Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Postgraduate programmes of the Centre for Distance Learning, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Masters in Public Health
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates of Medicine and other health-related courses, who are currently engaged in public health practices. Candidates with at least a basic professional degree in Medicine, or Dentistry of this University or any other recognized university, with at least 2 years experience in health care programmes are eligible to apply. Other graduates of Sciences such as Nursing, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacy and other related disciplines like Human Nutrition, Demography, Social Sciences, Environmental Health and Biostatistics from a recognized university with at least 4 years of post - qualification practical experience in the health field are also eligible to apply.
DEPARTMENT OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Masters in Real Estate
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, or any other recognized University, who possess not lower than a Second Class (Honours) Lower Division in Estate Management/Land Economics.
Candidates with first degree in Law, Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Banking and Finance, and other allied professionals in the Buildind Industry (Quantity Surveying, Building, Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Land Surveying) who possess not lower than a Second Class (Honours) Lower Division degree are also eligible.
Candidates with a Third Class Honours degree in Estate Management or Land Economics, but who have a minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience may be considered.
AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE POLICY AND INNOVATION
Masters in Technology Management
Admission Requirements
Candidates must have obtained B.Sc degree with a minimum of Second Class (Hons) Lower Division in Engineering, Technology or Science.
Candidates with B.Sc. degree with a minimum of Second Class (Hons) Lower Division in Economics, Accounting or Geography may also be considered.
Duration: The programme shall last a minimum of two academic sessions.
Masters in Technology in ICT Policy and Regulations
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates in any of the Engineering Disciplines, Mathematics, Physics and Computer Sciences of Obafemi Awolowo University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class (Hons) Lower division.
Graduates of the PGD programme in ICT of any other recognized university who have grade point average of not less than 3.0 on scale of 5.0 or weighted average of not less than 60% can also apply.
Duration: The programme shall last a minimum of two academic sessions.
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Masters in Managerial Psychology
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates of any discipline from either Obafemi Awolowo University or any other recognized university with at least Second Class (Hons) Lower Division degree. Candidates must be at managerial level with at least three years experience in a reputable organization.
Duration: The Programme shall last a minimum of two academic sessions.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Masters in Information Technology
Admission Requirements
Candidates must possess a good degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electronic & Electrical Engineering with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) from Obafemi Awolowo University and any other recognized institution; however, candidates with 3rd Class degree of Obafemi Awolowo University or any other recognized University with 3 years cognate experience may be considered.
Applicants who possess a good degree in other related fields and with proven 3 years cognate experience in ICT may also be considered.
INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY
Masters in Environmental Management
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates of the Obafemi Awolowo University, or any other approved university with an honours degree in Natural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, relevant Social Science disciplines, Education (Science), Technology/Engineering, Medicine or Environmental Design and Management.
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Masters in Actuarial Science
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University with a minimum of Second Class Lower in Statistics or cognate discipline. Graduates of any other recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Lower degree, and those who hold an approved qualification in Sciences, Social Sciences or any professional certification such as Associate Member of Society of Actuaries (SOA), Associate member of Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) adjudged to be equivalent to a first degree with mathematical background may be considered.
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Admission Requirements
Application is open to graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, or any other recognized university or candidates who hold an approved qualification adjudged to be equivalent to a first degree.
DIRECTORATE OF LINKAGES AND SPONSORED RESEARCH
Postgraduate Diploma in Research Administration
Admission Requirements
Application is open to holders of a minimum of first degree not below Third Class in any field of endeavour from any recognized degree awarding institutions who additionally satisfy any of the following conditions:
i. involvement in research administration
ii. direct involvement in research
iii. desire a career in research administration
AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE POLICY AND INNOVATION
Postgraduate Diploma in ICT Policy and Regulations
Admission Requirements: Application is open to graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University or any other university recognized by the Senate of Obafemi Awolowo University in any discipline with a minimum of Third Class degree. Candidates with recognized professional qualifications approved by Senate (such as COREN, ICAN) can also apply.
CENTRE FOR GENDER AND SOCIAL POLICY STUDIES
Gender Studies and Social Development
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the Post Graduate Professional Certificate Course in Gender Studies must have a minimum of Third Class degree in any discipline from any recognized University.
Duration for the Programmes
Each Executive Masters programme will last for a minimum of 2 academic Sessions, Postgraduate Diploma Programme last for a minimum of one academic session and Postgraduate Certificate will last for a minimum of 3 Month period.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
- Pay the Application fee of N20,000.00 through the eTranzact Network from any branch of the following Banks: Skye Bank, First Bank, or UBA.
- Create your Account by supplying a Username, Password and a valid E-mail Address
- Confirm your Payment by entering the Receipt Number and the Confirmation Order Number in the appropriate places.
- Fill your form, upload all the supporting documents as well as a very recent passport photograph (should not be earlier than 3 Months).
- Print your Transcript Label and follow all the other necessary Instructions.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
i. The forms must be filled and submitted online either immediately or within 2 weeks of accessing the website. No downloaded or printed copies of forms will be accepted.
ii. Valid email address, scanned/digital passport photograph (50kb Max) and scanned credentials have to be uploaded to complete the online application.
iii. The Centre for Distance Learning, OAU has not engaged any individual or organization to carry out the application procedure on her behalf and thus shall not be held responsible for any issue arising from the involvement of a third party.
iv. Please always check the website for further information and notices.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 20th December, 2013