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ERASMUS+KA171 INTERNATIONAL CREDIT MOBILITY 2022-2025

Arising from an existing Memorandum of Understanding (September 2021) between University of Padova, Italy (UniPd) and Makerere University (Mak), the two institutions partnered and were jointly granted funding for the Erasmus+ KA171 international credit mobility for students and staff, 2022-2025. At Mak, the Departmental Flow Coordinator is Felix Wamono (PhD) and the project Principal Investigator is Saint Kizito Omala (PhD), both of Department of Statistical Methods and Actuarial Science (DSMAS).

In this regard, the Department of Statistical Methods and Actuarial Science wishes to announce opportunities for students and staff credit mobility to the Department of Statistical Sciences, University of Padova, Italy for the Spring Semester, February 2024 – July 2024. For more please click here. ERASMUS-PLUS-KA171-Advert

MBA - CANDIDATES ADMISSION LIST

  • Following the completion of the admission process for teh MBA Admissions for Academic Year 2023/2024, please find herein attached the list of candidates that were successful  Makerere University-ADMITTED-STUDENTS_MBAM. 

AVAILABLE TRANSCRIPTS AT CoBAMS

Dear our esteemed ALUMNI, please note there are a number of transcripts available at the college, please find the list herein for your perusal and reference . Please also inform a colleague or friend whose name you find on this list attached here. TRANSCRIPTS AS AT AUGUST 2023 Please note the excel workbook has multiple sheet per graduation year and can be accessed as such.

1819 STUDENTS AWARDED AT 73RD GRADUATION CEREMONY

It was merrymaking at the Freedom Square as 1,819 students of the College of Business and Management Sciences received PhDs, masters and undergraduate degrees on the third day of the 73rd graduation, February 15, 2023. Of these, 891 are male while 928 are female. The college graduated 3 PhDs, 376 Masters students, 11 post graduate diplomas and 1429 undergraduate students.

 

During the celebrations, one of our partners, Prudential Uganda, rewarded the best 5 performing students from the Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science with USD500 and a professional study scholarship. The students recognized include Nanfuka Rebecca Rosette with 4.55, Mukiibi Cyrus with 4.15, Angura Kupa Abraham
with 4.02, Mwesigwa Mark Lewis   4.00 and
Akumu Gloria Agnes 3.99.

One students of the college under the MasterCard Foundations scholarship received an award for exceptional performance. Nanyunja Fatumah, with a Bachelor of Business Administration got a first class degree and was awarded a plaque in recognition of her excellent performance.  Follow more on the story through the link COBAMS GRADUATION FEB 15, 2023

Prof. Bbaale hands over deanship to Prof. Okumu

Prof. Edward Bbbaale, has today January 16, 2023 handed over deanship of the School of Economics to Prof. Ibrahim Okumu Mike. This follows Prof. Bbaale’s appointment as the Director of the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training. The handover was done at a ceremony witnessed by members of staff, Human Resources Manager, a representative from Internal Audit and the deputy Principal of COBAMS. Get more here 

HEST GRADUATE PROGRAMME

The program aims to improve graduates’ skills by placing them into selected partner industries for skill gain. facilitating the process and supervising placed interns. Graduates will be placed in their  areas of study accordingly.

The phased recruitment and placement will start 1st December for a period of three months. Recent university graduates graduates and those awaiting graduation should apply for this opportunity, for more about this opportunity click HEST Graduate call.

Harmonised Entrepreneurship Education for Sustainable Development in Africa
(HEED-Africa)

As Makerere is aimed at making Research the heart of this great University, there is opportunity via multiple MoUs that allow capacity building and capacity. This comes as various levels and these include Master’s, PhD and Staff Exchange. Please find the calls under the Infor given here.

1. The PhD interest person can access more here 

2. The Masters interested persons can also access more info here

3. The Staff and visiting scholars are also encouraged to pick interest here

It should be noted that the deadline is 30th January 2023.

November 19, 2024By

Public Investment Management Centre Concludes 4th Cohort Training on Financial Implications Guidelines

The Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence (PIMCoE), hosted by the College of Business and Management Sciences at Makerere University, successfully concluded the training of its 4th cohort of public...
November 14, 2024By

CoBAMS Hosts Workshop to Review Parish Development Model

In a pivotal workshop held at Makerere University on November 12, stakeholders, researchers, and policymakers gathered to discuss the progress and emerging issues in the implementation of Uganda’s Parish Development...
November 12, 2024By

Study Explores PPPs for Sustainable Development in Uganda’s Tourism and Health Sectors

On November 11, 2024 the School of Business held a research dissemination workshop led by Dr. Jude Thaddeo Mugaruga, a lecturer and researcher whose study focused on “Managing the Public...
November 12, 2024By

Passing the Torch: Dr. Wokadala Hands Over Deanship to Dr. Banga

In a momentous handover ceremony on Friday, November 8, 2024, Dr. James Wokadala, the outgoing Dean of the School of Statistics at Makerere University, officially transferred the mantle of leadership...
November 7, 2024By

Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence Empowers Public Officers with Critical Financial Analysis Skills

The Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence (PIM CoE) at Makerere University, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development (MoFPED), recently launched an intensive training program...
November 4, 2024By

Youth Urged to Embrace Entrepreneurship for Economic Empowerment

At the recent Makerere University Entrepreneurship Congress 2024, held under the theme “Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Inclusive Growth”, Uganda’s State Minister for Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Hon. Balaam...
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