MOUAU Specialized PG Programmes Admission Form 2024/2025 Academic Session

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike is pleased to announce that admissions into postgraduate training programmes at the Centre of Excellence in Root Crop Research and Development are now open. The Centre is one of the Tetfund Centres of Excellence (TCoEs).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates of all nationalities. The Centre of Excellence in Root Crop Research and Development (CERCORD) runs specialised postgraduate courses leading to award of Masters (M.Sc/M.Engr.) and Doctorate (PhD.) degrees.

The courses are structured to integrate academic and entrepreneurial skills with demand-driven research in the following areas:

FOOD PROCESSING AND POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY

1. M.Sc. Food Processing and Postharvest technology
2. Ph.D. Food Processing and Postharvest technology

SOIL MANAGEMENT AND CROP IMPROVEMENT

1. M.Sc. Soil Management and Crop Improvement
2. Ph.D. Soil Management and Crop Improvement

FARM MECHANIZATION AND AUTOMATION

1. M.Eng. Farm Mechanization and Automation
2. Ph.D. Eng. Farm Mechanization and Automation

AGRIPRENUERSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

1. M.Sc. Agriprenuership and Sustainable Technology Transfer
2. Ph.D. Agriprenuership and Sustainable Technology Transfer

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates of all nationalities within and outside Africa possessing qualifications equivalent to recognized first degrees in relevant disciplines are eligible to apply.

M.Sc. Programme

The M. Sc. programme will generally be open to all graduates of B.Sc. Food Sc. &Tech., B. Tech (Food Sc. &Tech), B. Agric, B.Sc Agric, B. Tech Agric and B. Eng Agric. with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. (on a 5point scale), Holders of PGD in any of the relevant disciplines with a minimum of Upper Credit (or CGPA of 3.0 on a 5point scale) shall also be eligible for admission into the programme, on the condition that the candidates met basic university matriculation requirements of five (5) O’ level credits passes in English Language, Mathematics, and three relevant subjects at not more than two sittings.

PhD. Programme

To be eligible for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy degree programme, a candidate should have obtained a Master’s degree which includes course work and research from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike or its equivalent from any other University recognized by Senate in relevant disciplines, with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.50 (5- point scale), 2.80 (4-point scale) or 60% in percentage scale

The PhD programme will be open to Master degree holders in courses that are relevant to the different options in the programme.

DURATION

M.Sc. Progammes

• Course work along with dissertation for 4 Semesters
• 2-3 months of Internship in collaborating industries, parastatals and institutions.

PhD. Programmes

• Programmes will be mainly research based, spanning 6 semesters.
  • 2 – 3 months of Internship in collaborating industries, parastatals and institutions.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Course delivery is in a hybrid mode –Physical and Virtual

FEES:

The programme is tuition free, however other charges outside tuition fees shall be tenable in line with MOUAU postgraduate requirements.

Application Guide for MOUAU Specialized PG Programmes Admission Form

NIGERIAN APPLICANTS

Step 1 – Applicants from Nigeria should generate an invoice at the Post Graduate application portal of CERCORD at http://cercord.mouau.edu.ng .

Step 2 – The invoice should be taken to any branch of Zenith Bank to make application payment of N25,000.00 exclusive of bank charges (or by online payment)

Step 3 – Complete the application form at the same portal. Account No: as in the invoice Sort Code: 057170019, Account Name: Centre of Excellence in Root Crop Research and Development.

FOREIGN APPLICANTS

Step 1 – Foreign applicants should pay US$100 into the Centre’s domiciliary account (Zenith Bank Account No: 5070318907, Swift Code: ZEIBNGLA, Bank Sort Code: 057170019).

Step 2 – It is important to upload the telex copies to access the online application form. Hard copies of completed application forms with teller and photocopies of credentials should be mailed by speed post or by hand to:

The Director,

CERCORD,

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike,

Nigeria PMB 7267, Umuahia.

All applicants must request their respective institutions (University) to forward their transcripts directly to CERCORD at the same address above.

All applicants must request their respective institutions (University) to forward their academic transcripts directly to The Admin Lead, CERCORD, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Soft copy should be sent to [email protected] .

CLOSING DATE

Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms and transcript for the 2024/2025 PG admission exercise is 1st December, 2024.

For further information, visit: http://cercord.mouau.edu.ng or contact:

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone:  +2347068693848.

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