POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES PhD Programme This is offered by thesis for a minimum period of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years. Master of Arts in Development Studies This programme is run for two years. The programme structure is as shown below. NUDES51101 Development Theory 30 30 45 03 NUDES51102 Social Psychology and Social Anthropology 30 30 45 03 NUDES51103 Gender and NUPAM51103 Political Economy 30 30 45 03 NUDES51105 Sustainable NUDES51106 Research Methods 30 30 45 03 NUDES51201 Community and Rural NUDES51202 Micro Enterprise NUDES51203 Human Rights and NUDES51204 NGO Roles in NUDES51205 Project Planning and NUDES51206 Environmental Year 2 Semester I NUHRD52104 NUDPM52102 NUPAM52105 Dimensions of Human Development Planning and Administration 30 30 45 03 Regional Planning and Master of Arts in Community-Based Development This programme is run for two years. The programme structure is as shown below.
NUCBD51101 Development Theory 30 30 45 03 NUCBD51102 Social Psychology and Social Anthropology 30 30 45 03 NUCBD51103 Gender and NUCBD51104 Community-Based Health Care 30 30 45 03 NUCBD51105 Sustainable NUCBD51106 Research Methods 30 30 45 03 NUCBD51201 Community and Rural NUCBD51202 Micro Enterprise NUCBD51203 Human Rights and NUCBD51204 NGO Roles in NUCBD51205 Project Planning and NUCBD51206 Community-Based Rehabilitation 30 30 45 03 Year 2 Semester I NUHRD52104 Dimensions of Human NUDPM52102 Development Planning and Administration 30 30 45 03 NUDES52206 Environmental 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. The programme structure is as shown below. Course NUHRD51101 Development Theory 30 30 45 03 NUHRD51102 Intro. to Human NUHRD51103 Foundations of Human Rights 30 30 45 03 NUHRD51104 Dimensions of Human NUHRD51105 International Human Rights Law 30 30 45 03 NUHRD51106 Research Methods 30 30 45 03
Course NUHRD51201 Measuring and Reporting on Human NUHRD51202 Study of Developmental Rights 30 30 45 03 NUHRD51203 Issues in Human NUHRD51204 NGO Roles in Human NUHRD51205 Human Development in Uganda 30 30 45 03 NUHRD51206 Human Resources Year 2 Semester I Course NUHRD 52101 International NUHRD 52102 Right-Based Approach To NUHRD 52103 Development Policy Analysis 30 30 45 03 Masters in International Relations and Diplomacy This programme provides candidates with the understanding and skills necessary to apply the knowledge of International Relations and Diplomatic Practice and also with skills in state building. It is designed for Career Diplomats, International Lawyers, Politicians and Public Administrators. This is a two years programme and its structure is as shown below. NUIRD51101 International Relations Theory 30 30 45 03 NUIRD51102 Conflict Resolution 30 30 45 03 NUIRD51103 Political Economy 30 30 45 03 NUIRD51104 Research Methods 30 30 45 03 NUIRD51105 Political Philosophy 30 30 45 03 NUIRD51106 Globalisation and World Order 30 30 45 03 NUIRD5121 Diplomatic Practice 30 30 45 03 NUIRD5122 African International Relations 30 30 45 03 NUIRD5123 Human Rights 30 30 45 03 NUIRD5124 International Law 30 30 45 03
NUIRD5125 Comparative Politics 30 30 45 03 NUIRD5126 Foreign Policy Analysis 30 30 45 03 Year 2 Semester I: NUIRD51301 International NUIRD51302 Inter-Governmental Organisations 30 30 45 03 NUIRD51304 International Human Rights Law 30 30 45 03 Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management The programme provides candidates with the understanding and skills necessary to apply the knowledge of administration and management as a societal function leading to effective management of public and private resources. The programme is constructed upon the knowledge of Uganda s public sector and enriched with International studies curriculum involving international management and leadership curriculum. It offers candidates with the opportunity to undertake a research project. This is a two years programme and its structure is a shown below. NUPAM51101 Organisation Theory 30 30 45 03 NUPAM51102 Gender and NUPAM51103 Political Economy 30 30 45 03 NUPAM51104 Research Methods 30 30 45 03 NUPAM51105 Regional Planning and NUPAM51106 Public Policy 30 30 45 03 NUPAM51203 Public Relations and Conflict NUPAM51204 Public Finance NUPAM51205 Administrative Law 30 30 45 03 NUPAM51206 Project Planning and NUPAM51207 Human Resource NUPAM51208 Decentralisation and Local Government Administration 30 30 45 03
Year 2 Semester I NUPAM51303 Employment Law 30 30 45 03 NUPAM51305 Ethics In Public Administration 30 30 45 03 NUPAM51306 Environmental Master of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies This programme seeks to equip students with knowledge and skills that will enable them adequately address the challenges as well as adopt policies and frameworks that mitigate, security concerns at National and International levels. Contemporary security demands call for intervention through educational sensitization on issues of strategic importance and advocacy. The programme structure is as shown below. : Course NUSSS51101 Theories Of International Relations 30 30 45 03 NUSSS51102 International Political Economy 30 30 45 03 NUSSS51103 Traditional Perspectives On NUSSS51104 Security 30 30 45 03 Conflict Management And Resolution 30 30 45 03 NUSSS51105 Approaches To Security Studies 30 30 45 03 NUSSS51106 Research Methods 30 30 45 03 : Course NUSSS51201 Defense Studies 30 30 45 03 NUSSS51202 International Law 30 30 45 03 NUSSS51203 Foreign Policy Analysis 30 30 45 03 NUSSS51204 Environmental Security and World Order 30 30 45 03 NUSSS51205 Diplomacy 30 30 45 03 NUSSS51206 International/Inter- Governmental Organisations In Security 30 30 45 03 Year 2 Semesters I Course NUSSS52101 Forces Migration and 30 30 45 03 Security
NUSSS52102 Security Dilemma (Regional Security of The Great Lakes Region) 30 30 45 03 NUSSS52103 Strategy and Strategic 30 30 45 03 Planning NUSSS52104 Ethics in International 30 30 45 03 Relations Master of Arts in Project Management The Masters 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 working in Public Service, NGOs, and Private Sector Agencies, and other organisations. The course is offered for a period of two years including research. Studying Project Management at Nkumba University enables participants on the course to apply the acquired skills to succeed as a project manager in following ways: (i) Assess project requirements (ii) Manage project human, material, and financial resources effectively (iii) Plan strategies, staffing models and goal-setting for a project (iv) Identify milestones and recognize when projects are at risk (v) Provide acceptable accountability for all project activities (vi) Incorporate an international perspective in global projects (vii) Work effectively within diverse organizations to resolve conflicts (viii) Maintain ethical standards at all project stages. The course contents are as follows: Course NUPPM51101 Introduction to Project Management 30 15 45 03 NUPPM51102 Contract Management and Negotiations 30 15 45 03 NUPPM51103 Environmental Impact Assessment 30 15 45 03 NUPPM51104 Project Planning 30 15 45 03 NUPPM51105 Development Policy 30 15 45 03 Analysis NUPPM51106 Financial Planning for Projects 30 15 45 03 Course
NUPPM51207 Project Financial Management 30 15 45 03 NUPPM51208 Project Management Computing 30 15 45 03 NUPPM51209 Advanced Project Management 30 15 45 03 NUPPM51210 Monitoring and Evaluation 30 15 45 03 NUPPM51211 Project Standards and Implementation 30 15 45 03 NUPPM51212 Project Auditing and Termination 30 15 45 03 Year 2 Semester I Course NUPPM52113 Strategic Project 30 15 45 03 Management NUPPM52114 International Project 30 15 45 03 Management NUPPM52115 Research Methods 30 15 45 03 NUPPM52116 Investment Law 30 15 45 03 NUPPM52117 Research seminars 30 15 45 03 NUPPM52118 00 90 90 06 NUPPM52120 00 90 90 06 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. 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. Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy This is a one year programme intended for graduates. The programme structure is as it appears under Masters in International Relations and Diplomacy, year 1. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management This is a one year programme intended for graduates. The programme structure is as it appears under Masters in Public Administration and Management, year 1. Post graduate Certificate in Instructional Strategies and Management 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 that lie ahead of them.
Semester 1 NUHDU61101 Historical Development of Universities 45 00 45 03 NURUL61102 Roles and Functions of a University Lecturer NULTD61103 Learning Theories, Delivery Methodologies and Practice 45 00 45 03 45 00 45 03 NUIMT61104 Instructional Media and Educational Technology 45 00 45 03 NULCS61105 Levels and Challenges of Academic Supervision 45 00 45 03 NUMEQ61201 Measurement and Evaluation for Quality Assurance 45 00 45 03 NUNGC4122 Nature of Guidance and Counseling 45 00 45 03 NUSAP4123 Students Affairs Practices, Needs and Characteristics 45 00 45 03 NUUAM4124 University Administration and Management 45 00 45 03 NUEHR4125 Ethics, Human Rights, Legal Framework and Equity 45 00 45 03 NUPRA4126 Practicum 15 60 75 03