Officials from MUBS and the Uganda Olympic Committee launch new sports education programs aimed at developing talent and promoting sports excellence
October 6, 2025- marked a significant milestone at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) as the Principal, Professor Moses Muhwezi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) to launch Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma programs in Sports Education. The MoU will be implemented by the Faculty of Business Administration.
The new academic programs will focus on key areas in sports, including sports governance, risk management, sports organization, anti-doping, nutrition, artificial intelligence in sports administration, ethics, planning, and finance. These programs aim to develop professionals capable of driving the growth of Uganda’s sports industry.
Prof. Muhwezi expressed appreciation to the UOC for accepting to partner with MUBS, emphasizing the vital role of academia in national development. He also appealed to the Chairperson of the UOC to support underprivileged students by extending access to sports facilities, noting that many have talent and potential to excel in sports.
Dr. Donald Rukare, Chairperson of the UOC, welcomed the partnership and emphasized the importance of education in professionalizing sports administration in Uganda