ISBAT University
ISBAT University (ISBAT), whose complete name is International Business, Science And Technology University, is a chartered university in Uganda.[3]
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2005 |
| Chancellor | Fred Omach[1] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Mathew Mathai Kattampackal[2] |
| Location | , 00°20′04″N 32°36′05″E |
| Campus | Urban Main Campus |
| Website | Homepage |
  Location in Kampala | |
Location
The university's campus is located in a modern high-rise building at 11A Rotary Avenue, off of Lugogo Bypass Road, on Kololo Hill, in the Central Division of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.[3] The geographical coordinates of the ISBAT University are 00°20'04.0"N, 32°36'05.0"E (Latitude:0.334444; Longitude:32.601389).[4]
History
The university was established in 2005 as a post-secondary (tertiary) institution of education, that was affiliated with Sikkim Manipal University of India. At that time all courses and academic courses belonged to and were awarded by the Indian university.[5]
In 2013 ISBAT began awarding its own degrees and changed its classification to "Other Degree Awarding Institution" (ODAI). In 2015, the university moved to its present campus off of Lugogo Bypass Road. In 2016, ISBAT was elevated to a full university, having met the requirements of the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE).[5] On 18 November 2019, the university acquired charter status from the UNCHE.[6]
Overview
As of May 2019, ISBAT University is associated with UCAM University Spain and with Manipal University Dubai.[4] It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB), and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).[5]
Academics
As of January 2018 the following courses were on offer at ISBAT University:[7]
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Multimedia and Animations
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Accounting
- Bachelor of Hotel Management
- Bachelor of Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics
- Bachelor of Science In Networking and Cyber Security
- Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Hardware and Networking
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Postgraduate
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
- Master of Science in Information Technology
- Master of Business Administration
Community social responsibility
In April and May 2019, ISBAT University hosted a neurosurgery, pediatric cardiology and oncology medical camp run by physicians and surgeons from Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited from India. The visiting doctors offered free consultations to over 200 patients.[2][8]
References
- Francis Emorut (28 November 2019). "Kabushenga Tips Graduands". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- Segawa, Nixon (1 May 2019). "ISBAT University Announces Free Neurosurgery, Pediatric Cardiology, Medical Camp". Kampala: SoftPower Uganda. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ISBAT University (2019). "Overview of ISBAT University". Kampala: ISBAT University. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- Google (2 May 2019). "Location of ISBAT University, Kololo, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- Businge, Conan (14 August 2017). "ISBAT offers 200 scholarships to students". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- Geoffery Serugo (19 November 2019). "ISBAT University attains charter status, vows to uphold teaching standards". Kampala: Eagle Uganda Online. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- Campus Times Reporter (24 January 2018). "Courses offered at ISBAT University". Kampala: Campus Times Uganda. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- Mubiru, Apollo (30 April 2019). "Free Neurosurgery Camp Opens In Kampala". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
