Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Business Administration in Uganda

  • Course Name: Diploma in Business Administration(Business Administration)
  • Major Subject: Business Administration
  • Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Business Administration

  • Nkumba University Nkumba University, Entebbe  
    Year 1
    Semester I

    NUBBA31106 Mercantile Law
    NUBBA31102 Computer Applications I
    NUDBA21103 Procurement and Stores
    Management
    NUDBA21104 Business Policy
    NUBBA31103 Organisation Theory
    NUBBA31105 Fundamentals of
    Accounting

    Semester II

    NUBBA31201 Information Technology
    NUMGT33106 Computer ApplicationsII
    NUBBA31203 Economics I
    NUBBA31205 Marketing Management
    NUBBA31204 Business Statistics I
    NUBBA31202 Business Communication

    Year 2
    (A student selects one of the Options below)
    Management Specialisation
    Semester I

    NUBBA32101 Business Finance I
    NUOMS32105 Office Records
    Management
    NUMGT22103 Personnel Management
    NUOMS32101 Office Management
    NUMGT22105 Industrial Relations and
    Welfare
    NUBBA32103 Intermediate

    Accounting
    Semester II

    NUMGT22201 Small Business
    Management
    NUMGT33201 Public Relations
    NUMGT33105 Management of
    Information Systems
    (MOIS)
    NUBBA32205 Cost Accounting
    NUBBA31206 Sales and Sales Force
    Management
    NUBBA32202 Company Law

    Accounting Option
    Semester I

    NUBBA32101 Business Finance I
    NUOMS32105 Office Records
    Management
    NUMGT22103 Personnel Management
    NUOMS32101 Office Management
    NUBBA32106 Money, Banking and
    Insurance
    NUBBA32103 Intermediate Accounting

    Semester II

    Code Course Name
    NUACC22201 Auditing
    NUBBA32201 Taxation Management
    NUBBA32204 Economics II
    NUBBA32205 Cost Accounting
    NUACC22205 Computerised
    Accounting
    NUBBA32202 Company
    NUMKT22102 Marketing Research
    NUMGT22103 Personnel Management
    NUMKT22104 Marketing of Farm
    Produce
    NUMKT22105 In Law

    Marketing Option
    Semester I

    NUMKT22101 Purchasing and Supplies
    Management ternational Marketing
    NUBBA32103 Intermediate Accounting

    Semester II

    Code Course Name LH PH CH CU
    NUMKT22201Consumer Behaviour
    NUMKT22202Marketing Channels
    NUMKT22203Commercial Advertising
    NUBBA32205 Cost Accounting
    NUMKT22205
    Industrial Marketing
    Management
    NUBBA32202 Company Law
    Banking, Insurance and Finance Option

    Semester I

    Code Course Name LH PH CH CU
    NUBBA32101 Business Finance I
    NUOMS32105 Office Records
    Management
    NUMGT22103 Personnel Management
    NUMBI22104 Banking Practice
    NUBBA32106 Money, Banking and
    Insurance
    NUBBA32103 Intermediate Accounting

    Semester II

    NUMBI22201 Actuarial Mathematics
    NUBBA32201 Taxation Management
    NUMBI22203 Insurance Law
    NUMBI22204 International Finance
    NUMBI22205 Life and Marine Insurance
    NUMBI22206 Principles of Insurance
    Purchasing and Supplies Management Option

    Semester I


    NUBBA32101 Business Finance I
    NUCFM22102 Customs Declaration and
    Tariffs
    NUPSM22103 Storekeeping and Stores
    Management
    NUMKT22101 Purchasing and Supplies
    Management
    NUPSM22105 Legal Aspects of
    Purchasing
    NUBBA32103 Intermediate Accounting

    Semester II

    NUMKT22203 Commercial Advertising
    NUPSM22202 Practice and Techniques of
    Purchasing
    NUBBA32204 Economics II
    NUBBA32205 Cost Accounting
    NUPSM22205 International Contracts
    NUBBA32202 Company Law
    Clearing and Forwarding Management Option

    Semester I

    NUCFM22101 Law of Carriage
    NUCFM22102 Customs Declaration and
    Tariff
    NUCFM22103 Clearing and Forwarding
    Management
    NUCFM22104 Marine Insurance
    NUCFM22105 Cargo Storage and
    Warehousing
    NUCFM22106 Shipping Practices

    Semester II

    NUCFM22201 Import and Export
    Management
    NUCFM22202 Economics of Transport
    Management
    NUCFM22203 Economics of Sea
    Transport
    NUBBA32106 Sales and Sales Force
    Management
    NUPSM22205 International Contracts
    NUBBA32202 Company Law

    Duration :2 years
  • YMCA Comprehensive Institute YMCA Comprehensive Institute, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements
    -A’level or Certificate in Business studies or the equivalent qualifications

    Program duration: 2 years

    Course content
    -Computer Applications
    -Computerized Accounting
    -Intermediate Accounting
    -Banking Practice and Principles
    -International Financial Markets and Banking
    -Internship
    -Human Resource Policy and Practice
    -Information Management System
    -Business Entrepreneurship
    -Communication Skills
    -Economics
    -Business Organization and Management
    -Financial Accounting I
    -Business Entrepreneurship
    -Fundamentals of Marketing
    -Statistics
    -Business Law
    -Production Management
    -Taxation Management
    -Banking Practice
    -Banking Laws
    -Research Methodology
    -Computer Applications
    -Cost and Management Accounting
    -Financial Analysis
    -Employment Law and Industrial Relations
    -Auditing and Business Ethics
    -Research Project
  • Valley University of Science and Technology Valley University of Science and Technology, Bushenyi  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) Direct Entry: One principal pass in either science or Arts subjects or its equivalent at Advanced level obtained at the same sitting: Preferably Economics with other two subsidiaries.

    (ii) Mature Entry students: Must have passed National Council for Higher Education or Valley University of Science and Technology Mature Age Entry Examinations for the Diploma in Business Administration.

    (iii) Certificate holders in business related courses: Must possess a second class Certificate or its equivalent from recognized institutions, or a two year certificate after Ordinary level from a recognized institution verified and equated to UNEB standards.

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Uganda Technology and Management University Uganda Technology and Management University, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements
    (i) Direct Entry
    -The candidate must have at least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes attained at the same sitting of Uganda Advanced Certificate of -Education (UACE) – or its equivalent. The Candidate must as well have at least 5 passes in the same sitting of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent

    Certificate Entry Scheme:-
    -The candidate must have at least three passes obtained at the same sitting of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent or a Certificate in any course from an institution recognized by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) – or an equivalent accreditation body.

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Bishop Stuart University Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes and at least 1 principal pass and 2 subsidiaries at the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent OR

    (ii) A certificate with at least a credit/distinction level in the relevant field from a recognized institution or the equivalent.

    Course duration: 2 years

    Mode of study: Regular/Weekend

    Intake: May/August
  • Ibanda University Ibanda University, Ibanda  
    Course entry requirements:
    Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes and at least 1 principal pass and 2 subsidiaries at the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent

    OR A certificate with at least a credit/distinction level in the relevant field from a recognized institution or the equivalent.

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements:
    -Either: UACE with at least a principal pass in Math or Physics and 2 subsidiary passes plus at least a credit in either Math or physics and 4 other passes at O’Level.

    -OR: UCE/O’ level with at least 3 credits one of which should be in either Math or Physics, and a certificate in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
  • ISBAT University ISBAT University, Kampala  
    Eligibility criteria

    -Completion of O' level (UCE) with 5 passes at Credit level OR its equivalent
    -Completion of A' level (UACE) with at least 1 Principal Subjects Passes and 2 Subsidiary Passes in the same sitting
    -Students who completed their O' level -and a two-year Certificate in Business administration


    Program duration: 2 years
  • Redan Business and Vocational Institute (RBVI) Redan Business and Vocational Institute (RBVI), Kampala  
    Course entry requirements
    -UACE (A’level) with at least ONE (1) PRINCIPAL PASS, and TWO (2) SUBSIDIARIES in key subjects and FIVE (5) PASSES at UCE (O’level) or its equivalent or a certificate (Credit Class) from a recognized Institution.

    Course duration: 2 years

    Intake periods
    -January-February
    -April-May
    -August-September
  • Cavendish University Uganda Cavendish University Uganda, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements

    a) At least five (5) passes at the Uganda Certificate of Education or its equivalent at the same sitting.

    b)At least one (1) principal pass and two (2) subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.


    Tuition fees: 721,500 per semester


    Program duration: 2 years
  • Great Lakes Regional University  Great Lakes Regional University , Kanungu  
    Course entry requirements

    (i) Holders of a 2 year relevant certificate after O’ level or equivalent

    (ii) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with at least 1 principal pass and two subsidiaries obtained at the same sitting.



    Tuition fees: Ushs349,000


    Program duration: 2 years
  • St. Lawrence University St. Lawrence University, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) At least five passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent:
    (ii) At least one principal and two subsidiary passes of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent. Kenya applicants should have at least c+ or its equivalent.)

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Career Institute Career Institute, Kampala  

    Entry requirements:

    -O and A’ Level certificates
    -1 principal pass

    Duration:2 years.

    Course Content:

    -Administration
    -Accounting
    -Communication Business law
    -Human Resource Management
    -Information science
    -Research
    -Statistics and Business Finance. etc.
  • International School of Business and Technology ISBAT International School of Business and Technology ISBAT, Kampala  
    Entry requirements:
    1.Completion of O' level (UCE) with 5 passes at Credit level OR its equivalent
    2.Completion of A' level (UACE) with at least 1 Principal Subjects Passes and 2 Subsidiary Passes in the same sitting
    3.Students who completed their O' level -and a two-year Certificate in Business administration
  • Al-Mustafa Islamic College Al-Mustafa Islamic College, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements

    (i) Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 1 principal pass and 2 Subsidiary passes or its equivalent.

    (ii) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 credit passes or its equivalent.


    Tuition fees: UGX 360,000
  • Bishop Barham University College Bishop Barham University College, Kabale  
    Course entry requirements
    -Direct entry from school, one needs to have obtained One Principal pass and 2 subsidiaries at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent;
    -A Certificate Obtained at a credit/distinction level in the relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Mukono Technical Business Institute (MTBI) Mukono Technical Business Institute (MTBI), Mukono  
    Course entry requirements
    1. O-Level Certificate
    2. At least one Principal pass at A-level and two subsidiaries, or
    3. A certificate in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
  • African College of Commerce and Technology African College of Commerce and Technology, Kabale  
    Course entry requirements
    -Advanced Level with one principle pass and two subsidiaries or its equivalent or a certificate obtained from a recognized institution.

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Avance University Avance University, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements
    -A’Level Certificate with at least one principal pass.
    -A Post-Secondary Certificate from an NHCE accredited institution.

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Team University Team University, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements
    -A level entry with one principal pass and two subsidiaries
    -A certificate from a recognized institution

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Buganda Royal Institute of Business and Technical Education Buganda Royal Institute of Business and Technical Education, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements:
    At least S.6 (Principal Pass at A-Level and 2 subsidiaries) and/or relevant prior qualification

    Course duration: 2 years
  • Rosa Mystica Business Institute Rosa Mystica Business Institute, Kampala  
    Course entry requirements
    -UACE certificate with atleast 1 principal pass and subsidiaries in principal subjects
    -UCE certificate with atleast 5 passes
  • The International University of East Africa The International University of East Africa, Kampala  
    Tuition fees

    (i) Uganda students-$270

    (ii) International students-$325


    Course duration: 2 years
  • Livingstone International University Livingstone International University, Mbale  
    Fees per semester:
    Ugandan student:525,000 UGX
    Non-ugandan student: 600,000 UGX
    Duration:2 Years
  • Africa Renewal University Africa Renewal University, Kampala  
    Course duration: 2 years

    Mode of study: Full time

    Intake: August
  • UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communication UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Kampala  


    Duration:2 years.
  • Zenith Business College Zenith Business College, Kampala  
    Intakes: February and August
  • Islamic University in Uganda Islamic University in Uganda, Mbale  
    Program duration: 2 years
  • Kampala International University Kampala International University, Kampala  
    Course duration: 2 years
  • Uganda College of Commerce Aduku Uganda College of Commerce Aduku, Aduku  
    Duration: 2 years
  • Metropolitan International University Metropolitan International University, Kisoro  
    Duration- 2 years
  • Kampala University Kampala University, Ggaba  
    Duration:2 years
  • Victoria University Uganda Victoria University Uganda, Kampala  
    Duration:2 year.
  • Homeland Media Institute Homeland Media Institute, Kampala  
  • Harvan International Institute of Business and Vocational Studies Harvan International Institute of Business and Vocational Studies, Kampala  
  • Victory School of Beauty and Hospitality Management Victory School of Beauty and Hospitality Management, Kampala  
  • Kampala Institute of Vocational Training and Business Studies Kampala Institute of Vocational Training and Business Studies, Kampala  
  • Islamic Call University College Islamic Call University College, Kampala  
  • Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development, Mpigi  
  • Global Institute of Information Technology and Business Global Institute of Information Technology and Business, Kampala  
  • Africa College of Professionals Africa College of Professionals, Kampala  
  • Namasuba College of Commerce Namasuba College of Commerce, Kampala  
  • Meritorious Biztech College Meritorious Biztech College, Kampala  
  • Makerere Business Institute Makerere Business Institute, Kampala  
  • Makerere Institute for Social Development Makerere Institute for Social Development, Kampala  
  • Monaco Institute of Business and Computer Science Monaco Institute of Business and Computer Science, Kampala  
  • Ndejje University Ndejje University, Kampala  
  • Busitema University Busitema University, Tororo  




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