Master of Project Planning and Management
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.
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| Code | MAPPM |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Study time | Weekend |
| Intake | April & August |
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:
- A Bachelor’s degree with at least lower second-class honors from a recognized institution; OR
- 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.
- A professional qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized professional body.
- Working experience will be an added advantage.
- 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) | UGX 1,987,500 |
Functional Fees
| Compulsory fees | UGX |
| Application fee | 50,000 |
| Registration fees (per Academic Year) | 60,000 |
| Identity Card (Payable once in the 1st Semester) | 20,000 |
| Student Manual (Payable once in the 1st Semester) | 20,000 |
| Library fee (per Academic Year) | 50,000 |
| Medicare fee (per semester) | 30,000 |
| Computer Laboratory fee (per Academic Year) | 100,000 |
| Laboratory Fee for MSc in Chemistry (Per semester) | 200,000 |
| Examination fee (per semester) | 100,000 |
| Innovation fund (per year) | 100,000 |
| Research fee (per Academic Year) | 200,000 |
| Development Fund (per Academic Year) | 100,000 |
| Student Games Union fee (Academic Year) | 20,000 |
| Student Guild fee (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
| Contribution to the Uganda National Students’ Association (UNSA) (per Academic Year) | 2,000 |
| Certification (per copy) | 5,000 |
| Graduation fee (Payable on Completion of Studies) | |
| a) Ceremony | 80,000 |
| b) Transcript | 50,000 |
| c) Certificate | 50,000 |
| d) Convocation | 20,000 |
| Total | 200,000 |
| Consequential fees | |
| Late Registration (per semester; after the deadline for official registration) | 50,000 |
| Replacement of Transcript (per issue) | 50,000 |
| Replacement of other University Credentials (Admission Letter, Identity Card, Library Card, etc…) | 20,000 |
| Retake/Supplementary/Missed/Special Exam fee (per course) | 50,000 |
| To be remitted to NCHE via www.ura.go.ug | |
| Contribution to National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) Collections (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Fees Structure 2025-2026
Course details
- LH Lecture Hours
- CH Contact Hours
- TH Tutorial Hours
- CU Credit Units
| 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 | ||||