The Department of Business Communication was formed in July 2022 and is housed under the Faculty of Business Administration. The Department has the mandate to nurture, create and instil effective communication, knowledge and skills among its clients through teaching, research, and publication. 

The department offers Business Communication Skills, a core course for all undergraduate, Diploma, and certificate programmes at MUBS. At the postgraduate level, Business Communication, Managerial Communication Skills and Business Communication and Negotiation Skills courses are offered to various programmes. On the Master of Business Administration Programme, the department facilitates the Strategy and Communication Option, where Strategic Communication, Writing for Strategic Communication and Communication and Leadership courses are taught. All these courses aim at producing graduates who are well-grounded in the knowledge and practice of the communication discipline.

The Department of Business Communication prides itself on having 21 academic and 2 administrative staff who are passionate about communication. They are committed to contributing to the growth of the communication discipline through engaging in communication research studies and enabling the future of clients through imparting communication knowledge and skills. 

Dept Vision

To be the leading hub in the education, research and training of students and practitioners to improve the practice and appreciate the value of the communication discipline in the region.

Dept Mission

To instil and nurture effective communication, knowledge, and skills through the use of innovative content delivery methods, leveraging partnerships, research, and experiential learning among stakeholders/ clients.

Message from the HOD

Greetings and Welcome to the Department of Communication

The Department of Communication is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. It equips students and practitioners with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a dynamic communication landscape. Through collaboration, an emphasis on critical thinking, and the development of communicative competencies, the department prepares graduates to contribute effectively to society and advance the communication discipline in the region.

please contact us at hodcommunication@mubs.ac.ug

Kind Regards

Alice Arinaitwe, PhD