The Department of Business Lawfocuses on knowledge creation, dissemination of professional legal expertise, and the development of practical skills that prepare students to navigate the complex legal and business environment effectively.
The Department facilitates law-related course units across all academic programs at MUBS, including Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate levels. It offers key courses such as Business Law, Company Law, International Business Law, Procurement and Supplies Law, Insurance Law, Law Relating to Financial Institutions, Public Sector Legal Framework, Administrative Law, Labor Laws and Occupational Health, and Hospitality and Tourism Law, among others. These courses provide students with both theoretical understanding and practical insight into the laws governing business and commerce. In addition to teaching, the Department actively engages in research and consultancy, contributing to legal scholarship, the formulation of sound business practices, and policy development. With a dedicated team of professional legal academics, the Department promotes academic excellence, integrity, and innovation, producing graduates who are well-equipped to excel in the business and legal sectors and make meaningful contributions to society and the economy.
Core Values
| The Department upholds the following core values, in line with the faculty of Commerce and MUBS Accountability: We take ownership of our decisions and actions Integrity: We uphold ethical and honest behavior in all dealings Time consciousness: We value and respect time as a critical resource Efficiency: We strive for excellence in service delivery and resource useTeamwork; We promote collaboration , mutual respect and share responsibility. |
Accountability: We take ownership of our decisions and actions
Integrity: We uphold ethical and honest behavior in all dealings
Time consciousness: We value and respect time as a critical resource
Efficiency: We strive for excellence in service delivery and resource use
Teamwork; We promote collaboration , mutual respect and share responsibility.
Message from the Head of Department, Business Law
Welcome to the Department of Business Law
The Department of Business Law is housed within the Faculty of Commerce at Makerere University Business School (MUBS). It stands as a cornerstone of academic excellence, providing students with a strong foundation in the legal principles that underpin business operations and corporate governance. The Department is headed by the Head of Department, supported by a team of distinguished teaching staff, all of whom are professional lawyers holding Bachelor of Laws Degrees (LLB), Master of Laws Degrees (LLM), and Doctoral Degrees (PhD) in various fields of law. The Department is further supported by a dedicated Administrator and Office Assistant who ensure the smooth running of administrative operations. Together, our staff form a highly knowledgeable, passionate, and committed team devoted to nurturing students into competent, ethical, and business-oriented legal professionals.
The Department facilitates a wide range of law-related course units across all Business academic programs offered at the University, including Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate levels. Through these courses, students gain a deep understanding of how legal frameworks regulate and influence business activities both in Uganda and globally.
The study of law within business disciplines is vital in today’s dynamic economic environment. It equips learners with the ability to interpret and apply legal principles governing commerce, contracts, and corporate conduct. This legal insight enables our graduates to make informed business decisions, manage legal risks, and promote integrity, transparency, and accountability in their professional endeavours. The integration of law into business studies at MUBS has significantly enhanced the competence and employability of our graduates, who continue to make meaningful contributions to Uganda’s socio-economic development and the global business community.
At the Department of Business Law, we take great pride in producing well-rounded graduates who possess the legal knowledge, critical thinking ability, and ethical values required to excel in the modern business world. Our alumni continue to make outstanding contributions as business professionals, legal practitioners, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the Department’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and societal transformation.
We warmly welcome all prospective students, researchers, and partners to join us in advancing the frontiers of business and law education. Together, we continue to shape a future founded on professionalism, justice, and sustainable economic growth.
Dr. Waliya Gwokyalya (LLD)
Senior Lecturer/Head of Department, Business Law