Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC)

Welcome to the Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC), a dynamic body corporate operating under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives (MTIC). Established on July 14, 1964, as a Government of Uganda (GOU) project funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and executed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), MTAC has evolved into a pivotal institution dedicated to enhancing management practices and fostering entrepreneurship.

Key Milestones: The success of the initial project led to the formal establishment of MTAC through the Management Training and Advisory Centre Act of 1969.

Main Objectives:

• Provide advisory and training services to government departments, public, and private institutions.
• Enhance management practices in industries and economic sectors.
• Support enterprises in studying and designing new products, models, and devices.
• Prepare Ugandan citizens for managerial, functional, and supervisory roles.
• Foster entrepreneurship and job creation.
• Elevate the skill standards of workers in various industries.
• Organize and conduct training courses for both semi-skilled and skilled workers.

MTAC's Mandate: Our core mandate revolves around promoting enterprise development, imparting sound management practices, and cultivating a spirit of entrepreneurship through training and advisory services.

Contributions and Impact: Over the years, MTAC has played a pivotal role in enhancing management practices, empowering Ugandans to become entrepreneurs, and fostering job creation.

Governance: MTAC adheres to the principles of good corporate governance, boasting a well-constituted Council representing the public sector, private sector, and employee organizations.

Council Committees: The Council operates through three committees - the Professional & Academic Committee, Finance & Development Committee, and the Finance and Human Resource Committee - ensuring effective discharge of its duties.

Join us at MTAC, where excellence meets entrepreneurship, and together, we shape a brighter future through effective management and innovative practices.

Program Duration:

• Diploma Programs: 2 years, divided into 4 semesters.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

• Diploma Programs: At least one (1) principal pass and two (2) subsidiary passes at 'A' Level, attained at the same sitting.
• Certificate Programs: At least 3 passes at 'O' Level, attained at the same sitting.

Annual Intakes:

• February: Day Sessions
• August:
  • Afternoon (Certificate)
  • Evening (Diploma)
  • Weekend (Certificate and Diploma)