Understanding how marks are graded and how the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is calculated is essential for every student at Makerere University Business School (MUBS). The grading system not only determines your performance in individual course units but also defines your overall academic standing, whether you graduate with a First Class, Second Class Upper, Second Class Lower, or a Pass. This guide explains the MUBS grading scale, grade points, and CGPA classification, while also walking you through the step‑by‑step process of calculating your CGPA. With this knowledge, students can track their progress, set academic goals, and work strategically toward achieving their desired classification.
The overall mark got in each course unit at the end of the semester is graded out of a maximum of one hundred (100) marks
The following list is to guide you on how the marks are graded
Grading System
| MARKS | LETTER GRADE | GRADE POINT | INTERPRETATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | A+ | 5.0 | Exceptional |
| 80-89 | A | 5.0 | Excellent |
| 75-79 | B+ | 4.5 | VeryGood |
| 70-74 | B | 4.0 | Good |
| 65-69 | C+ | 3.5 | Fair Good |
| 60-64 | C | 3.0 | Fair |
| 55-59 | D+ | 2.5 | Pass |
| 50-54 | D | 2.0 | Marginal Pass |
| 0-49 | F | 0.0 | Fail |
Degree Classification
| CGPA RANGE | CLASS OF DEGREE |
|---|---|
| 4.40 – 5.00 | First Class |
| 3.60 – 4.39 | Second Class (Upper Division) |
| 2.80 – 3.59 | Second Class (Lower Division) |
| 2.00 – 2.79 | Pass |
HOW TO CALCULATE THE CUMULATIVE GRADE (CGPA)
- Multiply the grade point obtained in each course by the credit units assigned to the course to arrive at the weighted score for the course
- Add together the whole total weighted scores for all the courses taken up to that time
- Divide the total weighted score by the total number of credit units taken up to that time
