Mode of Application

COLLEGE OF PROGRADUATE STUDIES

ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (FULL TIME AND PART TIME FOR 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION)

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION INTO THE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA AND MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION.

 

ADMISSION OF POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS FOR 2016/2017 ACADEMIC SESSION

WHY ABUAD IS THE FIRST CHOICE FOR QUALITY AND FUNCTIONAL EDUCATION

  1. ROOTED IN EXPERIENCE OF THE FOUNDER

ABUAD is the brain child of Aare Afe Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, LL.D, D.Litt, a self-made man; an acclaimed university administrator; the first and the only holder of LL.D (honoris causa) of the University of London in Africa in March, 2015; the former Pro-Chancellor of University of Lagos and Winner of NUC’s the Best Pro-Chancellor Award (twice) in Nigeria and the Former Chairman, Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigeria Universities, Winner of African Man of the Year in Education in 2014 as well as the 2016 African Leadership Magazine’s recipient of the award for Pioneering Excellence & Innovation in Tertiary Education in Africa.

  1. UNIQUENESS OF ABUAD
  • Consistent, predictable and assured academic calendar
  • 100% FULL accreditation by NUC National Universities Commission and Professional Bodies in all 47 programmes including seven (7) programmes in Engineering, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, Accounting, Computer Science, Media & Communication, International Relations and Social Justice.
  • State-of-the-art Talent Discovery Building housing 26 sporting facilities and 15 skills.
  • Ultra-modern structures housing beautiful Colleges, Hostels and other utilities.
  • Winner, 2011 Socrates Award for Best Enterprise in Africa by European Business Assembly in Oxford.
  • Fully residential for staff and students.
  • 2nd Best Private University out of 68 Private Universities in Nigeria by Webometrics in January 2016 Ranking.
  1. UNPRECEDENTED LANDMARKS IN ACADEMICS

(i)        Has graduated 3 sets of students in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

(ii)       Students obtain professional certification in Banking, Accounting, ICT Marketing, ICAN, Computer Science and Engineering in addition to their university degrees.

(iii)      Compulsory certificate in one foreign language by all students (Chinese or French)

(iv)      Best female engineering student from ABUAD – Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria

(v)       2nd overall best student from ABUAD by ICAN (ATSWA)

(vi)      Best brain award by Nigeria Trust Award

(vii)     Best University Law Faculty Award - Institute of Government Research and Leadership Technology, 2012

(viii)    The computer Professionals Registration Council in 2013 designated ABUAD as Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security.

 4. INTERNSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

(i)        Internship opportunities for students in USA, England, China and Germany, Pan Ocean Nigeria

(ii)       Fulbright scholarship programme.

(iii)      International Linkages with highly ranked world universities.

  • Center for Mechanical Laboratory by CES Industries of America.
  • Scholarship Dragnet Solutions Limited.

(iv)      Annual Scholarships by Pan Ocean Oil Corporation.

(v)       Annual Scholarships by Zartech Limited.

(vi)      Annual Scholarship training in Chinese language in Chinese University.

(vii)     Reduction of 50% tuition fees from students studying Agriculture.

(viii)    Annual Scholarships for ABUAD students and teachers (N87.5m) in 2014.

(ix)      Agbami Medical and Engineering professional scholarship by Chevron, Star Deep Petroleum Limited and Partners.

  1. ULTRAMODERN STRUCTURES

(i)        State-of-the-art talent discovery building housing 26 sporting facilities and 15 skills.

(ii)       Ultra-modern structures housing beautiful colleges, hostels and other utilities.

(iii)      Fully residential for staff and students.

  1. Robust Parents/Teachers Consultative Forum.
  2. Freedom of religion.

For details of National and International acknowledgements, accreditation and unique learning and teaching methods, see ABUAD 6 year Scorecard and Milestone

POSTGRADUATE COURSES/PROGRAMMES

(1)       COLLEGE OF LAW

Master (LL.M)

  1. Master of Law

(2)       COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

  1. Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
  2. Postgraduate Diploma in Management
  3. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
  4. Postgraduate Diploma in Banking & Finance
  5. Postgraduate Diploma in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies
  6. Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Communication Studies

Master (M.Sc)

  1. Master of Science in Economics
  2. Master of Science in Management
  3. Master of Business Administration
  4. Master of Science in Accounting
  5. Master of Science in Banking & Finance
  6. Master of Science in Finance
  7. Master of Science in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies
  8. Master of Science in Political Science
  9. Master of Science in Human Resource Management
  10. Master of Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR)
  11. Master of Science in Media and Communication Studies

(3)       COLLEGE OF SCIENCES

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

  1. Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry
  2. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
  3. Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology

Master (M.Sc)

  1. Master of Science in Microbiology
  2. Master of Science in Biology
  3. Master of Science in Biochemistry
  4. Master of Science in Computer Science

(4)       COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Master (M.Sc)

  1. Master of Science in Anatomy
  2. Master of Science in Physiology
  3. Master of Science in Human Nutrition

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

The criteria for admission into the PGD programme will be as follows:

  • All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level.
  • Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from any NUC approved University must obtain a minimum of 3rd Class degree in the relevant discipline.
  • Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved Institutions with a minimum of Upper Credit may also be considered for admission.
  1. Masters Degree Programmes

The criteria for admission into the Masters Programme (M.Sc.) will be as follows:

  1. All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level.
  1. Professional Master’s Degree Programme
  • Candidates for professional Master’s degree programme must obtain a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant discipline of Afe Babalola University or equivalent of any other University approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
  • Candidates with university degree in Third Class or HND plus a university PGD at credit level pass, (i.e., CGPA of 3.0/5.0) or 50% on weighted percentage average may be considered for admission into professional Master’s degree programmes.
  • All candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem solving potentials.
  1. Academic Masters Degree Programme
  • Candidates with Bachelor’s degrees from the relevant discipline of Afe Babalola University or equivalent of any other University approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) must obtain a minimum of second class lower division with a CGPA of 3.0/5.0 for an academic programme.
  • Candidates with at least a third class degree or HND and university PGD in the relevant discipline of  Afe Babalola University or equivalent of any other University approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) with CGPA of 3.0/.5.0 may be considered for admission into academic Master’s degree programmes.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES:

1. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

  • 2 Semesters – Full Time
  • 3 Semesters – Part Time
    1. Master of Science Programmes
  • 3 Semesters – Full Time
  • 4 Semesters – Part Time
    1. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • 4 Semesters – Full Time
  • 6 Semesters – Part Time

IN ADDITION TO THE STATED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES ABOVE, ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO NOTE THAT:

  • The University Matriculation requirements of individual Departments running the programme must be satisfied before a candidate can be considered for admission.
  • For admission into any of the programmes, possession of NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate issued by the Directorate is compulsory.

METHODS OF APPLICATION:

The Methods of application are as follows:

  1. Visit any of the designated bank to pay an application fee of Ten Thousand Five Hundred Naira Only (N10,500.00).
  2. Download and Fill the Application Form by Clicking: Download PostGraduate Form

OR

3. Visit any of the following Selling Centres to pick the form after tendering the evidence of payment. They are as follows:

    • MAIN CAMPUS: AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY [ABUAD], ADO-EKITI, KM 8.5, AFE BABALOLA WAY, ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE.
    • IBADAN OFFICE,EMMANUEL CHAMBERS: 80, FAJUYI ROAD EKOTEDO, IBADAN.
    • ABUJA OFFICE: EMMANUEL HOUSE, 24, MADEIRA STREET, IMANI ESTATE, MAITAMA, ABUJA.
    • LAGOS OFFICE:EMMANUEL HOUSE, PLOT 1, BLOCK 4, CMD/JUBILEE ROAD, MAGODO GRA, LAGOS.
    • PORT-HARCOURT OFFICE: EMMANUEL CHAMBERS, 7, ABA ROAD, LEVENTIS BUS STOP, PORT-HARCOURT.
    • WARRI: MR DELE OHWAHWA, GREEN OCEAN MULTIBIZ, 60 ODOGUN AVENUE, NEW LAYOUT, OFF JAKPA ROAD, EKPAN, WARRI, DELTA STATE.

The Designated Banks are as follows:

1) Afe Babalola University

Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies

Name of Bank: Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc

Account Number: 0001462435

 

2) Afe Babalola University

Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies

Name of Bank: Ecobank Plc

Account Number: 2862027071

 

3) Afe Babalola University

Name of Account: Postgraduate School

Name of Bank: Wema Bank Plc

Account Number: 0122203662

 

4) Afe Babalola University

Name of Account: Postgraduate School

Name of Bank: Skye Bank Plc

Account Number: 1771572603

 

5) Afe Babalola University

Name of Account: Post Graduate College Fees

Name of Bank: First City Monument Bank Plc

Account Number: 0483012036

Sort Code: 214180050

NOTE: Send the Hardcopy of the filled Form and all supporting documents to

The Secretary,

College of Postgraduate Studies,

Afe Babalola University,

Km 8.5, Afe Babalola Way,

P.M.B. 5454, Ado – Ekiti,

Ekiti State, Nigeria.

 

CLOSING DATE:

Friday, October 14, 2016.

RESUMPTION DATES FOR 2015/2016 ACADEMIC SESSION

Returning Postgraduate Students: 21st September, 2016

New Postgraduate Students: 5th October, 2016

NOTE

  1. All students are to raise a bank draft for payment of school fees.
  2. Accommodation is on request, but for those who prefer staying on campus should raise a bank draft for payment of accommodation fee.
  3. Acceptance fee is to be paid into Wema Bank with Account Number 0122487569.
  4. For further details contact Mr. Ajijola Opeyemi, The College Officer on 07032366407

 

MORE ENQUIRIES

For further enquiries, please contact:

Tel:  08033583315 - Provost

08033928955 – Bode

07032366407 – Ope

Email: postgraduate@abuad.edu.ng

Skype: abuadng

Website: http://www.abuad.edu.ng

 

(Signed)

Lady Christie Oluborode

Registrar