Collaborations with MUBS

With the different institutions across the world, Makerere University Business School has established a number of local and international collaborations no matter the geographic proximity. Our collaborations provide a rich resource for students and faculties to learn about innovative approaches, share ideas and how to identify and address issues of concern.

Our collaborations ;

NORHED II

Makerere University Business School (MUBS) has since 2016 been supported by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), under the Norwegian Programme for Capacity-Building in Higher Education and Research for Development project (NORHED I) to grow capacity in energy economics and governance.

The Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain-Africa (CARISCA)

1. Conducting Joint Research in the Area of Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
2. Conducting Joint Capacity Building in Research
3. Organizing and Supporting conferences, workshops and guest lecturing on procurement, logistics and supply chain management

The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)

To Specify the administrative and financial modalities for the implementation of the activities of the National representation of AUF in Uganda, hereinafter referred to as the Focal Point and the role of the AUF referent Person.

The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS)

1. Societal impact and value creation for both MUBS and UIBFS.
2. Professional training leading to certification in Banking and other relevant work readiness skills Courses
3. Applied research to address emerging issues in the Banking Industry
4. Research, Grants and Consultancy and;
5. Attainment of Financial Sustainability

Kuhne Foundation, Switzerland (KF)

1. Support the development and review of the undergraduate and postgraduate LSCM curricula
2. Provide international co-supervision for locally enrolled PHD candidates
3. Develop and deliver Train-the-Trainer courses, regionally and internationally
4. Organize and support conferences, workshops and guest lecturing on LSCM
5. Support courses (e.g English language courses, job readiness)

Groupe KEDGE Business School, FRANCE (KEDGE BS)

To establish the terms and conditions for the admission of MUBS students to KEDGE BS at undergraduate or master level.

Chemonics International Inc, Prime Contractor for the USAID Uganda Strategic Investment Activity

To facilitate foreign and domestic commercial investments that yield and advance development objectives.

Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs/Uganda People’s Defence Forces

To Offer Masters and PHD Fellowships in Leadership and Governance Programme to the UPDF Officers.

Law Development Centre

Consultancy services to backstop the process of developing Human Resource Policies and Procedural Guidelines.

University of Fort Hare- South Africa (UFH)

1. Collaboration in Education and Research
2. Exchange and organization of Joint Conferences and workshops.

Bank of Uganda

Joint Research on Digital Financial Services and Financial inclusion

MTN Uganda Limited

Recruitment Services Agreement

Maastricht School of Management (MSM) The Netherlands

Joint undertaking of Education, Executive training programs and Applied research and consultancy projects.

OUTBOX (U) LIMITED (Outbox), Iganga Urban Farmers’ Co-operative Society Limited (incubate)

Incubation agreement

Knowledge for Development Partnership

Establishment of the MUBS Knowledge for Development Centre (MUBS K4D Centre)

Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB)

To promote professional skills development in Business, Technical and Specialized Training especially in the area of Accountancy and enhance other working opportunities between UBTEB and MUBS.

The University of Ibadan (UI) on behalf of it’s centre for petroleum and energy law (CPEEL), Nigeria

1. Expanding and Providing high quality education relevant to globalized work environments, develop a programme of activities which are mutually beneficial in the areas; research, exchange of academic staff and students, exchange of academic materials and information, academic credit transfer for students and others.

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, London

Funding Agreements

The Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises- Uganda

Digital literacy and skilling campaign for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Project.

University of Mpumalaga (UMP)

1. Joint Research
2. Organization of conferences and workshops
3. Exchange of students and staff
4. Mutual assistance in the establishment of new programmes
5. Exchange of information and publications.

The University of Newcastle

To investigate opportunities to foster academic exchange, collaboration and cooperation for the benefit of both institutions.

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA)

Collaboration in Research on Problematic Areas in Public Procurement

Busitema University

Academic Cooperation

National Social Security Fund (NSSF)

Provision of a graduate training programme by the Fund for the students enrolled at MUBS.

Research & Education Network for Uganda (RENU)

To ensure that the proper elements and commitments are in place for RENU to provide an acceptable quality of NREN services and support to MUBS

University of Dar-es-salaam- Tanzania and University of Nairobi- Kenya

Academic Cooperation

Academic Management Information System (ACMIS)

To collaborate in the area of developing, managing and utilizing cross-cutting ICT services at Public Universities.

Africa Research and Impact Network and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management gGmbH

For establishment of the Climate Finance and Sustainability Centre (CFSC).

Housing Finance Bank Limited

1. Attract high potential and enthusiastic Ugandan Undergraduates who posses the right attributes and agility required to create/innovate and cause positive contribution impact at HFB
2. Provide a unique development opportunity for high caliber graduates wishing to pursue a career with dynamic, exciting and socially responsible employer.
3. Offer time-bound employment placement, along with a learning and development programme that will provide long term employment prospects for graduates who excel in the programme.

Institute of Advanced Leadership-Uganda (IAL-U)

Joint efforts in community transformation leadership, Research, Publication, Establishment of new programs, organization of Joint leadership awards, conferences, Seminars and workshops on mutual interest.