Nkumba University

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Nkumba University (NU)
Established 1994
Type Private
Chancellor Prof.Maggie Kigozi
Vice-Chancellor Prof. P.E. Mugambi
Admin. staff 123 (2007)
Students 3,900 (2007)[1]
Location Entebbe, Uganda
Campus Urban
Website Homepage

Nkumba University (NU) is a private university in Entebbe, Uganda. It was established in 1994 as part of a group of schools and colleges which originally grew from a kindergarten set up in 1951. The University is dedicated to the promotion of excellence in applied business education.

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[edit] History

On July 29, 1951 at 9.00AM, Ssalongo Kintu a local merchant, invited two of his best friends to a meeting: Charles Kisitu-Ffulu, the then Parish Chief of Nkumba, and Zefania Mpanga, a civil servant who resided in the area. Their meeting led to the establishment of a kindergarten for their infants. The school opened on February 6, 1952 with twelve pupils at Ffulu’s home. Within two years the student population had grown to over 150.

The kindergarten grew into a primary (elementary) school. Over the years, the school grew into a junior secondary (middle) school and a senior secondary (high) school. In 1969, the school became a vocational school. In 1974 the name of the school was changed to Nkumba College of Commerce and Advanced Studies. Finally in 1994, the Board of Trustees were approved by the Ministry of Education to transform the College into a University. This marked the beginning of Nkumba University. On 16th February 2007 Nkumba University was granted a Charter by the President of Uganda upon the recommendation of the National Council for Higher Education as provided in the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act 2001.[2]

[edit] Academic Affairs

The academic affairs of Nkumba University are organized under six constituent schools of the university.[3]

[edit] Courses offered

[edit] Postgraduate Courses

[edit] Undergraduate Courses

[edit] Diploma Courses

[edit] Certificate Courses

  • Certificate in Tourism Operations
  • Certificate in Institutional Catering & Hotel Management
  • Certificate in Early Childhood Education
  • Certificate in Primary School Mathematics
  • Certificate in Pastoral Student Care
  • Certificate in Guidance and Counseling
  • Certificate in Educational Management
  • Certificate in Swahili Education
  • Certificate in Computer Applications

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Student Enrollment at Nkumba University
  2. ^ History of Nkumba University
  3. ^ Nkumba University Schools
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