Mountains of the Moon University
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The Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) is a university in the town of Fort Portal in Uganda. It was named after the Rwenzori Mountains (also known as the Mountains of the Moon). The chancellor is Prof. Edward Rugumayo. After a long planning phase, the Mountains of the Moon University received the official licence to become active as a University on March 29th, 2005. The Licence was given by the National Council for Higher Education. In a number of ways MMU is unique in the Ugandan Education system: MMU is a Community Trust University and non profit. The trustees include the Local District Councils, the three main religious bodies and interested and supportive individuals. It has no specific affiliations. MMU has been established as a service for the rural communities of Uganda. Courses are structured to develop analytical and applied skills. All students undertake assessed field work during the 'recess term' which is presented using computer based technology at the start of the next semester. All students get 3hrs per week hands on computer studies per week. The majority of courses can be taken as either a Weekend or an Evening option. [This is designed to allow students to work and help to pay their way through their courses]. The Austrian Service Abroad is active at the MMU since 2007.
[edit] Programs offered
At the moment there are 5 study programs offered which generally include certificate, Diploma and Degree options:
Education Public Health Horticulture with Entrepreneurship & Management Skills Business Management Public Administration Social and Community Development Information and Communication Technology [ICT]
