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Supply Chain management (DSCM) Ordinary Diploma in Logistics andMaterial Management (DLMM)FUTURE PLANSa. The completion of the first phase of theInstitute’s Estates Master plan will greatlyalleviate the constraint of teaching spacethus enabling the School to admit moreparticipants to some programmes.b.10The school intends to continuously reviewprogramme content and rebrand suchprogrammes to appeal to current andfuture work and employer needsPROSPECTUS 2021-2022c.Working in collaboration with theInstitute’s Quality Assurance Unit, thed. Online Lessons shall continue, blendedwith physical lessons where necessarye.School intends to embark on tracerstudies to evaluate the impact oftraining on participants’ performancein organisations. The results of suchstudies will form the basis for programmereviews and for introducing demanddriven programmes.PROSPECTUS 2021-202210

SCHOOL OF CIVIL SERVICE,PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION &GOVERNANCE (SCPAG)INTRODUCTIONThe Institute is implementing the first yearof SCPAG Strategic Plan In this period theSCPAG will be working to set itself apart asan acclaimed School of Public Administration,Management and Governance that excelsin the provision of practical and sustainableadministration, leadership and managementcapacity to the public sector. To be able toachieve this strategic stance, the School willcontinue to review its programmes with fullparticipation of key stakeholders and ensurethat the products and services deliveredresonate with the expectations of publicsector actors. In addition, innovative andpractical ways and means will be soughtcontinuously to meet the dynamic needs ofthe sector.As the first strategic plan, the focus isto position the school as the bearer andpreserver of the original mandate ofthe Uganda Management Institute thatcontinuously reassures government that weare capable and available to innovativelyfurnish cutting age solutions for effectivepublic administration, management andgovernance problems.SCHOOL MANDATETo undertake research, consultancies,design and conduct wide range of worldclass training programmes that enhanceknowledge; skills, competencies and reinforcecore values of Public Service and PublicSector in general.Dean Dr. Sylvester KugonzaSCHOOL OBJECTIVES Provide a wide range of world-classtraining programmes that build capacityof the Public Sector. Undertake research to enhance publicpolicy processes and managementsystems. Offer innovative and practicalconsultancy services to the public sector. Enhance the capacity of the School tosustainably deliver its mandate.DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENTSTUDIESThe department has the following mandate: To undertake consultancy, design andfacilitate short and long courses in publicpolicy and good governance. To promote research and discussion ofcontemporary public policy issues.Department Objectives Design, conduct long and short coursesin policy and evaluation related fieldsfor public sector, media and NGOspersonnel. Undertake policy research Respond with bespoke training andconsultancy services to requests bypublic sector agencies.PROSPECTUS 2021-202211

Propose interdisciplinary dialogue inselected areas of public policy studiesin order to develop leadership in policyanalysis and evaluation.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY ANDGOVERNANCE STUDIESDepartment Mandate o undertake consultancy, design andfacilitate short and long courses in publicpolicy and good governance. To promote research and discussion ofcontemporary public policy issues.12PROSPECTUS 2021-2022Department Objectives Design, conduct long and short coursesin policy and evaluation related fieldsfor public sector, media and NGOspersonnel. Undertake policy research. Respond with bespoke training andconsultancy services to requests bypublic sector agencies. Propose interdisciplinary dialogue inselected areas of public policy studiesin order to develop leadership in policyanalysis and evaluation.

SCHOOL OF DISTANCELEARNING & INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYThe School of Distance Learning andInformation Technology is mandated todevelop management capacity at all levelsthrough distance learning and informationtechnology training Programmes. It iscomposed of two; Departments-DistanceLearning and Information Technology.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYDEPARTMENT (ITD)The department’s mandate is todevelop capacity and undertakeresearch and Consultancies in the areas ofInformation Communication Technologies,Computer Science, Information Systems,Information Security Management andBusiness Computing Management.Objectives of ITDTo develop the Departmentas the national apex centerfor Information CommunicationTechnologies, Computer Science,Information Systems, InformationSecurity Management and BusinessComputing Management training andeducation. To promote, and augment linkages,alliances and affiliations with nationaland international scientific and researchinstitutions, and other organizationsworking in the field of InformationCommunication Technologies, ComputerScience, Information Systems,Information Security Management andBusiness Computing Management. To collect, assimilate, publish anddisseminate data and informationon aspects relevant to InformationCommunication Technologies, Dean Dr. Jennifer Rose AduwoComputer Science, Information Systems,Information Security Management andBusiness Computing Management to theacademic and scientific community. To provide customized training onrequest as may deem fit in line with theDepartments’ Mandate. To foster partnership with other ITtraining Institutions and Researchers.DISTANCE LEARNINGDEPARTMENTThe Distance Learning Departmentis mandated to manage all Institutedistance / online learning programmes.The department is committed to increasingaccess to education by providing traininganywhere and anytime away from theclassroom through interactive online -studyinstructional materials.The department runs four (4) postgraduateprogrammes; Postgraduate Diploma in Projectplanning and Management Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring andEvaluation Postgraduate Diploma in PublicAdministration and Management Postgraduate Diploma in financialManagementPROSPECTUS 2021-202213

The programme runs for a minimum durationof two (2) years comprising of semester (4)semesters.Participants take a minimum of threemodules and are required to attend a twoweeks face to face session for orientation andexaminations per semester. Fraud Investigation & Prevention A Practical Training Course on PublicPrivate Partnerships (PPP) Policy Formulation, Implementation andAnalysis Combating Corruption in ProcurementCourseThe Department also runs video conferenceshort courses in collaboration with over 120countries worldwide under its partnershipwith the Association of African DistanceLearning Centers (AADLC) and the GlobalDevelopment Learning Network (GDLN).These courses include but not limited to;Other services provided at the Department,which can be hired by the public, include: Video conferencing (for internationaljob interviews, meetings, etc.) andTeleconferencing Conference suite for seminars,conferences, workshops and meetings Multimedia computer labs with highspeed internet connectivity 14Islamic FinanceClimate ChangeProject Monitoring and EvaluationManaging the 21st Century LocalAuthoritiesMicrofinance Training of TrainersFinance for Non-Finance ManagersCritical Skills for Top ManagersLeadership Dynamics for Senior WomenManagersPROSPECTUS 2021-2022Kindly take time to visit our E-learningplatform at http://vle.umi.ac.ugFor more information about DistanceLearning Programmes Contact: TheHead, Distance Learning Department on:rmwogeza@umi.ac.ug or gbwoch@umi.ac.ug or admin@ umi.ac.ug

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMMES AT UMIGENERAL INFORMATIONThe Distance Learning Departmentis in charge of running distancelearning programmes.Within the department, the Course Managercoordinates these programmes includingaddressing participants’ queries, complaints,handling coursework flow, remedial teaching,and communication on examination- relatedissues. Each module has a module leader whoseresponsibilities include responding to yourqueries and feedback through email, phonecalls and office visits.You be awarded a Postgraduate Diplomacertificate of UMI after completion of twelvemodules (four basic modules, eight coremodules). The minimum completion time for theprogramme is two(2) years and the maximumcompletion time is four (4) years with eachyear being divided into two semesters. Youwill cover up to a minimum of three modulesper semester. Retaking any module attractsextra cost which can be got from the InstituteRegistrar’s office or Accounts Office.ENROLMENT AND REGISTRATIONAdmissionThe admissions requirements for the distancelearning programmes are;1. A good degree from a recognizedUniversity, OR a recognized relevantprofessional qualification and at least oneyear of working experience.2. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)with at least 5 passes and at least twoprincipal passes at Uganda AdvancedCertificate of Education(UACE) obtainedat the same sitting.3. If an applicant gained entrance toUniversity through other means originaldocuments to that effect should bepresented. (i) Mature Age Entrycertificate, 25 years and above andaccredited by the National Council forHigher Education (NCHE). (ii) DiplomaEntry obtained at credit/distinction levelfrom a recognised institution.4.The minimum duration for the Bachelor’sdegree should be three years.RegistrationAt the beginning of each Semester,you will visit any of the UMIBranches (Kampala, Mbarara, Guluor Mbale) of your convenience for registrationby the Institute Registrar’s Office. You will berequired to visit the institute for only two weeksper semester specially one (1) week for theorientation and the other wee k for seating forexaminationsFace to Face (Orientation) SessionYou will be required to attend a one(1) weeks face-to-face sessions fora maximum of nine (9) hours a dayand take home a coursework to be submittedonline on a stipulated date. After the face-toface session you will study on your own awayfrom the institute using the provided onlineinteractive instructional materials that include;a module handbook, recommended readinglist and any other relevant literature thatmay guide you in the learning process. Duringthis period, you will seek for assistance fromthe administration assistant, module leaders;course Manager and the Head of departmentas well as the Dean.Examination PeriodAt the end of the semester, you willconvene (either at UMI, Kampala orany other UMI Branch) for a periodof one week to sit for the end of semesterexaminations. You will also be provided a copyof the Institute’s Assessment and ExaminationRegulations and Guidelines.AssessmentParticipants will attempt two standardcourse works and one final examinationper module. The coursework willcontribute 40% and the examination 60%tothe final examination score.PROSPECTUS 2021-202215

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCESThe School of Management Sciences, whichstarted as the Higher Degrees Departmentin October 2005, has been in existence sinceJuly 1, 2013.MANDATEAccording to The Universities and OtherTertiary Institutions Act, 2001 as amendedin 2006, UMI is categorized as an “OtherDegree Awarding Institution”. In order tocarry out its mandate of offering academicdegrees, the School of Management Scienceis responsible for handling all the academicdegrees, both at Maters and PhD level.The School of Management Scienceprepares participants to lead people, thinkstrategically, and create successful privateand public organizational environments. Theschools major focus is providing participantswith competence - based educationnecessary to manage dynamic organizationsand creating critical, analytical but yetcreative thinkers. The school is run underthree departments.DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL ANDADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCESThe department houses the followingspecializations for the PhD in Administrationand Management: Public Administration,Institutional Leadership and Management.Additionally, it runs the Masters in PublicAdministration, Masters in InstitutionalLeadership Management and Masters inManagement Studies.16PROSPECTUS 2021-2022Dean Assoc. Prof. Gerald KaryeijaDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONALLEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENTThis department runs PhD specializationsin Higher Education Management andAdministration, in addition to the Mastersin Higher Education Management andAdministration.DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS ANDMANAGERIAL SCIENCEThis department takes care of the PhDspecialization in Business Administrationplus, Masters in Business Administration andMasters in Public Procurement.In terms of staffing, the school drawscapacity from all the existing administrativead academic staff with PhDs to run itsprograms in addition to the core members ofstaff. The school is also supported by a poolof several distinguished visiting professorsand lecturers drawn from all over the world.

Developing Practical and Sustainable Administration, Leadership and ManagementOrdinary Diplomas, Postgraduate, Masters and PhD ProgramsThe Academic year of the Institute is divided into two semesters. The programmes have Day, Evening or Week-endstreams, or both. The day programmes begin in August and end in April. The evening and weekend programmes beginin April and end in March 2023. Participants who complete the Postgraduate Diploma courses with at least a secondclass can proceed to do research for the Masters Degree. In effect the Postgraduate Diploma constitutes the first yearof the Masters in Management Degree programme.POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSES Public Administration and ManagementProject Planning and ManagementManagementUrban Governance and ManagementMonitoring and EvaluationHuman Resource Management & DevelopmentOrganization DevelopmentFinancial ManagementProcurement and Supply Chain ManagementMarketing ManagementBusiness AdministrationLogistics And Transport ManagementPublic Policy and GovernanceHospital & Health Care ManagementHigher Education Leadership & ManagementBusiness Computing and ManagementInformation Security ManagementInformation TechnologyEducation Leadership and ManagementJournalism and Communication ManagementMASTERS IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES (MMS)Research based building on the coursework at thePostgraduate Diploma level obtained at UMI.Applicants must have passed with at least a Secondclass.MASTERS PROGRAMMES - WEEKEND Masters in Management Studies (MMS)Masters in Business Administration (MBA)Masters in Public Administration (ICAPA Certified)Masters in Institutional Management and Leadership(MIML)Masters in Public Procurement (MPP)Masters in Higher Education Management andAdministrationMaster’s Degree in Education Administration andHuman Resource Development (MEAHD)Masters in Non - Governmental OrganisationsManagement (MNGOM)Master in Supply Chain Management (MSCM)Master of Policy Development and Analysis (MPDA)REQUIREMENTS FOR POST GRADUATE ANDMASTERS:Bachelor’s degree or Professional Charteredqualification, Working experience of 1 year for Postgraduate and 2 years for mastersMASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION(MBA) - WEEKEND – SEPT, EVENING - APRILADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: An honoursBachelor’s Degree from an Institution of higher learningrecognized by NCHE OR a professional qualification deemedequivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognizedprofessional body. Working experience of two years.Passing of a GMAT is mandatory.PHD PROGRAMMEAdministration and Management (Day) specializingin; Public administration, Business Administration,Higher Education management, Public procurement,Institutional management and leadership.PROFESSIONAL COURSES Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply(CIPS)The Chartered Institute of Logistics and TransportCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Project Management Professional (PMP)ORDINARY DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES Records and Information management (Evening) Public Procurement and Contract Management(Evening) Public Administration and Community Development(Weekend)Requirements: A-levelAPPLICATIONSApply on line throughadmissions.umi.ac.ug OR academics.umi.ac.ugThe Institute RegistrarUganda Management InstitutePlot 44-52 Jinja Road P.O. Box 20131, KampalaTel: 256 312-721 000Email: admin@umi.ac.ug OR r

* Tuition fees are annual and excludes functional fees. PROSPECTUS 2021-2022 7 PROSPECTUS 2021-2022 7 ABOUT UGANDA MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE . Uganda Management Institute (UMI) is a National Branch for Training, Research and Consultancy in the field of Administration, Leadership and Management. Officially