Unit Vision
Fostering a strategically aligned environment that supports work, learning, and sustainable development at Makerere University Business School.

Unit Mission

To create a conducive environment for work and learning, aligning with the MUBS Strategic Plan, Master Plan, and the expectations of our internal and external stakeholders.

The Strategy & Projects Unit is a central unit within Makerere University Business School, responsible for driving the MUBS’ strategic direction and spearheading major projects that shape the school’s future. Reporting directly to the Office of the Principal, the unit functions as the MUBS think tank, facilitating long-term planning, innovation, and sustainable development.

Core Mandate

At its core, the Strategy & Projects Unit is responsible for coordinating the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the MUBS Strategic Plan. This includes aligning MUBS priorities with national and global frameworks such as the National Development Plans (NDPs), Uganda Vision 2040, the Public Investment Management (PIM) Framework, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Office ensures that strategic objectives are not only ambitious and forward-looking but also measurable, actionable, and impact-driven. Its work fosters a results-oriented culture across the school, enabling effective decision-making, performance tracking, and policy alignment.

Functional Areas

The Strategy & Projects Unit oversees a broad and cross-cutting portfolio, including:

• Strategic Planning and Reporting: Coordinating MUBS planning cycles, facilitating reviews of strategic goals, and compiling performance reports submitted to oversight bodies such as the Ministry of Education and Sports and the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
• Project Design and Implementation: Leading the initiation, structuring, and coordination of major MUBS projects, including infrastructure development, research partnerships, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. Notably, the Office prepared and submitted a USD 60 million PPP concept for student accommodation, aligned to the MUBS Master Plan (2024–2074) and Strategic Plan (2025–2030).
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Acting as the MUBS liaison with the PPP Unit in the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the Office coordinates the preparation of project concept notes, feasibility studies, and procurement processes in accordance with the PPP Act.
• Asset and Property Management: Overseeing the strategic management of non-current assets, including buildings, furniture, machinery, and vehicles. This includes annual asset reporting, monitoring of asset movements, and coordination of asset disposal in compliance with government guidelines.
• Space Planning and Utilisation: Coordinating the allocation and optimal utilisation of physical space. The Office interfaces with stakeholders such as the space management committee, Estates & Works Office, academic and administrative departments, and service providers, to ensure space responds to evolving MUBS needs.
• Strategic Partnerships and MUBS Development: Identifying and cultivating partnerships with development agencies, donors, and private sector entities. The Office has historically supported collaborations with NORAD, the African Development Bank, and other partners for capacity building and capital development.
• Policy Development and Advisory Services: Providing analytical and strategic input on MUBS policies, coordinating cross-cutting initiatives, and advising top management on long-term planning and resource prioritisation.

Team Structure and Capacity

The Strategy & Projects Unit comprises a multidisciplinary team of staff, working across strategy, asset management, property development, planning, and administrative support. It is led by the Manager, Strategy & Projects, supported by 12 staff members.

A Staff Training and Development Plan (2024–2028) is in place to ensure that all team members, including administrative staff and building custodians are equipped with competencies to manage their activities.

Strategic Influence and Value

The Office plays a strategic integrator role, ensuring that all units and departments are working towards a common MUBS vision. It serves the ability to blend planning with implementation, and policy with performance, makes it central to the transformation of MUBS into a world-class institution. From conceptualising new projects, implementing strategies to set up new buildings, coordinating annual reports, ensuring that ICT and furniture are in place to provide a conducive environment, managing multi-stakeholder PPP projects, to tracking implementation of strategic activities, the Strategy & Projects Unit is where vision meets execution.