Igbinedion University Postgraduate Courses COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAMME: Economics and Developmental Studies (POD, M.Sc, Ph.D) International Relations and Strategic Studies (PGD, M.Sc) Mass Communication (PGD, M.Sc) Political Science and Public Administration (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D) Areas of Specialization Developmental Economics Monetary Economics (M.Sc, PhD) International Economics (M.Sc, Ph.D) Public Sector Economics (M.Sc, Ph.D) International Relations and Strategic Studies International Relations (M.Sc) Strategic Studies (M.Sc) Diplomatic Studies (M.Sc) Peace and Conflict Studies (M.Sc) Mass Communication Print Journalism (M.Sc) Broadcast Journalism (M.Sc) Advertising (M.Sc) Public Relations (M.Sc) Political Science and Public Administration Political Sociology (M.Sc, Ph.D) Political theory (M.Sc, Ph.D) Comparative Politics and Development Studies (M.Sc, Ph.D) Public Policy (M.Sc, Ph.D) Management of Public Sector Organization (M.Sc, PhD) Management of Public Enterprises (M.Sc, Ph.D) Comparative and Public Adniinistration (M.Sc,Ph.D) COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES PROGRAMME: Accounting (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D) Business Management (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D) Banking and Finance (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D) Masters of Business Administration (MBA) (Academics)
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENT A Candidate for Postgraduate Studies in Igbinedion University must have obtained at least five (5) credits in WASC, NECO, GCE (ordinary level or their equivalents) NOTE: A CREDIT PASS IN MATHS AND ENGLISH IS REQUIRED. Four credits at Ordinary level, Plus OND (not pass), NCE, LIMB or Advance level passes or any other equivalent. A holder of a Pass (Degree/Diploma) is not qualified for admission into the postgraduate programme of the degree. He/She must possess PGD to be considered for admission into the Masters Programmes. A candidate applying for the Ph.D in any Programme of Igbinedion University must have obtained a minimum weighted average score of 60% in the Master’s degree. Only students who have the NYSC discharge, exemption or exclusion can be allowed to clear into the different courses. Nursing : In addition to the above, applicants for Nursing must be (1) Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and (2) Possess a valid Midwifery Council of Nigeria license Computer Science: Applicants with degree in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, BSc.(Ed) Computer may be considered. Physiology: Applicants with related B.Sc. degree, where Physiology hasbeen part of courses taught could be considered. MBA from a recognised University can apply for Mphil/Ph.D in Management
METHOD OF APPLICATION The procedure for the Application for Postgraduate Admission for first time applicants is as follows: Candidates are advised to have a valid e-mail account before starting the application process.
