Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), through its esteemed Centre for Continuing Education (CEC), has officially begun the sale of application forms for admission into its B.Sc. Part-Time programmes for the forthcoming 2023/2024 academic session.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Qualified candidates who aspire to further their education are encouraged to apply for part-time degree programmes at MOUAU’s Continuing Education Centre (CEC) for the 2023/2024 academic calendar.
Comprehensive List of Available MOUAU Part-Time Degree Programmes
The academic opportunities available under this part-time initiative include a diverse range of subject areas, as outlined below:
- Agricultural Economics
- Agribusiness and Management
- Agronomy
- Computer Science
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Industrial Relations & Personnel Management
- Plant Health Management
- Soil Science and Meteorology
- Rural Sociology and Extension
- Agricultural Science Education
- Biology Education
- Computer Science Education
- Home Economics Education
- Integrated Science Education
- Library and Information Science
- Mathematics Education
- Physics Education
- Chemistry Education
Essential Admission Requirements and Programme Durations
Subject Requirements for Different Courses
The list below outlines the O’Level subject requirements for each of the part-time degree programmes along with special considerations and waivers where applicable:
B. Agric. Programmes
- Programmes: Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension, Agronomy, Soil Science and Meteorology
- O’Level Subject Requirement: Five O’ Level credit passes in not more than two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric. Science, and any other Science subject.
- Special Consideration Waiver Requirement: A credit in Agric. Science must be accompanied by at least a pass in Biology.
Computer Science
- Programme: Computer Science
- O’Level Subject Requirement: Five O’ Level credit passes in not more than two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and any other relevant Science subject.
- Special Consideration Waiver Requirement: None
Education Courses
- Programmes: Chemistry Education, Physics Education, Mathematics Education
- O’Level Subject Requirement: Five O’ Level credit passes in not more than two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and any other relevant subject.
- Special Consideration Waiver Requirement: A credit in Agric. Science must be supported by at least a pass in Biology.
Biology Education
- Programme: Biology Education
- O’Level Subject Requirement: Five O’ Level credit passes in not more than two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
- Special Consideration Waiver Requirement: None
Integrated Science Education
- Programme: Integrated Science Education
- O’Level Subject Requirement: Five O’ Level credit passes in not more than two sittings to include English Language, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Special Consideration Waiver Requirement: None
Agriculture Education
- Programme: Agriculture Education
- O’Level Subject Requirement: Five O’ Level credit passes in not more than two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, and any other relevant subject.
- Special Consideration Waiver Requirement: A credit in Agric. Science must be accompanied by at least a pass in Biology.
Computer Science Education
- Programme: Computer Science Education
- O’Level Subject Requirement: Five O’ Level credit passes in not more than two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and any other relevant subject.
- Special Consideration Waiver Requirement: None
Home Economics Education
- Programme: Home Economics Education
- O’Level Subject Requirement: Five O’ Level credit passes in not more than two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and one of Physics, Clothing & Textile, Food and Nutrition, Home Management.
- Special Consideration Waiver Requirement: A credit in Agric. Science must be backed up with at least a pass in Biology.
Entrepreneurial Studies
- Programme: Entrepreneurial Studies
- O’Level Subject Requirement: Five ‘O’ Level Credit Passes in not more than two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any other two Subjects.
- Special Consideration Waiver Requirement: None
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management (Human Resources)
- Programme: Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
- O’Level Subject Requirement: Five ‘O’ Level Credit Passes in not more than two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any two Subjects from Government/History, Commerce, Principles of Accounting, Geography, C.R.K., Agricultural Science, Biology, Literature English, Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba.
- Special Consideration Waiver Requirement: None
Library and Information Science
- Programme: Library and Information Science
- O’Level Subject Requirement: Five ‘O’ Level Credit Passes in not more than two sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any other two Subjects.
- Special Consideration Waiver Requirement: None
Direct Entry Admission Criteria
Applicants seeking direct entry admission must possess a combination of O’Level results along with a minimum of two A-Level passes or an NCE, OND, or HND in relevant fields like Agricultural Sciences, Sciences, Science Education, Geography, and so forth.
How Long Will You Study?
For students holding specific qualifications, the programme durations are as follows:
- For Candidates with OND/ND at Upper Credit Level or NCE at Distinction: A minimum of five years of study is required.
- For those with HND at Lower Credit Level: The minimum duration is five years.
- For Candidates with HND at Upper Credit Level: A minimum of four years is the duration of the programme.
- For Candidates with a B.Sc. in related fields: A minimum of three years of study is necessary.
How to Complete the MOUAU Part-Time Admission Application
To begin your application process, candidates are directed to click on the following link, where they can access comprehensive application guidelines and register: MOUAU Application Portal at https://portal.mouau.edu.ng/registration/cec/new-application.
