Diploma in Records and Information Management

Diploma in Records and Information Management is a Diploma program taught at Nkumba University, Uganda. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (two years programme) options.

The Diploma in Records and Information Management at Nkumba University is designed for people who want to become archivists and records managers working in government or non-government organizations. The programme prepares students to manage information and covers records management principles, including how to classify, store, retrieve, and dispose of records.

Students also study information governance, information security, electronic records management, and metadata management. The programme includes business analysis focused on identifying information needs and requirements for organizations. It is a two years programme.

The minimum requirements for admission in Diploma in Records and Information Management at Nkumba University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Nkumba University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Nkumba University as pre-requiste for admission in Diploma in Records and Information Management.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants for Diploma programmes should hold:

• A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a minimum of 5 passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
• Uganda Advanced Level Certificate (UACE) with at least one Principal Pass, and 2 subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
• A certificate obtained after 2 years of post UCE study from a recognized institution;
• Any equivalent Certificate besides UCE and UACE from a recognized institution.

Please check detail of study units at https://nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/program/diploma-in-records-and-information-management

• Records and information managers
• Archivists
• Librarians
• Information analysts

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Uganda. See Uganda scholarships.