Bachelor of Applied Business Administration (BABA)

The Bachelor of Applied Business Administration (BABA) is a 3-year undergraduate degree designed to prepare students for leadership and management roles in both the private and public sectors. The program emphasizes practical business knowledge, decision-making skills, entrepreneurship, and strategic thinking.

It is ideal for students who aspire to work in corporate management, run their own businesses, or provide consultancy in finance, operations, marketing, and administration. 

1. Direct Entry

Applicants must have:

  • Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or equivalent with at least five credits

  • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two principal passes and one subsidiary at the same sitting

  • The UCE and UACE examinations must have been taken within the last three years

2. Mature Age Entry

Applicants who are at least 25 years old and do not meet traditional academic entry requirements may apply via this route. They must:

  • Pass the Cornerstone University Mature Entry Examinations
    This route suits professionals with work experience in business, administration, or entrepreneurial ventures who seek formal academic qualifications.

3. Diploma Entry

Applicants must present:

  • A Second-Class Diploma in Business Administration or a closely related field

  • Second-Class Upper Diploma holders may be admitted directly into Year 2, subject to a review of their prior course content and credit transfer approval

4. HEAC Entry

Applicants may also gain admission if they have:

  • A Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC) from a recognized institution
    This serves as a bridge program for students lacking traditional qualifications but aiming to pursue higher education in business.

Program Structure:

The BABA program combines coursework with practical projects and fieldwork to prepare students for success in business leadership, innovation, and management.

Year One

  • Principles of Management

  • Financial Accounting

  • Marketing Fundamentals

  • Business Communication

  • Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

  • Organizational Behavior

  • Human Resource Management

  • Business Law and Ethics

  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development

  • Business Finance

  • Operations and Supply Chain Management

  • Strategic Management

  • Management Information Systems

  • Research Methods and Business Statistics

  • Final Year Business Project

  • Internship/Industrial Training

For inquiries, contact:

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📞 Phone: +256 749 457 110
📍 Address: Kazinga, Bweyogerere. Wakiso District.