrepreneurship (MDLE) –
Evening
Admission Requirements for DIRECT MASTERS:
Applicants shall be holders of a Bachelor’s degree from an Institution of higher learning recognized by NCHE OR a Professional Chartered qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and working experience of at least one year.
NOTE:
These Programmes are for
KAMPALA (WEEKEND)
Masters’ with Pre-Entry Examination
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
– KAMPALA – (WEEKEND & EVENING), MBARARA AND GULU (WEEKEND ONLY)
Admission requirements for MBA
is a honors Bachelor’s Degree from an Institution of higher learning recognized by
NCHE or
a Professional
qualification equivalent to
a Bachelor’s degree
from a recognized professional body, Working experience of one year and
Mandatory passing of the pre-entry examination.
The pre-entry examination will be done on
Saturday 6
th
June 2026 at 2.00 pm
at Kampala, Mbarara and Gulu Branches. Shortlisted applicants will receive invitation letters for the GMAT via their email addresses.
Postgraduate Diploma - Kampala
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Evening, Weekend, On-line)
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Evening, Weekend, On-line)
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Security Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Computing and Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Development and Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Transport Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Governance and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Communication Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Evening & Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Development and Transformation (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomacy and International Relations (Evening)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS:
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised University, OR a Professional Chartered qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and working experience of at least one year.
Participants who complete the Postgraduate Diploma courses with at least a second class can proceed to do research for the Master’s Degree in Management Studies. In effect the Postgraduate Diploma constitutes the first year of the Master’s Degree by research.
Postgraduate Diploma - Mbarara, Gulu & Mbale
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Online)
Postgraduate Diploma - Distance Learning
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management
Ordinary Diploma
Diploma in Records Management and Information Science
(Kampala – Evening
)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMAS:
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least One Principal Pass and Two Subsidiaries AND Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes or a two-year certificate course from a recognised Institute.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS WEDNESDAY
30th APRIL 2026.
UMI Reserves the Right of Admission.
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APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMMES IN THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
This is to invite applications for academic programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. The programmes have Day, Evening, Weekend, On-line and Distance Learning sessions, or both as shown against each of them.
Masters start in November and Post-Graduates start in July.
ALL APPLICANTS
shall submit applications online
for admission.
Masters’ by Research
MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES for the academic year 2025/2026 (MMS) – DAY (KAMPALA), WEEKEND (MBARARA & GULU) – AUGUST 2025.
The MMS is Research based, building on the coursework at the Postgraduate Diploma level obtained at UMI. Applicants must have passed the Postgraduate Diploma with at least a Second class.
Taught & Continued Research Based Masters'
Masters of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)
Masters of Policy Development and Analysis (MPDA)
Masters of Non-Governmental Organizations Management (MNGOM)
Masters of Public Administration (MPA)
Masters of Institutional Management and Leadership (MIML)
Masters of Education Administration and Human Resource Development (MHEAD)
Masters of Higher Education Management and Administration (MHEMA)
Masters of Education Leadership and Management (MELM)
Masters of Science Economics and Finance (MSCEM)
Admission Requirements for DIRECT MASTERS:
Applicants shall be holders of a Bachelor’s degree from an Institution of higher learning recognized by NCHE OR a Professional Chartered qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and working experience of at least one year.
NOTE:
These Programmes are for
KAMPALA (WEEKEND)
Masters’ with Pre-Entry Examination
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
– KAMPALA – (WEEKEND & EVENING), MBARARA AND GULU (WEEKEND ONLY)
Admission requirements for MBA
is a honors Bachelor’s Degree from an Institution of higher learning recognized by
NCHE or
a Professional
qualification equivalent to
a Bachelor’s degree
from a recognized professional body, Working experience of one year and
Mandatory passing of the pre-entry examination.
The pre-entry examination will be done on Sunday 6
th
July 2025 at 9.00 am at Kampala, Mbarara and Gulu Branches. Shortlisted applicants will receive invitation letters for the GMAT via their email addresses.
Postgraduate Diploma - Kampala
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Day, Evening, Weekend, On-line)
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Day, Evening, Weekend, On-line)
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy Analysis and Governance (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Security Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Computing and Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Development and Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Transport Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Governance and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management and Administration (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Communication Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Leadership and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education Leadership and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Evening & Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Development and Transformation (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomacy and International Relations (Evening)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS:
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised University, OR a Professional Chartered qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and working experience of at least one year.
Participants who complete the Postgraduate Diploma courses with at least a second class can proceed to do research for the Master’s Degree in Management Studies. In effect the Postgraduate Diploma constitutes the first year of the Master’s Degree by research.
Postgraduate Diploma - Mbarara, Gulu & Mbale
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma - Distance Learning
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management
Ordinary Diploma
Diploma in Public Administration & Community Development
(Kampala – Evening)
Diploma in Records Management and Information Science
(Kampala – Evening
)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMAS:
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least One Principal Pass and Two Subsidiaries AND Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes or a two-year certificate course from a recognised Institute.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS WEDNESDAY
30th APRIL 2025.
UMI Reserves the Right of Admission.
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Deadline Date is Extended to 3rd September
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PhD Research Studies and Findings
Martin Muhereza
Electricity Policy and structural reforms: Implications for informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda.
The study discovered that access to electricity has increased to around 60 percent on the national power grid. However, connection costs remain a big problem. The research will inform policy makers on making electricity more accessible to people living in informal settlements. For instance, to remove some of the requirements such as land titles before one gets a connection. That will mean reorganising the connection system, which will reduce the illegal connections in these areas and the related connection fee influx. The study also recommends that the country taps into alternative electricity sources, such as solar. It will help those who cannot afford to be on the grid or those who only need power for basic needs such as light, phone charging, and TV.
Joy Asimwe Turiyamujuka.
Community-based innovations and Relations in the Management Hierarchy of urban Solid Waste: A case of informal settlements of Kampala City.
The study looked at the existence of community-based innovations, particularly in recycling and reusing solid waste in the community by individuals or small companies. My findings were that there is a lot of solid waste produced in communities and while plastic pickers take out the plastic, the remainder becomes a menace to society because sometimes, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) contractors take long to pick up the rubbish. In the cases where it is picked, the amount that goes to the landfill is immense hence quick filling. While community-based innovators can help, there is a poor relationship between them and stakeholders such as KCCA. However, this relationship would greatly reduce the solid waste amounts disposed of by communities. The research can be used by KCCA to inform them about the crucial people in the recycling cycle to forge a relationship to reduce solid waste.
Joseph Wasswa Ziritwawula
Implementation of noise pollution control policy in urban Uganda: Citizens’ perceptions and compliance in Kampala.
The study learned that most people in Kampala do not know much about the noise policy as they have not been educated about it. Therefore, they found it difficult to comply with the policy. The implementers; National Environment Management Authority and KCCA, did not have the necessary resources, such as ample human resources, financial resources, and materials to implement the policy. That speaks to a lack of policy prioritisation. The study recommends that the implementers give the policy priority regarding planning, resource allocation and implementation as noise is not only a menace but also affects health. I also developed a new model – the Voluntary Village Environmental Noise Control Team, a team of volunteers at the village level to help educate people about noise pollution, registering noise pollution entities, and noise control.
Peter Adoko Obicci
Authentic leadership and physical asset management practices in local governments of Uganda: The mediating role of institutional framing and stakeholder engagement from a public procurement perspective.
The study emanates from my Master’s Degree in Public Procurement and it was to solve the challenge of asset management in local governments. The research was done in Amuru, Gulu, and Kitgum districts as all their key positions were filled and the glaring issues arose from leadership, stakeholders, and institutional structure. The findings indicate that authentic leadership greatly impacts physical asset management, which is greatly moderated by institutional and stakeholder engagement. The study, therefore, recommends local governments who own and use these assets in service delivery should work within the stipulated laws. They should also manage the physical assets with due consideration of the kind of leaders having these assets, and the institutional frameworks in place, coupled with involving stakeholders in the various aspects of asset management.
Tophyl Odoy Owino
Human resource management practices and health service delivery in Uganda
The study aimed to establish the relationship between human resource practices such as training and hiring practices and health service delivery. Some of the findings indicate that hiring and training have a great influence on performance. Salary is another crucial factor as seen by the failure of Tororo District to get another aesthetic officer as low pay has made the position unattractive. However, the appraisal did not affect performance rating as people performed their duties, even in their absence. The research is also contributing to academia and proving that the systems theory is very important in management regardless of the sector.
Harriet Ayiorwoth
An exploration of academic-practitioner knowledge-sharing as a participatory practice
The study looked to establish how academic and non-academic stakeholders can partner to produce the knowledge required to address complex societal challenges. The study discovered that academia was highly regarded in society while non-academia was often considered of lower value in knowledge sharing because it is not scientific. As such, knowledge has been thought to be produced only by academic institutions like universities. However, indigenous knowledge is very important in solving societal problems. Therefore, the study recommends that non-academics and academics should partner to co-create knowledge.
Paul Mwambu
An analysis of adoption of technological innovations by smallholder farmers under single spine agricultural extension in selected districts of Uganda.
The study looked at farmer adaptation of technology based on their social setup. It found out that where there is social capital, farmers easily trust one another, cooperate, and mutually support each other hence a higher success rate for innovations. The reverse is true. The findings indicated that the inability of the policy implementer to actualise the provisions due to limited resources and weak coordination mechanisms, especially at the decentralised levels was a critical factor. The limited attention given to the governance structures negatively impacted on adoption of agricultural innovations and farmers in homogeneous communities adopted innovations faster. Nonetheless, the level of adoption also depended on factors such as the nature of the technology, its cost, level of awareness about the technology, ease of technology application, and ease of seeing return. The study contributed to the body of knowledge by coming up with a model – the reconstruction of the adoption of agricultural technological innovations, and how this can be hinged on as a contribution to faster and better innovation in the communities.
Graduate Management
After successful selection, applicants are invited to write the Graduate Management. Carry along the Invitation letter, pen and pencil, Identification (National identity card, passport or driving permit), Simple calculator or adding machine (Scientific calculators and smart watches will not be allowed in the examination room). If you arrive after thirty (30) minutes, you will not be allowed to write the test in accordance with the UMI Examination Rules and Regulations.
Admission Test is scheduled for Sunday 7th July 2024 at 9.00 am at Kampala, Mbarara and Gulu branches.
Admission Lists
GMAT Evening Kampala
GMAT Weekend Kampala
GMAT Mbarara
GMAT Gulu
Note that admission for MBA is upon passing the GMAT. For further inquiries, consult the Office of the Institute Registrar, Room 5.9 Kalebbo Block.
Timelines for Proposals & Dissertations ahead of the March 2025 Graduation
AGREED IN DIRECTORATE, 24-04-2024
No.
Research Activity
Deadline
Justification
1
Deadline for Late Submissions 1st October-15th December, 2024
30th May 2025
All those dissertations submitted between 1st October-15th December, participants will be able to receive their transcripts by 30th May 2025
2
GRADUATION
1st week of March 2025
3
Deadline for Examination Reports to schools
30th January 2025
This will allow IRIC team at least 2weeks to compile the examination reports and results to be sent to the schools for further handling
4
Deadline for Dissertation examination (Viva Voce) for those guaranteed to graduate
15th January 2025
IRIC after receiving the examination reports, allows one week to candidates’ head of their scheduled viva date. Also, this allows at least 2weeks to participants to do corrections/attend to comments.
5
Deadline for all examined dissertations (text examination) to be returned to IRIC
30th October 2024
All those dissertations sent for internal and external examination should be returned to IRIC. This will allow IRIC at least 2 months to hold viva voces.
6
Deadlines for Dissertation submission for examination
30th September 2024
IRIC and the schools requires one week to allocate and send dissertations to examiners who take at least 2weeks to examine the text.
7
Deadline for proposal defense and Ethical Clearance
30th July 2024
This will allow schools at least 1month to organize and conduct defenses for proposals submitted by the deadline bearing in mind that a participant is allowed one week to prepare ahead of the defense date. Students will also have at least 1 month to obtain ethical clearance
8
Deadline for all reviewed proposals to be returned to Schools by internal reviewers
4th July 2024
All internal reviewers should have returned proposals given to them for review
9
Deadline for proposal submission to school for those intending to graduate
20th June 2024
Directorate agreed
All proposals submitted to schools after 1st July 2024 will have to go through the REC for Ethical Clearance. The REC Office shall utilize this period to sensitize stakeholders (students and staff) on operational guidelines.
The set deadlines (in this document) shall be adhered to in all the subsequent graduations. These deadlines can be communicated to stakeholders.
Clarifications:
Contact IRIC Office-Dr. Fred Alinda 075993670/ Ms, Joan Nakanjako 075290293
Census for Participants
To enable Participants involvement in the census, there will be no contact teaching from the 10th to 20th of May 2024. Classes will resume on 21st May 2024. For more clarity Click the view button bellow:
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ALL PGD Year 1 Semester 1
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Semester 1
This is to invite applications for a Doctor of Philosophy -PhD in
Management and Administration programme to be offered in the
2024/2025 academic year. Admitted candidates will be expected to
start in September 2024.
PhD Programme
Description
This PhD is awarded for original contribution to the field
of Management and Administration within any of the five
areas of specialisation, i.e., Public Administration, Business
Administration, Educational Leadership and Management,
Institutional Leadership and Management, and Supply Chain
Management and Procurement. The contribution of this PhD will
be in terms of theoretical, methodological, evidence, knowledge,
practical-knowledge, empirical, and population gaps, and
ultimately significantly add to the existing body of knowledge
in the subject domain. Managers of the Public Sector, Business,
Charities and Non-Governmental Organizations need a structure
of study that exposes him or her to current management and
administrative knowledge, skills and competences. The PhD
Programme is designed to meet these demands and to prepare
the participants for a successful career. The participants will complete the degree requirements in three (3) years as a minimum and seven (7) years as a maximum
Target Group
This is an international program designed for highly qualified and motivated applicants who wish to acquire the research and analytical skills in management and administrative disciplines
at doctoral level. It is designed for those individuals already working or those seeking jobs in academia as well as those who wish to acquire the skills of professional academic research to work in knowledge-intensive firms, multinational companies,
government agencies, financial institutions, consulting firms
as well as international agencies. Specifically, the Program is intended for:
Lecturers in Higher Education Institutions who would like to pursue a PhD degree in Administration and Management sciences
Research fellows in management sciences; and
Top level managers of the public and private sectors
who are desirous of acquiring a PhD in management and
administration.
Pre-Entry Examination
Those who fulfil the admission requirements will undergo a pre-admission examination for final admission to be administered on
20th June, 2024
.
Mode of Study
Weekend – Saturday and Sunday (8.30 am-5.00pm)
Mode of Application
Interested applicants should sign-up on the UMI
On-line Application System
and perform the following;
Fill in the On-line Application form step-by-step up to the last step (e.g. Bio data, Employment, Education, and Referee details),
Upload all the necessary scanned supporting academic documents,
Verify and Submit the Online Application, and
Print at least two copies of the completed application, keep a copy and send the other to the UMI Kampala Centre with, a Passport photo, copies of academic documents and proof of payment of application fee.
Admission Requirements
PhD by Coursework and Research
Master’s Degree in a related field or equivalent from a recognized university, with sufficiently high grades and proven research ability.
Passing of a UMI administered pre-entry examination in the area of specialization
Applications should include the following documents: –
Resume/CV
Two passport size Photographs
Copy of the national Identity card
Clear copy of passport and or any other valid identification
English language skill certificates or demonstration that one has had all prior education in English
Officially certified copies of academic transcripts (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate). Certified English translation of transcripts, if printed in another language other than English should be provided.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae
A research concept note (maximum 1000 words)
A statement of purpose
Two letters of reference (one preferably academic) printed on letter head and signed
Submission of a professional writing sample in the form of a previously completed term paper, master’s thesis, article, etc. that does not exceed 20 pages in length.
PhD by Research Only
Master’s Degree in a related field or equivalent from a recognized university, with sufficiently high grades and proven research ability.
Four (4) peer-reviewed journal articles, chapters and or one book from reputable publishers following particular thematic area of study published within a period of five years. When jointly authored, the candidate shall be the principal author
Applications should include the following documents: –
Resume/CV
Two passport size Photographs
Copy of the national Identity card
Clear copy of passport and or any other valid identification
English language skill certificates or demonstration that one has had all prior education in English
Officially certified copies of academic transcripts (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate). Certified English translation of transcripts, if printed in another language other than English should be provided.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae
A research concept note (maximum 1000 words)
A statement of purpose
Two letters of reference (one preferably academic)
printed on letter head and signed
Submission of a professional writing sample in the form of a previously completed term paper, master’s thesis, article, etc. that does not exceed 20 pages in length.
PhD by Publications
Master’s Degree in a related field or equivalent from a recognized university, with sufficiently high grades and proven research ability.
Four (4) peer reviewed journal articles, chapters and or one book from reputable publishers following particular thematic area of study published within a period of five years. When jointly authored, the candidate shall be the principal author. The publications must be in high quality journals as shall be prescribed by UMI library
services. Disseminated at least one of the submitted publications in an International Conference.
Submissions should include further contextual information regarding the publications, including, but not limited to, the profile of journals that articles have been published in, the candidate’s individual contribution to each of their publications, the number of citations, and their significance to the field.
Applications should include the following documents: –
Resume/CV
Two passport size Photographs
Copy of the national Identity card
Clear copy of passport and or any other valid identification
English language skill certificates or demonstration that one has had all prior education in English
Officially certified copies of academic transcripts (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate). Certified English translation of transcripts, if printed in another language other than English should be provided.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae
A research concept note (maximum 1000 words)
A statement of purpose
Two letters of reference (one preferably academic) printed on letter head and signed
Candidates must apply for the specialisation most relevant to the portfolio of work that they will be submitting
Is of not less than five years’ standing from qualification of his or her Master’s Degree from a recognised university
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PhD Programme for the 2024/2025 Academic Year
APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMMES IN THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
This is to invite applications for academic programmes for the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The programmes have Day, Evening, Weekend, On-line and Distance Learning sessions, or both as shown against each of them. ALL APPLICANTS
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Masters’ by Research
MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES for the academic year 2024/2025 (MMS) – DAY (KAMPALA), WEEKEND (MBARARA & GULU) – AUGUST 2024.
The MMS is Research based, building on the coursework at the Postgraduate Diploma level obtained at UMI. Applicants must have passed the Postgraduate Diploma with at least a Second class.
Taught & Continued Research Based Masters'
Masters of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)
Masters of Policy Development and Analysis (MPDA)
Masters of Non-Governmental Organizations Management (MNGOM)
Masters of Public Administration (MPA)
Masters of Institutional Management and Leadership (MIML)
Masters of Education Administration and Human Resource Development (MHEAD)
Masters of Higher Education Management and Administration (MHEMA)
Masters of Education Leadership and Management (MELM)
Masters of Science Economics and Finance (MSCEM)
Admission Requirements for DIRECT MASTERS:
Applicants shall be holders of a Bachelor’s degree from an Institution of higher learning recognized by NCHE OR a Professional Chartered qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and working experience of at least one year.
NOTE:
These Programmes are for
KAMPALA (WEEKEND)
Masters’ with Pre-Entry Examination
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
– KAMPALA – (WEEKEND & EVENING), MBARARA AND GULU (WEEKEND ONLY)
Admission requirements for MBA
is a honors Bachelor’s Degree from an Institution of higher learning recognized by
NCHE or
a Professional
qualification equivalent to
a Bachelor’s degree
from a recognized professional body, Working experience of one year and
Mandatory passing of the pre-entry examination.
The pre-entry examination will be done on Sunday 7
th
July 2024 at 9.00 am at Kampala, Mbarara and Gulu Branches. Shortlisted applicants will receive invitation letters for the GMAT via their email addresses.
Postgraduate Diploma - Kampala
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Day, Evening, Weekend, On-line)
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Day, Evening, Weekend, On-line)
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy Analysis and Governance (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Security Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Computing and Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Development and Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Transport Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Governance and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management and Administration (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Communication Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Leadership and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education Leadership and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (Weekend)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS:
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised University, OR a Professional Chartered qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and working experience of at least one year.
Participants who complete the Postgraduate Diploma courses with at least a second class can proceed to do research for the Master’s Degree in Management Studies. In effect the Postgraduate Diploma constitutes the first year of the Master’s Degree by research.
Postgraduate Diploma - Mbarara, Gulu & Mbale
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education Leadership and Management (Weekend) (Gulu & Mbarara)
Postgraduate Diploma - Distance Learning
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management
Ordinary Diploma
Diploma in Public Administration & Community Development
(Kampala – Evening)
Diploma in Public Administration & Community Development
(Mbarara, Gulu & Mbale -Day)
Diploma in Records Management and Information Science
(Kampala – Evening,
(Mbarara, Gulu & Mbale -Day)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMAS:
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least One Principal Pass and Two Subsidiaries AND Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes or a two-year certificate course from a recognised Institute.
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APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMMES IN THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC YEAR
This is to invite applications for academic programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. The programmes have Evening, Weekend, On-line and Distance Learning sessions, or both as shown against each of them.
Masters start in August and Post-Graduates start in July.
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Note that the Institute will not run Courses that attract low numbers
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
PhD in Management and Administration – WEEKEND
[Application Deadline is 27th FEB 2026]
PhD by Coursework and Research
PhD by Publications Only
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s Degree in a related field or equivalent from a recognized university, with sufficiently high grades and proven research ability.
Passing of a UMI administered pre-entry examination in the area of specialisation
Applications should include the following documents: –
Two passport size Photographs
Copy of the national Identity card, a Clear copy of passport and or any other valid identification
English language skill certificates or demonstration that one has had all prior education in English
Officially certified copies of academic transcripts (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate). Certified English translation of transcripts, if printed in another language other than English should be provided.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae
A research concept note (maximum 1000 words)
A statement of purpose
Two letters of reference (one preferably academic) printed on letter head and signed
Submission of a professional writing sample in the form of a previously completed term paper, master’s thesis, article, etc. that does not exceed 20 pages in length. (For Course work and Dissertation)
Candidates must apply for the specialisation most relevant to the portfolio of work that they will be submitting (For Publications only)
Is of not less than five years’ standing from qualification of his or her Master’s Degree from a recognised university
Mandatory passing of the pre-entry examination.
The pre-entry examination will be written on Friday 27
th
March 2026 at 9.00 am at Kampala Branch. Shortlisted applicants will receive invitation letters through their emails.
Masters’ by Research
MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES (MMS) – DAY (KAMPALA), WEEKEND (MBARARA & GULU) – AUGUST 2026.
The MMS is Research based, building on the coursework at the Postgraduate Diploma level obtained at UMI. Applicants must have passed the Postgraduate Diploma with at least a Second class.
Taught & Continued Research Based Masters'
Masters in Supply Chain Management (MSCM)
Masters in Policy Development and Analysis (MPDA)
Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
Masters in Public Procurement Management (MPPM)
Masters in Institutional Management and Leadership (MIML)
Masters in Education Administration and Human Resource Development (MHEAD)
Masters in Higher Education Management and Administration (MHEMA)
Masters in Education Leadership and Management (MELM)
Masters of Science in Economics and Finance (MEF) –
Evening
Masters in Digital Logistics and Entrepreneurship (MDLE) –
Evening
Admission Requirements for DIRECT MASTERS:
Applicants shall be holders of a Bachelor’s degree from an Institution of higher learning recognized by NCHE OR a Professional Chartered qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and working experience of at least one year.
NOTE:
These Programmes are for
KAMPALA (WEEKEND)
Masters’ with Pre-Entry Examination
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
– KAMPALA – (WEEKEND & EVENING), MBARARA AND GULU (WEEKEND ONLY)
Admission requirements for MBA
is a honors Bachelor’s Degree from an Institution of higher learning recognized by
NCHE or
a Professional
qualification equivalent to
a Bachelor’s degree
from a recognized professional body, Working experience of one year and
Mandatory passing of the pre-entry examination.
The pre-entry examination will be done on
Saturday 6
th
June 2026 at 2.00 pm
at Kampala, Mbarara and Gulu Branches. Shortlisted applicants will receive invitation letters for the GMAT via their email addresses.
Postgraduate Diploma - Kampala
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Evening, Weekend, On-line)
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Evening, Weekend, On-line)
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Security Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Computing and Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Development and Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Transport Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Governance and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Communication Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Evening & Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Development and Transformation (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomacy and International Relations (Evening)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS:
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised University, OR a Professional Chartered qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and working experience of at least one year.
Participants who complete the Postgraduate Diploma courses with at least a second class can proceed to do research for the Master’s Degree in Management Studies. In effect the Postgraduate Diploma constitutes the first year of the Master’s Degree by research.
Postgraduate Diploma - Mbarara, Gulu & Mbale
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Online)
Postgraduate Diploma - Distance Learning
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management
Ordinary Diploma
Diploma in Records Management and Information Science
(Kampala – Evening
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMAS:
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least One Principal Pass and Two Subsidiaries AND Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes or a two-year certificate course from a recognised Institute.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS WEDNESDAY
30th APRIL 2026.
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APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMMES IN THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
This is to invite applications for academic programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. The programmes have Day, Evening, Weekend, On-line and Distance Learning sessions, or both as shown against each of them.
Masters start in November and Post-Graduates start in July.
ALL APPLICANTS
shall submit applications online
for admission.
Masters’ by Research
MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES for the academic year 2025/2026 (MMS) – DAY (KAMPALA), WEEKEND (MBARARA & GULU) – AUGUST 2025.
The MMS is Research based, building on the coursework at the Postgraduate Diploma level obtained at UMI. Applicants must have passed the Postgraduate Diploma with at least a Second class.
Taught & Continued Research Based Masters'
Masters of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)
Masters of Policy Development and Analysis (MPDA)
Masters of Non-Governmental Organizations Management (MNGOM)
Masters of Public Administration (MPA)
Masters of Institutional Management and Leadership (MIML)
Masters of Education Administration and Human Resource Development (MHEAD)
Masters of Higher Education Management and Administration (MHEMA)
Masters of Education Leadership and Management (MELM)
Masters of Science Economics and Finance (MSCEM)
Admission Requirements for DIRECT MASTERS:
Applicants shall be holders of a Bachelor’s degree from an Institution of higher learning recognized by NCHE OR a Professional Chartered qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and working experience of at least one year.
NOTE:
These Programmes are for
KAMPALA (WEEKEND)
Masters’ with Pre-Entry Examination
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
– KAMPALA – (WEEKEND & EVENING), MBARARA AND GULU (WEEKEND ONLY)
Admission requirements for MBA
is a honors Bachelor’s Degree from an Institution of higher learning recognized by
NCHE or
a Professional
qualification equivalent to
a Bachelor’s degree
from a recognized professional body, Working experience of one year and
Mandatory passing of the pre-entry examination.
The pre-entry examination will be done on Sunday 6
th
July 2025 at 9.00 am at Kampala, Mbarara and Gulu Branches. Shortlisted applicants will receive invitation letters for the GMAT via their email addresses.
Postgraduate Diploma - Kampala
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Day, Evening, Weekend, On-line)
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Day, Evening, Weekend, On-line)
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy Analysis and Governance (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Security Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Computing and Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Development and Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Transport Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Governance and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management and Administration (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Communication Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Leadership and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education Leadership and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Evening & Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Development and Transformation (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomacy and International Relations (Evening)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS:
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised University, OR a Professional Chartered qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and working experience of at least one year.
Participants who complete the Postgraduate Diploma courses with at least a second class can proceed to do research for the Master’s Degree in Management Studies. In effect the Postgraduate Diploma constitutes the first year of the Master’s Degree by research.
Postgraduate Diploma - Mbarara, Gulu & Mbale
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma - Distance Learning
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management
Ordinary Diploma
Diploma in Public Administration & Community Development
(Kampala – Evening)
Diploma in Records Management and Information Science
(Kampala – Evening
)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMAS:
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least One Principal Pass and Two Subsidiaries AND Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes or a two-year certificate course from a recognised Institute.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS WEDNESDAY
30th APRIL 2025.
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PhD Research Studies and Findings
Martin Muhereza
Electricity Policy and structural reforms: Implications for informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda.
The study discovered that access to electricity has increased to around 60 percent on the national power grid. However, connection costs remain a big problem. The research will inform policy makers on making electricity more accessible to people living in informal settlements. For instance, to remove some of the requirements such as land titles before one gets a connection. That will mean reorganising the connection system, which will reduce the illegal connections in these areas and the related connection fee influx. The study also recommends that the country taps into alternative electricity sources, such as solar. It will help those who cannot afford to be on the grid or those who only need power for basic needs such as light, phone charging, and TV.
Joy Asimwe Turiyamujuka.
Community-based innovations and Relations in the Management Hierarchy of urban Solid Waste: A case of informal settlements of Kampala City.
The study looked at the existence of community-based innovations, particularly in recycling and reusing solid waste in the community by individuals or small companies. My findings were that there is a lot of solid waste produced in communities and while plastic pickers take out the plastic, the remainder becomes a menace to society because sometimes, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) contractors take long to pick up the rubbish. In the cases where it is picked, the amount that goes to the landfill is immense hence quick filling. While community-based innovators can help, there is a poor relationship between them and stakeholders such as KCCA. However, this relationship would greatly reduce the solid waste amounts disposed of by communities. The research can be used by KCCA to inform them about the crucial people in the recycling cycle to forge a relationship to reduce solid waste.
Joseph Wasswa Ziritwawula
Implementation of noise pollution control policy in urban Uganda: Citizens’ perceptions and compliance in Kampala.
The study learned that most people in Kampala do not know much about the noise policy as they have not been educated about it. Therefore, they found it difficult to comply with the policy. The implementers; National Environment Management Authority and KCCA, did not have the necessary resources, such as ample human resources, financial resources, and materials to implement the policy. That speaks to a lack of policy prioritisation. The study recommends that the implementers give the policy priority regarding planning, resource allocation and implementation as noise is not only a menace but also affects health. I also developed a new model – the Voluntary Village Environmental Noise Control Team, a team of volunteers at the village level to help educate people about noise pollution, registering noise pollution entities, and noise control.
Peter Adoko Obicci
Authentic leadership and physical asset management practices in local governments of Uganda: The mediating role of institutional framing and stakeholder engagement from a public procurement perspective.
The study emanates from my Master’s Degree in Public Procurement and it was to solve the challenge of asset management in local governments. The research was done in Amuru, Gulu, and Kitgum districts as all their key positions were filled and the glaring issues arose from leadership, stakeholders, and institutional structure. The findings indicate that authentic leadership greatly impacts physical asset management, which is greatly moderated by institutional and stakeholder engagement. The study, therefore, recommends local governments who own and use these assets in service delivery should work within the stipulated laws. They should also manage the physical assets with due consideration of the kind of leaders having these assets, and the institutional frameworks in place, coupled with involving stakeholders in the various aspects of asset management.
Tophyl Odoy Owino
Human resource management practices and health service delivery in Uganda
The study aimed to establish the relationship between human resource practices such as training and hiring practices and health service delivery. Some of the findings indicate that hiring and training have a great influence on performance. Salary is another crucial factor as seen by the failure of Tororo District to get another aesthetic officer as low pay has made the position unattractive. However, the appraisal did not affect performance rating as people performed their duties, even in their absence. The research is also contributing to academia and proving that the systems theory is very important in management regardless of the sector.
Harriet Ayiorwoth
An exploration of academic-practitioner knowledge-sharing as a participatory practice
The study looked to establish how academic and non-academic stakeholders can partner to produce the knowledge required to address complex societal challenges. The study discovered that academia was highly regarded in society while non-academia was often considered of lower value in knowledge sharing because it is not scientific. As such, knowledge has been thought to be produced only by academic institutions like universities. However, indigenous knowledge is very important in solving societal problems. Therefore, the study recommends that non-academics and academics should partner to co-create knowledge.
Paul Mwambu
An analysis of adoption of technological innovations by smallholder farmers under single spine agricultural extension in selected districts of Uganda.
The study looked at farmer adaptation of technology based on their social setup. It found out that where there is social capital, farmers easily trust one another, cooperate, and mutually support each other hence a higher success rate for innovations. The reverse is true. The findings indicated that the inability of the policy implementer to actualise the provisions due to limited resources and weak coordination mechanisms, especially at the decentralised levels was a critical factor. The limited attention given to the governance structures negatively impacted on adoption of agricultural innovations and farmers in homogeneous communities adopted innovations faster. Nonetheless, the level of adoption also depended on factors such as the nature of the technology, its cost, level of awareness about the technology, ease of technology application, and ease of seeing return. The study contributed to the body of knowledge by coming up with a model – the reconstruction of the adoption of agricultural technological innovations, and how this can be hinged on as a contribution to faster and better innovation in the communities.
Graduate Management
After successful selection, applicants are invited to write the Graduate Management. Carry along the Invitation letter, pen and pencil, Identification (National identity card, passport or driving permit), Simple calculator or adding machine (Scientific calculators and smart watches will not be allowed in the examination room). If you arrive after thirty (30) minutes, you will not be allowed to write the test in accordance with the UMI Examination Rules and Regulations.
Admission Test is scheduled for Sunday 7th July 2024 at 9.00 am at Kampala, Mbarara and Gulu branches.
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Timelines for Proposals & Dissertations ahead of the March 2025 Graduation
AGREED IN DIRECTORATE, 24-04-2024
No.
Research Activity
Deadline
Justification
1
Deadline for Late Submissions 1st October-15th December, 2024
30th May 2025
All those dissertations submitted between 1st October-15th December, participants will be able to receive their transcripts by 30th May 2025
2
GRADUATION
1st week of March 2025
3
Deadline for Examination Reports to schools
30th January 2025
This will allow IRIC team at least 2weeks to compile the examination reports and results to be sent to the schools for further handling
4
Deadline for Dissertation examination (Viva Voce) for those guaranteed to graduate
15th January 2025
IRIC after receiving the examination reports, allows one week to candidates’ head of their scheduled viva date. Also, this allows at least 2weeks to participants to do corrections/attend to comments.
5
Deadline for all examined dissertations (text examination) to be returned to IRIC
30th October 2024
All those dissertations sent for internal and external examination should be returned to IRIC. This will allow IRIC at least 2 months to hold viva voces.
6
Deadlines for Dissertation submission for examination
30th September 2024
IRIC and the schools requires one week to allocate and send dissertations to examiners who take at least 2weeks to examine the text.
7
Deadline for proposal defense and Ethical Clearance
30th July 2024
This will allow schools at least 1month to organize and conduct defenses for proposals submitted by the deadline bearing in mind that a participant is allowed one week to prepare ahead of the defense date. Students will also have at least 1 month to obtain ethical clearance
8
Deadline for all reviewed proposals to be returned to Schools by internal reviewers
4th July 2024
All internal reviewers should have returned proposals given to them for review
9
Deadline for proposal submission to school for those intending to graduate
20th June 2024
Directorate agreed
All proposals submitted to schools after 1st July 2024 will have to go through the REC for Ethical Clearance. The REC Office shall utilize this period to sensitize stakeholders (students and staff) on operational guidelines.
The set deadlines (in this document) shall be adhered to in all the subsequent graduations. These deadlines can be communicated to stakeholders.
Clarifications:
Contact IRIC Office-Dr. Fred Alinda 075993670/ Ms, Joan Nakanjako 075290293
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ALL PGD Year 1 Semester 1
Ordinary Diploma Year 2
Semester 1
This is to invite applications for a Doctor of Philosophy -PhD in
Management and Administration programme to be offered in the
2024/2025 academic year. Admitted candidates will be expected to
start in September 2024.
PhD Programme
Description
This PhD is awarded for original contribution to the field
of Management and Administration within any of the five
areas of specialisation, i.e., Public Administration, Business
Administration, Educational Leadership and Management,
Institutional Leadership and Management, and Supply Chain
Management and Procurement. The contribution of this PhD will
be in terms of theoretical, methodological, evidence, knowledge,
practical-knowledge, empirical, and population gaps, and
ultimately significantly add to the existing body of knowledge
in the subject domain. Managers of the Public Sector, Business,
Charities and Non-Governmental Organizations need a structure
of study that exposes him or her to current management and
administrative knowledge, skills and competences. The PhD
Programme is designed to meet these demands and to prepare
the participants for a successful career. The participants will complete the degree requirements in three (3) years as a minimum and seven (7) years as a maximum
Target Group
This is an international program designed for highly qualified and motivated applicants who wish to acquire the research and analytical skills in management and administrative disciplines
at doctoral level. It is designed for those individuals already working or those seeking jobs in academia as well as those who wish to acquire the skills of professional academic research to work in knowledge-intensive firms, multinational companies,
government agencies, financial institutions, consulting firms
as well as international agencies. Specifically, the Program is intended for:
Lecturers in Higher Education Institutions who would like to pursue a PhD degree in Administration and Management sciences
Research fellows in management sciences; and
Top level managers of the public and private sectors
who are desirous of acquiring a PhD in management and
administration.
Pre-Entry Examination
Those who fulfil the admission requirements will undergo a pre-admission examination for final admission to be administered on
20th June, 2024
.
Mode of Study
Weekend – Saturday and Sunday (8.30 am-5.00pm)
Mode of Application
Interested applicants should sign-up on the UMI
On-line Application System
and perform the following;
Fill in the On-line Application form step-by-step up to the last step (e.g. Bio data, Employment, Education, and Referee details),
Upload all the necessary scanned supporting academic documents,
Verify and Submit the Online Application, and
Print at least two copies of the completed application, keep a copy and send the other to the UMI Kampala Centre with, a Passport photo, copies of academic documents and proof of payment of application fee.
Admission Requirements
PhD by Coursework and Research
Master’s Degree in a related field or equivalent from a recognized university, with sufficiently high grades and proven research ability.
Passing of a UMI administered pre-entry examination in the area of specialization
Applications should include the following documents: –
Resume/CV
Two passport size Photographs
Copy of the national Identity card
Clear copy of passport and or any other valid identification
English language skill certificates or demonstration that one has had all prior education in English
Officially certified copies of academic transcripts (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate). Certified English translation of transcripts, if printed in another language other than English should be provided.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae
A research concept note (maximum 1000 words)
A statement of purpose
Two letters of reference (one preferably academic) printed on letter head and signed
Submission of a professional writing sample in the form of a previously completed term paper, master’s thesis, article, etc. that does not exceed 20 pages in length.
PhD by Research Only
Master’s Degree in a related field or equivalent from a recognized university, with sufficiently high grades and proven research ability.
Four (4) peer-reviewed journal articles, chapters and or one book from reputable publishers following particular thematic area of study published within a period of five years. When jointly authored, the candidate shall be the principal author
Applications should include the following documents: –
Resume/CV
Two passport size Photographs
Copy of the national Identity card
Clear copy of passport and or any other valid identification
English language skill certificates or demonstration that one has had all prior education in English
Officially certified copies of academic transcripts (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate). Certified English translation of transcripts, if printed in another language other than English should be provided.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae
A research concept note (maximum 1000 words)
A statement of purpose
Two letters of reference (one preferably academic)
printed on letter head and signed
Submission of a professional writing sample in the form of a previously completed term paper, master’s thesis, article, etc. that does not exceed 20 pages in length.
PhD by Publications
Master’s Degree in a related field or equivalent from a recognized university, with sufficiently high grades and proven research ability.
Four (4) peer reviewed journal articles, chapters and or one book from reputable publishers following particular thematic area of study published within a period of five years. When jointly authored, the candidate shall be the principal author. The publications must be in high quality journals as shall be prescribed by UMI library
services. Disseminated at least one of the submitted publications in an International Conference.
Submissions should include further contextual information regarding the publications, including, but not limited to, the profile of journals that articles have been published in, the candidate’s individual contribution to each of their publications, the number of citations, and their significance to the field.
Applications should include the following documents: –
Resume/CV
Two passport size Photographs
Copy of the national Identity card
Clear copy of passport and or any other valid identification
English language skill certificates or demonstration that one has had all prior education in English
Officially certified copies of academic transcripts (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate). Certified English translation of transcripts, if printed in another language other than English should be provided.
An up-to-date curriculum vitae
A research concept note (maximum 1000 words)
A statement of purpose
Two letters of reference (one preferably academic) printed on letter head and signed
Candidates must apply for the specialisation most relevant to the portfolio of work that they will be submitting
Is of not less than five years’ standing from qualification of his or her Master’s Degree from a recognised university
*Uganda Management Institute reserves the right of admission*
PhD Programme for the 2024/2025 Academic Year
APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMMES IN THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
This is to invite applications for academic programmes for the 2024/2025 Academic Year. The programmes have Day, Evening, Weekend, On-line and Distance Learning sessions, or both as shown against each of them. ALL APPLICANTS
shall submit applications online
for admission.
Masters’ by Research
MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES for the academic year 2024/2025 (MMS) – DAY (KAMPALA), WEEKEND (MBARARA & GULU) – AUGUST 2024.
The MMS is Research based, building on the coursework at the Postgraduate Diploma level obtained at UMI. Applicants must have passed the Postgraduate Diploma with at least a Second class.
Taught & Continued Research Based Masters'
Masters of Supply Chain Management (MSCM)
Masters of Policy Development and Analysis (MPDA)
Masters of Non-Governmental Organizations Management (MNGOM)
Masters of Public Administration (MPA)
Masters of Institutional Management and Leadership (MIML)
Masters of Education Administration and Human Resource Development (MHEAD)
Masters of Higher Education Management and Administration (MHEMA)
Masters of Education Leadership and Management (MELM)
Masters of Science Economics and Finance (MSCEM)
Admission Requirements for DIRECT MASTERS:
Applicants shall be holders of a Bachelor’s degree from an Institution of higher learning recognized by NCHE OR a Professional Chartered qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and working experience of at least one year.
NOTE:
These Programmes are for
KAMPALA (WEEKEND)
Masters’ with Pre-Entry Examination
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
– KAMPALA – (WEEKEND & EVENING), MBARARA AND GULU (WEEKEND ONLY)
Admission requirements for MBA
is a honors Bachelor’s Degree from an Institution of higher learning recognized by
NCHE or
a Professional
qualification equivalent to
a Bachelor’s degree
from a recognized professional body, Working experience of one year and
Mandatory passing of the pre-entry examination.
The pre-entry examination will be done on Sunday 7
th
July 2024 at 9.00 am at Kampala, Mbarara and Gulu Branches. Shortlisted applicants will receive invitation letters for the GMAT via their email addresses.
Postgraduate Diploma - Kampala
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Day, Evening, Weekend, On-line)
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Day, Evening, Weekend, On-line)
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (Evening, Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy Analysis and Governance (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Security Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Computing and Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Development and Management (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation (Evening)
Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics and Transport Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Governance and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management and Administration (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Communication Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Leadership and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education Leadership and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (Weekend)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS:
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised University, OR a Professional Chartered qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and working experience of at least one year.
Participants who complete the Postgraduate Diploma courses with at least a second class can proceed to do research for the Master’s Degree in Management Studies. In effect the Postgraduate Diploma constitutes the first year of the Master’s Degree by research.
Postgraduate Diploma - Mbarara, Gulu & Mbale
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Weekend)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education Leadership and Management (Weekend) (Gulu & Mbarara)
Postgraduate Diploma - Distance Learning
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management
Ordinary Diploma
Diploma in Public Administration & Community Development
(Kampala – Evening)
Diploma in Public Administration & Community Development
(Mbarara, Gulu & Mbale -Day)
Diploma in Records Management and Information Science
(Kampala – Evening,
(Mbarara, Gulu & Mbale -Day)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMAS:
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least One Principal Pass and Two Subsidiaries AND Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 Passes or a two-year certificate course from a recognised Institute.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY
21st JUNE 2024.
UMI Reserves the Right of Admission.
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