Department of History and Heritage Management
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Department of History and Heritage Management – Bule Hora University
Overview:
Established in 2005 under the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Department of History and Heritage Management began with a four-year BA program, initially staffed by one MA holder and guest lecturers. Starting with 45 students, the department emphasizes original research, archival analysis, and oral history, focusing on underrepresented areas in Ethiopian historiography. In 2018, Tourism Management became an independent department following a needs assessment. The department expanded in 2019/20 with MA programs in History and Heritage Management and, in 2021, Oromo Studies. It trains educators for universities, colleges, and schools while fostering research, community engagement, and employable skills.
Established in 2005 under the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Department of History and Heritage Management began with a four-year BA program, initially staffed by one MA holder and guest lecturers. Starting with 45 students, the department emphasizes original research, archival analysis, and oral history, focusing on underrepresented areas in Ethiopian historiography. In 2018, Tourism Management became an independent department following a needs assessment. The department expanded in 2019/20 with MA programs in History and Heritage Management and, in 2021, Oromo Studies. It trains educators for universities, colleges, and schools while fostering research, community engagement, and employable skills.
Vision:
By 2022 E.C., the department aims to be a premier choice in Bule Hora University, recognized regionally and globally for excellence in teaching, research, and public engagement. It seeks to produce graduates with critical thinking, employability, and a deep understanding of history’s societal impact.
By 2022 E.C., the department aims to be a premier choice in Bule Hora University, recognized regionally and globally for excellence in teaching, research, and public engagement. It seeks to produce graduates with critical thinking, employability, and a deep understanding of history’s societal impact.
Mission:
To deliver quality BA and MA programs, conduct problem-solving research, and provide inclusive community services. The department equips students with transferable skills through the study of societies, cultures, and heritage, fostering informed citizenship and professional readiness.
To deliver quality BA and MA programs, conduct problem-solving research, and provide inclusive community services. The department equips students with transferable skills through the study of societies, cultures, and heritage, fostering informed citizenship and professional readiness.
Core Values:
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Cultivating skilled, critically aware citizens.
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Promoting honest academic and public engagement with history.
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Supporting inclusive, high-quality education at all levels.
Affiliated Programs:
Undergraduate Program:
A 4-year BA in History and Heritage Management (142 credit hours) covering Ethiopian, African, and global history, plus heritage studies. Graduates gain analytical, writing, and research skills for teaching, archival work, or further studies.
Undergraduate Program:
A 4-year BA in History and Heritage Management (142 credit hours) covering Ethiopian, African, and global history, plus heritage studies. Graduates gain analytical, writing, and research skills for teaching, archival work, or further studies.
Graduate Program:
A 2-year MA (32 credit hours) in History and Heritage Management and Oromo Studies, preparing graduates for academia, public history, or advanced research.
A 2-year MA (32 credit hours) in History and Heritage Management and Oromo Studies, preparing graduates for academia, public history, or advanced research.
Admission Requirements:
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Undergraduate: MOE Grade 12 pass mark in social science stream.
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Graduate: BA/BEd in History, Heritage Management, or related fields (per Bule Hora University Senate legislation).
Motto: “Excel to Excellency”
Contact the Department Head
Mr. Sitota Israel Gula (M.A)
Lecturer, Head of History and Heritage Management Dep’t
Mobile, +251910631843/ +251913382266
Address: sitota43isr@gmail.com/ sitota.israel@bhu.edu.et