Ratiibu Ssemata

I am an academician with a background in teaching, research, and training. I am passionate about education and self-development. Generally, I am a results-driven and versatile individual, equipped with computer skills. Adept at producing quality outputs on time with keen attention to detail, thoroughness and good time management. Armed with strong communication and interpersonal aptitude, coupled with strong ability to build rapport easily with individuals and express ideas in an articulate manner. Consistently recognized by employers for good work ethic and ability to meet and exceed expectations, handle confidential information, as well as understand and implement instructions.

Academic Integrity: The Hong Kong Polytechnic

PUBLISHED 

• Livelihood Strategies for Achieving Sustainable Livelihood Outcomes Among Communities Near National Parks in Uganda: A Study of Tourism-Related and Non-Tourism-Related Approaches

IN THE PIPELINE

• From Metaverse to Reality: How Virtual Experience in Metaverse Can Be Powerful in Leading People to Have Intentions to Do Similar Behavior in Real World.
• Enhancing Tourism Heritage Conservation Through Virtual Reality (VR).
• The Role of Virtual Reality in Marketing Community Based Tourism in Uganda: A Case of Communities Adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Applying the Experiential Learning Theory to Virtual Reality in the Tourism Sector: A Conservation Approach.
• The Evolution and Application of The Technology Acceptance Model in The Hospitality and Tourism Research: A Critical Review and Future Directions.

UNPUBLISHED

• International Marketing Capability, ICT Adoption and Export Performance Among Selected Agricultural Product Exporters in Uganda-
• Hospitality Training and Service Quality; A Case Study of Protea Hotel Kampala- Bachelor’s Research.

April 2024 - Certificate awarded in recognition of the outstanding commitment as a facilitator of the 15th Annual MUBS Hospitality Day. 

2024 - Award presented for outstanding service as the Research and Internship Coordinator as well as a member of the Programme Review Committee for the Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Languages- Makerere University Business School. 

2017 - Certificate awarded for the outstanding performance and contribution as a Patron of the Entertainment Franchising Portfolio in the 9th Annual MUBS Hospitality Day.

2013-2014 - Certificate of merit for being on the Vice Chancellor’s list (Cgpa 4.46 out of 5.0-Bachelor of Leisure and Hospitality Management). 

2012-2013 - Certificate of merit for being on the Dean’s list (Cgpa 4.39 out of 5.0-Bachelor of Leisure and Hospitality Management).

2011-2012 - Certificate of merit for being on the Dean’s list (Cgpa 4.31 out of 5.0-Bachelor of Leisure and Hospitality Management).

• Departmental Coordinator Research and Internship in the Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Languages- Makerere University Business School.
• Chairperson of the Entertainment Sub-Committee of the MUBS Graduation Committee.
• Member of the Programme Review Committee that transformed the Bachelor of Leisure and Hospitality Management and Bachelor of Catering and Hotel Management Degree Programmes into the Bachelor of Leisure, Events and Hotel Management.
• Initiated memorandums of understanding with Fairway Hotel Kampala and Athen Hotel-Best western Kampala through which students are given internship placements by the hotels.
• Member of the committee that initiated a memorandum of Understanding with Four points by Sheraton Hotel Kampala through which students are given internship placements by the hotels.
• Member of the Departmental Staff Welfare committee
• Currently serving as a member of the staff welfare committee of Makerere University Business School Academic Staff Association.

DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATOR INTERNSHIP AND RESEARCH - Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Languages - Makerere University Business School

• Helping students in identifying internship placements.
• Allocating internship and research supervisors to students.
• Coordinating supervisors and students during the internship periods.
• Collecting internship reports from students and distributing them to examiners for marking.
• Compiling course files.
• Attending to issues from both students and supervisors.

CHAIRPERSON ENTERTAINMENT SUB COMMITTEE OF MUBS GRADUATIONS. - Makerere University Business School.

• Coordinate and supervise Graduation Day ushers.
• Identify and recommend cultural performers for the MUBS Graduation Ceremonies.
• Coordinate the provision of foods and beverages during MUBS Graduation Ceremonies.
• Manage the Entertainment budget for MUBS Graduation Ceremonies.

PATRON OF THE ENTERTAINMENT FRANCHISING PORTFOLIO FOR THE ANNUAL MUBS HOSPITALITY DAY. - Makerere University Business School.

• Guiding students during the Annual MUBS Hospitality Day events

ASSISTANT GENERAL COORDINATOR - The 6th Annual MUBS Marketing and Hospitality - Makerere University Business School.

• Coordinating activities for the annual MUBS marketing and hospitality week
• Seeking for sponsorship
• Formulating progress reports
• 2013/2014 - Guild Minister for Information - MUBS Guild - Makerere University Business School.
• 2013/2014 - Guild Representative Council - MUBS Guild - Makerere University Business School.
• 2012/2013 - Guild Representative Council - MUBS Guild - Makerere University Business School.

DR. SEUNGHUN SHIN

Assistant Professor: School of Hotel and Tourism Management The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

seung-hun.shin@polyu.edu.hk

Tel: +852 34002262. 

Fax: +852 2362-9362

ASSOC. PROF. ATCERO MILBURG

Dean: Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Languages  Makerere University Business School  P.O. Box 1376 Kampala Uganda

matcero@mubs.ac.ug deanfthl@mubs.ac.ug

+256 787445666/  +256 701569185

DR. KESANDE PROVIA

Lecturer: Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Languages  Makerere University Business School  P.O. Box 1376 Kampala Uganda

pkesande@mubs.ac.ug

+256 774976401/ +256 703712939