By Our Reporter
A total of 1065 students have graduated with various qualifications from Cavendish University during its 5th graduation ceremony held at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Wednesday. The students were awarded degrees, diplomas, and certificates in varied disciplines such as Business, Information Technology, Economics & other Social Sciences.
774 students received Bachelors degrees- 15 of whom received first class honors, 86 were awarded with Masters, 8 received Post Graduate Diplomas while 55 received Diplomas.
The Minister for Education, Jessica Alupo recognized the significant part played by Cavendish University and other private universities in meeting the demand for higher education in Uganda. She commended Cavendish University for its progress in harnessing the capabilities of technology and designing programs that have an international touch which is good for regional integration and international exposure.
In a speech read by Timothy Ssejjoba, Principal Education Officer at Ministry of Education, the minister said, “New Technologies are enabling communication with far greater ease at creating virtual global opportunities. We need to ensure graduates will not be limited by non-trade barriers that are hidden behind standards such as accreditation, language of instruction and scope of study. A graduate from Cavendish university- Uganda should not have challenges being accredited by the South African Qualifications Agency or the Health boards in the United Arab Emirates for professional employment.
