Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD Postgraduate admission form for 2019/2020 academic session is out. The university authority is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for ABUAD postgraduate admission for 2019/2020.
There is an array of several postgraduate programmes including Postgraduate Diplomas, professional masters degrees, academic masters degrees and so on. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for admission in earnest as applications will be assessed on a first come, first served basis.
ABUAD POSTGRADUATE COURSES/PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR ADMISSION
Below are the courses Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD has at Postgraduate level:
(1) COLLEGE OF LAW
Master (LL.M)
Master of Law
(2) COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
Postgraduate Diploma in Banking & Finance
Postgraduate Diploma in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Media and Communication Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy
Postgraduate Diploma in Intelligence & Security Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Political Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Events Management
Master (M.Sc.)
Master of Science in Economics
Master of Science in Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Professional
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Science in Banking & Finance
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Conflict, Peace and Strategic Studies
Master of Science in Political Science
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Master of Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR) – Professional
Master of Science in Mass Communication
Master of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy
Master of International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) – Professional
Master of Science in Intelligence & Security Studies
Master of Science in Tourism and Events Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Ph.D. in Accounting with specialization in:
a) Financial Accounting
b) Forensic Accounting
c) Accounting Information System
d) Auditing
e) Taxation
f) Management Accounting
g) International Accounting
h) Oil and Gas
Ph.D. in Economics with specialization in:
a) International Economics
b) Petroleum and Energy
c) Monetary Economics
Ph.D. in Finance
(3) COLLEGE OF SCIENCES
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry
Postgraduate Diploma in Physics with Electronics
Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics
Master (M.Sc.)
Master of Science in Microbiology Options in :
a) Medical/Pathogenic
b) Environmental
c) Food and Industrial
Master of Science in Biology Options in:
a) Ecology and Environmental Science
b) Parasitology
c) Biotechnology
Master of Science in Biochemistry Options in:
a) Medical Biochemistry and Toxicology
b) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
c) Food and Nutritional Biochemistry
(iv) Master of Science in Computer Science
(v) Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry Options in:
a) Industrial Chemistry
b) Analytical Chemistry
c) Organic/Natural Chemistry
d) Environmental Chemistry and Pollution Control
(vi) Master of Science in Physics with Electronics
(vii) Master of Science in Geology
(viii) Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Ph.D. in Biochemistry with specialization in:
a) Medical Biochemistry and Toxicology
b) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
c) Food and Nutritional Biochemistry
Ph.D. in Microbiology with specialization in:
a. Medical/Pathogenic
b. Environmental
c. Food and Industrial
(4) COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Master (M.Sc.)
Master of Science in Human Anatomy
Master of Science in Physiology
Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
(5) COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Master (M. Eng.)
Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering
Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
ABUAD POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR 2019/2020
Listed below are the requirements for the different postgraduate programmes offered at ABUAD;
A. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes The criteria for admission into the PGD programme are stated below:
All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects at ‘O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and IGCSE).
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 Lower Credit may also be considered for admission.
B. Master’s Degree Programmes The criteria for admission into the Master’s Programme (M.Sc.) are as stated bellow:
1. All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and three relevant subjects at ‘O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB and IGCSE).
2a. Professional Master’s Degree Programme
(i) 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).
(ii) 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. (iii) All candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem solving potentials.
2b. Academic Master’s Degree Programme
(i) 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 2.5/5.0 for an academic programme.
(ii) 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.
C. Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) Programmes Eligibility: Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:
i. A Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree of Afe Babalola University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University with minimum of 60% or a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50.
ii. Any candidate with 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.
iii. An M.Phil. Degree in relevant discipline of any University recognized by the Senate of Afe Babalola University, with a minimum of 3.50 CGPA.
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE STATED ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES, ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO NOTE THAT:
The University Matriculation requirements of individual Departments 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.
DURATION OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES:
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
2 Semesters – Full Time
3 Semesters – Part Time
Master of Science Programmes
3 Semesters – Full Time
4 Semesters – Part Time
Master of Business Administration
4 Semesters – Full Time
6 Semesters – Part Time
HOW TO APPLY FOR ABUAD POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION 2019/2020
PORT-HARCOURT OFFICE: EMMANUEL CHAMBERS, 7, ABA ROAD, LEVENTIS BUS STOP, PORT-HARCOURT.
WARRI:MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, 66, AIRPORT ROAD, OPPOSITE DELTA CAREER COLLEGE, WARRI.
NOTE: That Bank Tellers are to be presented at the designated selling centers for collection of Application Forms. Application Forms will also be available on the day of screening at the Screening Centre.
ALL APPLICANTS
International Applicants are required to forward their academic transcripts to the following email addresses; 1. reg _christieoluborode@abuad.edu.ng 2. christieoluborode217@yahoo.com 3. info@abuad.edu.ng
FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES
Contact: 1. Visit http://abuad.edu.ng or send email to info@abuad.edu.ng OR 2. Send a letter to the Office of the Registrar, Afe Babalola University [ABUAD], Ado-Ekiti. OR 3. Call the following numbers: 08127772121, 08034402771, 07039647532, 08038521163, and 08033509150. 4. For Postgraduate Programmes call 08033262920, 07032366407, 08137649067
