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      Department of Business Communication

      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 houses Business Communication Skills, a core course for all programmes at the Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate levels 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 Leadership courses are taught. All these courses aim at producing graduates that are well grounded in the knowledge and practice of the communication discipline.

      The Department of 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. 

      Vision

      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.

      Mission

      To instill 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 Head of Department

      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. Best Regards

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      Publications

      Arinaitwe, A., Bagire, V., Tukamuhabwa, B., & Sulait, T. (2024). Energy management in small and medium manufacturing firms: Examining the enhancing role of top management commitment in a developing country context. International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 18(5), 980–998.

      Arinaitwe, A., & Mwesigwa, R. (2015). Improving credit accessibility among SMEs in Uganda. Global Journal of Commerce and Management Perspective, 4(6), 22–30.

      Arinaitwe, A., Aikiriza, F. A., Kakooza, J. B., & Bagire, V. (2025). Sustainable energy consumption in African higher institutions of learning: The nexus of top management commitment and institutional pressures. IIMBG Journal of Sustainable Business and Innovation, 3(1), 21–36.

      Arinaitwe, A., Tukamuhabwa, B. R., Bagire, V., Nkurunziza, G., & Nassuna, A. (2024). Nudging manufacturing small and medium enterprises in developing communities to energy management: Exploring the role of institutional pressure dimensions. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 18(6), 1337–1363.

      Bagire, V., Arinaitwe, A., Kakooza, J., & Aikiriza, F. (2024). Sustainable energy orientation in higher educational institutions: The effect of institutional pressures and organizational resources in a developing country context. International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 18(5), 999–1013.

      Bagorogoza, J. K., Kabagabe, J. B., Nasiima, L. L. S., Mpaata, Z., & Arinaitwe, A. (2022). Inclusive leadership and innovative behaviour: The mediating role of employee perceptions of inclusion in the energy sector in Uganda. Orsea Journal, 12(1).

      Dawa, S., Namatovu, R., Mulira, F., Kyejjusa, S., Arinaitwe, M., & Arinaitwe, A. (2021). Entrepreneurial competences and growth of female-owned enterprises: The mediation role of absorptive capacity. International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, 13(1), 30–49.

      Semukono, F., Orobia, L. A., & Arinaitwe, A. (2013). Learning environment, students’ attitude and performance in quantitative course units: A focus on business students. Journal of Education and Vocational Research, 4(8), 238–245.

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