Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the underlisted Higher Degree and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma in the 2019/2020 Academic Session.
HIGHER DEGREES AVAILABLE
1. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD), MASTER (MSC, M.A) AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN THE FOLLOWING
FACULTIES:
(A). FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
i. Department of Animal Science
The Department offers M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes in Animal Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
ii. Department of Crop Science
The Department offers M.Ed, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes in Crop Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
iii. Department of Soil Science
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D Programmes in Soil Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
iv. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
The Department offers M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) in Agricultural Economics with specialization in:
(a). Agricultural Economics with options in:
(b). Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology with options in:
(B). FACULTY OF ARTS
i. Department of Englis
The Department offers M.A and Ph.D Programmes in English (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
Master of Arts (M.A)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
ii. Department of Modern Languages
The Department offers M.A. and Ph.D Programmes in French Studies (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
Master of Arts (M.A) in French Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in French Studies
iii. Department of Religious Management and Cultural Studies
The Department offers M.A. and Ph.D Programmes in Religious Management (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
Department of History and International Studies
The Department offers M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes in History (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
iv. Department of Philosophy
The Department offers M.A. and Ph.D Programmes in Philosophy (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
(C). FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
i. Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
The Department offers M.Sc Programme in Medical Laboratory Sciences (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
ii. Department of Human Physiology
The Department offers M.Sc Programme in Human Physiology (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
(D). FACULTY OF EDUCATION
i. Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The Department offers M.Ed and Ph.D programmes (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
ii. Department of Educational Foundation and Management
The Department offers M.Ed, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes in Educational Foundations and Management (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
iii. Department of Guidance and Counselling
The Department offers M.Ed and Ph.D Programmes (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) in:
iv. Department of Vocational and Technical Education
The Department offers M.Ed and Ph.D Programmes (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) in:
(E). FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
i. Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering
The Department offers M.Sc and Ph.D Programmes in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
ii. Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers M.Eng and Ph.D Programmes in Mechanical Engineering (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
(F). FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
i. Department of Architecture
The Department offers courses leading to the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc) and Ph.D (FULL-TIME ONLY) in Architecture
(G). FACULTY OF LAW
The Faculty offers LL.M and Ph.D Programmes (PART-TIME ONLY) in:
(H). FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
i. Department of Business Administration
The Department offers MBA, M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes as follows:
Master in Business Administration (MBA) (PART-TIME ONLY)
Master of Science in Business Administration (M.Sc) (PART-TIME/FULL TIME)
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Business Administration (FULL-TIME)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Business Administration (FULL-TIME)
ii. Department of Public Administration
The Department offers MPA, M.Sc and Ph.D Programmes as follows:
Master in Public Administration (MPA) (PART-TIME ONLY)
Master of Science in Public Administration (M.Sc) (PART-TIME/FULL TIME)
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration (Ph.D) (PART-TIME/FULL TIME)
iii. Department of Accounting
The Department offers M.Sc and Ph.D Programmes as follows:
Master of Science in Accounting (M.Sc) (PART-TIME/FULL TIME)
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Accounting (FULL-TIME)
Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting (Ph.D) (FULL TIME)
(I). FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES
i. Department of Biochemistry
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Biochemistry (FULL-TIME or PART- TIME) with specialization in:
ii. Department of Botany
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Botany (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
Masters of Science (M.Sc) in Botany
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Botany
iii. Department of Microbiology
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Microbiology (FULL- IME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
vi. Department of Zoology
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D Programmes in Zoology (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in
(J). FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
i. Department of Chemistry
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Chemistry (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
ii. Department of Computer Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
The Department offers M.Sc and Ph.D in Computer Science
iii. Department of Mathematics (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
The Department offers M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D as follows:
vi. Department of Mathematics (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
The Department offers M.Sc and Ph.D as follows:
v. Department of Physics
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Physics (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in
(K). FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
i. Department of Economics
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Economics (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
ii. Department of Sociology
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Sociology (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
iii. Department of Geography and Environmental Management
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Geography and Regional Planning (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
vi. Department of Political Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Political Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
(L). CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
The Centre offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
(M). INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
The Institute of Education offers M.Ed and Ph.D Progeammes in Personnel Psychology and Adult Education (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
2. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
Postgraduate Diploma Progremmes are available in the following
Departments/Institute:
a. Department of Crop Science (Full-Time Only)
Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Science
b. Department of Animal Science (Full-Time Only)
Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science
c. Department of Architecture (Full-Time Only)
Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
d. Department of Geography and Environmental Management (Full Time/PartTime)
Postgraduate Diploma in Geography and Environmental Management (PGDGRP)
e. Department of Civil Engineering (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering (PGDENG)
f. Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical/Electronics (PGDENG)
g. Department of Mechanical Engineering (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (PGDENG)
h. Department of Material & Production Engineering (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Materials/Production Engineering (PGDENG)
i. Department of Botany (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Botany (PGDB)
j. Department of Chemistry (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Chemistry (PGDIC)
k. Department of Computer Science (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
l. Department of Mathematics (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS)
m. Department of Microbiology (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM)
n. Department of Zoology (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Zoology (PGDZ)
o. Department of Biochemistry (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBCH)
p. Department of Business Management (Part-Time Only)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBM)
k. Department of Public Administration (Part-Time Only)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)
r. Department of Accounting ((Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)
x. Centre for Strategic and Development Studies (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Policy and Development Studies (PGDPDS)
Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Studies (PGDSS)
t. Institute of Education (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
3. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
a. Masters degree programmes
Candidates who possess any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission:
vii. For Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, other relevant Professional Qualifications may be considered on their own merit.
b. M.Phil Programme
Candidates who possess any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission.
Admission requirement for Master of Science in Strategic Studies and Policy and Development studies will be Second Class (Hons) Lower Division upwards. However,
the related areasof studies to qualify for admission will be same as above (pgd)
c. Ph.D Programme:
A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University of recognized standing who possesses Master’s degree appropriate to the intended course may be
admitted. However, such intending candidate should have scored an average of 60 per cent in his/her Master’s degree or M.Phil programme.
d. Departmental Requirements
Notwithstanding the above, a Department may require an applicant, as a condition for admission, to undergo appropriate test, interviews, examinations, and/or take
appropriate pre-requisite or concrete courses. Students, where applicable, would be made to fulfill the Ph.D qualifying examination requirement to confirm their
candidature before registration of their titles/proposals.
e. Postgraduate Diplomas
i. Department of Crop Science (Full-Time Only)
B.Sc with a third class degree in any area of Agriculture, or related science disciplines including Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Forestry, Agricultural Education
from further academic pursuit in crop science.
ii. Department of Animal Science (Full-Time Only)
B.Sc with a third class degree in any area of Agriculture, or related science disciplines including Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, Forestry, Agricultural Education
from further academic pursuit in crop science
iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
At least a Third class Hons degree in Architecture
iv. Postgraduate Diploma in Geography and Regional Planning (PGDGRP)
At least Third Class Honours degree in Geography and Regional Planning or any other related discipline relevant to Geography from AAU or any other recognized equivalent
institution holders of HND/HNC from a recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology may be considered.
v. Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDENG) (Civil, Elect/Elect, and Mechanical and Material & Production Engineering)
Holders of good HND in Engineering with at least four (4) years post-qualification cognate experience or Graduate in fields relevant to Engineering of any recognized University
shall be considered.
vi. Postgraduate Diploma in Botany (PGDB)
At a least Third Class Honours Degree in Botany or other Science related disciplines.
vii. Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDIC)
a. At least Third Class Honours Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemistry Education.
b. HND with a Credit pass in Chemistry or other Science related discipline.
viii. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
a. At least Third Class Honours Degree of Ambrose Alli University or any other recognized institution in a Science-based discipline. Other relevant professional qualifications
may be considered on their own merit.
ix. Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS)
At least Third Class Honours Degree of Statistics or Mathematics from Ambrose Alli University or any other university of recognized standing
x. Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM)
a. At least Third Class Honours or Pass degree in Microbiology from Ambrose Alli University, or any other University of recognized standing, in the relevant disciplines such as
Biology, Biochemistry and Food Technology.
b. Holders of FIMILS and AIMLS in Science related discipline.
xi. Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBCH)
At least Third Class Honours degree in Biochemistry or other related Science Disciplines
xii. Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS)
At least Third Class Honours Degree of Statistics or Mathematics from Ambrose Alli University or any other university recognized standing
xiii. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)
a. First degree from Ambrose Alli University or other recognized University
b. H.N.D from recognized Polytechnic or equivalent.
c. Full professional qualification of recognized professional Bodies approved by the Senate of the University.
xiv. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)
A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other recognized University in any discipline or holder of H.N.D in any discipline with at least three years cognate experience
xv. Centre for Strategic and Development Studies (PGD)
The admission requirement includes HND (Less than merit) or a bachelor degree (with less than second class lower)
For Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Strategic Studies, the related areas will include International Relations, Political Science, History, International Studies and Law.
For Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Policy and Development Studies, the related areas will include Economic, Public Administration and any other Social Science Course
xvi. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University of recognized standing who possesses a good first degree classification acceptable to Senate. In all cases,
candidates must possess the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate.
4. PERIOD OF STUDY
The duration of the courses to be offered shall be as follows:
a. Ph.D Programme (Full-Time)
The duration shall be a minimum of three (3) academic sessions, and a maximum of five (5) academic sessions.
b. Ph.D Programme (Part-Time)
The duration shall not be less than five (5) academic sessions and a maximum of eight (8) academic sessions.
c. Master’s Degree Programme (Full-Time)
The duration shall be a minimum of three (3) Semester and a maximum of Six (6) Semesters. Extension may be allowed for not more than two semesters.
d. Masters Programme (Part-Time)
The duration shall be in the range of a minimum of three (3) academic sessions and maximum of four (4) academic sessions. Extension may be allowed for not more than
one (1) academic session.
e. Postgraduate Diploma
The duration shall not be less than one (1) academic session for Full-Time and not more than two (2) academic sessions for Part-Time.
Note: In exceptional cases, an additional extension of not more than one (1) academic session may be approved by Senate on the recommendation of the Board for all the postgraduate programmes.
Applicants are required to purchase the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma’s School of Postgraduate Studies Form at a fee of N23,000.00(Twenty Three Thousand Naira) only online with their ATM debit cards @https://aaue.waeup.org
PROCEDURE FOR ON-LINE APPLICATION
On purchase of the eTranzact PIN (Payment Voucher), candidates are to visit the Ambrose Alli University website @ https://aauekpoma.edu.ng or portal @ https://aaue.waeup.org to complete and submit the School of Postgraduate Studies online application form with reference to the handbook. All such candidates must upload their coloured passport photographs and scanned copies of all relevant certificates/documents to the portal.
Candidates should preview and confirm that the passport photograph is uploaded correctly, as no complaint of wrong or blank picture will be entertained after submission of forms.
Candidates are to print out a copy of the duly completed Application Form with their passport photograph and submit a hard copy to, and collect a hard copy of the Handbook from the School of Postgraduate Studies.
Please check the Application Instructions tab on the University Portal for proper guidance.
DURATION OF APPLICATION
Application forms for the School of Postgraduate Studies Programmes will be available online for completion and submission to School of Postgraduate Studies office latest Wednesday 30th September, 2020.
ADVICE
Candidates should check the University website @ www.aauekpoma.edu.ng for further details from time to time.
NOTE
All candidates are to note the following:
(Signed)
Prof. A. S. Adagbonyin, MNAL, FIIA
Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies
Above is for the information of the University community and the general public.
Edward U. Aihevba, FPISM, FNISM, FCAI MANUPA
Deputy Registrar, Information/Public Relations Officer