Applications for the Gombe State University (GOMSU) Postgraduate studies for the 2017/2018 academic session has commenced. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply.
PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE:
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance (PDAF)
2. M.Sc Accounting
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
4. Master of Business Administration (MBA)
5. M.Sc Business Administration
6. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)
7. Master of Public Administration (MPA)
8. M.Sc Public Administration
9. M.A History.
Faculty of Science
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry
2. M.Sc Inorganic Chemistry
3. M.Sc Environmental Biology
4. M.Sc Applied Parasitology & Entomology
5. M.Sc Hydrobiology & Fisheries
6. M.Sc Botany (Plant Physiology)
7. M.Sc Botany (Ecology)
8. M.Sc Physics.
Faculty of Education
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
2. M.Ed. Educational Psychology
3. M.Ed. Guidance and Counseling.
DURATION OF PROGRAMME
a) M.A/M.Sc (Minimum of two (2) Academic Sessions and Maximum of Three (3) Academic Sessions)
b) MPA/MBA (Minimum of Twelve Calendar Months)
c) Postgraduate Diploma (Minimum of One (1) Academic Session and Maximum of Two (2) Academic Sessions.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance
i. Graduate of Gombe State University or any other recognized University
ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of Lower Credit in relevant discipline
iii. Holders of other professional qualifications which may be acceptable to the University Senate.
M.Sc Accounting
i. Graduate of Gombe State University in Accounting or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division
ii. Holders of relevant qualification, B.Ed Accounting with a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance from a recognized University
iii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree may be eligible to apply with a relevant Postgraduate Diploma with an Upper Credit.
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
i. Graduate of Gombe State University or any other recognized University
ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders with a minimum of Lower Credit in relevant discipline
iii. Holders of other professional qualifications which may be acceptable to the University Senate.
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
i. A Bachelors degree holder in relevant discipline from Gombe State University or any recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division
ii. Holders of Third Class Honours degree; Higher National Diploma (HND) with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant discipline.
M.Sc Business Administration
i. Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Gombe State University or any recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division
ii. Applicant with a good Second Class Lower Division in relevant field of study other than Business Administration but possess a Postgraduate Diploma or HND in any related field of Administration at Upper Credit level from Gombe State University or any recognized University may be considered.
M.A History
i. Candidates must possess at least Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in History from Gombe State University or any recognized University
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Lower Division Honours degree in History Education from Gombe State University or any other recognized University may be considered
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)
i. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
i. A degree in Public Administration from Gombe State University or any recognized University with minimum of Second Class Lower Division
ii. Applicant with Bachelors degree, HND with a Postgraduate Diploma at Credit Level
iii. Applicant with a Postgraduate Diploma in relevant field may be considered.
M.Sc Public Administration
i. Applicant should possess a degree in Public Administration, Political Science and International Relation from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry
i. The minimum qualification is Third Class Honours degree in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or a Pass at Credit Level at HND in Science Laboratory Technology or any other equivalent qualification approved by the Senate of the Gombe State University.
M.Sc Inorganic Chemistry
i. Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree in Chemistry from Gombe State University or any other recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree
ii. Candidates with good Second Class Honours B.Sc (Ed) Chemistry may be considered but would be required to take Undergraduate Courses they may be deficient
iii. Candidates with Third Class Honours degree in Chemistry or B.Sc (Ed) Chemistry or HND and PGD in Chemistry may also be considered.
M.Sc Environmental Biology
i. Applicant should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower degree in Biology or any related field from Gombe State University or any other recognized University
M.Sc Applied Parasitology & Entomology
i. Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Zoology, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University.
M.Sc Hydrobiology & Fisheries
i. Applicant should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Biology, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University
M.Sc Botany (Ecology)
i. Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Botany, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University
M.Sc Botany (Plant Physiology)
i. Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division degree in Botany, or related field from Gombe State University or any recognized University.
M.Sc Physics
i. Candidate should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Honours degree in Physics or good B.Sc (Ed) Physics with Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any recognized University
M.Ed Guidance & Counseling
i. Applicants with Bachelors degree in Education obtained at not less than Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any other recognized University
ii. Candidates with a Bachelor degree plus PGDE may be considered
iii. Applicants with a Third Class Honours degree in Education with a minimum of Five years Teaching Experience
iv. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders may be considered provided that such applicant possess Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained at not less than credit level.
M.Ed Educational Psychology
i. Applicants with Degree Honours in Education obtained at not less than Second Class Lower Division from Gombe State University or any other recognized University
ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) holder may be considered provided that such applicants possess Postgraduate Diploma in Education obtained at not less than credit level.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
i. To be considered for admission all prospective candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor degree or HND Upper Credit in their Teaching subject.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested candidates for all the School of Postgraduate Studies Programmes should pay the sum of Five Thousand Naira (N5,000.00) to Gombe State University Diamond Bank Account Number 0033626627 and submit the teller to Bursary Department, collect receipt and proceed to School of Postgraduate Studies for collection of the form(s)
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM
Completed application form(s) should be returned or forwarded by mail to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, Gombe State University, P. M. B 127, Tudun Wada, Gombe, Nigeria on or before 31st October, 2017.
