Education: ISBAT University Launches PhD Programs
By: Kyeyune Ali
The International, Science Business And Technology University (ISBAT) has on Saturday, 30, September 2023 joined the varsities in Uganda that have PhD programs.
At the University main campus in Lugogo, National Council for Higher Education has accredited two PhD programmes of ISBAT University to impact Ugandan education in terms of development.
Dr. Jane Egau Okou under secretary finance and administration ministry of Education and sports launched the accredited two PHD programmes of ISBAT university.
The University was granted the prestigious charter by his Excellency the president of Uganda in 2019.
ISBAT University has a state of art infrastructure and internationally experienced faculties and having an excellent ray of international collaborative arrangements with reputed universities in business schools and ICT academies.
The vice chancellor ISBAT university professor. K.M Mathew said that
“As a University, we are more than ready to educate Ugandans and to add more value through nurturing and encouraging our students to make more research and also as graduates of this programme they will contribute significantly to bridging the digital divide and fostering technological advancements that can benefit the entire society of Uganda at large.”
At the same occasion Dr. Jane Egau Okuo said that
“We don’t have enough PhDs in the country and if it comes to Education a teacher can’t teach students below their levels of Education therefore it’s great opportunity to each and every Ugandan to come and upgrade from ISBAT University.”
The programme mark a new era of academic excellence and research innovation at ISBAT University and the entire community of Uganda.
The introduction of PHD programme is not merely the addition of a degree but profound commitment to the pursuit of knowledge.
The Doctor of philosophy in information and communication technology (ICT) Comes at a time when the world is undergoing into digital transformation.
Technology is shaping people’s lives, business and the society in today’s dynamic and rapidly evolving global economy, businesses face unprecedented challenges and opportunities, the PhD in business and management studies programme at ISBAT university will equip scholars with the tools, knowledge and research skills needed to address these challenges and lead organisations towards sustainable growth and success.