The university of Benin,Benin city,has a centre for maritime studies,information and communication technology (ICT).This centre, runs a two -year Full time diploma in maritime studies,information and communication Technology(ICT).
The course has adequate professional and academic content, to produce manpower for the promotion of staff proficiency,capacity building and performance in the Sea Ports,Shipping,oiland ICT sectors of the economy for middle and top management positions.
Application are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into thr FULL-TIME Two YEAR Diploma in Maritime Studies, information and communication Technology (ICT).
COURSE BENEFITS
* Graduates from the centre shall acquire both academic and pratical knowlegde to be employed directly into sea ports,shipping,Oil,Custom Service, and other Agencies in maritime and ICT industries.
*The diploma in Maritime studies and ICT is recognized has a direct entry qualification in the university of Benin into 200 level for all Engineering programmes and degree programme in the faculty of sciences(computer science,Mathematics(pure and Applied), industrial Mathematics,Mathematics with physics,Mathematics with chemistry,Statistics with computer science,Physics,Geology and industrial Physics),Faculty of education (Department of vocational and techanical Education)and library studies and similar institution in the country.
*Programme would also serve as caopacity building for the academic and professional enhancement of persons with innate maritime culture and tradition.
LECTURE PERIODS
Lectures shall take place from monday to friday between the hours of 2.00 and 6.00pm.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
Students must undertake and pass a three-month industrial training period between the first and second years of the programme.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
*Credit in Mathematics,English Language and three other subjects(Physics,Chemistry,Technical Drawing , Biology/Agricultural science and Geography) at GCE/WASE/SSCE/NABTEB/NECO.
*City and Guilds(PART 1) in any area of engineering.
*A qualification equivalent to any of the above.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should vist the website www.uniben-kofa,waeup.org and click on Application to initiate their online application pocess by printing application fee slip of the sum of $10,000.00(ten thousand Naira) and then proceed to any commercial Bank of their choice to make the payment throught inter switch platform.Therefore candidates are expected to go back to the same website to complete their application online.
Candidates should ensure that forms are clearly filled with all information required on or before 30 th NOvember,2013.Any application form not properly filled will not be treated.
