Bachelor of Records and Information Management

The Bachelor of Records and Information Management at Ndejje University equips students with professional knowledge and hands-on skills to manage information assets across their lifecycle. Students study how to create, organize, preserve, secure, and manage records in both physical and electronic formats. The curriculum covers information governance, digital preservation, data security, documentation services, and compliance with national and international standards.

Coursework includes database systems, archives administration, digital records management, information technology, records storage and security, and project planning. The program also includes field work placement for practical experience in records centers, archives, information departments, and digital repositories. It includes day/weekend study and runs for a duration of 3 years.

Modules

• Christian Ethics I
• Communication Skills
• Computer Applications
• Introduction to Basic Accounting
• Introduction to Business Law
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Micro-Economics
• Introduction to Statistics and Mathematics
• Poverty and Development
• Business in Uganda
• Business Plan and Employment Opportunities
• Christian Ethics II

Direct Entry

• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes
• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with 1 principal pass in a relevant subject.

Diploma Entry

• Relevant Diploma in records management, information science, IT, library science or related field (Upper Second or Credit), recognized by NCHE

Mature Age Entry

• A minimum score of 50% in a recognized Mature Age Entry Examination

International Applicants

• Secondary school completion equivalent to Uganda’s A-Level
• Academic documents must be equated where necessary
• Proof of English proficiency if prior education was not in English

• Records Manager
• Archivist
• Information Officer
• Documentation Specialist
• Data Governance Officer