Institute of Professional Growth
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The Institute was established with the purpose of providing flexible, high-quality academic programs that respond to the needs of professionals and learners who desire to advance their careers while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. Through our in-service and holiday programs, we offer opportunities for individuals to acquire relevant knowledge, skills, and qualifications equivalent to those in the regular university calendar.
At the Institute of Professional Growth, we believe that education is a powerful tool for personal transformation and meaningful service to humanity. Our programs are designed to equip students with competencies that meet the demands of today’s dynamic society and prepare them to compete favorably in diverse professional environments.
On behalf of the Institute, I warmly invite you to explore the wide range of programs we offer across various disciplines. We remain committed to supporting your academic journey and helping you achieve your professional goals.
Thank you for choosing Bugema University as your partner in lifelong learning and career development.
Basemera Collins
Director, Institute of Professional Growth
Bugema University
Bugema University
Institute of Professional Growth
The Institute of Professional Growth at Bugema University is committed to supporting individuals who desire to advance their careers through flexible and accessible learning opportunities. The Institute provides high quality in-service and holiday programs designed for professionals and learners who may not be able to follow the regular university academic calendar.
Grounded in the belief that education empowers individuals for better service to humanity, the Institute equips students with relevant knowledge and skills that respond to the evolving needs of society. Through a wide range of academic programs offered across different schools, the Institute continues to nurture competent graduates prepared to compete effectively in today’s dynamic professional world.
Programs of study
The following programs already offered in the regular program can be taken under the in-service/holiday program:
School of Business
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
School of Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
- Diploma in Development Studies (Kasese Center only)
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Social Administration
- Bachelor of Counseling Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Management
- Bachelor of Humanitarian and Disaster Management
- Diploma in Public Administration
School of Education
- Bachelor of Arts with Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Science with Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
- Diploma in Education (Arts and Science)
Programs Only in the In-Service Program
- Bachelor of Arts with Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Science with Education (Primary)
- Diploma in Education (Primary)
Note: Students taking Education need two teaching subjects in addition to the Professional Education courses.
Bugema University’s Institute of Professional Growth offers flexible in-service and holiday programs designed to empower professionals and lifelong learners with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications needed to advance their careers, meet the demands of a changing society, and compete confidently in today’s dynamic global environment.
