Diploma Courses Diploma Programmes Apply Online Download Application Form Diploma Prospectus Teaching Mode Certificate Courses Certificate Programmes Apply Online Download Application Form Diploma Prospectus Teaching Mode Short Courses Short Course Apply Online Download Application Form Diploma Prospectus Teaching Mode Latest NewsExcitement rocks UMCAT ahead of the highly anticipated Guild electionsJuly 17, 2018NewsTension, Excitement and restlessness has rocked the Bukesa based UMCAT School of Journalism and mass communication ahead of the Wednesday’s guild elections. According to the electoral commission chairperson Charity Nayebare, three people are contesting for the topmost student’s office. These include Bigira Abraham, Joel Clinton Sserwaniko and Nankuusi Patricia. Elections will be held on 19th July at the school premises and according to the mood at Uganda’s leading Media Institution, several different camps are working tirelessly to have their manifesto sold in the 90th minute. Among other positions to be voted on the same day is that of the Vice Guild, Guild Speaker and the General Secretary as detailed below. Guild President: Joel Clinton Sserwaniko Nakuusi Patricia Bigira Abraham Vice Guild President: Karungi Livia Edith Kizito Vicent Speaker: Nsereko Anania Male Brian Brandon ... 2018/19 Guild Election Road Map OutJuly 2, 2018NewsAs the current students Guild Council gets closer to the end of their office tenure, We are glad to inform you that the program of the 2018-2019 elections has finally been released. According to the Guild Electoral Commission Chairperson Ms. Nayebare Charity, the race is open to all students in the diploma. Ms. Nayebare adds that the commission has already started receiving applications an exercise that will go on till 8th July. “I would like to encourage everyone to participate in these elections because it’s a good platform for the students to depict and enhance their leadership skills.” Nayebare said. Vetting will be held on Friday 13th July while open general campaigns will be on 16th voting day on Friday 20th July 2018. The available positions include Guild President, Vice Guild President, Speaker and the General Secretary. The remaining ministerial positions shall be filled by the Guild President who shall nominate names that shall be forwarded to the Electoral Commission and admiration for approval. The electoral Commission Nayebare Charity – Chairperson Waswa Ssemanda Ibra – Secretary Aliganyira Joshua – Treasurer Karungi Chlee – Publicity Kiyingi Samson – Member.... Meet Aisha Namiiro, UMCAT Product working in BostonApril 13, 2018NewsUMCAT is Uganda’s first and leading Media school training seasoned journalists for press, broadcast, and multimedia. Go around any media house in Uganda and you will be impressed by the work UMCAT products produce in the field, in the Newsroom, editing suits and on the airwaves. One of these products is Aisha Namiiro a journalist who has climbed the ladder from UMCAT, through Ugandan media houses to Boston based Radio Uganda in the USA. Aisha is a News Anchor, Reporter, Radio presenter and the Production Director with Radio Uganda Boston (RUB) the leading online radio station in the Ugandan Diaspora. Programs on Radio Uganda Boston Gyetuva ne Gyetulaga Original a program she co-hosts with Nsereko Ssekonde and Geoffrey Kaweesa Katerega on Wednesday 5pm‐ Ekyombo Kyo Mukwano [The Love Zone] Sunday 2pm‐5pm (EST). Background Born to Hajji Umaru Nsimbe Ssempagala and Hajati Jannat Nansubuga Nsimbe of Mutundwe Kirinyabiggo in Makindye Ssabagabo County, Wakiso District, Aisha Namiiro Makumbi is a passionate journalist who for the last 14 years has worked with several radio stations in Kampala, Uganda including Star Fm, Dembe Fm, Radio One and Akaboozi Ku Kubiri as a reporter, News Anchor, music selector and as sub Editor. Education Diploma in journalism & mass communication from UMCAT School of Journalism and mass communication, A Public Relations and media Management from Cavendish University Uganda Diploma in Music Dance and Drama from Makerere University. Aisha on UMCAT school of Journalism I honestly believe if it wasn’t UMCAT School of Journalism, I would not have gone as far as I have. Unlike other institutions where accessing studios and other gadgets involves lots of bureaucracy, UMCAT gave me the skill I needed and by the end of my first year I was fully equipped with the relevant skills. So when I went for my internship, it was no surprise that I was retained and since then, I got a job and still counting more. ” Aisha doesn’t regret the profession, “As a journalist I have traveled places, rubbed shoulders and held interviews with people from all walks of life.” She says. Work in the Diaspora Aisha currently serves as a board member and board clerk for Community Legal Services and Counseling Center [CLSACC] Cambridge, MA, a center for Pro bono lawyers and counselors. A member of the “Uganda Women’s Association International” (UWAI), based in Boston, which brings together Ugandan women in the Diaspora. Member of “Ggwanga Mujje, Boston Chapter” serving on the Publicity committee of the successfully held “Buganda Bumu Convention” in Boston 2015. Back home she is a member of the Human rights Network for Journalists, Uganda Parliamentary Press Association and Uganda Journalists Association. ... UMCAT helped me get a Juicy Job before End of My First Year – Nakalema GraceApril 13, 2018NewsMy Name is Nakalema Grace -aka- Nakline Grace a media Practitioner (Radio & Television Presenter, News anchor, & Reporter) and the CEO of Life Touch Foundation Uganda. I joined UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass communication in 2014. After searching through a number of journalism school in the country, was informed about UMCAT, and indeed it’s an extraordinarily institution. I applied, got admitted and begun studies and like every strong ambitious person you can think of in the world, very competent, visionary, assertive and weighed highly in confidence to take me in any place by then. Before the end of First trimester, I was among the best presentable ladies every person desired to associate with, which earned me so much respect and fame from both teachers and students. My intelligence was another additional skill I applied whenever at school which attracted my teachers by then to become the very close friends that recommended me in places of media houses and also shared with me different beneficial contacts. I had a very good skill of making contacts and relationships and that highly established my everyday goals that were effective and in a short while, I met with media managers, producers, presenters among other groups at UMCAT that were very positive with my personality (The elite Queen) it was a common phrase used to explain my personality and we’ll being which almost created a desired pressure for many people to meet me. By the end of year one I earned myself the very first paying job in media at Radio ABC for a Mid-morning show called inspirations that aired every week from Monday to Friday. I was eloquent, gathered a lot of experience in radio presentation and production. Besides the ABC Radio job, I am also a News Reporter at Kingdom Television and all I can say is that “the Sky is the Limit”. Today I stand as one of the best reliable media practitioners and resourceful in all aspects of media and all this Started at UMCAT School of Journalism and I conk sure that it’s not if I had not Joined this mighty School, definitely I wouldn’t be where I am today. “UMCAT, Professionalism for Development Indeed” ... UMCAT announces New Principal, Dr. Zadok EkimwereOctober 13, 2017NewsAs UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communication continues to invest in its future and in that of its students, alumni and the country at large, This time, the Uganda’s leading private Journalism institution is proud to announce the appointment of its new Principal, Dr. Zadok Ekimwere, a Ugandan national with international experience and fresh, innovative ideas to continue strengthening academics and growth of our institution. Dr. Zadok a print Media specialist with extensive experience in the News Papers Industry has worked with Ugandan Mainstream media like the New Vision where he held several senior editorial positions. His Journalism experience has enabled him to cover the United Nations (UN) General Assembly and the US Presidential, congressional campaigns and elections results. He has also on several occasions been hosted on VOA to give the African Perspective of the election results and other topics. From New Vision, Dr. Zadok went to head the School of Journalism and Media Management at the Uganda Management Institution (UMI) where he launched the first post graduate Journalism diploma in Uganda in 1998. Dr. Zadok has also engaged in teaching and lecturing in Universities like the University of South Carolina (USA), Victoria University (Uganda), National University of Rwanda, Burare among others. He enjoys teaching and writing which is still his hobby. He has researched and published extensively and has a proven track record in research, teaching, curricula development, academic leadership and institutional governance matters. Dr. Zadok is ideally suited to continue the transformation of UMCAT to greater heights. On speaking about the his appointment, Dr. Zadok said, “I am honored by this appointment and privileged to continue building on the successes of my predecessor as we strive to provide access to high quality and market-relevant higher education to all our students.” According to Mrs. Okiria Harriet alias Mama who has been caretaking this position for about four Years, says she extremely excited that the Institution has been joined by an experienced Scholar. “I see that now the task to revamp our standards is going to take another twist and I’m well assured that UMCAT will not remain the same.”...
