The Department was established in 2002 under the former Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business Administration. It was later renamed the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in 2022 following the restructuring of the faculty into two separate entities: the Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (FESBM) and the Faculty of Business Administration (FOBA).
Dept Vision
To be a leading centre of excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation, education, and research.
Dept Mission
To empower current and future entrepreneurs by creating and delivering cutting-edge knowledge and research in entrepreneurship and innovation
Message from HOD
Welcome to the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, part of the Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (FESBM) at Makerere University Business School. The Department is committed to delivering high-quality entrepreneurship and innovation education that nurtures a new generation of entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs capable of making strategic decisions to drive sustainable organizational success. Our efforts align with Uganda’s development agenda, particularly the goal of achieving middle-income status by 2040 through a private sector-led economy. The National Development Plan IV emphasizes the need for entrepreneurial skills to support private sector growth, underscoring the importance of training an elite cohort of entrepreneurs. We are proud of our experienced academic team, many of whom bring over 15 years of expertise from both academia and industry. The Department offers a range of academic programs, including a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship, a Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, a Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship, and a Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. All our curricula are industry-relevant and designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and the practical skills required in today’s dynamic business environment. As part of the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship program, we also run a structured mentorship and coaching program aimed at supporting learners in starting and managing sustainable businesses. To enforce this, we also organize industrial visits that expose students to real-world business operations. We maintain strong partnerships with entrepreneurs and public sector institutions to enrich the learning experience. In addition to teaching, the Department pursues a robust research and development agenda focused on advancing knowledge in entrepreneurship and innovation. Department-led research teams regularly develop proposals that receive funding to explore key issues in the field. These research outputs contribute to policy review and development across both public and private sectors.
