Makerere University Courses Offered 2024-2025

ECO – Bachelor of Arts In Economics
DEC – Bachelor of Arts In Development Economics
COE – Bachelor of Commerce (With options: Accounting, Finance & Banking, Marketing and Insurance)
ADM – Bachelor of Business Administration (With options: Procurement, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management and International Business)
STA – Bachelor of Statistics
BQE – Bachelor of Science In Quantitative Economics
BPS – Bachelor of Science In Population Studies
BBS – Bachelor of Science In Business Statistics
SAS – Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Evening Programmes

ECE – Bachelor of Arts In Economics
DEE – Bachelor of Arts In Development Economics
CEO – Bachelor of Commerce (With options: Accounting, Finance & Banking, Marketing and Insurance)
ADN – Bachelor of Business Administration (With options: Procurement, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management and International Business)

3. College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)

Day Programmes

CSC – Bachelor of Science In Computer Science
BSW – Bachelor of Science In Software Engineering
LIS – Bachelor of Library and Information Science
BRA – Bachelor of Records and Archives Management
IST Bachelor of Information Systems and Technology

Evening Programmes

CSE – Bachelor of Science In Computer Science
SSE – Bachelor of Science In Software Engineering
BLE – Bachelor of Library And Information Science
BRE – Bachelor of Records And Archives Management
BSI Bachelor of Information Systems and Technology

4. College Of Education And External Studies (CEES)

Day Programmes

EDA – Bachelor of Arts With Education
– Bachelor of Science With Education
- EDP -Physical
- EDB – Biological
- EEC – Economics
BAC – Bachelor Of Adult And Community Education

External Programmes

COX – Bachelor of Commerce
SCX – Bachelor of Science
BED – Bachelor of Education (For Practising Diploma Holders Only)
BAX – Bachelor of Agricultural And Rural Innovation
BYW – Bachelor of Youth Development Work

Others – (For practising Diploma Holders in a health related field) tenable at Mualago Health Tutors College, degree awarded by Makerere University)

EDM – Bachelor of Medical Education
CLI – Higher Diploma for Clinical Instruction

NB: Application forms for EDM and CLI should be picked from Health Tutors’ College, Mulago.

5. College Of Engineering, Design, Art And Technology (CEDAT)

Day Programmes

CIV – Bachelor of Science In Civil Engineering
ELE – Bachelor of Science In Electrical Engineering
MEC – Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering
LSG – Bachelor of Science In Land Surveying and Geomatics
ARC – Bachelor of Architecture
SQS – Bachelor of Science In Quantity Surveying
SLE – Bachelor of Science In Land Economics
SCM – Bachelor of Science In Construction Management
STE – Bachelor of Science In Telecommunications Engineering
CMP – Bachelor of Science In Computer Engineering
FIN – Bachelor of Industrial And Fine Arts
BUP -Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

Parallel Programmes (Classes Are Conducted Both During The Day And In The Afternoon)

CIA – Bachelor of Science In Civil Engineering
ELA – Bachelor of Science In Electrical Engineering
MEA – Bachelor of Science In Mechanical Engineering
LSE – Bachelor of Science In Land Surveying and Geomatics
ARA – Bachelor of Architecture
SQA – Bachelor of Science In Quantity Surveying
SLA – Bachelor of Science In Land Economics
SCA – Bachelor of Science In Construction Management
CME – Bachelor of Science In Computer Engineering
STM – Bachelor of Science In Telecommunications Engineering

6. College of Health Sciences (CHS)

PHA – Bachelor of Pharmacy (4 Years)
MAM – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (5 Years)
BDS – Bachelor of Dental Surgery (5 Years)
NUR – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4 Years)
BMR – Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiography (4 Years)
BEH – Bachelor of Environmental Health Science (3 Years)
BSL – Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy (3 Years)
BSB – Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (3 Years)
BBI – Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering (4 Years)
BYT – Bachelor of Cytotechnology (3 Years)
BPT – Bachelor of Optometry (4 Years)
BDT – Bachelor of Science in Dental Laboratory Technology (3 Years)

7. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)

Day Programmes

SOC – Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration (3 Years)
ASS – Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) (3 Years)
BJC – Bachelor of Journalism and Communication (4 Years)
ARS – Bachelor of Arts (Arts) (3 Years)
DVS – Bachelor of Development Studies (3 Years)
MUS -Bachelor of Arts in Music (3 Years)
BDF – Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Film (3 Years)
BCO – Bachelor of Community Psychology (3 Years)
BIP – Bachelor of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (3 Years)
DPA – Diploma in Performing Arts (2 Years)

Evening Programme

ASE -Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences) (3 Years)
BJE -Bachelor of Journalism and Communication (4 Years)
DVE -Bachelor of Development Studies (3 Years)
BEP -Bachelor of Community Psychology (3 Years)
BOP -Bachelor of Industrial and Organisational Psychology (3 Years)

8.College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS)

(a) Day Programmes

BIC -Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry (3 Years )
BFS -Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture (3 Years)
BSP -Bachelor of Sports Science (3 Years )
SCB -Bachelor of Science – BIOLOGICAL (3 Years )
SCP -Bachelor of Science – PHYSICAL (3 Years )
SEC -Bachelor of Science – ECONOMICS (3 Years )
BPG -Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geoscience & Production (4 Years)
BCB -Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology (3 Years )
BBT -Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (3 Years)

9. College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB)

Day Programmes

VET – Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (5 Years)
WHM – Bachelor of Science In Wildlife Health and Management (3 Years)
MLT – Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology (3 Years)
BAP – Bachelor of Animal Production Technology and Management (3 Years)

Evening Programmes

BLT -Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology (3 Years)

(c) AFRISA – SPEDA – Diploma Programmes awarded by College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB)

BLB – Bachelor of Industrial Livestock and Business (3 Years) (with options for specialization in Year Two):

(i) Dairy Industry & Business

(ii) Poultry Industry & Business

(iii) Feed Industry & Business

(iv) Leather Industry & Business

(v) Commercial Insects & Wildlife Industry

(vi) Ranching & Meat Industry

10. School of Law (SoL)

Day Programme
LAW – Bachelor of Laws (4 Years)

Evening Programme
LAE – Bachelor of Laws (4 Years)

N.B: All applicants for Bachelor of Laws (LAW & LAE) MUST have sat and passed the Pre-Entry Examinations set by Makerere University.

Off Campus

1) JINJA Campus

Day Programmes

CSJ – Bachelor Science in Computer Science (3 Years)
BSJ – Bachelor of Information Systems and Technology (3 Years)
DVJ – Bachelor of Development Studies (3 Years)
BHJ – Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management (3 Years)
ADJ – Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
COJ – Bachelor of Commerce (3 Years)
ECJ – Bachelor of Arts in Economics (3 Years)
DEJ – Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics (3 Years)

Afternoon Programmes

JCA -Bachelor Science in Computer Science (3 Years)
BIA – Bachelor of Information Systems and Technology (3 Years)
JDA – Bachelor of Development Studies (3 Years)
BJA – Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management (3 Years)
JAA – Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
JOA – Bachelor of Commerce (3 Years)
JEA – Bachelor of Arts in Economics (3 Years)
JDA – Bachelor of Arts in Development Economics (3 Years)

2. Makerere University Business School (MUBS)

Day Programmes

COM – Bachelor of Commerce (3 Years)
BBD – Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
BHM – Bachelor of Human Resource Management (3 Years)
BIB – Bachelor of International Business (3 Years)
BLH – Bachelor of Leisure and Hospitality Management (3 Years)
BBC – Bachelor of Business Computing (3 Years)
PSM – Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (3 Years)
BRM – Bachelor of Real Estate Management (3 Years)
BLG – Bachelor of Leadership and Governance (3 Years)
BEC – Bachelor of Arts in Economics (3 Years)
BSF – Bachelor of Science In Finance (3 Years)
BSA – Bachelor of Science In Accounting (3 Years)
BTT – Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (3 Years)
BES – Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (3 Years)
BUS – Bachelor of Business Statistics (3 Years)
BIM – Bachelor of Office and Information Management (3 Years)
BSM – Bachelor of Science in Marketing (3 Years)
BCM – Bachelor of Catering and Hotel Management (3 Years)

Evening Programmes

COB – Bachelor of Commerce (3 Years)
BBA – Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
BHE – Bachelor of Human Resource Management (3 Years)
BTB – Bachelor of International Business (3 Years)
BBE – Bachelor of Business Computing (3 Years)
PSC – Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (3 Years)
BME – Bachelor of Science In Marketing (3 Years)
TLM – Bachelor of Transport and Logistics Management (3 Years)
ACC – Bachelor of Science In Accounting (3 Years)
BOM – Bachelor of Office and Information Management (3 Years)
LGM – Bachelor of Leadership and Governance (3 Years)

ARUA Campus

Evening Programmes

BSU – Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
PSU – Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (3 Years)
EEA – Bachelor of Entreprenuership and Small Business Management (3Years)
ASA – Bachelor of Science in Accounting (3Years)

JINJA Campus

Day Programmes

HSJ – Bachelor of Human Resource Management (3 Years)
CRJ – Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (3 Years)
BRC – Bachelor of Catering and Hotel Management (3 Years)
BRJ – Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
BJO – Bachelor of Commerce (3 Years)
BEJ – Bachelor of Entreprenuership and Small Business Management(3Years)
BBJ – Bachelor of Business Computing
BSJ – Bachelor of Science in Accounting (3Years)

Evening Programmes

HSO – Bachelor of Human Resource Management (3 Years)
BRO – Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
CRO – Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (3 Years)
BJJ – Bachelor of Commerce (3 Years)
JBB – Bachelor of Entreprenuership and Small Business Management (3Years)
BJB – Bachelor of Business Computing

MBARARA Campus

Day Programmes

HNM – Bachelor of Human Resource Management (3 Years)
CMM – Bachelor of Commerce (3 Years)
PMM – Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (3 Years)
BMM – Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
BMA- Bachelor of Science in Accounting (3 Years)
MTM – Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (3 Years)

Evening Programmes

BNM -Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)

MBALE Campus

Day Programmes

BML- Bachelor of Business Administration (3 Years)
PML- Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management (3 Years)
HML – Bachelor of Human Resource Management (3 Years)

More details can be found in the Course Catalog here:

http://courses.mak.ac.ug

Makerere University Postgraduate Courses Offered 2024-2025

In this section, we enable a visitor to find out about particular academic programmes. Link to both faculty and department

Makerere offers more than 100 graduate programmes, listed below under their respective academic units. Follow the links to the respective websites to learn more about each programme.

College of Agricultural Sciences & Environmental Sciences (CAES)

PGD Environmental Impact Assessment
MSc. in Agricultural Extension Education
MSc. in Crop Science
MSc. in Animal Science
MSc. in Agricultural Engineering
MSc. in Soil Science
Master of Agribusiness Management
MSc. in Integrated Watershed Management
MSc. in Food Science & Technology
MSc. in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems
MSc. in Applied Human Nutrition
Master of Science in Forestry and Biodiversity Management
Master of Science in Disaster Risk Management
Master of Land Use and Regional Development Planning
Master of Science in Agroforestry and Community Development
Master of Geographical Sciences
Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources Management

College of Business and Management Sciences (CoBAM)

PGD in Demography
PGD in Statistics
M.A. in Economic Policy and Planning
M.A. in Economic Policy Management
M.A in Economics
Master of Business Administration
Master of Statistics
MSc.in Population and Reproductive Health
MSc. in Quantitative Economics
Master in Financial Services (Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services)
Master in Public Infrastructure Management (Block week Modular)

College of Computing and Information Sciences (CoCIS)

PGD in Information Technology
PGD in Computer Science
PGD in Data Communication and Software Engineering
PGD in Information Systems
MSc. in Computer Science
Master of Information Technology
MSc. in Data Communication and Software Engineering
MSc. in Information Systems
MSc. in Information Science
MSc. in Records and Archives Management

College of Education and External Studies (CEES)

PGD in Education
PGD in Medical Education (Mulago Health Tutors College)
M.Ed. in Curriculum Studies
Master of Adult and Community Education
Master of Instructional Design and Technology
Master of Education, Options:

a) Educational Management,
b) Foundations of Education,
c) Educational Policy and Planning
d) Early Childhood Education and Development,
e) Language and Literature Education,
f) Social Science and Humanities Education,
g) Science Education

College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)

PGD in Construction Project Management
PGD in Urban Planning and Design
MSc. in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Architecture
MSc. in Renewable Energy
MSc. in Technology Innovation and Industrial Development
MSc. in Civil Engineering
MSc. in Urban Planning & Design
MSc. in Geo-Information Science and Technology
MSc. in Power Systems Engineering
MSc. in Telecommunication Engineering
MSc. in Construction Management
M.A. in Fine Art

College of Health Sciences (CHS)

M.Med: Internal Medicine
M.Med: Family Medicine
M.Med: Microbiology
M.Med: Ophthalmology
M.Med: Paediatrics and Child Health
M.Med: Pathology
M.Med: Psychiatry
M.Med: Radiology
M.Med: Ear, Nose &Throat
M.Med: Surgery
M.Med: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
M.Med: Anaesthesia
M.Med: Orthopaedics
MSc. in Medical Illustration
MSc. in Human Anatomy
MSc. in Pharmacology
MSc. in Physiology
MSc. in Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics
MSc. in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology
MSc. in Pharmaceuticals and Health Supplies Mgt
MSc. in Pharmacognosy
Master of Nursing (Midwifery & Women’s Health)
Master of Public Health (Full Time)
Master of Public Health (Distance)
Master of Health Services Research
Master of Public Health Nutrition
Master of Public Health Disaster Management
Master of Health Sciences in Bioethics
Master of Health Informatics
Master of Dentistry (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHUSS)

PGD in Gender and Local Economic Development
PGD in Social Justice (Nsamizi)
PGD (Guidance and Counselling)
M.A. in Human Rights
M.A.in Philosophy
M. of Philosophy in Applied Ethics
M.A. in Journalism and Communication
M.A. in History
M.A. in Music
M.A.in Literature
M.A. in Religious Studies
M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies
M.A. in Religious and Theological Studies (Ggaba & Kinyamasika)
M.A. in African Languages
M.A. in Linguistics
M.A. in Gender Studies
M.A. in Public Administration & Management
M.A in Social Sector Planning & Management
M.A. in Sociology
M.A. in International Relations & Diplomatic Studies
M.A. in Rural Development
M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Master of Organizational Psychology
M.A. in Counselling
MSc. in Clinical Psychology
MSc.in Health Professions Education (Distance)

College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS)

MSc. in Physics
MSc. in Chemistry
MSc. in Botany, Options:
Molecular Biology & Genetics,
Natural Resources Ecology & Conservation,
Plant Taxonomy & Biosystematics,
Microbiology & Plant Pathology and
Plant Physiology

MSc. in Zoology Options:
Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences,
Entomology,
Parasitology
Wildlife Ecology and Management
MSc. in Geology
M.Sc. in Biochemistry
MSc.in Petroleum Geosciences

College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biodiversity (CoVAB)

PGD in Livestock Development Planning & Management
Master of Vet. Medicine (Food Animal Health & Production)
MSc. in Molecular Biology
MSc. in Veterinary Pathology
Master of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (Field Epidemiology Track)
Master of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences and Management
MSc.in International Infectious Diseases Management
MSc.in Wildlife Health and Management. Tracks:
Wildlife Clinical Medicine
Wildlife Resource Management
Aquatic Health Management
MSc.in Livestock Development and Management. Tracks:
Livestock Sector Planning and Management
Animal Product Processing, Entrepreneurship and Safety.

School of Law (LAW)

Master of Laws

AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS to MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

Makerere University Business School

Master of Business Administration
MSc. in Accounting and Finance
MSc. in Marketing
Master of Human Resource Management
MSc. in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
MSc. in Leadership and Governance
MSc. in Entrepreneurship
M.A. in Economic Policy Management
Master of International Business
Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Master of Business Administration (Modular)
MSc. in Banking & Investment Management
Master of Business Psychology

DOCTORAL DEGREES BY COURSEWORKS AND DISSERTATIONS

PhD in Health Science
PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation
PhD in Data Communication & Software Engineering
PhD in Computer Science
PhD in Information Technology
PhD in Information Systems
PhD in Information Science
PhD in Educational Management
PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
PhD in Economics

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

Postgraduate Diplomas – One Academic Year
Masters degrees (full time) – Two Academic Years
Masters degrees (part time) – Three – Four Academic Years
Masters of Medicine – Three Academic Years
Master of Public Health (Day) – Two Academic Years
Master of Public Health (Distance) – Three to Five Academic Years
PhD (Provisional Admission) – One Academic Year (Maximum)
PhD (Full Admission) – Three Academic Years
PhD/MD/LLD (full time) – Three Academic Years
PhD/MD/LLD (part time) – Five Academic Years.

More Academic Programmes

For more information about the Academic Programmes, please visit the Academic Registrar Website [ http://ar.mak.ac.ug ] OR visit the target college website..

College of Agricultural Sciences & Environmental Sciences
College of Business and Management Sciences
College of Computing and Information Sciences
College of Education and External Studies
College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology
College of Health Sciences
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Natural Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biodiversity
School of Law

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