Dr. Eton Marus

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Marus Eton (PhD) is a practicing professional, result oriented and transformative leader with firm hands-on experience who has always offered unlimited commitment and cooperation to his supervisors. He is an experienced, active and a focused person you can rely on in delivering the set objectives of the organization. He has a fine management expertise, a candidate with excellent context with ability to promote team synergy and manage change in a multi-cultural work environment. Eton embraces a diagnostic approach to complex issues and engages a broad set of behavioral and leadership styles depending on the situation.

Eton has unquestionable integrity, flexible in relating with all categories of people within society, hardworking team leader, a mentor with excellent performance management skills who has demonstrated ability to work effectively and meet deadlines.  Eton has vast experience in areas of financial management, Business Administration, Marketing, SMEs, business related areas, monitoring and evaluation and research both basic and applied. He is an accomplished scholar, peer reviewer and a researcher who has published in scientific, peer reviewed and reputable journals. He is an external examiner for examinations and research examiner for graduate students with various Universities. Eton has a proven proficiency in attracting meaningful collaborations from public and private sectors and committed to learning and continuous improvement of the organization.

Eton is very active in community service and engagement and has served in several boards of various institutions where his service was highly valued.

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Qualifications

YEARS INSTITUTION QUALIFICATIONS
2015-2018 Nkumba University PhD Business Administration (Finance)
2016-2017 Uganda Management Institute-Kampala Post Graduate Diploma In Monitoring and Evaluation
2010-2012 Cavendish University Masters in Business Administration
2009-2010 Gulu University Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management
2002-2006 Makerere University Bachelor of Commerce
1998-2001 Makerere University Business School Higher Diploma In Marketing

Research Interests

Financial Inclusion

Financial accessibility

Cash management

Financial performance

Internal control systems

Budgeting

Small Medium enterprises

Publications

Marus Eton , Abanis Turyahebwa, Fabian Mwosi , Constant Okello-Obura, and Gilbert Uwonda4 . (2021) . Financial inclusion and the growth of small medium enterprises in Uganda: empirical evidence from selected districts in Lango sub-region . Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Marus Eton, Fabian Mwosi, Constant Okello-Obura, Abanis Turyehebwa and Gilbert Uwonda . (2021) . Financial inclusion and the growth of small medium enterprises in Uganda: empirical evidence from selected districts in Lango sub-region . Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, [online] Volume . Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/518
Perpetua Arinaitwe, Marus Eton, Moses Agaba, Abanis Turyehebwa, Bernard Patrick Ogwel & Fabian Mwosi . (2021) . Financial accountability mechanisms in local governments in Uganda: a case of Kabale District Local Government . Journal of Accounting and Taxation, [online] Volume 13(2), pp. 99-109. Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/521
Perpetua Arinaitwe1, Marus Eton1, Moses Agaba1, Abanis Turyehebwa1, Bernard Patrick Ogwel2 and Fabian Mwosi3 . (2021) . Financial accountability mechanisms in local governments in Uganda: a case of Kabale District Local Government . Journal of Accounting and Taxation, [online] Volume 2(Vol. 13(2), pp. 99-109, April-June 2021). SSN 2141-6664: , pp. Article Number: 357DF5266699. Available at: http://www.academicjournals.org/JAT
Francis Akena Adyanga, Marus Eton and Ayiga Natal . (2021) . The Discourse Of Non-citizens Expulsion Reinvigorated: Examination Of Racial Undertones In Asians Expulsion From Uganda In 1972 . African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research, [online] Volume 4(1), pp. 87 - 102. Available at: https://abjournals.org/ajsshr/?s=The+Discourse+of+Non-Citizens+Expulsion+Reinvigorated:+Examination+of+Racial+Undertones+in+Asians+Expulsion+from+Uganda+in+1972
Marus Eton, Fabian Mwosi, Mary Ejang and Sammy Godfrey Poro . (2020) . Financial inclusion: Is it a precursor to agricultural commercialization amongst smallholder farmers in Uganda? A comparative analysis between Lango and Buganda sub-regions . Journal of Economics and International Finance, [online] Volume 13(1), pp. 1-12. Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/474
Marus Eton, C Basheka Benon, Mwosi Fabian . (2020) . Co-operative and saving societies (SACCOS) and poverty reduction in Lango and Kigezi sub-regions of Uganda: A comparative empirical study . African Journal of Business Management, [online] Volume 14(9), pp. 278-290. Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/451
David Otika, Fabian Mwosi, Dr. Marus Eton, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel & Dr. Godfrey Barigye . (2020) . Community management and sustainability of Gravity water flow scheme in Uganda, A Case of Rubanda District. . International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, [online] Volume 8(3), pp. 67-78. Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/458
Dr. Marus Eton, Dr. Sammy Godfrey Poro, Dr. Denis Sekiwu, Fabian Mwosi, Dr. Francis Akena Adyanga . (2020) . Financial Inclusion and Access to Higher Education An Empirical Study of Selected Districts in Eastern Uganda . European Journal of Business and Management , [online] Volume 12(17), pp. 93-104. Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/450
Marus Eton, Mwosi Fabian, Kaaya Siraje, Patrick Ogwel Benard and Ahabwe Edward . (2020) . Internal Control Systems, Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Private Institutions in Uganda: An Empirical Study in Mbarara District . International Journal of Research in Engineering, IT and Social Sciences, [online] Volume 10(3), pp. 8-19. Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/422
Marus Eton, Constant Okello-Obura, Fabian Mwosi, Benard Patrick Ogwel, Mary Ejang, Francia Ongia . (2019) . Information and Communication Technology Adoption and the Growth of Small Medium Enterprises in Uganda: Empirical Evidence from Kampala City Council Authority . International journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, [online] Volume 9(12), pp. 877-893. Available at: http://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode
Marus Eton, Gilbert Uwonda, Fabian Mwosi, Godfrey Barigye & Patrick Bernard Ogwel . (2019) . Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth in Uganda A case study of selected districts in Western Uganda . International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (ijasre), [online] Volume 5(10). Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/444
Dr. Marus Eton, Perpetua Arinaitwe, Fabian Mwosi, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel, Dr. Arthur Sunday & Labson Turyamushanga . (2019) . Participatory Budgeting in Local Governments:The case of kabale district local government, uganda . International Journal of Emerging Technology and Innovative Engineering, [online] Volume 5(8). Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/181
Dr. Marus Eton, Gilbert Uwonda, Fabian Mwosi, Dr. Bernard Patrick Ogwel & Dennis Obote . (2019) . Cash Management and Financial Performance of Business Firms in Northern Uganda a Case of Lira District . The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, [online] Volume 3(4). Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/184
Marus Eton1,, Natal Ayiga,, Moses Agaba, Fabian Mwosi, Dr. Benard Patrick, Ogwel . (2019) . small medium enterprises (SMEs), Environmental management and poverty reduction in western Uganda . International Journal of research and innovation in social sciences (IJRISS), [online] Volume 3(6), pp. 278-286. Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/
Picho Epiphany Odubuker, Mary Ejang, Benard Patrick Ogwel, Fabian Mwosi . (2019) . Financial accessibility and poverty reduction in Northern Uganda, Lango Sub-Region
Marus Eton, Barige Godfrey, Miria Nyangoma, Fabian Mwosi & Bernard Patrick Ogwel . (2019) . Financial Literacy, Cash Management and Business Growth in Kampala City Council Authority, Uganda . Economics, Commerce and Trade Management: An International Journal (ECTIJ) , [online] Volume 2(1). Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/20.500.12493/125
Dr. Marus Eton, Professor Natal Ayiga, Professor Constant Okello Obura, Fabian Mwosi & Gilbert Uwonda . (2019) . Globalization and Its Implications on the Growth of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Western Uganda: A Case of Selected Districts in Western Uganda . International Journal of Research in Management, Economics and Commerce, [online] Volume 9(2). Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/132
Dr. Marus Eton . (2019) . Internal Control and Budget Implementation in Kabale District Uganda . International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), [online] Volume 8(1). Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/128
Agaba Moses, Byamukama E, Etom M . (2019) . Brand Awareness and Competitive Advantage among Beer Products in Kabale District, South Western Uganda . International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Educational Research (IJMCER) , [online] Volume 1(4), pp. 28-38. Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/20.500.12493/180
Dr. Marus Eton, Fabian Mwosi & Dr. Patrick Benard Ogwel . (2018) . Cash Budgeting and Organizational Performance of Private Firms in Uganda: A Case of Kabale District, Western Uganda . International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations, [online] Volume 6(1). Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/107
Dr. Marus Eton, Caroline Murezi, Fabian Mwosi & Dr. Patrick Bernard Ogwel . (2018) . Internal control systems and financial accountability in Uganda: A case of selected districts in western Uganda . International Journal of Commerce and Management Research, [online] Volume 4(4), pp. 106-111. Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/20.500.12493/108
Marus Eton, Fabian Mwosi, Benard Patrick Ogwel, Charles Edaku & Dennis Obote . (2018) . Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment in Uganda A Case of Lango Sub Region, Northern Uganda . Economics, Commerce and Trade Management: An International Journal (ECTIJ) , [online] Volume 2(1). Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/118
Eton Marus, Charles David Ebong, Fabian Mwosi & Benard Patrick Ogwel . (2018) . Government interventions in supporting SME growth in Lira district, northern Uganda . International Journal of Emerging Research & Development, [online] Volume 1(2). Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/110
Marus Eton, Fabian Mwosi, Deus Mutesigensi, Charles David Ebong . (2017) . Credit financing and performance of SMEs in Lira municipality, Uganda . Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, [online] Volume 8(8), pp. 121-127. Available at: https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/RJFA/article/view/36779

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Presentations

Nov 25th to 30th 2013. Common Wealth Association of polytechnics in Africa (CAPA). Theme Aligning Skills to meet Labour Market needs in Africa- The Role of TVET Held in Arusha Tanzania

Date 22nd November 2019 15th Annual Research Conference: Theme Collaborative Transformational Research For Sustainable Community Development. Mbarara University of Science and Technology:
Papers Presented:

  • Financial Accountability Mechanisms in local Governments in Uganda: A case of Kabale District Local Government.
  • Financial Inclusion and Economic growth in Uganda. A Case of selected Districts in Western Uganda.

Date: 22nd to 23rd Novembers 2018, 14th  Annual Research Conference Mbarara University of Science & Technology
Papers Presented:

  • Cash Budgeting and Organizational Performance of Private Firms in Uganda
  • Government interventions in Supporting Small Medium Enterprises growth in Lira District, Northern Uganda.

Date 29thto 30th November 2017, Gulu University
Paper Presented:

  • “Human Resource Audit and Employee Turnover in 1. Uganda, A case of Uganda Colleges of Commerce in Uganda”

Date: 9th November 2017, Mbarara University of Science and Technology: Theme “Turning Community Challenges in to Opportunities through Research and Innovation:
Papers Presented

  • The factors influencing the growth and development of Commercial Enterprise in Lira, Uganda
  • Cash flow and Survival of SME’s in Arua district, West Nile region Uganda

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Work Experience

May 2018- to date Lecturer in The Department of Business, Finance and AccountsMain duties:

Teaching: Prepare lectures and deliver them to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Set tests, examination and course work. Administer and invigilates tests and examinations. Marks test, Course work and examination scripts. Compile and grades examination results. Guides and advises students on their academic performance. Attending to student’s non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance. Curriculum development and review.

Research; Conduct research and disseminate research findings through conferences, seminars and publications. Supervise undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects. Carrying out administrative duties in the department as directed by the head of department and Any other duties assigned by management.

Community Service; Providing technical support to community led services/projects and government agencies in the areas of Business, Finance and Accounts, Monitoring and Evaluation.

Additional Responsibilities

Research: Chairperson Research and Publication committee August 2018 to November 2019 at the Faculty of Arts and Social Science.

Adhoc Committee. A member of Nomination, Appointment and Disciplinary Committee at the Faculty of Arts and Social Science. (FASS) 2019.
April 2011 to April- 2018 Deputy Principal Uganda College of Commerce- PakwachMain duties:

Teaching: Lecture students, Supervise research, Set test, course works and Mark exams.

Administration: Supervise all Heads of department. Monitoring staff performance. Head of Academics. Guiding and counseling staff. Assistant Accounting Officer, Immediate assistant to the principal. Chairperson Disciplinary Committee. Chairperson Contracts Committee. Minute Secretary to Governing council and Performing any other duty assigned by the Principal

Adhoc Committee: Chairperson Needs Assessment in Curriculum Development from the Community of Pakwach 2016
2014-2017 Part Time Lecturer-Kampala UniversityMain duties:

Teaching: Conducts lectures. Set, Mark and examine course work and tests. Supervise research at undergraduate and postgraduate, Guiding and Counseling students.
2013 to 2015 Associate Consultant (Lecturer at Graduate Studies Uganda Management InstituteMain duties:

Teaching: Conducts lectures. Set, mark and examine test, coursework’s and examinations. Supervises research at post graduate studies. Conduct research and disseminate. Conduct consultancies
2008 to 2011 Lecturer Uganda College of Commerce-PakwachMain duties:

Teaching: Conducts lectures. Set, Mark and examine course work and tests. Supervise research at diploma level. Guiding and Counseling students. Participate in community service.

Head of Department Games and Sports: I was in charge of heading all games and sports activities at the College
2006 to 2006 Lecturer Uganda Institute of information and Communication Technology, KampalaMain duties:

Teaching: Conducts lectures. Set, Mark and examine course work and tests. Supervise research at diploma level. Guiding and Counseling students. Participate in community service.
2006 to 2006 Lecturer Maganjo Institute of Career EducationConducts lectures. Set, Mark and examine course work and tests. Supervise research at diploma level. Guiding and Counseling students. Participate in community service.

Head of Department Marketing. I was the head of Marking Department

Trainings

  • Grant and Proposal Writing and Management. (ACRA) Mbarara University of Science and Technology July 2019
  • Programme Skills Development (Assessing Academic and Professional Programmes, Uganda National Council of Higher Education, Kampala 2019.
  • Researcher Connect Professional Development for Researchers (Proposal writings skills, Resource mobilization, Academic Collaborations, Networking, Grants Management and Persuasive Proposal writing. British Council Kampala 2019.
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation, Makerere University 2014.
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Administrative Law Makerere University 2013
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Procurement and Contract Management Uganda Management Institute-Kampala 2013
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Training of Trainers, Management Training and Advisory Center 2013.
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Management and Supervisory Skills, Management Training and Advisory Center 2013
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Project Planning and Management, Makerere University 2008.
  • Certificate in Business Skills Management- Makarere University

Computer Skills- MS-Word, Ms-Excel, Ms-Access, Ms- Power Point, MS-Project and Internet