Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences

Associate Prof. Tamwesigire Caleb
Faculty Dean

Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences is one of the newly established Faculties in the University, it is dedicated to training and producing researchers who have appropriate skills, knowledge, competences, and attitudes to make ethical, innovative, professional, and creative contributions to the community and the professional disciplines in Business, Finance, Management, Economics, Tourism, and Hospitality.

The programmes have witnessed increasing numbers of applicants who are guided by highly skilled staff. These scholars are taught complementary research projects in the different fields of economics and Management Science interests. The faculty is blessed with highly trained teaching academic staff comprising of 12 Ph.D. holders and out of these 3 are professors in relevant management disciplines and 5 staff members on Ph.D. track who all teach and guide scholars in both theory and practice. FEMS has 6 Departments: Department of Finance and Accounting, Department of Management Studies, Department of Procurement and supply chain management, Department of Economics and Depart and statistics, and Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management.

The Faculty offers both Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programs in various fields of Business, Finance, Economics, and Statistics as well as Tourism and Hospitality. Currently, in the undergraduate portfolio, we offer Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of procurement and Logistics Management, Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Tourism Management, Diploma in Business Administration and Management, Diploma in Project Planning and Management, Diploma in Tourism and a diploma in Hotel Management.

In the Postgraduate portfolio are (14) programs namely; Master of Arts in Humana Resource Management, Master of Business Administration, Masters in Human Resource Management, Masters in Project Planning, and Management.

A number of new programs have been developed to meet the diverse interests of our clients and the national development objectives and these include; Ph.D. in Business Administration by research, Ph.D. in Business Administration (by Coursework and dissertation), Masters of Science in Applied Economics, Masters of Arts in Economics, Master of Science in Economic Policy and Planning, executive Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Financial Management and Control, Masters in Project Planning and Management and a Bachelor of Science in Economics.

The Faculty’s student population is drawn from all over the country and beyond. We boast of alumni that are directly working to improve the living conditions of people locally and globally. By joining one of our Economics and Management Science Programmes at Kabale University, you will gain a greater perspective of life-changing experiences for self-reliance.

The Faculty launched a research Agenda which is vital for opening gates of opportunities for Research and publications, Research grants for training PhDs students, and participation in International academic forums.

Our graduates find opportunities in government and its associated agencies, Non-governmental and Civil Society Organizations; Private sector, Self-employment as well as in Research and Training Institutions. A number of on-going students and Alumni venture into National and Civic authority politics. The majority of our students with outstanding academic performance also benefit from various scholarships or loans offered by governments, embassies, educational charities, and other well-wishers.

We are looking forward to getting partners and collaborators in the areas of interest to support research and publications, training of academic staff for PhDs and community engagement as well as in supporting the student exchange programs and visiting professors.

As Dean, I invite you to enroll as a student in the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences in order to pursue your dream. We have student-friendly academic support systems that will support you realize your aspirations. We focus on academic excellence, combined with excellent sports facilities that make our students motivated learners, creative and innovative thinkers who are competitive internationally. Get our certificate and become one of the worlds’ leading minds.

Programmes

Programme	Category	Duration	Study time
Bachelor of Arts in Economics	Bachelor’s Degrees	3 Years	Fulltime
Bachelor of Business Administration	Bachelor’s Degrees	3 Years	Fulltime/Weekend
Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management	Bachelor’s Degrees	3 Years	Fulltime
Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management	Bachelor’s Degrees	3 Years	Fulltime
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)	Short Course	0	Weekend
Diploma in Business Administration and Management	Bachelor’s Degrees	3 Years	Fulltime/Weekend
Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management	Undergraduate Diplomas	2 Years	Fulltime
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (By Coursework and Research)	Doctoral Degrees	3 Years	Weekend
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration (By Research)	Doctoral Degrees	3 Years	Weekend
Master of Business Administration	Master’s Degrees	2 Years	Weekend
Master of Arts in Human Resource Management	Master’s Degrees	2 Years	Weekend
Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management	Master’s Degrees	2 Years	Weekend
Master of Science in Economics	Master’s Degrees	2 Years	Weekend
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management	Postgraduate Diplomas	1 Year	Weekend
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management	Postgraduate Diplomas	1 Year	Weekend

Departments

Administration

	Associate Prof. Tamwesigire Caleb Faculty Dean	PhD Bus, Admin.; MA. Public Admin.; BA. Econ.	View Profile
	Ninsiima Naris Administrative Officer - General Administration	MA. PAM; B. SES	View Profile

Staff members

Prof. Kaaya Siraje Professor - Business Leadership And Management	PhD. Bus. Leadership & Mgt; Ma. Bus. Leadership & Mgt; Ba. Bus. Mgt; Dip. Bus. Studies; UACE; UCE	View Profile
Associate Prof. Tamwesigire Caleb Associate Professor - Business Studies	PhD Bus, Admin.; MA. Public Admin.; BA. Econ.	View Profile
Dr. Nuwe John Bosco Senior Lecturer	PhD-Widlife Economics, MSc-Wildlife Economics,BSc Botany\Zoology)	View Profile
Dr. Turyahebwa Abanis Senior Lecturer	PhD (Mgt Science-Finance & Accounting); MBA (Finance & Accounting); BBA (Accounting)	View Profile
Dr. Sunday Arthur Senior Lecturer	PhD Mgt Science; MBA; BBA	View Profile
Dr. Stanley Kinyata Senior Lecturer	PhD. Econ.; Dip. Int. Develop. Studies; M.A. Econ. B. Econ.	View Profile
Agaba Moses Senior Lecturer	PhD(KIU); MBA (KIU); LLB (NUR)	View Profile
Dr. Kasule Twaha Ahmed Lecturer	PhD-Macro Economics, MA-Economic Planning & Mgt, Economics.	View Profile
Dr. Kikawa Richard Cliff Lecturer-Statistics	PhD of Technology: Math Technology (Statistics); M. Statistics; BSc. Educ.	View Profile
Dr. Nafiu Lukman Abiodun Lecturer-Statistics	PhD (Statistics); MSc. (Statistics); BSc. Mathematics	View Profile
Dr. Byamukama Mpora Eliab Lecturer	PhD (Finance & Accounting); MBA (Finance & Accounting); B. Accounting	View Profile
Dr. Eton Marus Senior Lecturer	PhD; PGD-M&E; MBA; PGD-Financial MGT; Ba. Com.; Higher Dip. Marketing	View Profile
Ampumuza Christine Lecturer	PhD (Student); MSc. Lei. Tour. & Envir; BTOU	View Profile
Turyasingura John Bosco Assistant Lecturer	PhD (Student),Master PPM,Bachelors of Development Studies.	View Profile
Agaba David Assistant Lecturer-Economics	PhD-Economics (Student); MA. Econ; B. Educ; Dip. Sec. Educ.	View Profile
Akarambuzi John Edward Assistant Lecturer	PhD (Student); MBA Tourism & Hospitality; Bachelor in Tourism mgt	View Profile
Tushabe Sylivia Byarugaba Assistant Lecturer	MSc.Tourism & Hospitality; PGD. Business Admin; B. Catering & Hotel Mgt	View Profile
Nyesigire Jolly Kakkayi Assistant Lecturer - Business Studies	PhDBA(Student), MBA; PGDHRM; BBA; DIP. AC (UDBS); CPA Level 1 (Student)	View Profile
Mayanja Edison Assistant Lecturer	MA Statistics; PGD. ME; BSc. Math & Physics	View Profile
Byanyima Faustino Assistant Lecturer	MA.Econ.; BA. Econ.	View Profile
Nyangoma Miria Assistant Lecturer	Int. Advanced Dip. Logistics & Transport (candidate); Msc. Supply Chain Manag't; BPLM	View Profile
Murezi Caroline Masiko Assistant Lecturer	MBA; BBA; DIP.SEC.	View Profile
Turyamushanga Labson Assistant Lecturer	MBA; BBE; Dip. BS	View Profile
Ahabwe Edward Assistant Lecturer	MBA; BBA (Procurement)	View Profile
Kanyesime Alex Assistant Lecturer	MMS-HRM; PGD-HRM; BDS	View Profile
Arinaitwe Julius Byarugaba Assistant Lecturer	MAHRM(Muk),BED(Muk),Dip Educ (Kyambogo University),Cert. Administrative Law. (Muk),Cert Micro research (Dalhousie &MUST ), Cert.C.S.I.T(Muk).	View Profile
Nansamba Esther Assistant Lecturer	MSc. Hospitality & Tourism Mgt; B. Catering and Hotel Mgt; Dip. Hotel & Institutional Catering	View Profile
Tushemereirwe Judith Assistant Administrative Officer	B. O. I. M (Mak), MAPAM (Student Kab)	View Profile
Dianah Nkamusiima Teaching Assistant	Bachelor of Arts with Economics	View Profile
Nabimanya Boaz Teaching Assistant	Ma. Socio-Economics; PGDE-Math. & Econ.; Bs. Quant. Econ.	View Profile
Amutuhaire Miriam Office Assistant	Diploma in Hotel Management )	View Profile

Leadership Profile

Publications

Agaba Moses and Sunday Arthur . (2020) . Other proprietary brand assets and competitive advantage in beer products in Kabale District, South Western Uganda . special journal of politics and economic sustainability, [online] Volume 1(1), pp. 1-10. Available at: https://sjpols.spparenet.org

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

Christine Ampumuza and Clemens Driessen . (2020) . Gorilla habituation and the role of animal agency in conservation and tourism development at Bwindi, South Western Uganda . Environment and Planning E: Nature and Space, [online] Volume . Available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2514848620966502

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

Christine Ampumuza, Martijn Duineveld, and René van der Duim . (2020) . The most marginalized people in Uganda? Alternative realities of Batwa at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park . World Development Perspectives, [online] Volume 20(2020). Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452292920300874

Charles Tushabomwe-Kazooba, Imelda Kemeza, Manasseh Tumuhimbise, Edward Andama, Ronald Emojong, Esther Nansamba, and Christine Ampumuza . (2020) . Tapping into the Unsung Potential of Tourist Attractions for Development in Selected Municipalities in Uganda . Southampton: WIT Press, pp. 23 - 39. Available at: https://www.witpress.com/elibrary/wit-transactions-on-ecology-and-the-environment/248/37730

CR. Kikawa, MN. Ngungu, D. Ntirampeba, A. Ssematimba . (2020) . Support Vector Regression and Beta Distribution for the Modeling of Incumbent Party vote for Presidential Elections . Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences, [online] Volume 14(4), pp. 721-727. Available at: http://www.naturalspublishing.com/ContIss.asp?IssID=1751

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

Agaba . M. and Tumushabe. P. . (2020) . Corporate Culture and Organizational Performance; A case of National Water and Sewerage Corporation Ibanda Branch, Uganda . International Journal of Innovation Scientific Research and Review , [online] Volume 2(2). KABALE: International Journal of Innovation Scientific Research and Review . Available at: https://www.kab.ac.ug/?post_type=publication&p=9003&preview=true

Agaba. M., Ahabwe .E . (2019) . Brand Loyalty and Competitive Advantage a case of Beer Products in Kabale District, Uganda . International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research , [online] Volume 6(12), pp. 5340-5347. Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/443

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

Agaba. M. . (2019) . Brand Association and Competitive Advantage in Alcoholic Beer Products in Kabale District, Uganda . International Journal of Recent Academic Research, [online] Volume 1(8), pp. 453-459. Available at: http://www.journalijrar.com

Agaba. M., Mwijukye. D., Turyahebwa .A., Sunday. A. and Kanyesiime. A . (2019) . Village Savings and Loan Associations and Socio-Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable People in Kamuganguzi Sub- county Kabale District, Uganda, . International Journal of Development Research, [online] Volume 9(10), pp. 30478-30485. Available at: https://www.journalijdr.com/sites/default/files/issue-pdf/16766.pdf

Agaba. M. , Kanyesiime A. . (2019) . Perceived Quality and Competitive Advantage in Beer Products In Kabale District, South Western Uganda . International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Educational Research, 1(5), pp. 14-22

M. Mubaraka, M Agaba, Ngige, J. Ng’ang’a . (2019) . A Computer-Aided Justice Management System: A prototype for Universities in Uganda . International Journal of Engineering Research & Science (IJOER, [online] Volume 5(2). Available at: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/154

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

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

Agaba. M, Emenike K . (2018) . Brand equity and competitive advantage in alcoholic beverage products . International Journal of Management and Network Economics, [online] Volume 4(3), pp. 246–262. Available at: https://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=105869

Agaba. M, Emenike K . (2018) . Procurement Practices and Public Service Delivery in a Developing Local Government in Uganda, case study Kabale district. . Amity Business Review, [online] Volume 19(2, July). Available at: http://idr.kab.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12493/446

A. Sunday, C. Tamwesigire, G.Kinyatta,, C. Matsiko, G. Barigye, M. Agaba . (2018) . Management Control System and Financial Performance of Micro Finance Institutions in Central Region Uganda; . International Journal of Research, [online] Volume 6(1), pp. 810-832. Available at: https://pen2print.org/index.php/ijr

Agaba. M, Emenike K . (2018) . Product Innovation, Price Level And Competitive Advantage: A Perception Assessment Of Beer Products . Journal of management and Entrepreneurship, 6(1)

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

Christine Ampumuza . (2015) . Women Empowerment through Community-based and Rural Tourism: An Actor-network Perspective . Available at: http://videa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Women-Empowerment-through-Community-based-and-Rural-Tourism.pdf

Byamukama Eliab Mpora, Sumil . (2015) . Internal control system,corporate governance and performance of financial institutions in Uganda . Dubai UAE: . Available at: https://ir.kiu.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12306/1300

Kasule Twaha Ahmed, Gairuzazmi M. Ghani, Noorihsan Mohamad, Alias M. Derus . (2014) . Does inward FDI crowd-out domestic investment? Evidence from Uganda . Kuala Lumpur: ELSEVIER, pp. 419 – 426. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042815004322

John Bosco Nkurunungi and Christine Ampumuza . (2014) . Gorilla Habituation and Ecotourism Sustainability in Bwindi – A Social Perspective. . Gorilla Journal, [online] Volume 48. Muelheim, Germany: Berggorilla & Regenwald Direkthilfe, pp. 10-13. Available at: https://www.berggorilla.org/en/journal/issues/journal-no-48/article-view/gorilla-tourism-a-social-perspective/

Rene´ Van der Duim, Christine Ampumuza, and Wilber Manyisa Ahebwa . (2014) . Gorilla Tourism in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda: An Actor-Network Perspective . Society & Natural Resources , [online] Volume 27(6), pp. 588-601 . Available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2014.901459

Christine Ampumuza . (2011) . Multi-level Partnerships in Uganda’s Gorilla Tourism: Power, Processes and Poverty: the Case of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park . Saarbrücken: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG, p. 148. Available at: https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details//store/tr/book/978-3-8465-3546-2/multi-level-partnerships-in-uganda-s-gorilla-tourism:

Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences