Benson Idahosa University, Benin city is a private university that offers postgraduate programmes in Nigeria in core areas of disciplines. The management of the school of postgraduate studies, Benson Idahosa University has official published the list of postgraduate courses offered in BIU as it is popularly referred to. Prospective students are advised to go through the list to find the available programmes for their preferred choice.
As usual, I have arranged the list of available PG programmes in BIU and their admission requirements based the faculty they fall under and the certificate awarded by the university. I recently updated this post as there were some inclusion of some PG courses which previously were not included among the list of postgraduate courses that are available at Benson Idahosa University, Benin city.
One unique development about BIU postgraduate courses is that you are able to specialize in a sub-courses, as in there are opportunities for candidates to choose an area of specialization. When you carefully go through the list of postgraduate courses offered in BIU as seen below, you would confirm that PG courses are offered in the institution are Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Masters degree and Ph.D programmes.
The authenticity of this source is 100% because it was culled from BIU postgraduate website so please be rest assured that any information gotten in the process of reading this post, I’m confident will be of great help in the area of making a good choice as to which of the postgraduate programme is best tailored for your future career path.
In this post, aside providing you with BIU PG programmes, I will make available other important information such as the PG entry requirements for Masters degree programmes and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes as well as the expected duration for the programme.
Oftentimes we are faced with the following questions from candidates, most of which are fresh applicants;
What are the masters courses offered in BIU?
What are the PGD programmes available at BIU?
Can I be admitted without my NYSC certificate?
Are Ph.D programmes offered in BIU?
What is the duration for Masters Programmes at BIU?
What is the duration for PGD Programmes at BIU?
Is my transcript needed as a requirement for admission?
What is the admission requirement for Masters degree programme?
PG Admission Requirements
Postgraduate Diploma Requirements
To be admitted to pursue a postgraduate Diploma Programme, a candidate shall possess:
- A Bachelors Degree of Benson Idahosa University of Benson Idahosa University or of any University recognized for this purpose by the senate of Benson Idahosa University or
- A Higher National Diploma of a Polytechnic recognized for the purpose by the senate of Benson Idahosa University or
- Any qualification deemed by the Senate of Benson Idahosa University to be acceptable
A person so accepted may be required to take a qualifying examination
Masters Degree Requirements
To be admitted to pursue a Masters Degree Programme a candidate shall possess:
- A first class or a Second Class honours degree of Benson Idahosa University or any university so recognized for the purpose by Senate of Benson Idahosa University or
- An H.N.D at Upper Credit Level of a polytechnic so recognized by the Senate of Benson Idahosa University or
- Any qualification deemed by the Senate of Benson Idahosa University to be appropriate.
List of Postgraduate Courses Offered In BIU (Benson Idahosa University)
The PG courses available at BIU listed underneath includes PG programmes offered under PGD, Masters and Doctorate level including their admission requirements.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) and Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.) in the following areas:
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Agricultural Economics
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Mathematics
- Accounting and Finance
- Economics
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in:
- Animal Science/Livestock Production
- Agricultural Economics and Extension Services
- Agronomy
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Mathematics
- Accounting/Finance
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Political Science and Public administration
- Computer Science
Other Masters Degree Programmes:
- Master of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy
- Master of Arts in English Language
- Master of Business Administration (Executive M.B.A)
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration and Planning
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Guidance and Counselling
- Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Postgraduate Diploma in:
- Education
- Animal Science/Livestock Production
- Agricultural Economics and Extension Services
- Agronomy
- Microbiology
- Computer Science
- Public Administration
- Banking and Finance
I hope the information, we hope you are clear as regards the list of available postgraduate courses offered in BIU. If you have any question as regards the above, please feel free to reach out to me via the comment section below and I shall respond accordingly.