FAQs
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Common Q & A
APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSIONS
1. Who is eligible for admission at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) ?
Those who fulfill all the application requirements and pass the evaluation process will be admitted to the Business School
2. Why should I study at MUBS?
There are various reasons as to why you should study at MUBS:
· The degree you want is offered.· The tuition is affordable.
· Our graduates have been successful in landing the types of jobs you'd like to land yourself
· The curriculum is as broadly or as narrowly focused (or as flexible) as you'd like.
· The class schedule provides the degree of flexibility you need in order to meet your their commitments.
· The accommodations (classrooms, centers, libraries, housing facilities, etc.) meet your needs.
· The University is known for the high quality of its programs and graduates · Our faculties possesses extensive education and are considered to be leaders in their fields.
· Lecturers are committed to teaching and are available outside of class.
· The University has an entrepreneurship center that actively works to assist graduates to find internships and jobs
3. Do I need work experience, or will MUBS admit graduates right from the University?
No you do not need work experience to be admitted for graduate prorammes
4. What is the GMAT? What does it cover?
GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) is an entry exam required by the university. The GMAT is specifically designed to measure the verbal, quantitative, and writing skills of applicants for graduate study on the MBA Programme. It does not, however, presuppose any specific knowledge of business or other specific content areas, nor does it measure achievement in any particular subject areas. It is administered by the GRC.Email the Graduate and Research Centre at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
5. Where can I find application deadline notices easily?
These notices are available on the website and also on the application forms
6. a) How will I know if I have been admitted or not?
Students admitted are pinned up on students notice boards and also on line on the website
6.b).I have been admitted by the University, so what next?
Once admitted, the student is expected to pick his/her admission letter as proof of admission and then keep track of the orientation week around the University. Once orientation has becn completed, the student can now attend classes
7. Are there any special offers for students with disabilities?
No, there are no special offers at the moment
8. May I reapply if denied?
Yes you can re apply for admission in the next academic year. However we recommend that you get career guidance from the University's PRO in room 1.1, Main Building or career guidance Office on Tel: 338120 or Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
9. Why would I be denied admission?
Admissions are selective and competitive, Typical reasons for not admitting students include: -
- They have not completed prerequisite courses
- They have not completed the application properly
-Non Inclusion of supporting documents (Academic transcripts and certificates)
-We have already accepted applicants that are more qualified
10. I have an ordinary diploma, am I eligible to. apply for a course?
Yes, you can apply through the mature entry scheme
11. Is there any other intake apart from September?
No the undergraduate intake is usually done once a year in September, if you missed the intake you can reapply for the next academic year
12. Does MUBS offer any distance learning?
Currently the University does not offer any distance learning, however we have centres upcountry namely in Arua, Jinja and Mbarara.
13. Can I go straight to a PhD programme after I have completed my Master's degree?
Yes, for as long as the requirements you have are met. For more information email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
14. Where can I get an application form? Is there an application fee?
Application forms are available on the website and in Academic Registrar's Office, Block 5 Room 507.
An application fee of 8000/- per student is required to process the applications
15. Is there a deadline for the applications? .
Yes the deadline is usually communicated on all notices and on the application forms
16. Can I apply for more than one programme?
Yes you can apply for more than one programme but selection process bases on your first choice before the other choices are considered for admissions
17. What should I include with my application?
Attach copies of all academic papers, 0 level, A level, any other certifications received,passpol1 photos, application fee receipt
18. What do I do if my academic credentials are not from Ugandan institutions?
Academic credentials form non Ugandan institutions have to be equated to the UNEB standard .This is done at the UNEB offices. The equivalent is what is considered during selection process.UNEB can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , P.O.Box 7066, Kampala Tel: 0414-286635
19. Do I need an English test score if I come from a non speaking English country?
This is necessary as per an individual but is not a requirement in selection of applications
20. Where should I send my application?
Send the filled in application form to:
Admissions Board
Academic Registrar's office
MUBS
Box 1337
Kampala
21. What happens to my application once it has been received?
Once the application has been received, it is evaluated by the Admissions Board before a decision is taken
REGISTRATION:
22. What is the procedure of registration at the University?
Students pick registration forms from Academic Registrar's Office, Block 5 , fill them in and this data is captured online
23. If I missed registration, can I have late registration? What does it take?
Late registration exercise is carried out later in the semester for those who missed the first registration. However students are expected to pay for this late registration.
24. Can I sit for exams without registering? Who is permitted to sit for exams?
No, to qualify to sit for exams, each student is expected to have been registered.
IDENTIFICATION:
25. What is the procedure of processing a new Identity Card(ID), a lost one or renewal?
· Processing a new ID requires the student to have been registered online for the photograph to be captured.· On losing an ID card, a student is required to produce a police letter and also pay for the new ID
· Renewal of IDs is also done after registration online
26. Can I get efficient University health services when I need them?
Yes, the School has a Health Services Unit which provides health services to students
EXAMINATIONS
27. What can I do if I failed to sit for exams?
On failure to sit for exams, a student is expected to reapply for resitting the exams in the faculty
28. If I have a retake exam to do, how do I proceed?
The student should apply for resitting and then pay for the retake exam
29. What is meant by presentation of results to committees?
Students' results are presented to the Faculty and Examiners Boards and forwarded to Senate for approval before they are released
30. Can I take my final exams at a different time than that on the timetable?
If exams are missed at the scheduled time, the exam can be retaken in the next academic year during the same period.
31. How do I find out if I have passed my exams?
Once exams have been released, they are pinned on the student's notice boards.
CAREER GUIDANCE:
32. Where can I get someone to offer career guidance?
Career guidance can be got from the Public Relations Office , Main building, Floor 1 , Room 1.1 or from the Career Guidance Office on
Tel: 338120 or Email :
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LECTURES:
33. How can I change from one study shift to another?
Study shifts can be changed on application in the respective faculties
34. What is the procedure of requesting for a "dead year" and what is the procedure for re-joining after this year? .
Information for requesting for a dead year is available in your faculty
35. I need to know the semester schedule, how can I get this?
The semester schedule is available in Academic Registrar's Office, Block 5
36. How many hours a week will I need to study?
This is dependable on the course you're undertaking. However a minimum of 10 hours a week are recognized
37. Can I view my progress results file at the end of each semester?
Progress results can be viewed per request
38. Where do I find my grades at the end of the course?
The student grades are found in the respective faculties
39. Where can I find the study timetable?
The study timetables are available at the photocopying center on ground floor
40. If I have a fees balance, can I still attend classes?
Yes, a student is eligible to attend classes up to the first three week of the semester when he is expected to have paid the balance.
TESTIMONIALS:
41. Can I get a partial transcript/testimonial before finishing the programme I am undertaking?
Yes, it is possible to obtain one from your department.
ACCOMMODATION:
42. Where can I get alternative accommodation off the campus?
There are a number of hostels surrounding the campus. Click here for more information. http://www.mubs.ac.ug/home2010/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1153&Itemid=492
43. How do I apply for accommodation to Makerere University Business School, is there any criteria used?
Yes, there is a criteria followed in allocation of accommodation space. Merit goes to government sponsored students and then to the privately sponsored students. Students who have excelled in sports generate points as well and compete for these places. This exercise is handled by the Dean of Students' Office.
QUERIES:
44. Where can I report a problem with my results/name spelling/student number etc?
Students who encounter problems related to results can be addressed in the respective faculties at the help desk units.
Students who encounter problems related to name spelling/student numbers etc can be addressed from Block 5.
45. If I need additional information about the University, who is in position to direct me to the right place?
MUBSf has an Information desk on the ground floor, which is responsible for ensuring that students get what they are looking for.
46. Where can I find more detailed information on a specific programme?
Visit the faculty help desk teams to offer you more information on specific programmes
47. Where can I find course syllabus?
The course syllabus is available in the respective departments the student is attached to.
FEES:
48. When do I have to pay tuition fees and how much is it?
Tuition fees are paid during the previous semester vacation or during the first three weeks of the current semester.
For a student who has failed to pay the tuition fees at the beginning of the Semester has to pay 40% of the tuition fees by the end of the sixth week and complete payment by the l2'h week of the semester. Failure to do this, the student will not be permitted to sit for exams.
49. What sources of funding/scholarship are available for me?
MUBS offers funding to students who have extremely excelled in class. There are no other sources internally.
50. Where should I pay the Application fee?
The application fee can be paid in the Cash office, Block 1, Room 7 at the Counter.
LIBRARY:
51. Do I have to purchase books for my course?
MUBS has a variety of books with comprehensive course materials, however if you still need to read around a particular subject, you can purchase one.
52. I forgot my ID card, how do I get into the library?
On top of the ID card, students who access the library should have a library card with them if the ID card is forgotten. The library card presented acts as an alternative form of identification to the Library.