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Filed in General by Elisa on October 18, 2023

Nkumba University is education institution in Africa and here we have discussed about Nkumba University Courses offered for undergraduate courses, PhD courses, postgraduate courses, Masters and research degrees. Nkumba University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

List of courses at Nkumba University

Diploma In Public Health

2 Years

Diploma In Hiv/Aids Education And Management

This unique programme offered at Nkumba University was designed and is taught in collaboration with The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) is intended for persons interested in education and management of HIV/AIDS. It is suitable for fresh ‘A’ level Certificate holders as well as professionals like Teachers and Proprietors of schools; Welfare officers/ Wardens; Career Masters; […]

2 Years

Diploma In Social Work And Social Administration

The course is housed in the School of Social Sciences, in the department of Development and Community Studies. The programme of Diploma of Arts degree in Social Work and Social Administration offers training to undergraduate students. It is a 2 years programme leading to the award of a Diploma in SWASA. The programme has been […]

2 Years

Diploma In Public Administration And Management

This programme provides candidates with the understanding and skills necessary to apply the knowledge of Public Administration and Management.

2 Years

Diploma In Development Studies

This is a two years programme that has been developed to expose students to both theoretical and practical experiences in relation to development.Second year students undertake practical projects in communities to enable them to learn the practice of development research.

2 Years

Diploma in Criminal Justice

a) The Diploma Course covers a minimum period of 1 (one) Academic year, that is 2 (two) semesters. b) A student may take longer than 1 (one) year to obtain the diploma where, in the discretion of the Examiners’ Board, he repeats a year or has been allowed a dead year. c) The diploma shall […]

2 Years

Diploma In Applied Biological Sciences

2 Years

Diploma In Home Economics and Consumer Education

The Diploma in Home Economics and Consumer Education follows a modern approach to Home Economics and Consumer Education by directly addressing the important social and other factors influencing the wellbeing of populations. The approach is to equip both professional and non-professional students with knowledge and skills to work in the fast-changing and dynamic world. Whether […]

2 Years

Diploma In Hotel Management And Institutional Catering

2 Years

Diploma In Tourism Operations Management

2 Years

Diploma In Wildlife And Forestry Management

2 Years

Diploma In Agribusiness

2 Years

Diploma Of Science In Petroleum And Minerals Geoscience

2 Years

Diploma In Sustainable Agriculture

2 Years

Diploma Of Science In Petroleum And Minerals Geoscience

2 Years

Diploma In Interior And Landscape Design (Dild)

This programme offers students an opportunity to develop and explore their own initiatives towards design solutions in interior and landscape spaces. It offers students with problem and field based learning to gain exposure to real life situations. The required credit unit load for one to graduate is 64. The programme structure is as shown below.

2 Years

Diploma In Vocational Arts/Crafts And Design Studies

This programme has been designed to build skills in Craft Design and Product Development with a view of promoting self-employment while creating job opportunities for other people. A total load of 70 credit units is required for one to graduate. The programme structure is as shown below.

2 Years

Diploma In Graphic Digital Design

This programme seeks to promote innovation and proficiency in the use of digital media particularly for those targeting the entertainment industry. The aspects related to Publishing, Advertising, Packaging, and Printing for Entertainment are given a very high focus. A total credit load of 60 is required for one to graduate. The programme structure is as […]

2 Years

Diploma In Community Disability Studies

The programme is designed to expose students to both theoretical and practical experiences in relation to community challenges. The programme produces people with requisite knowledge, attitudes and skills to play diverse roles, advocacy, sensitization, education and training. It equips policy advisors with skills and knowledge in policy formulation and implementation to promotes creativity among service […]

2 Years

Diploma In Guidance And Counselling

The programme equips students with counselling skills and procedures with a view of preparing them for the world of work and further training in this field. The programme takes two years and has the following structure.

2 Years

Diploma In Education (Primary)

The programme targets individuals teaching at primary level. It also enables them to contribute new ideas and practices to the current knowledge. The programme structure is as shown below.

2 Years

Diploma In Education In Early Childhood Care And Development

This programme targets people interested in gaining experience in handling matters related to Childhood Care and Development. The duration of the programme is two years and its structure is as shown below:

2 Years

Diploma In Education (Secondary) -Science

This programme is designed to prepare Professionals to become knowledgeable, skilled and competent Science teachers in the various fields at the level of Secondary Education. The programme content comprises core professional course units as well as two electives according to the intended area of specialisation. The programme structure is as shown below.

2 Years

Diploma In Education – (Secondary) – Arts

This is a two years programme in secondary education, equipping students with basic skills teaching arts or curricular. It is a two years course and its coverage is as presented below.

2 Years

Diploma In Records And Information Management

This programme has been designed for people who are interested in becoming Archivists and Records Managers who intend to work either in government or non government organizations. This is a two years programme and its structure is shown below.

2 Years

Diploma In Taxation Management

This programme is designed for those employed in the Revenue Authorities in the East and Central African regions and from other parts of the world who need to obtain academic qualification in Taxation Management; those employed in Local Governments in Uganda and the neighbouring countries in the East, Central African regionand any other part of […]

2 Years

Diploma In Office Management And Secretarial Studies

This programme is designed for Secretaries in modern offices and their challenging roles in the modern world. This is a two years programme and its structure is shown below.

2 Years

The Diploma In Information Technology

This is a two years programme designed to equip students with integrated practical and managerial expertise in computer. The main focus of DIT program is to enable student understand the different types of technologies available in the IT market today, and creative integration of this technology to form customized solutions to empower businesses and organisations. […]

2 Years

Diploma In Computer Science

This programme is designed for those interested in the use of computer particularly in the business environment. This programme is suitable for those who intend to seek career in computer industry and computer environment. It enables students to acquire knowledge and skills in computer science and related engineering. It is offered for aperiod of two […]

2 Years

Diploma In Business Administration

The Diploma of Business Administration (abbreviated as DBA). One of the areas of specialisation under this programme is Banking, Insurance and Finance. It is designed to prepare students for practical work in the Business Administration environment. It provides students with the ability to identify and analyse business problems. The programme is also designed for those […]

2 Years

Bachelor of Business Administration

As recent years have shown, the global business environment has never been more complex than today. Faced with increasing volatility and unpredictability, the way companies shape their strategies and the decisions of management teams are all the more crucial to the success of modern organisations. Equally, in an increasingly connected world, critical decisions cannot be […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Information Technology

Information is and conties to be a major driving force of the global economy. For organisations to be successful they need to have properly articulated strategies and objectives that support the implementation of information technology to obtain a competitive advantage locally as well as internationally. This programme is developed as a direct response to corporate […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science (BSC)

Computer Science is fundamentally a problem solving discipline, concerned with creating solutions that can meet an ever increasing set of needs in the business environment and employing a wide range of tools and techniques that aid the development of these solutions. This programme prepares students to manage computer science related problems within an organisation.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Networks And Systems Administration (BNSA)

Bachelor of networks and System administration is designed for students who wish to develop their skills in networking and systems administrations. This Programme course focuses on planning, designing, implementation management and security of networks. It also includes management of local area networks and wide area networks. This course emphasizes network security, performance administration and its […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Business Administration

This programme is designed for those interested in a thorough grounding in Business Studies. It is a suitable course for those who intend to be Accountants, Managers, Marketing Managers, Auditors, Business Executives, Entrepreneurs, Bank Administrators, Finance Advisors, Insurance Officers, Tax Officers, among others. It is offered for a period of three years and in the […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Human Resource Management

This degree programme is designed for those who are interested in a thorough grounding in Human Resource Management. It is suitable programme for those who intend to work as Human Resource Managers, Administrative Assistants, and Supervisors or hold any Administrative position. The programme is offered for a period of three years and the programme structure […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology

The programme is designed to include explicit and measurable objectives in terms of students’ employability, providing them with invaluable experience in personal, interpersonal and project working skills. It is a three years programme and its structure is as shown below.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Business Information Technology

This programme is designed for those students interested in building both business/computer skills and capability to process business information to meet the challenges of the changing local and global business environment. It is a suitable course for those who intend to have a career in both business and information technology. It is offered for a […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Applied Computing

This programme exposes students to various areas of computer applications including the latest developments keeping in pace with the industry. It is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in the fast paced world of computers. This is a three years programme and its structure is shown below.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Computer Science

This is fundamentally a problem-solving discipline which employs a wide range of tools and techniques. This is a three years programme whose structure is as shown below.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Business Law

This programme integrates the discipline of Business, Social Science and Law and it is suitable for those who intend to be Company Secretaries, Managers, Administrative Assistants and Business Legal Advisors. This is a three years programme and the structure is shown below.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Taxation Management

This programme is designed for those interested in obtaining academic qualification in Taxation Management. It is a three years programme whose structure is shown below.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Clearing And Forwarding Management

This is a three years programme in Clearing and Forwarding Management focussing on the Custom Clearing and Forwarding environment. It aims at equipping students with operational skills and knowledge which would enable them to effectively carry out functions related to clearing and forwarding. It is suited for learners already employed in the industry or for […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Procurement And Logistics Management

The procurement function has a central role to play in the achievement of any country’s objectives. It is therefore a vital aspect in the affairs of both public and private sectors especially when accountability for funds and ensuring value for money, remain one of the top priorities of any economy, in order for development to […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Entrepreneurship

This is a three years programme designed for people who have skills in business related activities but need improvement in innovations, creativity and competitiveness in the business world. Entrepreneurship as an emerging discipline enhances an individual’s abilities in understanding the wider social, economic, financial, legal and environmental world in which they operate. The programme structure […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Office Management And Secretarial Studies

This programme is designed in such a way that students are equipped with secretarial, managerial and administrative skills and values. It targets those interested in office related roles, such as Secretaries, Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Office Managers and Personal Assistants. This is a three years programme whose structure is shown below.

3 Years

Bachelors Of Records And Information Management

This programmeis designed to equip Archivists and Records Managers working in today’s business; government and non-government organizations with relevant records and information management skills and values. This is a three years programme and its structure is as shown below.

3 Years

Bachelors Of Multilingual Secretarial Studies And Administration

This programme provides language and administrative skills to Personal Assistants and Secretaries to interpret, translate and summarize information in order to ensure effective and efficient communication at local and global level. The languages taught in this programme are Swahili, Chinese, Arabic, French, and Germany. This is a three years programme as shown in the structure […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Arts With Education (Secondary)

This programme is designed to prepare professionals to become knowledgeable, skilled and competent Arts teachers in the various fields at the level of Secondary Education. The programme content comprises core professional course units as well as two electives according to the intended area of specialisation. The programme structure is as shown below.

1 Year

Bachelor Of Science With Education (Secondary)

This programme is designed to prepare Professionals to become knowledgeable, skilled and competent Science teachers in the various fields at the level of Secondary Education. The programme content comprises core professional course units as well as two electives according to the intended area of specialisation. The programme structure is as shown below.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Education (Primary)

This programme is intended to uplift the quality of primary school teachers by equipping them with knowledge and skills to handle primary school curriculum. The programme structure is as shown below.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Guidance And Counselling

This programme is designed for students who wish to specialise in psycho-social issues and counselling special populations in institutions, health centres and well as offering pastoral health care to the sick. The programme structure is as shown below.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Arts In Community Disability Studies

The programme is designed to expose students to both theoretical and practical experiences in relation to community challenges. The programme produces people with requisite knowledge, attitudes and skills to play diverse roles, advocacy, sensitization, education and training. It equips policy advisors with skills and knowledge in policy formulation and implementation to promotes creativity among service […]

3 Years

Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles Design

The programme focuses on training and developing a creative fashion and textile mind. High levels of practical experience are gained through interaction, theory and practical work, facilitated with up to-date technologies. A total credit load of 135 is required for one to graduate. The programme structure is as shown below.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Commercial Art

This programme has been designed for those aspiring to be proficient designers with the highest level of creative identity. A wide opportunity is available in the use of varied material range including; metal, cement, clay, wood, paint media and digital media. This programme has compulsory course units and electives. Study field tours are incorporated in […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Graphic Communication Design

This programme has been designed to build abilities in Graphic Communication and Production techniques in Advertising Design, Marketing and Promotion Strategies as well as managing brand identities. A minimum credit load of 143 is required for one to graduate. The programme structure is as shown below.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Environment Management

This is a three years Programme of intensive lectures, written course works and considerable practical experiences. The course is as follows.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Fisheries Management And Technology

This is a three years’ programme of intensive lectures, writing course works and considerable field practical exercises. The programme structure is as follows

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Petroleum and Minerals Geoscience

It’s a three year programme of intensive lecture study course works and field practical. The programme introduces the students to the rock layering mineral preverance and management of hazardous substance, wastes and pollutants.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Agribusiness Management

This is a three year course of intensive lectures, writing course works and considerable field practical exercises. The programme structure is as follows.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Wildlife And Forestry Management

Programme rationale Due to overexploitation of the wildlife resource base, the wildlife course form Nkumba University is designed to train, skill and promote the next generation of wildlife managers, conservationists, researchers, scholars, and wildlife law enforcement officials at the highest scientific level in a truly inter-disciplinary and multi-cultural harmonious environment to tackle conservation challenges. Objectives […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Tourism Operations Management

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Hotel Management And Institutional Catering

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Home Economics and Consumer Education

Home Economics and Consumer Education also provides the opportunity to utilise modern technology for developing the skills and capabilities necessary for meeting the demands in the world of work. Home Economics and Consumer Education can produce well rounded, informed citizens. The main activities of living, are centred around nutrition, clothing and housing for family members […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Financial Engineering

This is a three year Programme of intensive lectures, writing course works and considerable field practical exercises. The programme structure is as follows.

Bachelor Of Science In Applied Biological Sciences

This is a three years’ Programme of intensive lectures, writing course works and considerable field practical exercises. The programme structure is as follows.

3 Years

Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ)

a) The Degree Course covers a minimum period of 3 (three) academic years, that is 6 (six) semesters. b) A student may obtain the Bachelor of Criminal Justice Degree in a shorter period where that student is exempted from one or more years whose courses he must have passed at Diploma A student in this […]

3 Years

Bachelor of Laws

4 Years

Bachelor Of Arts In Development Studies

This programme of Development Studies offers training to undergraduate students. It is a three years programme leading to the award of Bachelor of Arts degree in Development Studies. The programme has been developed to expose students to both theoretical and practical experiences in relation to development. The theoretical component provides relevant theoretical orientations to the […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Arts In Community Based Development

The course programme of Community Based Development offers training to undergraduates’ student. It is a 3 years programme leading to the award of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Based Development. The programme has been developed to equip participants with appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding of development issues for handling social and economic problems, […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Arts In Applied Sociology And Development

The course programme of Applied Sociology and Development offers 3 year training to undergraduate students leading to the award of Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Sociology and Development (B.A. SOD). The programme has been developed to equip participants with the appropriate sills, knowledge and understanding of society, development issues, programmes, challenges and opportunities related […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Arts In Public Administration And Management

The School offers and undergraduate programme leading to a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and Management. The degree provides candidate with the understanding and skills necessary to apply the knowledge of Public Administration and Management as a societal function attending to information resources, human resources, capital resources and all other factors of production. The manner […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Arts In International Relations And Diplomacy

The School offers and undergraduate programme leading to a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy. This degree provides candidate with the understanding and skills necessary to apply the knowledge of International Relations and Diplomatic Practice, and also with skills in State Building. The programme is designed on an inter-disciplinary international studies curriculum from a […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Arts In Social Work And Social Administration

The course is housed in the department of Development and Community Studies, School of Social Sciences. The programme of Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work and Social Administration (BA SWASA) offers training to undergraduate students. It is a 3 years programme leading to the award of a BA.SWASA. The programme has been carefully developed […]

3 Years

Bachelor Of Arts in Security Studies

The undergraduate degree in security studies curriculum prepares students to: Understand security from a technological, social, economic, political, military and legal perspective. Explore the protection of institutions and individuals, their values, rules and norms from any foreign and known sources.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science in Journalism & Public Relations

Courses fulfilling the degree requirements are listed on the Journalism and Public Relations requirements sheet,

3 Years

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

This is a three year Programme of intensive lectures, writing course works and considerable field practical exercises.

3 Years

Bachelor Of Science In Sustainable Agriculture and Extension Services

3 Years

Diploma In Fisheries Management and Technology

2 Years

Certificate in Electronics Engineering

Electronics engineering focuses on creating new electronic systems, repairing old ones, and establishing guidelines for inspection and maintenance of such equipment. Students who pursue this field for their careers will have the opportunity to work in various industries, including manufacturing, aviation, broadcasting and communications, and even the military.

2 Years

Diploma In Public Health

2 Years

Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Development

3 Years

PhD in Public Health

The PhD in Public Health at SCOS is a programme that supports the pursuit of highly focused courses of study that broadly address complex and interdisciplinary issues in the Health field. Under this broad programme, students will be able to develop project proposals to focus on various study areas in broad area of Health Science: […]

3 Years

PhD in Art and Design

The Ph.D. Programme in Art, and Design offers a wide range of fields from a solid foundation in cultural histories and philosophies both past and present to contemporary art and critical theory. Students individually pick a specific area of interest which relate to major issues in the following areas: image/text relations, representational theory, history of […]

3 Years

PhD in Public Administration and Management

The Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in Public Administration programme of Nkumba University is intended to offer the highest rewards of learning and discovery in the fields offered by the School of Social Sciences relating to the broad discipline of Public Administration. These fields among others include Legislative Studies, Decentralisation, Public Policy, Human Resource, Public […]

3 Years

PhD in Development Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in Development Studies programme of Nkumba University is intended to offer the highest rewards of learning and innovation in the fields offered by the School of Social Sciences relating to the broad discipline of Development Studies. This programme is designed, among others, to give students knowledge, skills, abilities and […]

3 Years

PhD in Education Management

A PhD in Education is intended to be awarded to a person who has got a holistic view of Education and whose area of research specialization shall fit within the framework of Education, showing original contribution to the area of study which a student may choose to specialize in through research. Such areas shall include, […]

3 Years

PhD in Counselling Psychology

Psychology is needed general practice and health service–provision specialty in mental health. Therefore, this PhD in Psychology programme is intended to prepare a student to function as psychologist, a trainer and/or as a researcher. It focuses on personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span and on emotional, social, vocational, educational, health-related, developmental and organizational […]

3 Years

PhD in Natural Resources Management

Management of Natural Resources is a field encompassing the policies and strategies society uses to safely manage the environment in a sustainable way. The Doctor of Philosophy programme in Natural Resource Management at the School of Sciences is research based and supports the pursuit of either highly focused courses of study or ones that broadly […]

3 Years

PhD in Business Administration

The PhD programme offered by the School of Business Administration at Nkumba University is by research only, which results in presenting a major thesis. The thesis must be submitted within a minimum period of three years and a maximum of five years The candidate selects from the following areas which have been designed to enhance […]

3 Years

Master Of Arts In Diplomacy & Global Studies

2 Years

Postgraduate Diploma In Project Planning And Management

This programme is designed for those interested in having training in project management. It is suitable for graduates who would like to have professional knowledge of managing projects. It is offered for a period of only year. It is a suitable course for people in NGOs, Public Service especially local government, and private sector. This […]

1 Year

Postgraduate Diploma In Public Administration And Management

The main emphasis of this programme is to equip students with knowledge and skills concerning the broad spectrum of middle and top management discourses of medium/large private organisations and government. It is expected that at the end of this training, students will be able to formulate, articulate, implement and evaluate top/ notch decision making in […]

1 Year

Postgraduate Diploma In International Relations And Diplomacy

The school offers a programme leading to the award of a Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy. This Diploma provides candidates with skills necessary to achieved. Participation in conflict management and peace building, negotiations on behalf of their states and communities as well as representational skills. The programme is also designed on an […]

1 Year

Postgraduate Diploma In Community- Based Development

This is a one year programme intended for graduates. The programme structure is as it appears under Masters in Community-Based Development, year 1.

1 Year

Postgraduate Diploma In Development Studies

This is a one year programme intended for graduates. The programme structure is as it appears under Masters in Development Studies, year

1 Year

Master Of Arts In Project Planning Management

The Master’s degree in Project Management is designed for graduates of any field of study. The course provides participants with the opportunity to study project planning and management at a broader and advanced level. Special emphasis is placed on both the practical and theoretical aspects of the discipline. The course is suitable for all people […]

2 Years

Master Of Arts In Security And Strategic Studies

The M.A. Security and Strategic Studies is a two (2) year Programme designed to offer graduates knowledge and skills necessary to understand and deal with security and strategy issues from an inter- disciplinary perspective. The programme explores security and strategic concerns at local, regional and international levels. The candidates conduct research in their last semester […]

2 Years

Master Of Arts In Public Administration And Management

The Masters programme is designed to furnish graduates with knowledge, skills and competences required in the fields of Public Administration and Politics at local and international levels. A graduate has prospects of employment within the state, Local and International Organisations, Public and Private Institutions, the Diplomatic missions and organisation as well as and Inter-Governmental Organisations. […]

2 Years

Masters Of Arts In International Relations And Diplomacy

This master programme is offered for a period of 2 years. It is designed to furnish students with knowledge, skills and competencies that are required to handle various issues in International Relations and Diplomacy. An interdisciplinary approach is used to expose candidates to global perspectives regarding themes such as state craft, international relations and diplomatic […]

2 Years

Masters Of Development Administration And Management

This master programme is offered for a period of 2 years. It is designed to furnish students with knowledge, skills and competencies that are required to handle various issues in Masters Of Development Administration And Management.

2 Years

Master Of Arts In Human Rights And Human Development

This is a two year multi-disciplinary programme designed to meet the growing need for a normative and substantive understanding of rights and freedoms in view of their practical interdependency with human development.

2 Years

Master Of Arts In Community-Based Development

This programme is run for two years.

2 Years

Master Of Arts In Development Studies

This programme runs for two years.

2 Years

Master Of Science In Environment Management

This programme aims at equipping the students with detailed knowledge, skills and values to enable them to fully understand the state of the environment, and to empower them to confidently address the increasing degradation, pollution and destruction of the environment. The duration of the programme is two years and its structure is as shown below:

2 Years

Master Of Science In Hospitality Management

The programme has been developed using the concept of “lifelong learning” and should therefore be seen as another step in this process. The programme is academically rigorous and places responsibility on individual students to continue to study outside formal classroom. Students are encouraged to develop the skills needed to study independently by helping them to […]

2 Years

Master Of Science In Tourism Planning And Management

This programme is designed to enable participants to gain knowledge skills and values necessary for the ever changing Tourism industry and challenges especially in the 21st century. The course analyses the various systems as stated in the course units listed below:

2 Years

Postgraduate Diploma In Environment Impact Assessment

This programme is suitable for those working in environment related areas and those aspiring to become managers and consultants on projects, industrialization, and investments in environment related areas. The relevance of this programme is to strengthen the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) expertise. The duration of this programme is one year and the course structure is […]

1 Year

Master Of Science In Natural Resources Management

The Master of Science in Natural Resources Management is a TWO-YEAR interdisciplinary programme. The studies provide means for a deeper understanding of sustainable use and management of natural resources, as well as improved leadership and communication skills. Within the programme, students get acquainted with natural resources management related topics like land use planning and management, […]

2 Years

Master of Arts in Commercial, Industrial Art and Design

The School offers work leading to Master of Arts in practical and theoretical oriented courses. This programme offers flexibility in developing a course of studies of intenurest to the student. The MA CIAD is designed to rigorously train students who are committed to becoming Professional Artists / Designers or Art Historians / Curators. Emphasis is […]

1 Year

PhD Doctor of Philosophy Programme by Thesis

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme at SCIAD is designed to train new scholars into full command of their field of study right up to the boundaries of current knowledge and able to extend them and make a worthwhile contribution to it. In engaging with the intellectual debate in Art / Design History, Art /Design […]

3 Years

Postgraduate Diploma In Instructional Strategies And Management At University And Other Tertiary Institutions

Traditionally universities and other tertiary institutions employ lecturers and administrators without first making it a requirement that such people should possess some special qualification regarding teaching and administering at the above levels. The Postgraduate Diploma programme in Instructional Strategies and Management at University and other tertiary Institutions is designed to orientate aspiring lecturers and administrators […]

1 Year

Postgraduate Certificate In Instructional Strategies At University And Other Tertiary Institutions

The Postgraduate Certificate programme in Instructional Strategies at University and other tertiary Institutions is designed to orientate aspiring lecturers at university and tertiary institutions and those already there to the multiple demands of providing quality higher education. The programme will bridge the gap in knowledge among people who teach in universities and other tertiary institutions. […]

1 Year

Post Graduate Diploma In Counselling Psychology

The courses in this programme are planned to give a balanced selection of academic and experimental education. Through the planned sequence of courses, preparation is provided to encourage each student to achieve maximum professional competence through emphasis on: i) a thorough background in knowledge of persons, problems and interventions models; ii) mastery of skills and […]

1 Year

Postgraduate Diploma In Education

This is a one year programme designed to train participants in teaching of specific areas in professional development. A participant shall major in two teaching subjects to enable him/her teach at the point of specialisation. The programme structure is as shown below.

1 Year

Post Graduate Diploma In Educational Management And Planning

This is a one year programme intended to equip participants with managerial and administrative knowledge and skills in educational institutions. The programme structure is as follows.

2 Years

Master Of Science In Counselling Psychology

The courses in this programme are planned to give a balanced selection of academic and experimental education. Through the planned sequence of courses, preparation is provided to encourage each student to achieve maximum professional competence through emphasis on: i) a thorough background in knowledge of persons, problems and interventions models; ii) mastery of skills and […]

2 Years

Masters of Education specializing in Educational Management and Planning

This is a two years programme designed to prepare and empower participants for a career in varied Educational Planning and Management. It is divided into core course units and electives. The participants are required to submit a dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words (about 80-100 pages) by the end of the programme. The programme […]

2 Years

Master Of Science In Counselling Psychology

The courses in this programme are planned to give a balanced selection of academic and experimental education. Through the planned sequence of courses, preparation is provided to encourage each student to achieve maximum professional competence through emphasis on: i) a thorough background in knowledge of persons, problems and interventions models; ii) mastery of skills and […]

2 Years

Postgraduate Diploma In Taxation Management

This programme has been developed to train and equip people with the required skills, values and attitudes in handling taxation matters. This is a one-year programme covering courses in Taxation, Law, Accounting and Economics and its structure is shown below.

1 Year

Postgraduate Diploma In Human Resource Management

This programme is intended for graduates of any field. It is designed for those who have human resource roles to play in their organizations as Managers, Heads of Section, Line Managers, Supervisors, etc. It is offered for a period of one year (two semesters). The programme structure is shown below:

1 Year

Post Graduate Diploma In Office Management And Secretarial Studies

The programme is designed to provide specialized training in the area of Office Management and Secretarial Studies to those holding first degrees (in other fields) who are interested in becoming Secretaries, Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Office Managers and Personal Assistants. This is a one-year programme whose course structure is as follows.

1 Year

Master Of Information Technology

This is a broad, flexible technical Information Technology Masters degree. The program provides the framework within which students can appreciate and integrate new software and hardware technologies and extend their theoretical knowledge in specific areas of interest in the industry. The program aims at providing conceptual and theoretical framework in which students can appreciate and […]

2 Years

Master Of Computing And Information Systems

This programme is designed for graduates with a good first degree in Computing, Information Technology or Information Systems. It is especially useful for those with an interest in getting into the IT–related job market, or who are already working in the area but would like formal training and up-date- skills. Typically, our postgraduates will find […]

2 Years

Master Of Procurement And Logistics Management

This programme is intended to fill the locally, nationally and globally identified urgent need for training procurement professionals to serve as effective practitioners in the procurement function of different sectors of the economy. Taught courses are covered in two years and a student has also to submit a dissertation of approximately 20,000 words.

2 Years

Master Of Taxation Management

This programme has been designed to train high calibre personnel in Taxation Management who are able to give tax advice to individuals and organisations. This a two years programme in which taught courses are covered in three semesters and a student is expected to submit a dissertation of approximately 20,000 words by the end of […]

2 Years

Master Of Science In Human Resource Management

This degree is designed for graduates of any field of study. The programme provides participants with an opportunity to explore the field of Human Resource Management in greater depth. It is suitable for those interested in being Human Resource Managers or working as Line Managers or Supervisors and make decisions that affect people. It is […]

2 Years

Master Of Science In Banking And Finance

The Master of Science Degree in Banking and Finance is designed for those with an undergraduate background in the area of Banking and Finance. The participants are therefore, assumed to have had the required background on which to build the postgraduate work. The programme is therefore, suitable for those seeking to be business executives and […]

2 Years

Masters Of Science In Information Systems

This programme is designed for graduates with a good first degree in Computing and Information Technology or Information Systems. It is especially useful for those with interest in getting into the IT related job market or who are already working in the area but would like formal training. The programme aims to provide the conceptual […]

2 Years

Master Of Science Marketing

The Master of Science Degree in Marketing is a two year programme designed for those who already have an undergraduate background in the field of marketing. This programme therefore assumes that the participant has already had the foundation on which to build the postgraduate work. It is a suitable programme for those interested in the […]

2 Years

Masters Of Science Management

The Master of Science Degree in Management is designed for those who already have an undergraduate background in the field of management. This programme therefore assumes that the participant has already had the foundation on which to build the postgraduate work. It is a suitable programme for those interested in the profession of management. This […]

2 Years

Master Of Science Accounting and Finance

The Master of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance is designed for those who already have an undergraduate background in the field of Accounting and Finance. This programme therefore assumes that the participant has already had the foundation on which to build the postgraduate work. It is suitable for those interested in the professions of […]

2 Years

Master Of Business Information Technology

This course is of an integrated nature designed to provide advanced study in both management and information technology for those seeking managerial positions in the IT industry, commerce and services. The programme presents a rich integration of IT into the business management environment with core subjects that are aimed at developing knowledge and skills in […]

2 Years

Master Of Business Administration

Masters in Business Administration is designed for graduates of any field of study. The programme provides participants with an opportunity to study a broad range of business aspects. Particular emphasis is placed on operational aspects of business. This programme is suitable for a wide range of business leaders and those interested in leading and managing […]

2 Years

Masters of Information Technology

Information Technology is a critical component of modern life, and is essential to the communications that support modern society. The blurring of traditional boundaries between the professions has seen a growing need for those involved in the acquisition, dissemination and preservation of information in all its formats to have a broad understanding of the technical […]

2 Years

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