1. Preamble
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) is the fastest growing private university in Africa and the PACE setter in reformatory education. As part of ABUAD's functional and reformatory agenda to develop human capacity for effective management of the Nigeria economy, ABUAD Consult is offering a range of certificate courses for the benefit of mid-career adults, Senior Officers and Officers in the Public and Private Sector of the Economy as well as operatives in NGOs and Civil Society Organizations. All courses are delivered at the university campus in Ado-Ekiti
2. Duration of Programme
The 2013 Summer Certificate programme will hold for a period of two months (Mid July – Mid September). The programme is delivered through an innovative mix of interactive classroom sessions on campus and project work off-campus. The programme begins with one week of interactive session on ABUAD campus. This is followed by six weeks of off-campus project/research work. The programme concludes with a week of further interaction aimed at consolidating facilitation and assessment of project/research work. In the languages and the Social Justice courses, the classroom sessions on campus is continuous for the duration of the programme.
3. Delivery Mechanism
The summer programme is designed to develop the capacity of participants with the application of novel tools and technologies, featuring interactive sessions between facilitators and participants. Methodologies include in-class lectures, role plays, syndicate/group discussions and presentations, case studies and field/research activity.
4. Accommodation
The University guest houses and student hostels are available to accommodate participants. Relevant information is available upon enquiry.
5. 2013 Summer Certificate Course Courses
i. Certificate in Basic Chinese and French Languages
Objective: To develop the knowledge of participants in understanding Chinese and French Languages and Cultures.
Course Content:
· Basic skills in Chinese and French Languages
· Culture in French and Chinese Societies
· Business Communication in French and Chinese Languages
Target Participants: Business Men and Women, Career professionals, Students, Diplomats, Researchers and Policy Makers.
Cost: N200, 000.00 (Covering cost of bags, writing materials, facilitation and certificate).
ii. Certificate in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Resource Management
Objective: To develop the entrepreneurial skills of participants to succeed in an increasingly competitive and volatile global economy.
Course Content:
· The elements of innovation and creativity
· The concept and practices in entrepreneurship
· The elements of financial management
· The imperatives of human development
Target Participants: Business men and Women, Career professionals in the private sector and civil society, as well as Students and Policy Makers.
Cost: N180, 000.00 (Covering cost of bags, writing materials, facilitation and certificate).
iii. Certificate in Social Justice
Objective: To expose the knowledge of participants to the imperatives of a just and egalitarian society grounded in justice, fairness and equity for all.
Course Content:
· Elements of Administrative Law
· Human rights Law
· Immigration Law
· Labour Law
· Law of Special Crimes
· Elements of Sociology
· Economics and Social Justice
Target Participants: The utility and innovative course which combines selected subjects in Law and Social Sciences will be beneficial in all areas of life including para-legal services, Police, Customs, Immigration, Judiciary, Ministries, Foreign Affairs and so on
Cost: N200, 000.00 (Covering cost of bags, writing materials, facilitation and certificate).
iv. Certificate in Oil and Gas Sector Management
Objective: To develop the skills of participants in managing the Petroleum Industry for economic growth and development.
Course Content:
· Legal and Institutional framework of Nigeria's oil and gas industry.
· Upstream sector: oil exploration and production
· Downstream sector: refining, distribution and marketing
· The Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) and Nigeria's oil and gas industry.
· Commercial opportunities, contracting and operational requirements in the oil and gas sector.
· Local Content Development
Target Participants: Career professionals in the oil and gas industry, businessmen and women, Contractors in the petroleum industry, Researchers and Policy Makers.
Cost: N180, 000.00 (Covering cost of bags, writing materials, facilitation and certificate).
v. Certificate in NGO Management for Sustainable Development
Objective: To develop the capacity of NGO operatives aimed at effective management and fostering poverty reduction, gender equality and accountability.
Course Content:
· The evolution and trends in NGO development
· Project management concepts
· Fund raising strategies
· Poverty reduction strategies
· Donor reporting and stewardship
Target Participants: Senior Management of NGOs, CSR experts incorporate organizations and donor agencies.
Cost: N120, 000.00 (Covering cost of bags, writing materials, facilitation and certificate).
Vi. Certificate in Cell and Molecular Biology
Objective: To develop the skills and knowledge of participants associated with emergent challenges in cell and molecular biology, with the latest tools and methodological approaches.
Course Content:
· Microscopic techniques and live cell imaging
· Polymerase chain reaction
· Antibody engineering
· Colloidal chemistry and gold conjugation
· Immunohistochemistry and specific protein labeling
· Microtubule systems
Target Participants: Natural and Medical Scientists, Laboratory Technologists, and Researchers and Post-Graduate Students.
Cost: N180,000.00 (Covering cost of bags, writing materials, facilitation and certificate).
Vii. Certificate in Information System and Applications (ISA)
Objective: To build capacity of participants from IT dependent administrative and management positions in both public and private sectors of the economy.
Course Content:
· Computer Hardware and software systems
· Networking and Security
· E-Commerce, Internet and Social Networking
· Mobile Computing
Target Participants: Mid-career professionals in ICT industry, Administrators and Managers in the private sector, public sector officers, Researchers and Policy Makers.
Cost: N180, 000.00 (Covering cost of bags, writing materials, facilitation and certificate).
6. Methods of Application
Application forms for the 2013 Summer Certificate courses are obtainable upon payment of non-refundable fee of N4, 000.00.00 only at the Registrar's office, between 8.00am – 5.00pm (Monday to Friday). Alternatively, the fee is payable to Afe Babalola University Consult, Account No: 0122165830 at Wema Bank Plc. Completed application forms should be returned to:
The Director,
ABUAD Consult,
Afe Babalola University,
P.M.B. 5454,
Ado-Ekiti.
Ekiti-State.
For further information contact:
Prof. Samuel Igbatayo,
Director, ABUAD Consult
08033800373
