The MBA is aimed at equipping students with skills necessary to compete in a global business arena. The programme is integrated with both ICT and Management courses aimed at producing graduates with strong knowledge in ICT and its application in business and management settings.
This programme provides students with contemporary skills of analysis, critical thinking, synthesis and evaluation in relation to business dynamics. Learners become acquainted with critical issues in business administration and leadership, and thus apply intellectual and practice-oriented approaches to addressing the challenges at work.
Career Prospects
The MBA is aimed at equipping students with skills necessary to compete in a global business arena. The courses covered will give them the opportunity to acquire essential skills, including research skills, critical thinking skills, analytical skills, life-long learning skills, interpersonal skills, intellectual and evaluative skills, problem solving skills, leadership and entrepreneurial skills to immediately apply to the work place in different organizational contexts-public, private and the third sectors. The skills and knowledge acquired will enable the graduates make decisions that span disciplines, innovate, lead change management, manage differences and institutional transformation and continuously learn and develop flexibility of mind. The MBA is a professional programme, which provides practical job-oriented skills for people in the areas of specialization including accounting and finance, Oil and gas management, human resources management and international business as well as institutional management and leadership.
Programme Objectives
The broad goal of the program is to provide students with the theoretical and practical foundations in content and competencies that will support their development as effective managers and organizational leaders in different contexts. The programme will enable the students to:
- Develop the analytical tools for decision making in a business world of complex business issues and problems.
- Become more informed about critical issues in business administration and leadership, and thus apply intellectual and practitioner-oriented approaches to addressing the challenges during their work.
- Illustrate a clear emphasis on the importance of professional relationships with different functions of an organization.
- Advance the development of skills in finance and accounting, human resources management, international business, oil and gas management and institutional management and leadership that promote the use of internationally accepted professional standards of competence.
- Provide a coherent programme of study which blends the theoretical studies and work experiences of students to broaden and deepen their theoretical and practical knowledge in the various areas.
- Provide the students with contemporary skills of analysis, critical thinking, synthesis and evaluation in relation to business dynamics.
- Meet the needs of the industries by offering opportunities for further development of their employees.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the programme the students will:
- Manage organizational resources efficiently and effectively.
- Apply the key administrative and management skills in critical decision making.
- Develop capabilities in ensuring sustainability of organizations.
- Demonstrate superior competence in addressing a myriad of organizational problems within the context of a changing and unstable environment.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirements comprise any of the following:
- A Bachelor’s degree with at least lower second class in any field or its equivalent from a recognized institution; OR
- A professional qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized professional body.
Program Structure
| Year One Semester One (6 Cores) | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| BBA 7101 | Enterprise Management | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| BBA 7105 | Managerial Accounting | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| BBA 7108 | Organizational Theory & Management | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| BBA 7110 | Total Quality Management | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| BEC 7100 | Managerial Economics | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| RMS 7101 | Research Methods | 30 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester Load | 18 | |||||
| Year One Semester Two (6 Cores) | ||||||
| BBA 7212 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| BBA 7213 | Strategic Management | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| HPA 7209 | Corporate Governance & Decision Making | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| CIS 7200 | Management Information Systems | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 |
| HPP 7200 | Public Procurement Management & Administration | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| HME 7200 | Education Measurement & Evaluation | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester Load | 18 | |||||
| Year Two Semester One (4 Cores) | ||||||
| BBA 8100 | Entrepreneurship Development | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| RMS 8100 | Research Methodology Seminars | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 |
| HME 8100 | Consultancy Skills Development | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| SLE 8102 | Legal & Ethical Issues | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester Load | 12 | |||||
| Year Two Semester Two (1 Core) | ||||||
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| RDS 8201 | Dissertation | - | 150 | - | 75 | 5 |
| Semester Load | 5 | |||||
Program Duration
The program will extend over a period of two academic years. An academic year shall consist of two semesters. A semester shall consist of 15 weeks of lectures.
The programme consists of two parts: a coursework part and a dissertation component.
Why Choose an EMBA over an MBA?
One reason is that the EMBA is designed specifically for experienced managers and executives. Consequently, the robust curriculum is accelerated, interactive, and peer-oriented. EMBA students learning in a cohort gain a wealth of information through peer group interaction versus traditional, academic-style teaching methods.
Additionally, because the EMBA program is for working professionals, it is presented in a condensed format with class meeting times designed to accommodate a busy executive’s schedule. Similarly, learning in a cohort allows students to learn from and network with one another.
Quick facts about the EMBA;
- EMBA programs are currently offered at more than 180 schools around the world.
- 75% of the EMBA schools are located in the US.
- Approximately 200,000 EMBA graduates are represented in diverse fields including law, business, government, and medicine.
| EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAMS | TRADITIONAL MBA PROGRAMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Work Experience | Executive MBA programs are designed for experienced professionals, and candidates for EMBA programs must have a substantial amount of work experience prior to enrolling in the program. Students joining the Rutgers Executive MBA have at least 10years of experience. | Traditional MBA programs are designed for candidates at an earlier stage in their career and usually require minimal work experience (0-3 years) |
| Level of Focus | Executive MBA programs focus on a macro view, emphasize real world applicability, and address the needs of mid to senior level managers. They aim to equip students with advanced knowledge and tools that produce measureable results and impacts | By contrast, traditional MBAs focus more on the academic fundamentals and aim to provide thorough orientation to the core disciplines of business management. |
| Level of Dialogue | EMBA class discussions and conversations are centered on strategic thinking, problem solving, and leadership. As mid to senior level managers with significant work experience, students analyze and discuss business cases as a high level. | The level of dialogue in the classroom for traditional for traditional MBAs will naturally be different because students’ overall work and industry experience is lower on average. |
| Class Format | In Executive MBA programs, the class format centers primarily on case-studies and team projects. The program is design to leverage students’ vast experience and expertise from various industries. As such, a great deal of the learning comes from the exchange among the students themselves as well as between students and professors. | In traditional MBA programs, the class format is more similar to that of an undergraduate program. There will be case-studies and projects; however, classes will be less concentrated on those activities. The flow of knowledge will be more streamlined from the professors to the students. |
| Teaching Style | Professors in Executive MBA programs serve as facilitators more so than lecturers. They offer guidance and share their perspectives and experiences in a dynamic exchange with students. Professors in EMBA programs are typically both industry experts and highly regarded academics. | Teaching styles in traditional MBA programs are generally more lecture-based as professors provide students with the academic fundamentals. |
| Duration & Pace | Executive MBA programs are generally shorter in duration and class modules are completed at a more intense pace to minimize disruption from work and family for senior executives | Program duration vary from 1-2.5 years on average and classes are generally completed at a more moderate pace. |
Fees per semester
Local Students (East African Community)
| Fees per semester (UGX) | Functional Fees (UGX) | Application Fees (UGX) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,700,000 | 300,000 | 50,000 |
International Students
International students pay international student tuition fees which is rated in dollars and this specifically covers only the cost of teaching and many student support services. This tuition below is per academic session and includes both the tuition and functional fees.
| Category of Programme | Fees per academic session (USD) | Application / Admission Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $950 | $30 |
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