Master of Project Planning and Management

  • Programme Code: MAPPM
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Study time: Weekend
  • Intake: April & August

Overview

The programme aims at providing participants with knowledge and skills necessary for effective performance in the role of project manager. It adopts a generic approach to project management and is designed for projects in construction and engineering, events management, research and development, community services, trade, tourism and agricultural projects. The programme consists of 15 compulsory taught courses while the second part will involve a project inform of a Dissertation Writing. The Master’s degree in Project Planning and Management is designed for graduates of any field of study. It 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 all organisations specifically Public Service, NGOs, and Private Sector Organisations. [cm_show_info] Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management (MAPPM) is a two-year Programme. The programme consists of Course works, Examinations and Research and all courses are compulsory to all students. This programme is taught through a blended mode of learning (its taught through both online and face to face classes).   [/cm_show_info]

Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Masters programmes must meet the general requirements for admission to Graduate Programmes set by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and Kabale University. Specially, applicants must possess the following:

  1. A Bachelor’s degree with at least lower second-class honors from a recognized institution; OR
  2. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes and at least two principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education(UACE) obtained at the same sitting.
  3. A professional qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized professional body.
  4. Working experience will be an added advantage.
  5. A postgraduate Diploma will also be of advantage.

 

Fees Structure

  • Tuition Fees per Semester (East African): UGX 1,325,000
  • Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans): $730

Application and selection

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Course details

            FIRST YEAR – FIRST SEMESTER
CODE COURSE NAME LH PH CH CU
PPM 8111 Project Risk Management 45 30 60 4
MRTM8000 Research Methods 45 30 60 4
PPM 8113 Organisational Behaviour 45 30 60 4
PPM 8114 Project Planning & Management 45 30 60 4
PPM 8115 Management Information System 45 30 60 4
MCAR8000 Computer Applications in Research 45 30 60 4
FIRST YEAR – SECOND SEMESTER
CODE COURSE NAME LH PH CH CU
PPM 8121 Financial Management 45 30 60 4
PPM 8122 Project Cost  Management 45 30 60 4
PPM 8123 Project Monitoring & Evaluation 45 30 60 4
PPM 8124 Consultancy Skills & Management 45 30 60 4
PPM 8125 Strategic Planning & Management 45 30 60 4
PPM 8126 Quantitative Methods 45 30 60 4
SECOND YEAR 1st SEMESTER
PPM 8211 Proposal Writing (Seminars & Workshops) 4
MACA8000 Scholarly Writing & Publishing Skills 45 30 60 4
PPM 8213 Project Procurement Management 45 30 60 4
 
SECOND YEAR 2nd  SEMESTER
PPM 8221 Dissertation 20

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