The Postgraduate School, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for consideration for admission into the underlisted Diploma, Masters and Doctorate Degree programmes for the 2015/2016 session under Regular, Centre for Continuing Education(CCE) and Centre for Women, Gender and Development Studies(CWGDS).
Any interested candidate should pay a non-refundable fee of eleven thousand naira (N11,000.00) exclusive of the switch fee only at any First Bank Branch in the country using the e-Tranzact platform and then complete the online application at apply.futo.edu.ng
B ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All candidates applying for any of the following postgraduate programmes must satisfy the basic matriculation requirements including English Language and Mathematics as required by the Department.
1. PGD
Candidates applying for the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programme must possess any of the following in addition to English and Mathematics and the basic matriculation requirements of the department:
i Higher National Diploma (HND) Upper Credit and above
ii Bachelors Degree in the relevant discipline from FUTO or any other recognized University with at least a Third Class Honours.
iii A good Bachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours in other related disciplines.
2. M.Sc, M.Eng, MPH
Candidates applying for the M.Sc. programme must possess any of the following in addition to English and Mathematics and the basic matriculation requirements of the Department:
i A first degree with at least a second class honours qualification with a minimum of 3.00 CGPA on a 5 point scale or 2.50 CGPA on a 4 point scale in the related area from FUTO or from any other recognized university.
iii A Bachelors degree from a recognized university plus a PGD of not less than 3.50 CGPA on a 5 point scale and a 3.00 CGPA on a 4 point scale in the relevant area.
3. MBA
Candidates applying for the MBA programme must possess any of the following in addition to English and Mathematics and the basic matriculation requirements of the Department:
i) A good honours degree in the area of Science/Technology, Engineering and Management Technology from FUTO or from any other recognized university.
ii) Graduates with first degree from a recognized university and holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with Postgraduate Diploma may apply for the MBA programme
4. Ph.D
Candidates applying for a Ph.D programme must possess in addition to English and Mathematics and the basic matriculation requirements of the Department:
i) A Master’s degree with a CGPA of 4.00 on a 5.00 point scale or 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale or its equivalent in the relevant areas from FUTO or any recognized university
ii) Any other qualification as the University Senate may from time to time recognized/approve.
C. DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
i) Ph.D Programmes: A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of ten (10) semesters for full-time and minimum of eight (8) semesters and a maximum of fourteen (14) semesters for part-time students.
ii) M.Sc, M.Eng, MPH and MBA Programmes: Minimum of three (3) semesters and maximum of six (6) semesters for full-time and minimum of four (4) semesters and maximum of eight (8) semesters for part-time students.
iii) PGD Programmes: Minimum of two (2) semesters and maximum of four (4) semesters for full-time and Minimum of four (4) semesters and Maximum of six (6) semesters for part-time students.
Note: Candidate with Bachelor or Master’s degree in education (B.Ed and M.Ed) need not apply.
D. METHOD OF APPLICATION
[1] Sign-up
Ø Log on to the Url e.g, .apply.futo.edu.ng
Ø Click on Sign-up from the login section
Ø Fill Sign-up form
Ø Log into your email address to activate your account
[2] Applications
Ø Click on Apply link on the Application Form
Ø Click on ''Print Invoice''
Ø Proceed to the Bank to make payment
Ø Re-visit the Apply Portal
Ø Log in with your account details
Ø Click Resume button on ‘My Saved Applications’
Ø Fill the Biodata Form
Ø Submit and Print Application Form
[3] Edit Application (Saved Application Form)
Ø Enter your login details to access the portal apply.futo.edu.ng
Ø Click on “Resume” under “My Saved Applications” to edit
[4] Edit Application (Submitted Application Form)
Ø Enter your login details to access the portal apply.futo.edu.ng
Ø Click on “Preview” under “My Saved Applications” to edit
E DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT
Candidates should forward the following relevant documents in support of their application to the Deputy Registrar/Secretary, Postgraduate School, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State.
i. Two photocopies of University degree certificates
ii. Two photocopies of NYSC discharge certificate
iii. Two photocopies of “O” Level Result
iv. Completed Referee Forms from three referees as indicated
v. Two hard copies of the on-line application
SUBMISSION OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS:
All applicants must forward their transcripts to reach The Secretary, Postgraduate School, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, not later than November 30, 2015. Please note that any application without Transcript will not be considered for admission.
CLOSING DATE:
The Website will close on October 30, 2015 and all submission of document as in E above will close on November 30, 2015. All successful candidates will be notified via email/SMS.
F. AVAILABLE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
1.0 SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (SAAT)
1.1 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Agricultural Economics with specialization in:
i) Farm Management and Production Economics
ii) Agricultural Development and Policy
iii) Agricultural Marketing and Cooperatives
iv) Agricultural Finance
v) Agricultural Project Planning and Analysis
vi) Agricultural Resources and Environmental Economics
PGD in Agricultural Economics
1.2 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Agricultural Extension with specialization in:
i) Agricultural Extension Administration
ii) Programme Planning and Evaluation
iii) Rural Sociology
iv) Agricultural Extension Communication
v) Community and Rural Development
vi) Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Agricultural and Rural Development
PGD in Agricultural Extension
1.3 DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Animal Science and Technology with specialization in:
i) Animal Breeding and Genetics
ii) Animal Management
iii) Animal Nutrition
iv) Animal Product
v) Reproductive Physiology
PGD in Animal Science and Technology
1.4 DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PGD, M.Sc and Ph.D Degrees in Crop Science and Technology with specialization in:
i) Agronomy
ii) Seed Technology
iii) Plant Breeding and Genetics
iv) Farming Systems
v) Crop Physiology
vi) Horticulture and Landscaping
vii) Crop Protection with options in the following:
· Mycology
· Nematology
· Weed Science
· Agricultural Entomology
· Bacteriology
· Virology
PGD in Crop Science and Technology
1.5 DEPARTMENT OF SOIL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Degrees in Soil Science and Technology with specialization in:
i) Soil Science
ii) Soil Genesis and Classification
iii) Soil Physics/Soil Conservation
iv) Soil Survey and Land-use Planning
v) Soil Microbiology
vi) Soil Fertility
vii) Soil Chemistry
viii) Soil and Environmental Management
PGD in Soil Science and Technology
1.6 DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY
M.Sc. in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Ph.D. in Fisheries and Aquaculture
PGD in Fisheries and Aquaculture
2.0 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (SEET)
2.1 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
M.Eng and Ph.D. Degrees in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in:
i) Farm Power and Machinery Engineering Technology
ii) Soil and Water Engineering Technology
PGD in Agricultural Engineering (Note, only candidates with 3rd class are qualified for PGD in Agricultural Engineering)
2.2 DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Ph.D Degree in Chemical Engineering with options in:
i) Chemical Reaction Engineering
ii) Process Plant Design
iii) Refinery/Gas Engineering
iv) Separation Processes
v) Simulation and Optimization
vi) Systems Dynamics and Control
vii) Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
M.Eng. in Chemical Engineering
PGD in Chemical Engineering
2.3 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
M.Eng. and Ph.D Degrees in Civil Engineering with specialization in:
i) Water Resources Engineering
ii) Structural Engineering
iii) Public Health Engineering
PGD in Civil Engineering only
2.4 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with specialization in:
i) Electronic Power Engineering
ii) Communication Engineering
iii) Control Engineering
iv) Electronic and Computer Engineering
2.5 DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Food Science and Technology with specialization in:
i) Food Microbiology
ii) Food Chemistry and Nutrition
iv) Beverage and Brewing Technology
v) Food Processing Technology
2.6 DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
M.Eng. and Ph.D Degrees in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering with specialization in:
i) Materials Engineering
ii) Metallurgical Engineering
2.7 DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
M.Eng. and Ph.D Degrees in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in:
i) Industrial Production Engineering
ii) Energy and Power Engineering
iii) Automated Design and Manufacturing
2.8 DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
M.Eng. and Ph.D Degrees in Petroleum Engineering with specialization in:
i) Reservoir Engineering
ii) Production Engineering
iii) Drilling Engineering
iv) Natural Gas Engineering
vi) Petroleum Economics
PGD in Petroleum Engineering
2.9 DEPARTMENT OF POLYMER AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Polymer and Textile Engineering with specialization in:
i) M.Sc. in Polymer Science and Engineering
ii) M.Sc. in Textile Science and Engineering
iii) Ph.D in Polymer Science
iii) Ph.D in Textile Science
3.0 SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (SMAT)
3.1 DEPARTMENT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
Ph.D, M.Sc. and MBA in Project Management Technology with specialization in:
i) Construction Technology
ii) Manufacturing Systems
iii) Industrial Process Technology
PGD with options in:
i) Construction Technology
ii) Manufacturing Systems
3.2 DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
PGD, MBA, M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in:
i) Financial Management Technology
ii) Management Technology
3.3 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
MBA, M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in:
Transport Management Technology with specialization in:
i) Aviation Management
ii) Transport Planning and Management
iii) Maritime Management Technology
MBA options:
i) Sea Transport Management
ii) Air Transport Management
iii) Transport Management
iv) Logistics Management
PGD in Transport Management Technology
3.4 DEPARTMENT OF MARITIME MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
MBA, M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Maritime Management Technology
M.Sc. options:
i) Marine Transport Management
ii) Maritime Economics and Finance
PGD in Maritime Management Technology
3.5 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
PGD, MBA, M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Information Management Technology
4.0 SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (SOET)
4.1 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Environmental Technology with specialization in:
i) Pollution Control Technology
ii) Flood and Erosion Control Technology
iii) Geo-Environmental Technology
PGD in Environmental Technology
5.0 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE (SOSC)
5.1 DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Biochemistry with specialization in:
i) Industrial Biochemistry
ii) Environmental Biochemistry
iii) Medical Biochemistry
iv) Pharmacology Biochemistry
v) Nutrition and Toxicological Biochemistry
PGD in Biochemistry
5.2 DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Biotechnology with specialization in:
i) Biotechnology
ii) Environmental Health Biology
5.3 DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Chemistry with specialization in:
i) Chemical Quality Control and Industrial Safety
ii) Analytical Chemistry
iii) Mineral Processing
iv) Organic Chemistry
vi) Physical Chemistry
vii) Inorganic Chemistry
viii) Environmental Chemistry
PGD with specialization in
i) Environmental Chemistry
ii) Chemical Quality Control and Industrial Safety
5.4 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Computer Science.
5.5 DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Geosciences with specialization in:
i) Geophysics
ii) Petroleum Geology/Sedimentology
iii) Hydrogeology
iv) Environmental Geology
PGD Geosciences
5.6 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Mathematics with specialization in:
i) Industrial and Applied Mathematics
ii) Differential Equations
iii) Control Theory
iv) Elasticity
v) Semi-Group Theory
5.7 DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
M. Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Statistics:
i) Time Series Analysis
ii) Econometrics
iii) Probability Theory
iv) Multivariate Analysis
v) Demography
PGD in Statistics
5.8 DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Microbiology with specialization in:
i) Food/Industrial Microbiology
ii) Medical Microbiology
iii) Environmental Microbiology
PGD in Applied Microbiology
5.9 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
PGD, M.Sc. and Ph.D Degrees in Physics with specialization in:
i) Solid State Physics
ii) Materials Science
iii) Solar Energy Physics
iv) Space Physics
6.0 SCHOOL OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY (SOHT)
6.1 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNOLOGY
M.Sc and Ph.D in Public Health Technology with specialization in:
i) Environmental Health and Safety Technology
ii) Epidemiology and Disease Control Technology
iii) Disease Control Technology
iv) Health Promotion and Wellness Technology
v) Health Economics
PGD in Public Health Technology (PGDPH)
6.2 DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
M.Sc. Degrees in Physiokinetics and Biomedical Technology with specialization in:
i) Medical Electronics and Instrumentation
ii) Clinical Engineering
vi) Rehabilitation Engineering
G CENTRE FOR WOMEN, GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (CWGDS)
1) PGD with specialization in:
(i) Women and Gender Studies
(ii) Gender and Entrepreneurship
(iii) Gender and Global Health
(iv) Gender and Agricultural Technology
2) M.Sc Degree Programme
(i) Gender and Development Studies
(ii) Gender and Science
(iii) Gender and Technology
(iv) Gender and Agricultural Technology
(v) Gender and Global Health
(vi) Gender and Entrepreneurship
H. PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE AT THE CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION (CCE)
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (SMAT)
1. DEPARTMENT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (MBA, PGD)
i) MBA and PGD in Project Management Technology
2. DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (MBA, PGD)
i) Financial Management Technology
ii) Management Technology
3. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (MBA, PGD)
i) MBA and PGD in Information Technology
4. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (MBA, PGD)
i) Land Transport Management
ii) Transport Economics and Planning (MBA only)
v) Air Transport Management
vi) Water Transport Management
Signed
Orje Ishegh-Nor
Registrar, FUTO
