The Diploma in Records and Archive Management is a two-year, day, evening, weekend and Distance programme divided in four semesters; serving as an introduction to the responsibilities of archivists, records managers and librarians working in today’s business, government and non-governmental organisation environments, particularly the theoretical principles, methodologies and practical administration of such programs.

This course presents the evolution of the several recordkeeping professions and the development of theories of the identification and management of records and recordkeeping systems. The course emphasizes the history and changing nature of records and recordkeeping systems, particularly those changes influenced by technology. This programme introduces students to the diversity of records created and preserved from the past and those created, used and retained in the present.  Specific problems of archival appraisal, the organization of and access to archives containing historical manuscript collections, the management and preservation of non-print records such as photographs and electronic records will be briefly addressed as they are treated in more detail elsewhere in the Archives curriculum.

The programme will take-up a blended approach (both face to face and online studies) which involves lectures, tests, private study, individual and group assignments, field assignments, case study, and presentations as a means of developing professionals who understand the influences of the institutional contexts in which documents are created, used and retained.

Programme Objectives

The objectives of this programme are to:

• Equip the students with knowledge and skills in the management of information resources

• To understand and seek viable solutions to the major practical difficulties in Records and Information Management
• To equip students with knowledge and skills in managing different types of information institutions in particular, Records Centre, Archives, Documentation and Information Centres.
• To equip students with sufficient skills to cater for staffing needs of the registries at Government ministries, institutions, NGOs and private organisations in and outside Uganda.
• Provide opportunities for progression in their career, employability or to higher education qualifications.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme students should be able to:

• Apply the knowledge and skills in the management of information resources

• Explain and provide viable solutions to the major practical difficulties in Records and Information Management
• Apply acquired knowledge and skills in managing different types of information institutions in particular, Records Centre, Archives, Documentation and Information Centres.
• Have sufficient skills to meet the staffing needs of the registries at Government ministries, institutions, NGOs and private organisations in and outside Uganda.

• Develop their academic and professional careers.

Entry Requirements

1. Direct Entry:

Students entry through A’ level must have at least One Principal pass and two subsidiaries one of which must be in a principal subject at advanced level of education, and at least five passes at ordinary level in one sitting or its equivalent.

1. Certificate Entry:

A relevant Certificate from a recognized institution of higher learning with a credit or its    Equivalent.

1. Mature Age Entry

A candidate must be at least 25 years old and above, and scored 50 % and above in mature age examination from an NCHE recognized center.

1. A Higher Education Certificate (HEC)

A candidate must have passed a relevant HEC accredited by NCHE with at least Class III (Pass).

1. Degree Entry

A relevant degree from a recognized university for a holder wishing to acquire skills