Graduate training handbook.

Abstract

Busitema University has a Vision of being a center of academic and professional excellence in science, technology and innovation. Busitema University pursue a Mission to provide a high standard training, engage in quality research and outreach for socio-economic transformation that creates sustainable development. These can better be achieved by establishing a vibrant Directorate of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovations. Graduate Students are a very vital component of this University. The University and its relevant Faculties, therefore, place high priority on the educational, social, technological, administrative and scientific aspects of Graduate Studies. This is in recognition that, as research students they contribute in the sense of renewal to the various Departments, Faculties and other University Units. It is common knowledge that, about half the impactful research in the world is carried out by graduate students. The new knowledge and innovations generated through various researches contributes tremendously to the relevance of the University towards attaining national and international development. High quality Graduate Studies depend upon the professional and ethical conducts of the participants (Academics and Graduates). Academic Sta and Graduate Students have complementary responsibilities in the maintenance of Academic Standards and thereby enabling creation of high quality Graduat, Research and Innovations Programmes mentored by the Directorate of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovations. This Handbook contains rules, regulations and materials that are key for the Graduate Students and sta. The information contained in this Handbook is intended to serve as a source for easy access to the key University policies, guidelines and operational procedures pertaining to the Graduate Studies. It is not an end in itself; therefore, you are encouraged to consult Programme Managers and the management at various levels, where further clarity is needed. The long term goal of Busitema University through the establishment of the Directorate of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovations is to strengthen its Graduate training unit to address the demand for knowledge economy and development goals of the Ugandan society at large. By taking these positive and proactive steps Busitema University is to ensure quality teaching, research and disseminations/outreach services relevant to the needs of the University, Uganda, Africa and the world at large. I therefore, encourage both students and sta of Busitema University to familiarize themselves with the information herein. For the students, these guidelines and regulations will facilitate timely completion of your Graduate Programmes. The Sta, as advisors or mentors, the Handbook will be a useful tool/source of information for more informed assistance to the students. Busitema University and the Directorate of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovations in particular warmly welcomes the newly admitted students to the Graduate Programmes oered by Busitema University and wishes them a fruitful and rewarding years of graduate training and service to society. I hope this will be a useful guide in our Pursuance of Excellence