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MUBS Commended for Producing 4th Consecutive Best Overall Student

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6 years ago

January 17, 2019

The Chancellor, Prof. Ezra Suruma (Right) hands over the Convocation Award to MUBS’ Ms. Namuwaya Hajarah Ali; the Best Humanities and Best Overall Student of the 69th Graduation Ceremony, Makerere University. Ms. Namuwaya attained a CGPA of 4.94 in the Bachelor of Business Computing.

Makerere University Business School (MUBS) has for the fourth consecutive time produced the Best Overall and Best Student in Humanities; Ms. Namuwaya Hajarah Ali, who graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Computing (First Class Honors), scoring a CGPA of 4.94 in the Bachelor of Business Computing. Ms. Namuwaya was recognized for her outstanding academic achievement by the Makerere University Convocation during the third session of the 69th Graduation Ceremony on 17th January 2019.

She received a cash prize of one million shillings, a plaque and souvenir items; presented to her by the Convocation Chairperson, Dr. Fredrick Tanga Odoi. Graduands from MUBS were conferred upon degrees and awarded diplomas of Makerere University. Among these, was Miss World Africa, Quiin Abenakyo who graduated with the Bachelor of Business Computing.

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe receives Miss World Africa 2018, Quiin Abenakyo (Left) who paid a courtesy call on him shortly before the third session of the 69th Graduation Ceremony, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda

The Chancellor, Prof. Ezra Suruma commended Makerere University Business School for producing the Best Overall Student in the Humanities for four consecutive graduation ceremonies since 2016.

He thanked the leadership and staff of MUBS for the continued academic discipline; and the tremendous efforts to groom business-oriented social entrepreneurs in the country.

The Principal MUBS, Prof. Waswa Balunywa (Left) applauds as the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe delivers his remarks at the 3rd Session of the 69th Graduation Ceremony

“We cherish discipline and academic integrity and we applaud your vision of being the benchmark for business and management education in the region. Thank you for the positive contribution you are making towards the global reputation of Makerere University,” he acknowledged.

He congratulated Mr. Stephen Ssembuya, an alumnus of MUBS upon winning the Pakasa 2018 Youth Awards in the social entrepreneur category. Mr. Stephen Ssembuya runs one of the biggest cocoa growing and chocolate processing farms in Buikwe district.

R-L: The Vice Chancellor-Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, Principal MUBS-Prof. Waswa Balunywa and Vice Chairperson Mak Council-Rt. Hon. Daniel Fred Kidega, with DVCAA-Dr. Umar Kakumba (5th R), Acting DVCFA-Dr. Eria Hisali (6th L) and MUBS Academia that graced the 69th Graduation Ceremony

According to Prof. Suruma, Mr. Ssembuya is an excellent example to the young people that there are enormous opportunities in dealing in agricultural commodities such as beans, maize, ginger, coffee, cocoa, tea, honey, cassava, sesame and soya beans.

“There are opportunities for increasing production, processing, drying, standardizing, packaging, storage and marketing in the domestic markets, regional markets and global markets. Despite challenges in accessing capital on competitive terms, I believe that we can forge ahead to reform the financial sector and to increase access to affordable capital so that we can take full advantage of our natural resources,” he explained.

The Best Overall Student Ms. Namuwaya Hajarah Ali and other MUBS graduands were advised by the Chancellor to take advantage of the enormous potential in adding value to agricultural produce

The Chancellor urged graduands to put to good use the education, skills and experience they garnered throughout their stay at University when he said, “Uganda needs people willing to innovate, to create new things, to add value to our raw materials and to extend and consolidate the gains that have been made thus far. You are those people and we are counting on you. Go change your world. Be of good courage, God will strengthen your arm.”

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, applauded Makerere University Business School for promoting vibrant interaction between Professors, researchers and undergraduate students. According to him, the interaction has played a vital role in enabling a vast number of students to excel in their academics.

Students of Performing Arts and Film perform the Owaro Traditional Dance from Eastern Uganda as they lead the Chancellor's Procession

“I am happy to report that Makerere University Business School has continued to taking the University to the community. They have established campuses at Jinja, Mbarara, Mbale and Arua. This is the right direction if we are to make quality higher education accessible to all qualifying candidates,” he said.

The Principal of Makerere University Business School, Prof. Juma Waswa Balunywa, congratulated graduands upon reaching this coveted milestone in their academic journey and advised them to always value the degrees they have attained. “I urge you to accord respect to the degrees you have attained because a degree is what differentiates you from other people. You should therefore give it the respect it deserves,” he cautioned.

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Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi Appointed Acting DVC Academic Affairs

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5 days ago

July 22, 2024

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Prof. Buyinza Mukadasi, The Academic Registrar, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Professor Buyinza Mukadasi has been appointed Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) of Makerere University, for a period of six (6) months effective 11^th July 2024 to 10^th January 2025 or until a substantive First Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) is appointed whichever comes earlier.

He is a Professor of Forestry Resource Economics and served as the Director, Directorate of Research and Graduate Training (DRGT), Makerere University from 2014 to October 2022. Buyinza holds a PhD in Forest Economics from Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Yogyakarta Indonesia. He holds a number of professional enhancement certificates and Diplomas.

As Director DRGT he was charged with the oversight responsibility of all institutional research grants and graduate training in the university. Prof Buyinza served as the Deputy Director in Charge of Administration and Graduate Training (2010 – 2013); Head, Department of Community Forestry and Extension, Faculty of Forestry and Natural Resources (2003 – 2005, 2008-2010) at Makerere University. Buyinza grew though the University ranks from a Tutorial Assistant (1993 – 1998) at Gajah Mada University, Indonesia to becoming a Lecturer (1999); Senior Lecturer (2004); Assoc. Professor (2007) and Full Professor (2010) at Makerere University. He has over 20 years experience of University research and teaching in the field of Forestry and Natural Resource Economics. He has successfully supervised over 50 MSc. and 10 PhD students in the fields of forestry, environment and natural resources. He has also acted as an external examiner in many regional and international universities. He is a member of many professional bodies and served as the Chairperson, Board of Directors of the National Forestry Authority (2007 – 2013). He was the Institutional Focal person (2010-2022) and Chair of the Board of Management of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA), 2014 – 2018.

Buyinza has published widely in the field of forest resource economics, environmental incomes, economics of biodiversity conservation, and Environmental Incomes for Rural Income and livelihoods. He has authored more than 150 papers in International peer-reviewed referred journals, 4 book Chapters, attended more than 70 conference proceedings and has presented in more than 140 conferences/seminars/workshops.

Buyinza has built a very strong international network of collaborations in research administration and has tremendous capacity for resource mobilization. He has been Principal investigator (PI) of 15 research projects and as Co-Principal Investigator in many other institutional research grants. He is the Coordinator of various externally funded research capacity building initiatives at Makerere University. He has a wealth of research management experience with special focus on in the field of natural resources economics, and environmental governance.

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Advert: Mature Age Entry Scheme – Private Sponsorship 2024/2025

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1 week ago

July 17, 2024

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Students sit for an exam in the pre-COVID era, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for the Undergraduate
Programmes under the Mature Age Entry Scheme only for Private Sponsorship for
2024/2025 Academic Year.
Non-Refundable Application fee of Shs. 50,000/= for Ugandans OR $75 Equivalent for
Internationals, plus bank charge should be paid in any of the banks used by Uganda
Revenye Authority after generating a Payment Reference Number (PRN).

Apply using the Institution’s Applications Portal URL:https: //apply.mak.ac.ug
Application is for candidates who passed the Mature Age Entry Examinations of December 17, 2022 and February 24, 2024 only.
Any candidate who passed the examinations in mentioned above and was not admitted on Government/ Private sponsorship for December 17, 2022 sitting, and for Government sponsorship for February 24, 2024 sitting, is eligible to apply for admission on Private Sponsorship for 2024 /2025 Academic Year.

The closing date for applying will be Friday 26th July, 2024.

Further details can be accessed by following this link.

Prof. Mukadasi Buyinza
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR

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Diploma/Degree Holders Admission Lists 2024/25

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1 week ago

July 16, 2024

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Main Library, Makerere University. Photo taken on 29th February 2016.

The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released lists of Diploma/Degree Holder applicants admitted under Private/Self Sponsorship for the academic year 2024/25. Please note that admission is subject to verification of academic documents by the awarding institutions.

The admission list is displayed here below:

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