Staff Profile
Dr Florence Barugahara
Lecturer
I am a lecturer at York St John University London Campus UK. I have a PhD in Economics from the University of Leicester. My thesis was entitled "A Study on Economic Growth, Inflation and Income Inequality". I have published journal articles in peer-reviewed journals, which are internationally highly recognised journals. I also have a distinction in MSc. Financial Economics from the University of Leicester and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree from Makerere University. Therefore, I have vast knowledge of Finance, Economics and Accounting. In addition, I am a fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Thus, I am a skilled tertiary educator delivering high-quality teaching and learning. I have about 10 years of teaching experience at different universities (University of Leicester, Bindura University of Science Education, UNICAF University, Kabale University and York St John University).
- School – London
- Email – f.barugahara@yorksj.ac.uk
- Postgraduate Research Supervisor
Further information
Teaching
I am the module Director for Contemporary Business and Sustainability module and the deputy module director for Accounting and Finance for Decision Making module. I also teach across several modules, such as Leading Innovation and Cultural Change, Business Development and Value Creation, and Dynamic Perspectives on Sustainable Business.
Publications
- Barugahara, Florence and Munyambonera, Ezra (2024) Economic growth and foreign direct investment in Africa: the mediating role of state fragility and natural resources. Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 2 (3). pp. 4-18.
- Barugahara, Florence and Barungi, Mildred (2023) Characteristics, Determinants, Challenges and Performance of Self-employment among the Youth in Uganda. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 13 (3). pp. 1-10.
- Barugahara, Florence (2021) Financial Inclusion in Zimbabwe: Determinants, Challenges, and Opportunities. International Journal of Financial Research, 12 (3). pp. 261-270.
- Barugahara, Florence, Maumbe, Blessing and Nzaro, Robert (2019) Developing a Business Incubator Model for an Entrepreneurial University: The Case of Bindura University of Science Education. Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development, 7 (2). pp. 73-85.
- Barugahara, Florence (2015) The Impact of Political Instability on Inflation Volatility in Africa. South African Journal of Economics, 83 (1).
- Barugahara, Florence (2012) Financial Development and Income Inequality: Does Inflation Matter? Applied Economics Quarterly, 58 (3). pp. 193-2121.
Doctoral Thesis
- Barugahara, Florence (2013) A Study on Growth, Inflation and Inequality. Doctoral thesis, University of Leicester.
