Poly graduates threaten protest over B.SC/HND dichotomy

By Sanni Ologun 23/05/2011 00:00:00

The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) at the weekend urged President Goodluck Jonathan to implement the Federal Government’s white paper on the removal of grade level (GL) 14 ceiling placed on the career progression of holders of the Higher National Diploma (HND) in public service.

Its President Leo Okereke told reporters in Abuja that the group would embark on mass protest to the National Assembly and other key government offices should their demand not be heeded by government.

Okereke noted that the implementation of the policy is long overdue as it has resulted in the stagnation of its members and the overall infrastructural development of the country.

According to him, despite all directives for relevant government agencies to amend laws that placed undue disadvantage on HND degree holders in their career progression, nothing has benndone to effect that change.

Okereke said: “The implementation of this policy has been lingering and overdue, and has become of great concern to the members of our association and generality of Nigerians who rightly believe that the consistent infrastructural failure and lack of technological breakthrough is a direct consequence of this obnoxious discrimination and stagnation.

“The issue at stake is the issue of technology; it is the issue of taking Nigeria among the comity of nations because over the years, we have seen that even the ranking of the developing countries, Nigeria is number one along with Brazil, India and a host of others. But today, Brazil, India and China are moving forward technologically but Nigeria is left behind.”

Besides, the chairman of the NATE’ committee on The way forward for technologists in Nigeria, Dr Mutairu Useni described as sad the way and manner technology has been neglected, adding that no country in the history of the world has ever progressed without technologists.

Useni , who is also a lecturer at the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue state stated further that even the ongoing reforms in the Civil Service by the Federal Government of Nigeria recognizes the fact that HND holders have continued to maintain relatively higher level of responsibility in their duties.
-From:
"Kolawole, Peter (IITA)"

2011/2012 JAMB DIRECT ENTRY FORM IS OUT

Applications are invited from candidates with OND, ND, NCE, IJMB, Cambridge A level, BSc, HND, ICAN for admission into 200/300 Level in Nigeria universities through Direct Entry.
To register purchase the JAMB Direct Entry Scratch card and comlete the registeration processes online. Please endeavor to study the Instructions carefully before filling the form. You may decide to download the Direct Entry Registration Template and fill before filling the form online. Please keep your Card and Receipt properly and always Logout before quitting the system. All Enquiries should be sent ONLY to DE2011.info@jamb.gov.ng or call 08072522813, 07031283713, 07031283662.
Wishing you all the best!

UNILORIN POST-GRAD ADMISSION FOR HND HOLDERS

UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, ILORIN, NIGERIA
P.M.B. 1515, ILORIN, NIGERIA
Website: www.unilorin.edu.ng

ADMISSIONS INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN THE 2011/2012 ACADEMIC SESSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into various Postgraduate degree programmes of the University.
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the under-listed Postgraduate Professional Degree Programmes of the University:
(a) Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)
(b) Master of Business Administration (MBA)
(c) Master of Geographic Information System (MGIS)
(d) Master of Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR)
(e) Master of International Studies (MIS)
(f) Master of Public Administration (MPA)
(g) Postgraduate Diploma in Geographical Information System (PGDGIS)
(h) Postgraduate Diploma in International Affairs and Diplomacy (PGDIAD)
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management (PGDSM)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Executive
The duration of the programme shall normally be a minimum of six (6) semesters, and a maximum of ten (10) semesters. Executive MBA students will attend lectures on weekends. They are also expected to come in for two (2) weeks during long vacation for intensive academic work. The available areas of specialization include: Accounting, Marketing, Personnel Management, Finance, General Management, and Operations Management.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The duration of the programme shall normally be a minimum period of 24 calendar months and a maximum period of 36 calendar months for Full-time; a minimum period of 36 calendar months and a maximum period of 48 calendar months for Part-time. Areas of specialization include: Accounting, Marketing, Personnel, Finance, General Management and Operations Management.

Master of Geographic Information System (MGIS)
The duration of the programme shall normally be a minimum period of 18 calendar months and a maximum period of 24 calendar months for full-time candidates ONLY.

Master of Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR)
The duration of the programme shall normally be a minimum period of 18 calendar months and a maximum period of 30 calendar months for Full-Time only. Areas of specialization include: Labour Management Relations, Personnel and Human Resources Management; Industrial, Conflict and Dispute Resolution; and Labour Law.

Master of International Studies (MIS)
The duration of the programme shall normally be a minimum period of 30 calendar months and a maximum period of 45 calendar months. Lectures hold fortnightly. The available areas of specialization include: International Economic Relations; Foreign Policy; Strategic Studies; Diplomacy and International Politics.

Master of Public Administration (MPA)
The duration of the programme shall normally be a minimum period of 18 calendar months and a maximum period of 24 calendar months for Full-time only. Areas of specialization include: Public Finance, Budgeting, Personnel Management, Public Policy and Development Administration.

Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information System (PGDGIS)
The duration of the programme shall normally be a minimum period of 12 months and a maximum period of 18 calendar months for Full-time candidates only.

Postgraduate Diploma in International Affairs and Diplomacy (PGDIAD)
The duration of the programme shall normally be a minimum period of 30 calendar months and a maximum period of 45 calendar months. The programme runs on weekends and fortnightly. The available areas of specialization include: International Economic Relations; Foreign Policy; Strategic Studies; Diplomacy and International Politics.

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management (PGDSM)
The duration of the programme shall normally be a minimum of 12 calendar months and a maximum of 18 calendar months for Full-time candidates only.

ELIGIBILTY FOR PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Candidates for admission into the MBA programme should normally possess Bachelor’s degrees from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division). Holders of professional qualifications of ACA, ACMA, AIB, ACIS, CIBN, ACTS or HND (Upper Credit) must possess a Post-Graduate Diploma Certificate in Strategic Management from the University of Ilorin with a minimum average weighted score of 60%. All candidates should have at least Five (5) Credit Passes at the Ordinary Level (O/L), including English Language and Mathematics, irrespective of field of study.

Master of Geographic Information System (MGIS)
Candidates for admission into the MGIS programme should normally possess Bachelor’s degrees from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division). Holders of professional qualifications such as HND (Upper Credit) with a minimum of five years post-qualification experience are also eligible to apply.

Master of Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR)
Candidates for admission into MILR the degree programme must normally possess a honours degree of the University of Ilorin, or from any other recognized University.

Master of International Studies (MIS)
Candidates for admission into MIS Professional degree programme should normally possess Bachelor‘s Degrees in any discipline with at least a Second Class (Honours) from the University of Ilorin, or any other recognized University.

Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Candidates for admission into the MPA degree programme must have a honours degree in any discipline from the University of Ilorin, or any other recognized University.

Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information System (PGDGIS)
Candidates for admission into the GIS Postgraduate diploma programme must normally possess a recognized Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Third Class Honours or HND (Lower Credit) or their equivalent, in Geography, Environmental Science, the Sciences, other Social Sciences, Forestry, Engineering, Architecture, Town Planning, etc,. Notwithstanding the above, candidates with substantial work experience who have attained managerial positions may still be considered for admission on individual merit.

Postgraduate Diploma in International Affairs and Diplomacy (PGDIAD)
Candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in International Affairs and Diplomacy (PGDIAD) programme must normally possess Bachelor’s Degrees in any discipline with a minimum of PASS grade from the University of Ilorin or any other recognized University or HND with at least a Lower Credit.

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management (PGDSM)
Candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management (PGDSM) should normally possess Bachelor’s Degrees or Professional qualifications such as ICAN or HND certificate with a minimum of Lower Credit from recognized Institutions.

viii. DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS); M.Sc.; Ph.D. Statistics
ELIGIBILTY FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

1. Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science must satisfy one of the following:
(a) a minimum of first degree from a recognized University in Science, Engineering, Social Science or Humanities disciplines.

(b) HND in Computer Science or Engineering from recognized Polytechnics with a minimum of Lower Credit; and

(c) HND in any other discipline different from those in (ii) but preferably from Sciences or Social Sciences with a minimum of Lower Credit from a recognized Polytechnic or equivalent Institution, with at least one year cognate experience.

2. Applicants for Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics must satisfy one of the following:
(i) A minimum of an honour’s degree from a recognized University in any of Science and Social Science disciplines;

(ii) HND in Statistics from a recognized Polytechnic with a minimum of Lower Credit.

3. Applicants for Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management (PGDEM) should be:

(i) graduates of the University of Ilorin and those of any other recognized Universities approved by Senate, and

(ii) Higher National Diploma (H.N.D.) holders with Upper Credit and at least, three years work experience.

In addition to the above requirements, 5 O/Level Credit Passes including English Language and Mathematics are compulsory for all candidates applying for the above
three Postgraduate Diploma programmes.

APPLICATION FEES

Application fee for all programmes is N25,000.00 only, for Applicants within Nigeria or $200 only, for International Applicants.


E. DATES AND VENUES OF QUALIFYING EXAMINATION

A three-hour qualifying examination for all applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in Computer-Science and those seeking admissions into Master degree programmes, will be held on Saturday, 11th June, 2011, at 8.30a.m. at the following venues:

THE AFRICA HALL, MINI CAMPUS - For candidates seeking admissions into the College of Health Sciences.

FACULTY OF ARTS LECTURE HALLS AND

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES LECTURE THEATRE -
For candidates seeking admissions into the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION LECTURE THEATRE - For candidates seeking admissions into Faculties of Education, Agriculture, Communication and Information Sciences.

THE NEW SCIENCE LECTURE THEATRE & ENGINEERING LECTURE THEATRE
For candidates seeking admissions into the Faculties of Arts, Engineering & Technology, and Science.

NOTE: There will be no formal letters of invitation to candidates for the Qualifying Examination as this advertisement will serve as the invitation.

F. METHOD OF APPLICATION

For details on method of application, visit the University of Ilorin website: http://www.unilorin.edu.ng and click on the Unilorin Postgraduate Portal on the home page, or http://www.unilorin.edu.ng/pgschool/. Application Forms are to be completed on-line and will close on Monday, 6th June 2011. Note that the latest date for receipt of supporting documents is Friday, 17th June 2011. Successful applicants would be notified by e-mail.

HND HOLDER OPTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY

Hi, I came across this and decided to share with you on how to study further in the UK with your HND. Hope you find it interesting!

Your HND: Postgrad study

As an HND Diplomate you should be aware that there are opportunities for postgraduate study available to you. Many people believe that you need a higher qualification, like an honours degree, to join a postgraduate course. However, there are certain courses where your practical experience is highly valued, especially in areas like teaching and social work.

Types of postgraduate study

There are several different levels of postgraduate qualifications. Masters and Doctorate are two levels of postgraduate qualification. Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip), and Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) are also recognised by the framework for HE qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as postgraduate degrees.

At postgraduate level the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) offers Masters and Doctorate degrees. The Masters Degree is at least one year of postgraduate study which could lead to a Doctorate degree or career progression. A Doctorate degree is achieved after completing a thesis that requires the equivalent of three years of full-time higher education and research.

The PgCert and PgDip might be offered as specific, stand-alone Certificates and Diplomas, e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). More often however, they are linked to a Masters degree and awarded to students who have completed either one third or two thirds of a full-time postgraduate programme.

Some of the reasons that HND Diplomates consider postgraduate study include:

• a particular postgraduate qualification is required for their chosen career;
• a desire to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement;
• to gain an advantage in the job market.

Masters

A direct entry to a Masters degree course is available when the subject of your HND is closely related to the subject of that particular postgraduate course and you have significant work experience.

Masters degrees, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates are usually taught courses that offer an opportunity for entry into specific professions such as law, architecture and medicine. However, some Masters courses are research-based and closer in structure to the Doctoral programmes.

Doctorates

Doctorate courses are intensely academic, requiring a high level of achievement in your intermediate study. Usually you need a good honours degree and thorough knowledge of the subject to be offered a place on a PhD course. In many cases these are students who have done some research and their work has developed to a doctoral level

Applying for postgraduate study

There is no central clearing system, like UCAS, for postgraduate applications. In the majority of cases, you make your applications directly to the institution. This means that there is no limit to the number of applications you can make. Many postgraduate courses have no formal closing date but, nevertheless, fill up very quickly.

There are exceptions when applying for postgraduate study:

• applications for teacher training in England, Scotland and Wales are made through a central system called the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR);
• applications for postgraduate courses in social work are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Both have closing dates well in advance of course start dates. This emphasises the importance of planning ahead and checking application procedures.

Visit find courses and research to find available postgraduate courses and the institutions that offer them

http://www.prospectsnet.com/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Your_HND___What_next_/Postgrad_study/p!ecLbeg

WELCOME BACK!

Dear friend, I want to welcome you back after such a long absence from this page. I also want to apologize for not replying to comments made since a year ago. Like I said once 'yours truely' has been quite occupied with a lot of projects.
I want to believe that quite a number of us who have been on this page since 2007, have added additional qualifications ever since. I have always mantained, your HND should never limit you irrespective of what the society dictates. You can reach the top. I hope to share my story soon and I hope I'd receive more testimonies from quite a lot of you guys too.
It's sad to discover that some people are ripping off innocent Nigerians off their hard-earned money as a result of the decadence in the nation education system. How do we explain the the proliferation of illegal satellite universities campuses in the country. Please HND holder, do thorough investigations before taking any program in all these so-called 'satellite campuses'. I believe you have enough troubles with making your HND count than to add on additional 'wahala' of fake certificates.
Get the details courtesy of Nigeria Universities Updates

TEARS FLOW, AS NUC CLOSES ILLEGAL VARSITY STUDY CENTRES IN LAGOS
Some students of alleged illegal universities in Lagos broke down in tears recently, when the National Universities Commission (NUC) committee on closure of illegal universities stormed their study centers and shut them down for operating without the Federal Government’s approval. The closure ended their dream of acquiring university education after investing so much.
The NUC committee led by the chairman, Professor Ebenezer Adebowale, Legal Adviser, Mr. Moses Awe and a member, Mr. Lawrence Oguguwa stormed some of the illegal universities while the students were either receiving lectures or preparing for their examinations. In the state of confusion that ensued, the proprietors and lecturers abandoned them to their fate and disappeared into the air.
The first port of call for the committee was Topmost International Comprehensive Secondary School, Maryland, Lagos where two illegal university study centres (Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso) were said to be operating from, with over 1,000 students offering MBA and degree programmes. Unqualified lecturers were reported to be teaching the students.
Professor Adebowale demanded from the Coordinator of the Centre, Mr. Bolaji Taiwo, the approval from NUC to operate the study centre. But when Taiwo produced a letter dated August 2006 and addressed to the Vice Chancellor, it was discovered by the commission that it was meant for the Ogbomoso main campus of the institution. Right away, Adebowale informed him and students studying at the place that the centre is illegal and has been closed down.
“Some people are making money out of you,” Adebowale told the bewildered students. “Any certificate that you are issued here will not worth it, will not be accepted.”

In a swift reaction to the closure, some of the students, particularly the 300 and 400-Level students bemoaned their losses while ladies among them were close to tears as they revealed that it cost them between N60,000 and N80,000 tuition fee per session to read in the place and bombarded Professor Adebowale with questions on what becomes of their fate.
At Itire Primary School, Ijesha, Lagos, the committee discovered a foreign institution, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana operating an illegal study cenre together with University of Ibadan (UI) and Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. They were all offering degrees and MBA programmes with over 800 students receiving lectures at the centres. Most of the students were either in 100 and 200 levels. When the committee demanded for the certificate of approval, the students directed them to the Head Office of the operator at Ojuelegba.
“The University of Education, Winneba, Ghana is not known to the NUC. We will close it until you show us the NUC approval. As long as you are going to work with the certificate, it will not be possible to work using the certificate that you obtained here,” Professor Adebowale informed the students who surrounded him. “Why did the owner and lecturers run when they saw us?”, he queried. “If they have any approval let them produce it.''
At this point some of the students could not hold back tears and wept profusely with one of them, a 200-level Management Science student, asking what becomes of his investment amounting to over N250,000. Another student, Ben Obi, a trader informed the committee that the operator told them that the study centre was approved and having spent over N160,000, he wondered what the future holds for the students after the closure. A 100-level female student said she paid about N68,000 aside other sundry expenses and revealed that they were taken to Ghana for the matriculation ceremony.
At Charles Lorie French Academy, FESTAC, Lagos, a drama played out when the Coordinator, Ibrahim Baba attempted to deceive the committee by showing them a poster bearing the name of an institute, (Institute of Security Management Operations) which indicate they run security management courses. But Adebowale and his members insisted on seeing things for themselves, they discovered that they were running ABU and OAU programmes including MBAs there.
The committee met about four lectures in progress and discovered that the lecturers particularly the one taking the MBA class was not qualified to teach such a class as he has only Masters. Another lecturer abandoned his MBA class when he got wind of the presence of the committee. When the Legal Adviser of the committee announced the closure of the study centre, the students lamented their plight in the light of the huge sums they had spent so far pursuing degree and post-graduate degree programmes at the centres. Some of the ladies screamed and wept.
It was complaint galore as the students revealed that they paid N200,000 for the MBA programme and claimed ignorance of the status of the place. A female banker who read History and enrolled for MBA told Daily Sun that she paid over N180,000 and needed the certificate to safeguard her job while some of the married ones wondered how they would relate the situation to their husbands at home.
But what appears to be the biggest discovery by the NUC committee was made at Chartered Institute of Administration, Ojo where the staff told the committee that they only prepare students for ICAN and professional programmes but an eagle-eyed member of the committee spotted students results sheet pasted on the wall and bearing Evan Enwerem University, Owerri, Imo State. A search later led to further discovery that showed they were indeed making false claims.
Soon after the discovery, the operator abandoned the students who besieged the committee while some of the lecturers that were caught teaching claimed ignorance of the status and could not provide cogent answers to many questions asked. A 300-level Management Studies student told Daily Sun that he and his colleagues paid N80,000 per session and that the payment was made into IMSU Global Account with an old generation bank. A lecturer with a Masters degree who was caught teaching Public Administration to MBA students was told in the presence of his students that he is not qualified to lecture them.

But the moment the chairman of the committee, Adebowale announced the closure of the place, many of the students attempted to question his powers while others lamented the waste of resources and energy in acquiring a university degree. A female student reminded the committee that many students had graduated from the institute while others (100-level students) who paid huge amount wondered how they would recover their money as they were ordered to leave the place or get arrested.
In his response, Adebowale, who is also the Pro-Chancellor of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State advised students to crosscheck from the commission’s website before applying for admissions into any university and stressed that most of the VCs are not aware that people are using names of their universities to run study centres outside the main campuses.
Some of the students who wanted to know from the committee what they could do in the light of huge expenses they had gone into in a bid to acquire university education were told to hold the operators responsible for their plight. However, they were offered the option of either enrolling with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), University of Lagos Distance learning programme or having the proprietors of the centres arrange for them to go to the main campuses to continue with their studies if they are truly genuine.
http://nigeriauniversitiesupdates.com/?p=863

FUTA 2010/2011 pgd admissions

ADMISSIONS INTO POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) PROGRAMMES
FOR THE 2010/2011 ACADEMIC SESSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admissions
into the following Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes for the
2010/2011 Academic Session
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE ARE:
a. School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Agric Economics & Extension
• Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Production and Health
• Postgraduate Diploma in Crop, Soil and Pest Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry and Wood Technology with options in:
i. Forestry and Wood Technology
ii. Environmental Management
• Ecotourism and Wildlife Management
• Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology
b. School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mining Engineering
c. School of Earth and Mineral Sciences (SEMS)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Geology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Geophysics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology
d. School of Environmental Technology (SET)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
• Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Estate Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Design
• Postgraduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying
• Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
e. School of Sciences (SOS)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry
• Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Chemistry
• Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Physics with Electronics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Biology (Storage Technology Option)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
i. A first degree with at least third class honour in relevant discipline.
ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least lower credit in relevant discipline.
iii. Any equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the University
All candidates must possess five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language and
Mathematics at WASCE/GCE/NECO or NABTEB at not more than two sittings.
DURATION OF PROGRAMME:
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes are run for a duration of three semesters, but Postgraduate Diploma in
Computer Science, Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Applied Geology and all courses in the
School of Engineering and Engineering Technology are run for a duration of four semesters.
PURCHASE OF ADMISSION FORMS
Application forms for PGD Programmes are obtainable from the Office of the Administrative Secretary,
Centre for Continuing Education, Federal University of Technology, Akure at the rate of Seven Thousand
Five Hundred Naira (N7,500.00) only.
Sale of forms starts from 26th July, 2010 and ends on 30th September, 2010 for all PGD Programmes.
Payment of application fees should be made at the Accounts Section of the Centre for Continuing Education.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORMS
All completed application forms with the required relevant documents should be returned to the PDG
Programmes Office of the Centre for Continuing Education, Federal University of Technology, Akure not later
than Friday 8th October, 2010.
Candidates are expected to visit the website of the Federal University of Technology, Akure www.futa.edu.ng
for the outcome of their applications as from Monday, 8th November, 2010.
Dr. (Mrs.) E. F. Oyebade mni
Registrar

UNILAG 2010/2011 POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION

FIRST, LET ME SAY A BIG 'THANK YOU' TO YOU ALL FOR KEEPING FAITH WITH THIS BLOG, EVEN WHEN IT'S BEEN QUITE A LONG TIME IT'S BEEN UPDATED. I'VE BEEN ENGAGED IN SOME OTHER PROJECT. LET ME START BY GIVING YOU THIS TIPS:

ADMISSION TO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2009/2010 SESSION

The Human Resources Development Board (HRDB) of the University of Lagos, on behalf of the School of Postgraduate Studies, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into postgraduate programmes of the University leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters degrees by Coursework, Master of Philosophy degrees and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in the 2009/2010 Session.

1. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS

2. MASTERS DEGREES BY COURSEWORK

3. EXECUTIVE/PART-TIME PROGRAMMES

4. MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY(M.PHIL) / DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (P.HD)

ALL CANDIDATES FOR M. Phil/Ph.D. ADMISSIONS ARE TO PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS OF THEIR MASTERS' DEGREES OR FORMAL EVIDENCE OF PERFORMANCE AT MASTER'S LEVEL.


QUALIFYING EXAMINATION/INTERVIEW
Qualifying Examinations for entry into the Masters Degree and Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes respectively will be held in some Departments of the University of Lagos, Main Campus, and the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba as scheduled below:

Note: Direct admission to postgraduate programmes for qualified International candidates

Saturday 9th May, 2009
(1) M.B.A Executive

Wednesday, 3rd June, 2009
(1) M.Sc. Psychology and Masters in Managerial Psychology (MMP)
(2) M.Sc. Political Science
(3) M.P.A. Master of Public Administration - Full Time and Executive
(4) M.Sc. Geography
(5) M.Sc. Sociology
(6) M.Sc. & P.G.D. Mass Communication
(7) MGIS Master of Geographic Information System
(8) Master in Transport Management and Planning
(9) M.Sc. & PGD Economics

Thursday, 4th June, 2009
(1) MILD Master in International Law and Diplomacy
(2) LL.M
(3) MHRS Masters degree in Humanitarian and Refugee Studies
(4) PGD and M.A in Theatre Arts, Visual Arts and Music
(5) M.A. French
(6) M.A. English (Language and Literature)
(7) M.A. Igbo, Yoruba
(8) M.A. History and Strategic Studies
(9) PGD and M.A. Philosophy.

Friday, 5th June, 2009
(1) M.Sc. Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Operations Research, Operations and Production Management and Organisational Behaviour
(2) M.Sc. Finance & MBF
(3) M.Sc. Accounting, PGD'Accounting
(4) M.Sc. Industrial Relations & Personnel Management & MILR
(5) M.Sc. Actuarial Science

Saturday, 6th June, 2009
(1) MPIA Master in Public and International Affairs.

Monday, 8th June, 2009
(1) M.Sc. Anatomy
(2) M.Sc, Pharmacology
(3) M.Sc. Biochemistry
(4) MPH Master in Public Health and M.Sc Public Health
(5) M.Sc. Haematology and Blood Transfusion
(6) M.Sc. Clinical Pathology
(7) M.Sc. Medical Physics
(8) M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry
(9) M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
(10) M.Pharm. Master of Pharmacy
(11) M.Sc Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology
(12) M.Sc. Pharmacognosy
(13) M.Sc. Physiology
(14) PGD Anaesthesia.
(15) M.Sc. Physiology

Tuesday, 9th June, 2009
(1) M.Sc. Physics, PGD and Master in Applied Geophysics (MAG)
(2) M.Sc. Cell Biology and Genetics, Botany, Microbiology
(3) M.Sc. Marine Biology & Fisheries
(4) M.Sc. Chemistry, Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
(5) Environmental Management (PGD and Masters)
(6) M.Sc. & PGD Computer Science, Master of Information Technology (M.I.T.)
(7) M.Sc Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Management/M.Sc Parasitology & Bioinformatics
(8)M.Sc. Applied Entomology & Pest Management/M.Sc. Natural Resources Conservation.
(9) Master of Natural Resources Management (MNRM)
(10) M.Sc. Mathematics, Statistics


Wednesday, 10th June 2009
(1) M.Ed. Adult Education
(2) M.Ed. Educational Foundations
(3) M.Ed. Educational Administration and Planning
(4) PGD Educational Administration and Planning
(5) M.Ed. Human Kinetics and Health Education
(6) PGDE Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
(7) PGD Guidance and Counselling
(8) M.Ed. Arts & Social Science Education
(9) M.Ed. Science and Technology Education

Thursday, June 11, 2009
(1) M.Sc. & PGD Chemical Engineering
(2) M.Sc. Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Full-Time and Part-Time)
(3) M.Sc. Civil Engineering
(4) M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
(5) PGD & M.Sc Surveying and Geoinfomatics
(6) Master of Geoinformatics
(7) Master of Process Engineering (MPE)
(8) PGD and M.Sc Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
(9) M.Sc. Systems Engineering, NetTel@Africa PGD (ICT) Policy and Regulations and . NetTel@Africa
(10)M.Sc. (ICT) Technologies & Systems

Friday, June 12, 2009
(1) M.Sc. Construction Management/Construction Technology
(2) Master of Project Management (MPM)
(3) M.Arch.(Master of Architecture)
(4) P.G.D.E.D and Master of Environmental Design (M.E.D.)
(5) M.Sc. Estate Management
(6) Master in Landscape Architecture
(7) M.Sc. Urban and Regional Planning
(8) Master in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)
(9) Master in Urban Design.
(10) Master of Facilities Management
(11) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Building Services

Saturday June 13, 2009

M.B.A. Regular and Executive Programmes.

Note
(i) Candidates for the Qualifying examinations are required to bring their Photo Cards with them to the Examination Venue without which they will not be allowed to sit for the Examination.

(ii) Those Awaiting Results of their first degree programmes are not Eligible to apply.

(iii) Part-Payment of school fees will not be allowed for full academic programmes.

(iv) Deferment of admissions will only be entertained for genuine reasons.

(v)The School, abridged prospectus can be purchased at the rate of N2,000.00 at the designated Banks.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
(a) The application fee for all Postgraduate Programmes is N10.000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira only) and N2,000.00 (Two Thousand Naira) for the SPGS Abridged Prospectus. These amounts exclude bank charges payable in cash at the following Banks.

(A) WEMA BANK PLC (See underlisted Branches)
UNILAG,
Victoria Island,
Ikeja,
Marina,
Ikoyi,
Abule-Egba,
Okomaiko,
Ikorodu,
Abuja (Main)
Mokola (Ibadan),
Port-Harcourt,
Akure,
Abeokuta
and Owerri.

(B) INTERCONTINENTAL BANK PLC, (See underlisted Branches)
UNILAG,
Allen Avenue,
Herbert Macaulay,
Finbarr’s Road,
Awolowo Rd,
Ikoyi,
Adeniran Ogunsanya,
Burma Road,
Apapa,
Ligali Ayorinde V.I,
and Kingsway Building, Broad Street.

(C) ZENITH BANK PLC (See underlisted Branches)
Falomo,
Lekki,
Ilupeju I,
Marina,
St. Finbarrs Road,
Adeola Odeku,
Oba Akran,
Apapa (warehlouse Road),
Festac,
Abule-Egba
and All States Capital Main Branches.
Sale of Application Forms will commence as from Monday, 23rd March, 2009.

CLOSING DATE
Sale of Application Forms will close on Friday, 24th April 2009. After this date, there will be no further sale of forms under any circumstances.

SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS

Application forms are to be submitted on-line not later than Friday, May 15, 2009.


For further information, please contact: The Executive Secretary, Human Recourses Development Board, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos. Tel 017303800 (Direct Line) or Tel. No. 545-4891-5, or Ext. 1900. or Admin. Secretary SPGS Tel. No. 8902566. Or www.unilagspgs.edu.ng, Email: spgs@unilagspgs.edu.ng

OLUWAROTIMI A. SHODIMU Esq.
Registrar