Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Public Administration and Management in Uganda

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Public Administration and Management

•  Nkumba University, Entebbe  
  Course content:
  Year 1
  Semester I
  
  NUPAM31101 Theories of Public Administration
  NUPAM31102 Introduction to Political Science
  NUPAM31103 Communication Skills
  NUPAM31104 Introduction to Political Economy
  NUPAM31105 H.I.V/AIDS and Development
  NUPAM31106 Introduction to Psychology
  
  Semester II
  
  NUPAM31201 Human Rights
  NUPAM31202 Introduction to Gender and
  Development
  NUPAM31203 Political Philosophy
  NUPAM31204 Sociology of Organisations
  NUPAM31205 Social Services
  NUPAM31206 Computer Applications I
  
  Year 2
  Semester I
  
  
  NUPAM32101 Comparative Public
  Administration
  NUPAM32102 Contemporary Social
  Problems
  NUPAM32103 Population Studies
  NUPAM32104 Social Policy and Planning
  NUPAM32105 Project Planning and
  Management
  NUPAM32106 Development Theory
  
  Semester II
  
  Code Course Name LH PH CH CU
  NUPAM32201 Human Resource Management
  NUPAM32202 Decentralisation and Local
  Governance
  NUPAM32203 Ethics in Public Administration
  NUPAM32204 Research Methods
  NUPAM33205 Government and Politics in
  Uganda
  NUPAM33206 Sustainable Development
  
  third year
  Semester I
  
  NUMGT33106 Computer Applications II
  NUPAM33102 Public Finance Management
  NUPAM33103 Comparative Political Systems
  NUPAM33104 Regional Planning and
  Management
  NUPAM33105 Globalisation and World Order
  NUPAM33106 Environmental Management
  
  Semester II
  
  NUPAM33201 Conflict Resolution and
  Management
  NUPAM33202 Public Policy
  NUPAM33203 Public Relations
  NUPAM33204 Administrative Law
  NUMGT33105 Management of Information
  Systems
  Research Project
  
  Duration:3 years
•  Cavendish University Uganda, Kampala  
  Course entry requirements
  
  Direct entry
  (a) At least five (5) passes at the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent
  (b) At least two (2) principal passes at the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
  
  
  Mature Age Entry
  (a) A candidate must be at least 25 years of age
  (b) The candidate must have passed Mature Age Entry Examinations with 50% mark or above
  (c) The Mature Age Entry Examinations must have been taken at a Centre approved by the NCHE
  (d)No candidate who had previously attended a programme at Cavendish University Uganda shall be readmitted to the University under this scheme to a programme of study in which he/she failed to qualify during his/her previous attendance.
  
  
  A Diploma Holder`s Avenue
  A candidate must have obtained at least a second class/credit diploma or the equivalent performance which is relevant to his/her desired field of study from a recognized institution.
  
  
  Tuition fees: 1,092,000 per semester
  
  
  Course duration: 3 years
•  Uganda Technology and Management University, Kampala  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) Direct Entry Scheme
  Candidates seeking admission through the direct entry shall require the following:
  -At least two principal passes at the same seating in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent.
  
  (ii) Diploma Holders Scheme
  -One will be admitted to the Bachelor of Public Administration and Management Programme if she/he has at least a 2nd class (Lower division) Diploma in Public Administration or a related field from any recognized Institution.
  -At least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes at the same sitting in UACE.
  
  (iii) Mature age scheme
  -For admission under mature age, a candidate must have sat and passed the university mature age entry examinations from a recognized centre. To sit for university mature age, the candidate must have age of at least 25 years
  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of study: Dual Mode (Online and Local Support)
•  St. Lawrence University, Kampala  
  Course entry requirements:
  (a) Direct Entry Scheme
  For direct entry scheme candidates will have:
  -Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its
  equivalent
  -At least two principal passes at one sitting of Uganda Advanced certificate of Education
  (UACE) or its equivalent
  
  (b) Diploma Entry scheme
  Candidates will be admitted to the university if they have at least a second-class diploma award from a recognized institution of higher learning
  
  (c) Access Programme
  Students who hold Kenya Certificate of education (KCSE) and wish to enroll for degree or diplomas have
  to undergo Access Programme. Such students require a minimum mean grade of C (plain) to qualify for the Access Programme
  
  Course duration: 3 years
•  Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes and at least 2 principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent OR
  
  (ii) A Diploma with at least a credit/distinction level in the relevant field from a recognized institution or the equivalent, OR
  
  (iii) A mature Age Entry Examinations Certificate accredited by the NCHE with 50% and above.
  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of study: Regular/Weekend
  
  Intake: May/August
•  Ibanda University, Ibanda  
  Course entry requirements:
  Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes and at least 2 principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent
  
  OR A Diploma with at least a credit/distinction level in the relevant field from a recognized institution or the equivalent,
  
  OR A mature Age Entry Examinations Certificate accredited by the NCHE with 50% and above.
  
  Course duration: 3 years
•  Team University, Kampala  
  Admission criteria
  -S6 leavers with at least 2 principal passes
  -Diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution
  -Professional Certifications for example, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICSA, CIPS
  -Mature age entry examination qualifications from a recognized university
  
  Course duration: 3 years
•  Great Lakes Regional University , Kanungu  
  Course entry requirements
  
  (i) Five passes obtained at O ’level and at least 2 principle passes in relevant subjects obtained at A’ Level at the same sitting.
  
  (ii) Holders of Diploma in relevant fields
  
  
  Tuition fees: Ushs679,000
  
  
  Program duration: 3 years
•  Bishop Barham University College, Kabale  
  Course entry requirements
  -Direct entry from school, one needs to have obtained 2 Principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent;
  -Diploma Obtained at a credit/distinction level in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
•  Kabale University, Kabale  
  Course entry requirements:
  -UACE (or equivalent) with two Principal passes and UCE (or equivalent) with five passes; or a Diploma in a related field of study
  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Intake: August
•  Uganda Christian University, Mukono  
  Intake: September & May
  Campus: Main & Kampala
  Session and Study times:
  September intake: Day and Evening at Main and Kampala Campus
  May intake: Day at Main Campus and Day & Evening at Kampala Campus
•  Mountains of the Moon University, Fort Portal  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of study: Day/Weekend
•  Multitech Business School, Kampala  
  Course duration: 3 years
•  Victoria University Uganda, Kampala  
  Duration:3 years
•  Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi  
  Duration:3 years
•  Ankole Western University, Kabwohe  
  
•  Africa Renewal University, Kampala  
  
•  Kumi University, Kumi  
  
•  Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development, Mpigi  
  
•  Metropolitan International University, Kisoro  
  
•  Stafford University, Kampala  
  
•  Ndejje University, Kampala  
  

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