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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.

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February 14, 2023By

Ageing and health in Sub-Saharan Africa -20-22 February 2023

I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Population Studies, Makerere University, the University of Groningen (Netherlands), The Federal German Institute for Population Studies and the Max Planck Institute of Demographic Research (Germany) have organized...
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December 9, 2022By

CoBAMS sets up forum to coordinate academia, innovators and entrepreneurs

By Betty Kyakuwa Seated: Prof. Eria Hisali (2nd L) and Mr. John Kakungulu Walugembe (2nd R) with participants at the first-ever Entrepreneurs’ Business Breakfast Meeting held in Yusuf Lule Central...
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December 7, 2022By

Public officers urged to ensure value for money

Prof. Eria Hisali (Front row black suit) with some of the facilitators and public officers attending the training conducted in Jinja by the Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence, College...
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October 25, 2022By

Public Investment Management Center of Excellence starts second phase of training

The trainees and trainers are joined for a photo by the Principal of CoBAMS, Prof. Hisali, the Director of the center Prof. Bbaale and Commissioner Ashaba.  The Public Investment Management...
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October 4, 2022By

Research Ethics Committee (REC) trained on the Human Subject Protection

The College of Business and Management Sciences Research Ethics Committee (COBAMS-REC) has today (23rd September 2022) concluded a 4-day training on Human Subjects Protection (HSP) hosted at the College’s School...
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October 3, 2022By

Business owners trained on social media usage in business operations by Mak Researchers

Dr. Kasimu Sendawula (L) shakes hands with one of the officials after the research dissemination workshop at St. Joseph’s Inn Virika-Fort Portal on 29th September 2022. On Thursday 29 th...
July 23, 2024By

Building Resilience: Makerere Leads Climate Finance Training for Finance Officials

In a significant step towards enhancing Uganda’s resilience against the economic impacts of climate change, Makerere University has partnered with the Centre for Sustainable Finance at SOAS University of London...
July 23, 2024By

Makerere University signs MoU with Queen’s University Global

It was an exciting day as Makerere University and Queen’s University Global signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Vice-Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe and Vice-Provost for Global Engagement Dr. Sandra den...
July 9, 2024By

Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence awards certificates to 30 Officials

The Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence at the College of Business and Management Sciences, has successfully concluded a five-day training workshop for public officers from various government agencies and...
July 4, 2024By

2000 Ugandan Households to Participate in FamiLEA Project

Scholars from Makerere University, in partnership with researchers from Europe, have launched the Remaking of the Family in East Africa (FamiLEA) project, focusing on 2000 households in the Kampala Metropolitan...
July 4, 2024By

Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence at Makerere University Trains Over 30 Public Officers

The Public Investment Management Centre of Excellence at Makerere University has launched a five-day intensive training program for over 30 public officers from various government agencies. This significant event is being held...
July 2, 2024By

MBA Shortlist for Graduate Admission Test (GAT) 2024/2025

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University, invites all shortlisted candidates who applied for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme offered at Makerere University Main Campus; College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAMS) for...
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