Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (Weekend) 1 yr.

This postgraduate diploma is designed to give students and current public service employees a strong foundation in the nature and working of Ugandan government and public administration while also providing them with the opportunity to study, learn, and become knowledgeable and conversant with the latest theories and practices respecting Ugandan public sector management. The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management is thus intended to prepare students to work in the various levels of government and other non-state agencies as managers, policy analysts, program directors, and administrators.

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (Weekend) 1 yr

A postgraduate diploma in financial management is a specialized program designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of finance. Typically, this program builds upon foundational concepts in finance and accounting and delves deeper into topics such as financial analysis, investment management, risk assessment, and strategic financial decision-making. This program also enables those already in employment to hone their skills and further develop their understanding of modern and better financial management practices.

Postgraduate Diploma in Banking and Finance (Weekend) 1 yr

A postgraduate diploma in banking and finance is a specialized program designed to provide individuals with comprehensive knowledge and skills in the field of banking and finance. This diploma typically covers a wide range of topics, including financial management, banking operations, risk management, financial markets, investment analysis, and corporate finance. The program is designed for individuals who are already working in the banking and finance industry and wish to enhance their knowledge and skills to advance their careers. However, they are also suitable for those who are looking to transition into the field from other disciplines.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Weekend) 1 yr.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education is one of the programs that address the local and national need of giving an opportunity to all persons who qualify from universities with bachelor’s degrees and with other qualifications to acquire teaching pedagogies and qualify as teachers, hence enhancing the human resource capability in secondary schools of western Uganda and the world at large; this is in line with the sustainable development goal four that emphasizes quality of education. The faculty of education at UPU will be training graduate students to enroll in the teaching profession, who will eventually join the teaching profession, having acquired a better knowledge and understanding of how to teach, assess, and manage school.

Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (Weekend) 1 yr

The program has been designed targeting individuals tasked with the implementation of social welfare programs and public policies both in government and in the third sector, where monitoring and evaluation of development projects leads to successful implementation of these interventions and achievement of the intended goals. Through this program, project managers, M&E officers, and other participants will build capacity and enhance the skills in the implementation of policies, programs, and projects in both government and private settings and design and apply the best tools. This postgraduate diploma program is important to any personnel who are mandated with the responsibility of overseeing any project that is under execution.

Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management (Weekend) 1 yr

A postgraduate diploma in project planning and management is a specialized program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of project management. 

  Typically, this diploma program builds upon foundational concepts in project planning and management and delves deeper into topics such as project management, business and project scope, financing projects, and project quality management. A program designed for students, focused on their professional improvement, and that will prepare them to achieve excellence in the field of project management. This diploma program also enables those already in employment to hone their skills and further develop their overall project implementation strategies.

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N.B. Tuition for each of the above programs is 1 million per semester.