Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, for the 2015/2016 Academic Session for the following; Higher National Diploma (HND), National Diploma (ND), Higher Diploma (HD), Diploma, Pre-National Diploma and Certificate Courses.
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) COURSES (TWO-YEAR DURATION)
A SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDIES: 1. Accountancy 2. Business Administration & Management 3. Banking and Finance 4. Office Technology and Management 5. Marketing
B. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL. TECH: 1. Estate Management 2. Surveying and Geo-informatics 3. Architectural Technology 4. Quantity Surveying 5. Building Technology
C. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: 1. Computer Science 2. Hospitality & Tourism Management
a. Hospitality Management
b. Leisure & Tourism
3. Food Science and Technology 4. Nutrition and Dietetics Technology 5. Science Laboratory Technology
a. Physics/Electronics Option
b. Chemistry/Biochemistry Option
c. Biology/Microbiology Option
D. SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES: 1. Mass Communication 2. Public Administration 3. Statistics
E. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: 1. Agricultural Engineering Technology (Three options)
a. Farm Power and Machines.
b. Soil and Water Engineering
c. Post-Harvest Technology
2. Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (Two options)
a. Electrical Power and Machines
b. Electronics and Telecommunications
3. Mechanical Engineering Technology (Three options)
a. Production Engineering Technology b. Automotive Engineering Technology
c. Power/Plant Engineering Technology
4. Civil Engineering Technology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND)
A good National Diploma (ND) in the relevant field, awarded by the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi or any other Polytechnic/College of Technology, accredited for the award of National Diploma by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) or any other equivalent qualifications acceptable to the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. Evidence of JAMB Admission for the completed ND programme must be attached.
Applicants must have at least one year post ND working experience (for those with a minimum of Lower Credit), evidence of which must be attached. Candidates should also request their former Institutions to forward their ND academic transcripts to the Registrar (Academic) Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.
OTHER DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (2 YEARS)
The Polytechnic also offers Higher Diploma and Diploma in the following fields:
Higher Diploma Crime Management and Control (HDCMC)
Diploma in Agricultural Engineering Technology (DAET)
iii. Diploma in Office Technology and Management (DOTM)
Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (DEET)
Diploma in Mass Communication (DMC)
Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)
Diploma Crime Management & Control
Diploma Public Accounts & Audit (DPAA)
Diploma in Public Administration (DPA)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR: HIGHER DIPLOMA, CRIME MANAGEMENT & CONTROL (HDCMC)
Applicants must have a good Diploma in Crime Management and Control, Psychology, Law, Social Work and Community Development with at least Lower Credit from a recognized Institution. Acceptable O/Level results with at least Five (5) credit passes in English and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant subjects are also required.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES:
Applicants are required to have Credit in O/L Mathematics, English Language plus any three (3) out of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Agricultural Science, Economics, Commerce, Financial Accounting, Government and any other Social Science subject relevant to his choice. Five (5) years working experience is an added advantage.
PRE-ND (SCIENCE)
This is a one-year preliminary course designed for candidates who do not meet the requirements for direct admission into the ND courses in the sciences. Pre-ND courses are strictly meant for candidates from catchment areas of the Polytechnic and other educationally disadvantaged states. Candidates must indicate their Departments of choice from the following:
(i) Agricultural Engineering Technology; (ii) Agricultural Technology; (iii) Civil Engineering Technology; (iv) Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology; (v) Mechanical Engineering Technology; (vi)Food Science & Technology; (vii) Nutrition & Dietetics; (viii) Science Laboratory Technology; (ix) Estate Management; (x) Architectural Technology; (xi) Building Technology; (xii) Quantity Surveying; (xiii) Computer Science; (xiv) Tourism; (xv) Hospitality Management; (xvi) Surveying & Geo-Informatics; (xvii) Mass Communication; (xviii) Office Technology & MGT.; (xix) Statistics; (xx) Forestry; (xxi) Animal Health & Production; (xxii) Library & Information Science; (xxiii) Wild Life & Eco-Tourism; (xxiv) Mechatronics Engineering Technology.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-ND
Candidates must possess at least five (5) Passes at SSCE/NECO level, or equivalent qualification obtained at one or two sittings which MUST include English Language and Mathematics in addition to any other three passes relevant to the area of interest. All candidates are required to sit and pass for the UTME JAMB examination and be duly admitted by JAMB before progressing to ND programmes.
CERTIFICATE COURSES (ONE YEAR DURATION)
Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics;
Certificate in Public Administration.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE COURSES
For Certificate Course, At least 5 (five) passes including English and Mathematics at SSCE/NECO level, or their equivalent plus a relevant Trade Test Grade I Certificate.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants are to log on to the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi website at portal.fptb.edu.ng, Click on ‘Online Application’, enter your details and generate payment slip to take to the bank. After payment, return to the same website to continue your application with the Application Number and phone number you started the application with.
All applicants are to make payment of non-refundable fee of N5, 000.00. Applicants are to carefully follow the instructions on the portal before proceeding to any of the following Banks: ACCESS BANK PLC, GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC, FIRST BANK PLC, ECOBANK PLC, or any bank that uses the Interswitch PayDirect platform. You can also pay using quickteller.com/bauchipoly
CLOSING DATE
All applications should be completed on-line and submitted not later than July 23rd, 2015.