Diploma of Applied Business Administration (DABA)
The Diploma of Applied Business Administration (DABA) is a 2-year practical-oriented program designed to provide foundational training in business operations, administration, and entrepreneurship. The program is ideal for individuals aspiring to build careers in business, management, or office administration, or for those planning to launch and manage their own enterprises.
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1. Direct Entry
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or equivalent with at least five credits
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least one principal pass and one subsidiary pass at the same sitting
The UCE and UACE exams must have been taken within the last three years
2. Mature Age Entry
Applicants who are at least 25 years of age may apply through this route. To qualify, they must:
Pass the Cornerstone University Mature Entry Examinations
This pathway is tailored for professionals with work experience in administrative, entrepreneurial, or clerical roles who seek to formalize and advance their business skills.
3. Certificate Entry
Applicants may qualify through this route if they have:
A Certificate in any discipline from a recognized institution
Or, at least five passes obtained at different stages of UCE examinations
This route supports students who have undertaken basic training or short business-related courses and now seek to earn a full diploma qualification.
4. HEAC Entry
Applicants must present a:
Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC) from a recognized institution
This foundation program provides access to higher education for those without traditional academic qualifications.
Program Structure:
The DABA program blends theory and practice, providing a strong base in business principles and operational management. Students learn to analyze business situations, prepare reports, communicate effectively, and manage administrative systems.
Year One
Introduction to Business Administration
Principles of Accounting
Business Communication
Fundamentals of Marketing
Office Management
Year Two
Business Mathematics
Customer Care and Public Relations
Entrepreneurship Skills
ICT for Business
Business Law and Ethics
Year Three
Principles of Human Resource Management
Procurement and Inventory Management
Research Methods and Report Writing
Internship / Industrial Training
For inquiries, contact:
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đź“Ť Address: Kazinga, Bweyogerere. Wakiso District.