Uganda Christian University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration exposes students to multiple business areas while stressing individualised learning, teamwork and Christian ethical values. The programme is offered full‑time (day and evening) at UCU Mukono/Main campus, Kampala campus and at Mbale, Arua and Bishop Barham University College campuses, with intakes in Advent/September, Easter/January and Trinity/May. The normal length is three years, with a maximum of five years to complete.

What you'll study

The curriculum covers practical and technical business subjects relevant to real‑world opportunities in Uganda. Topics specified by the programme include:

• business economics
• business communications
• business information technology
• financial management
• cost and management accounting
• principles of marketing

Entry requirements

In addition to general university admission rules, applicants may qualify through one of these routes:

• Direct entry with a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or equivalent plus at least two A' level principal passes in subjects such as Economics, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship or natural sciences taken in the same sitting.
• Holders of a diploma in Business Administration or a related field.
• Mature‑age entry: Ugandan nationals aged at least 25 who pass the mature‑age examination and succeed in both written and oral assessments.

Career prospects

Graduates can find roles in local, national and international public, nonprofit and private sectors. Typical job titles listed by the school include accountants, finance assistants, marketers, audit assistants and entrepreneurs. The degree also provides groundwork for pursuing master's level studies.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme page lists application fee amounts (UGX 100,000 for Ugandan nationals and USD 50 for international applicants) and notes an elevated fee for programmes with pre‑entry exams. Prospective students should consult UCU's fees and scholarships pages and the undergraduate handbook for detailed funding, fee structures and any available financial support.