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Established in 1984 within Tororo Girls’ Secondary School, the college moved to its independent site in 1992 and has steadily expanded over the years. Initially founded as a women-only institution, UCCT has been co-educational since 1995, offering a wide range of diploma and certificate programs designed to equip students with practical business and professional skills for careers in commerce, management, accounting, and related fields.
UCCT operates under the Department of Business, Technical, and Vocational Education Training (BTVET) of the Ministry of Education and Sports. The college offers programs that are accredited by the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB), Certified Public Accountancy Uganda (CPAU), Busoga University (BU), and the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT). Diploma programs include Uganda Diploma in Business Studies with specializations in Accounting, Marketing, Purchasing, Supplies & Stores Management, and Customs Clearing & Forwarding, Uganda Diploma in Hotel and Institutional Catering, Uganda Diploma in Secretarial Studies, National Diploma in Business Management, and other specialized diplomas in procurement, logistics, and accountancy.
Certificate programs range from National Certificate in Business Management, Accountancy, Secretarial Studies, and Marketing to one-year certificates in Business Studies, Hotel & Institutional Catering, Records and Information Management, Secretarial and Information Management, and Project Planning and Management. Additional weekend and evening programs, such as CPAU courses, enable working professionals to enhance their qualifications while maintaining their careers.
UCCT emphasizes holistic student development beyond academics. Students are encouraged to participate in business clubs, entrepreneurial initiatives, and practical workshops that reinforce classroom learning. Activities such as business simulations, project management exercises, catering demonstrations, and computer skills sessions provide hands-on experience and prepare students to meet the practical demands of the business world.
These co-curricular activities foster leadership, teamwork, and innovation, equipping graduates with a strong foundation for professional success and employability in Uganda and the broader East African region.
UCCT offers modern facilities that support both learning and practical training. The campus includes well-equipped classrooms, specialized laboratories for accounting, information management, and computer skills, as well as workshops for catering, housekeeping, pastry, and bakery training.
The college provides spaces for practical business simulations, project work, and entrepreneurial initiatives, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience alongside their theoretical studies. These facilities create an environment conducive to skill acquisition, creativity, and professional growth, preparing students to meet the demands of Uganda’s dynamic business and commercial sectors.
Today, Uganda College of Commerce, Tororo is recognized as one of the leading business training institutions in Eastern Uganda. The college continues to provide high-quality education that combines practical skills, professional knowledge, and ethical business practices.
With a strong focus on relevance to industry needs, UCCT maintains a close alignment with national and regional standards, ensuring its graduates are prepared to excel in various sectors, including commerce, finance, management, hospitality, and information management. The college’s commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and lifelong learning has made it a preferred choice for students seeking career-oriented education in business and vocational studies.
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