Overview

The Economic Policy and Planning program from Makerere University was initially a UNDP-funded capacity building project which ended in 1996. From 1997 the program continued as a private program in which most students sponsor their studies using either individual or employer resources.

Quick Facts:

The MA(DPP degree programme may be obtained by fulfilling requirements for course work and a dissertation(plan A) for the research oriented candidate or more extended coursework and research project(plan B) for the broader knowledge based only candidate.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomic Theory And Policy
Macroeconomic Theory And Policy
Quantitative Methods
Econometrics
Policy Analysis And Economic Management
Project Planning And Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kampala, Uganda

Disciplines

Economics Public Policy

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a good first degree in Economics or with a major in Economics(3.1.1) or its equivalent. candidates wit a lower second degree in Economics(3.2.2) and a related field may also be considered provided they have at least 2 years relevant working experience.
Applicants with a good first degree in commerce or statistics from a recognised university .

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7000000 UGX / year

≈ 7000000 UGX / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5000000 UGX / year

≈ 5000000 UGX / year

Living costs

Kampala

Uganda

1463786 - 1961574 UGX / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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