Lagos State University (LASU), known for its pursuit of academic excellence, is excited to announce its 2022/2023 HND/Professional Certificate Conversion Top-up Degree programme, conducted under the auspices of the School of Part-Time Studies. This unique programme is specially designed to bridge the gap between Bachelor’s Degree and Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications, addressing the long-standing dichotomy and providing an equal platform for both certificate holders.
Bridging the Degree-Diploma Gap
The programme’s primary objective is to eliminate any perceived discrimination between university degree and HND holders, while offering an opportunity for university degree holders who wish to improve their classification. By undertaking this programme, ambitious individuals can enhance their academic and professional standing, leveraging the prestige and recognition of a Bachelor’s Degree from LASU.
Wide Range of Available Programmes
LASU offers a diverse array of disciplines under this top-up degree programme, providing prospective students with the flexibility to choose a field that aligns with their career aspirations. The following Bachelor’s degree programmes are available for the 2022/2023 academic session:
AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES:
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Business Administration
- B.Sc. Banking and Finance
- B.Sc. Insurance
- B.Sc. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
- B.Sc. Public Administration
- B.Sc. Marketing
- B.Sc. Mass Communication
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. Geography and Planning
- B.Tech. Project Management Technology
Admission Requirements
Candidates interested in the LASU HND/Professional Certificate Conversion Top-up Degree Programme should visit the official LASU website for comprehensive details and specific admission requirements for each programme.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit LASU’s e-payment portal to remit a non-refundable fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) to gain access to the application form. After filling the form and uploading the necessary credentials, applicants who qualify will be invited for further screening.
Successful candidates will then be required to pay an Acceptance Fee of Thirty Thousand Naira (₦30,000.00) and a Medical Fee of Twenty Thousand Naira (₦20,000.00). Please note that any payment made outside the official e-payment portal may lead to disqualification or loss of funds.
Important Note
Prospective candidates are urged to refer to the University’s official website: www.lasu.edu.ng for additional details regarding the programme. As this top-up degree programme represents an invaluable opportunity to enhance one’s academic and professional credentials, interested individuals are encouraged to apply promptly.
By enrolling in LASU’s HND/Professional Certificate Conversion Top-up Degree programme, students can confidently step into a future where their qualifications match their ambition, securing a level playing field in their respective professional landscapes.
Specific Admission Requirements
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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
| Programme | O’ Level Requirement | Degree Requirement (HND and 3rd Class Degree) | ProfessionalQualification |
| Accounting | Five (5) credits in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination credits or General Certificate of Education or its equivalent, which must include English Language and Mathematics and any other three recommended subjects at a maximum of two sittings. | 1. Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in HND (Higher National Diploma) in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Insurance and other related field 2. Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in related field from any other recognized University | Holders of certificate from recognised professional bodies such as Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Association of National Accountant of Nigeria (ANAN), Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and any other related field |
| Banking and Finance | Five (5) credits in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination credits which must include English Language Mathematics, Economics and any other two relevant subjects which could be from the following: Accounting, Principles of Accounts, Commerce and Office Practice at a maximum of two sittings. | 1. Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in HND (Higher National Diploma) in Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Insurance and other related field 2. Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in related field from any other recognized University | Holders of certificate from recognised professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Association of National Accountant of Nigeria (ANAN), and any other related field |
| BusinessAdministration | Five O-Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and any three relevant subjects from Commerce, Economics,Accounting, Government, Geography at not more than two sittings. | 1. Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in HND (Higher National Diploma) in Business Administration, Marketing, SecretarialStudies and other related field 2. Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in related field from any other recognized University | Holders of certificate from a recognised professional bodies such as the cognate field Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM),Chartered Institute of Administration (CIA), Nigerian Chartered Institute of Management (NCIM), Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), Nigerian Chartered Institute of Management (NCIM) and any other related field |
| Insurance | Five O-Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, plus any two accounting. Business Method, Commerce, Government, Geography, and Statistics. | 1. Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in HND (Higher National Diploma) in Actuarial Science, Account, Banking & Finance, Business Administration Insurance and other related field 2. Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in related field from any other recognized University | Holders of certificate from recognised professional bodies such as Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), Institute of Chartered Accountant (ICAN), Chartered Institute of Banking of Nigeria (CIBN), Association of National Accountant of Nigeria (ANAN), and any other related field |
| Industrial Relations and Personnel Management | Five (5) credits in the SSCE, credit in GCE or its equivalent, which must include English Language and Mathematics and any other three, recommended subjects depending on the area of study, at a maximum of two sittings to include. Government, Economics /Commerce. | 1. Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in HND (Higher National Diploma) in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing insurance, Secretariat Studies, Cooperative Studies, Purchasing & Supply and other related field 2. Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in related field from any other recognized University | Holders of certificate from recognised professional bodies such as (CIPM) – Chartered Institute of Personnel Management,Chartered Institute of Administration (CIA), Nigerian Chartered Institute of Management (NCIM), Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) and any other related field |
| Marketing | Five ‘O’ Level Credit Passes Including English Language, Mathematics And anyother three from the following subjects Economics, Commerce Accounts/Book Keeping, Geography, Government. | 1. Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in HND (Higher National Diploma) in Accounting, Business Administration, Insurance, Marketing and other related field. 2. Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in related field from any other recognized University | Holders of certificate from recognised professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Marketing CIM), Chartered Institute of Advertising (CIA), CharteredInstitute of Banking of Nigeria (CIBN) and any other related field |
| PublicAdministration | Five (5) credits in the SSCE, credit in GCE or its equivalent, which must include English Language and Mathematics and any other three, recommended subjects depending on the area of study, at a maximum of two sittings to include, Government, Economics /Commerce. | 1. Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in HND (Higher National Diploma) in Accounting and Business Administration and other related field 2. Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in related field from any other recognized University | Holders of certificate from recognised professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Chartered Institute of Administration (CIA), Nigerian Chartered Institute of Management (NCIM), Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN),and any other related field |
SCHOOL OF MASS COMMUNICATION
| Programme | O’ Level Requirement | HND Requirement | ProfessionalQualification |
| MassCommunication | Five (5) SSCE credit passes in English Language and four (4) other subjects in Arts or Social Sciences. | 1. Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in HND (Higher National Diploma) in Mass Communication, Jornalism and other related field. 2. Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in related field from any other recognized University | Holders of certificate from recognised professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of Advertising (CIA) and other related field |
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
| Programme | O’ Level Requirement | HND Requirement |
| ComputerScience | Five (5) credits in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination or General Certificate of Education or its equivalent which must include English Language and Mathematics and any other three recommended subjects depending on the area of study, at a maximum of two sittings. | 1. Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in HND (Higher National Diploma) in Computer Science and other related field 2. Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in related field from any other recognized University |
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
| Programme | O’ Level Requirement | HND Requirement |
| Economics | Five O-Level credits in English Language, Economics, Maths and any other two subjects. | 1. Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in HND (Higher National Diploma) in related field such as Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Purchasing & Supply. 2. Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in related field from any other recognized University |
| Geography | Five O-Level credits in English Language, Math, Geography and any other two subjects from arts or social sciences | 1. Candidates with a minimum of lower credit in HND (Higher National Diploma) in Geology and other related field 2. Candidates with 3rd Class Degree in related field from any other recognized University |
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