Management of Research in a Post-Graduate Institute: Quality Assurance Systems

Abstract

In this study, the authors delve into a comprehensive framework for research management within a postgraduate institute, explicitly focusing on quality assurance systems. Drawing insights from the Uganda Management Institute (UMI), the authors have provided an illuminating overview of the institute's research management and administration landscape. Beginning with an exploration of the background of UMI, research management, UMI research functions, and the diverse committees that underpin UMI's research ecosystem, the study sheds light on the intricacies of managing research within a postgraduate institute. The study also presents the quality assurance protocols for postgraduate study at UMI, meticulously delineating the criteria and guidelines underpinning quality assurance. In assuring quality, the authors emphasized the importance of academic rigor, ethical research conduct, contributions to the respective fields of study and contribution to the socioeconomic well-being of society. The last section of the study is the conclusion that underscores the significance of effective research management in a postgraduate institute.