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.