I am elated to be part of this auspicious event barely 8 months into my service at Nkumba University. It is indeed an honor to bear witness to the personal achievements of all graduates in your respective disciplines. Allow me to applaud and give thanks to the almighty for enabling us to witness this day and further congratulate our parents, sponsors, guardians, staff that have very selflessly journeyed with you over the years to this remarkable point that is registered in the records of this University.

The knowledge, skills, competencies and values received as students in the School of Business Administration and Information Technology are critical for your success and we trust that with them, you would be able to make valuable contributions out there. Learning is a continuous activity, and do not end at these degrees, diplomas and certificates but continuously seek to acquire new knowledge and utilize it to the betterment of your livelihoods and the communities around you. As a university, we are confident that you will raise high the flag of Nkumba University, and be recognized amidst peers for your competencies, confidence and creativity.

Lastly, our alumni, social networks are very instrumental in navigating opportunities out there. Our prayers and blessings are with you as you gain entrance into the world of work. Take courage and always strive to be make a difference in your lives and the entire human race.

I OWE YOU

Background Of the school

The School of Business Administration (SBA) is one of the fast growing schools at Nkumba University and a leading provider of business education in Uganda.

The school was set up in 1994 at the time when Nkumba was established into a university having transformed from a Business. It offers market driven postgraduate and undergraduate programmes under four key study arrangements of day, evening, weekend and distance. Currently the programmes offered include Business Administration (with several areas of specialization), Procurement and Logistics Management,Office Management and Secretarial Studies, Taxation Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Multi-Lingual Secretarial studies and administration, Records and Information Management, Professional Accounting courses and a variety of Computing and Information Technology programmes. Also offeredare short-term customer-tailored programmes in Business Education

The school periodically reviews and revises (where appropriate) its programmes to take into account the dynamics of the environment where it operates, and the needs of the prevailing society. Emphasis is put on students’ participation in the learning process and in thegeneration of knowledge.

As a leading school, it always positions itself based on the university’s mission of widening access to University Education as well as its own mission, vision and strategies

• Mission
  To produce business graduates who are informed, and can think critically, communicate effectively; act responsibly and ethically in an increasingly challenging business environment through prudent management of academic and professional activities.
• Vision
  To be the leader in business education in the university sector in the Great Lakes Region