Kampala, Uganda

Postgraduate Diploma in Resource Mobilisation and Management (RMM)
May 2007 – March 2008

This postgraduate diploma course is designed to bridge both theory and practice in resource mobilization and management. It is practice-oriented and work-based, and is a highly participatory and intensive training programme for mid career and senior executives and participants aspiring for higher levels of management in the NGO, private and Public sectors.

The post-graduate diploma comprises of 12 modules: 4 basic, 7 core and 2 electives. Participants may complete the whole course within two semesters of continuous study or by completing its modules over a period of 3 years.

Participants who will successfully complete the course with at least second class diploma may be admitted to the Masters in Management Studies (MMS) Degree Programme (Business Management Option) of Uganda Management Institute.

Organisation of the Course

Six (6) modules be on a face to face basis facilitated in the evenings Monday to Friday and six (6) other modules by distance, providing a limited initial face to face contact at the beginning of each module.

Programme Content

Core Modules (by Face-to-face and distance learning)

• Fundamentals of  Resource Mobilisation
• Communication in Resource Mobilisation
• Raising Funds from Institutions
• Engaging with Individuals and Corporates
• Income from Enterprise
• Strategic Planning and Management

Basic Modules: (face-to-face, evening)

• Management Skills Improvement
• Quantitative Methods in Decision making
• Research Methods
• Management Information Systems

Electives Modules: (face-to- face, evening) 

• Project Planning and Management
• Sustainable Development Strategies
• NGO Management
• Finance for Non-Finance Managers

Admission Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree or its equivalent which provides foundation knowledge appropriate for the post-graduate diploma and at least 2 years working experience.

Assessment

Participants are assessed through continuous practical exercises, course work and written examinations.

Tuition Fees

Ug Shs. 2,373,000

For further details, or to register, please contact:

Uganda Management Institute
Plot 44/52 Jinja Road
PO Box 20131 Kamapala
Tel: 256-41-259722/ 250974
Fax: 256-41-259581