Posted on: Wed 24-07-2019

Applications are invited from Suitably Qualified Candidates for Admission into the Postgraduate Diploma, Professional and Academic Master's/Ph.D Degree Programmes for the 2019/2020 Academic Session

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Available Programmes:

1. Department of Electrical and Electronics; and Computer Engineering

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2. Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3. Ph. D. Electrical/Electronics Engineering

(with specialization in

• Control & Instrumentation
• Communications

1. Power Systems)

d. Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering

e. PhD. Computer Engineering

(with specialization in

i. Computer System Architecture

ii. Intelligent Robotics and Automation)

2. Department of Civil Engineering

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
2. Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
3. PhD. Civil Engineering

(with specialization in

• Structural Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Transportation/Highway Engineering

4. Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

Construction Engineering)

2. Department of Chemical /Petroleum Engineering

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering
2. Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering
3. PhD. Petroleum Engineering

(with specialization in

1. Reservoir Engineering
2. Production Engineering
3. Petroleum Economics Gas Engineering
4. Drilling Engineering)

4. Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
5. Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
6. Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

4. Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
2. Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
3. Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

1. (with specialization in

• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Plant Engineering

4. Master of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering
5. PhD, Mechatronics Engineering

(with specialization in

1. Industrial Automation
2. Robotics

COLLEGE OF LAW

Available Programme:

1. LL.M Law
2. PhD. Law

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Available Programmes:

1. Department of Human Anatomy

1. Master of Science in Anatomy
2. PhD. Human Anatomy

2. Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

1. Master of Science in Human Nutrition
2. PhD, Human Nutrition and Dietetics

3. Department of Human Physiology

1. Master of Science in Human Physiology
2. PhD. Human Physiology

4. Department of Nursing Science

1. PGD in Nursing Selena
2. Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc Nursing)
3. PhD in Nursing Science

5. Department of Medical Laboratory Science

1. PGD in Medical Laboratory Science
2. M.Sc in Medical Laboratory Science
3. PhD in Medical Laboratory Science

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Available Programmes:

1. Department of Economics and Management Studies

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
2. Master of Science in Economics
3. Ph.D Economics

Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

Master of Science (MSc Degree in Economics of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 60% or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50.

Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phil/Ph.D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D programme later. An MPhil degree in Economics of any University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University, with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50. (with specialization in

1. International Economics option
2. Petroleum and Energy Economies option
3. Monetary Economies option)

4. Postgraduate Diploma in Management
5. Master of Science in Management
6. PhD, Management

(with specialization in

• General Management
• Human Resource Management
• Labour and Industrial Relations)

1. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2. PhD. Business Administration

(with specialization in

1. Human Resource Management
2. Marketing
3. International Business
4. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
• j. Master of Science in Accounting
• k. Ph.D Accounting

Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

A Master of Science (MSc Degree in Accounting of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 60: or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50.

Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phil/Ph.D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D programme later.

An M.Phil degree in Accounting of any University recognized by the Senate of Afc Babalola University. with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50.

(with specialization in

1. Financial Accounting
2. Fonensic Accounting
3. Accounting Information Systems
4. Auditing
5. Taxation
6. Management Accounting
7. Environmental Accounting
8. International Accounting
9. Oil and Gas

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Banking & Finance

1. j. Master of Science in Banking & Finance

(with specialization in

1. Banking
2. Finance
3. Insurance Business
4. Finance and Accounting
5. International Finance
6. Agricultural Finance
7. Corporate Finance
8. Bank Management
9. Public Sector Finance
10. Pension Management
11. Mortgage Finance
12. Entrepreneurial Finance)
13. Master of Science in Finance
14. Ph.D Finance

Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

A Master of Science (MSc Degree in Finance of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 60% or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50.

Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phil/Ph.D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the PhD programme later.

An M.Phil degree in Finance of any University recognized by the Senate of Are Babalola University, with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50.

• Master of Science in Human Resource Management
• Ph.D. Human Resource Management
• Master in Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR)
• PhD, Industrial Labour Relations
• Department of Media and Communication Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Communication Studies
• Master of Science in Media and Communication Studies

(with specialization in

• Print Journalism (Newspaper & Magazine)
• Broadcast Journalism (Radio Television)
• Advertising and Public Relations

(PRAD)

• Ph.D. Mass Communication

Eligibility: Candidates must posses one of the following qualifications:

 A Master of Science (MSc Degree in Media and Communication Studies of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 60% or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50. 

Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phil/Ph.D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D programme later.

An M.Phil degree in Media and Communications Studies of any University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University, with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50.

(with specialization in

1. Print Journalism (Newspaper & Magazine)
2. Broadcast Journalism (Radio/Television)
3. Advertising and Public Relations (PRAM)

3. Department of Political Science

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies
2. Master of Science in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies
3. PhD in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies

(with specialization in

• International Development Studies (IDS)
• Gender and Peace Building (GPB)
• International Peace Studies (IPS)
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Strategic Studies (SS)
• Peace Education/Education for Peace (PE)
• Media, Peace and Conflict Studies (MPCS)
• PGD in Political Science
• Master of Science in Political Science
• PhD in Political Science

(with specialization in

• Comparative Politics (CP)
• Public Administration (PA)
• International Relations, Peace and Strategic Similes (IPS)
• Political Theory and Philosophy (PTP)
• Political Economy and Development Studies (PEDS)

4. Department of Social Justice

• PGD in Social Justice
• M.Sc in Social Justice
• PhD. Social Justice

5. Department of International Relations

1. Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy
2. Master of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy
3. PhD. International Relations and Diplomacy

(with specialization in

• International Relations
• Foreign Policy
• Conflict and International Security
• Intelligence and Security Studies
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• International Law
• Defence Policy
• Strategic Studies
• Gender Studies

d. Master of International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) Professional

e. Postgraduate Diploma in Intelligence & Security Studies

f. Master of Science in Intelligence & Security Studies f. PhD, Intelligence and Security Studies

(with specialization in

• Agent Handling
• Intelligence Organizations
• Intelligence Analysis and Production
• Security Studies

5. Department of Tourism and Events Management Studies

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Events Management
2. Master of Science in Tourism and Events Management
3. PhD, Tourism and Events Management

COLLEGE OF SCIENCES

Available Programmes:

1. Department of Chemical Sciences

• Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Biochemistry
• Ph.D Biochemistry

Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

A Master of Science (MSc Degree in Biochemistry of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 60% or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50.

Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phil/Ph.D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D programme later.

An M.Phil degree in Biochemistry of any University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University, with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50.

(with specialization in

• Medical Biochemistry and Toxicology
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Food and Nutritional Biochemistry
  1. Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Chemistry
  2. Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry
  3. PhD, Industrial Chemistry

(with specialization in

i. Organic/Natural product Chemistry

ii. Analytical Chemistry

iii. Environmental Chemistry and Pollution control

2. Department of Biological Sciences

a. Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology

b. Master of Science in Microbiology

c. Ph.D Microbiology

Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

A Master of Science (MSc Degree in Microbiology of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 6 0 Vo or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50.

Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phi/Ph.D programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D programme later.

An M.Phil degree in Microbiology of any University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University. with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50.

(with specialization in

• Medical/Pathogenic Microbiology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Food and Industrial Microbiology)

d. Master of Science in Biology

(with specialization in

• Ecology and Environmental Science
• Parasitology
• Biotechnology
• Phytomedicine

e. Ph.D, Biology

Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

A Master of Science (MSc Degree in Biology of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with a minimum of 60% or a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.50.

Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to M.Phi/Ph.D programme in the first instance with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D programme later.

An M.Phil degree in Biology of any University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University, with a minimum of CGPA of 3.50.

(with specialization in

• Ecology and Environmental Science
• Parasitology
• Biotechnology
• Phytomedicine)

3. Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

a. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science

b. Master of Science in Computer Science

c. PhD in Computer Science

(with specialization in

• Cyber security
• Computer Science Theory/Systems and Foundation of Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• DatabaseSystems/Data Engineering)

d. Postgraduate Diploma in Physics with Electronics

e. Master of Science in Physics with Electronics

f. PhD, Physics with Electronics

(with specialization in

• Solid State Physics/Material Science
• Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation)

4. Department of Geology

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Geology
2. Master of Science in Geology
3. PhD, Geology

(with specialization in

• Sedimentary/Petroleum Geology
• Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
• Petroleum Geophysics
• Environmental/Groundwater Geophysics
• Mineral Exploration
• Petrology/Structural Geology)

5. Department of Agricultural Economics

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economies
2. Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
3. PhD in Agricultural Economics

(with specialization in

• Production Economics
• Resource Economics
• Micro and Macro Economics
• Industrial Economics
• Marketing and Value Addition Economics)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

(A) 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 three other relevant subjects at 'O' Level.
• Candidates with Bachelors degree from any NUC approved University must obtain a minimum of 3rd Class degree in the relevant discipline.
• Holders of FIND in relevant programmes from approved Institutions with a minimum of Lower Credit may also be considered for admission.

(B) Master's Degree Programmes

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

All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at 'O' Level.

1. Professional Master's Degree Programme

• Candidates for professional Masters degree programme must obtain a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in the relevant discipline of universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
• Candidates with university degree in Third Class or FIND plus a university PG D at credit level pass, 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.

2.  Academic Master's Degree Programme

• Candidates with Bachelor's degrees from the relevant discipline of other universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) must obtain a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
• Candidates with at least a Third Class Degree or FIND and university PGD in the relevant discipline of universities approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) may be considered for admission into academic Masters degree programmes.

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES:

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

• 2 Semesters - Full Time
• 3 Semesters - Part Time
• 4 Semesters-All Engineering Programmes

Master of Science & LL.M Programmes

• 3 Semesters - Full Time
• 4 Semesters - Part Time

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• 3 Semesters - Full Time
• 4 Semesters - Part Time

Master of Engineering Programmes (M.Eng.)

• 3 Semesters — Full Time
• 4 Semesters — Part Time

Ph.D programmes

• 3 Years - Full 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 am as follows:

1. click on https://admissions.abuad.edu.ng/ to fill the online form and to make online payment.

OR

2. Download the application form online on the University website: www.abuad.edu.ng, then payment can either be made online or directly to the designated accounts

OR

3. Purchase form directly after having made payment online or to the designated accounts from any of the designated selling centres.

OR

4. College of Postgraduate Studies, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, KM 8.5, Afe Babalola Way, ljan Road, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

• Emmanuel Chambers, Block 4, CMD/Jubilee Road, Magodo, GRA, Lagos.
• Emmanuel House, 24, Madeira Street, Imani Estate, Maitama, Abuja
• Emmanuel Chambers, 7, Aba Road,Leventis B/Stop, Port-Harcourt
• Afe Babalola & Co, Emmanuel Chambers, Ibadan, 80, Fajuyi Road, Ekotedo, lbadan
• Green Ocean Multibiz, 60 Odogun Avenue, New Layout, Off Jakpa Road, Ekpan, Warri

The Designated Banks are as follows:

1. Afe Babalola University

Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies

Name of Bank: Wema Bank Plc

Account Number: 0122203662

2. Afe Babalola University

Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies

Name of Bank: Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN)

Account Number: 0050182276

3. Afe Babalola University

Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies

Name of Bank: United Bank of Africa (UBA),

Account Number: 1020298532

4. Afe Babalola University

Name of Account: School of Postgraduate Studies

Name of Bank: Sterling Bank Plc

Account Number: 0064790070

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

ADMISSION FEE:

PGD/MSc Programmes - N 10,500.00

Ph.D Programmes - N 10,500.00

The Secretary,

College of Postgraduate Studies,

Afe Babalola University,

Km 8.5, Afe Babalola Way.

P.M.& 5454,Ado-Ekiti,

Ekiti State, Nigeria.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 30^th September, 2019

ENQUIRIES

For further enquiries, please contact:

Tel: 07032366407, 08137649067 & 08033262920, 08062295050

Email: [email protected]

Skype: abuadng

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

(Signed)

Lady Christie Oluborode

Registrar

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