DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY, P.M.B MAKURDI

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1 DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY, P.M.B MAKURDI STUDENTS INFORMATION HANDBOOK

2 HAIL GREAT BSU BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY, ALMA MATA SONG Hail Great Benue State University First of its Kind, North of the Niger Hail Great BSU, seated in the Benue trough Citadel of Academic excellence. Lone pearl in the heart of the savannah Where knowledge sails beneath the smiling gaze of the African sun. Scientia Liberatio Populorum We liberate through radiant knowledge Born in response to a genuine need To bridge the gap of illiteracy To foster unity in diversity Diligence, commitment our watch words We develop manpower and preserve socio-cultural heritage. So let s arise And light up wisdom s path God on our side, we ll stand like a giant Let s all arise And take our place In the heaven of cultured men and women Let s all arise And leave behind Traditions for generations to come So now arise, Great BSU Arise and light up wisdom s path 2

3 MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT The Department of Political Science which was established as one of the first departments in the University has proved itself as the most vibrant in the University. Since its inception in 1992, it has produced some of the best graduates in the University. It produced the first First Class Graduate of the University. In 1998, the Department consolidated its foremost position when it introduced Postgraduate programs. As of now it has the largest number of Postgraduate programs in the University. The Department had earlier started Diploma programs in 1994 as part of its contribution to the training of middle level manpower for the state and the nation at large. Due to the number of programs and students, the Department boasts of having the largest number of Lecturers and Professors who are well grounded in their various areas of specialization. In line with its reputation, the Department expects nothing less than excellent scholarship from its students. This tradition of worthy academic standards must be maintained by all students who pass through it. The Head and entire Faculty enjoin all students to join hands with them to continue to make the Department the envy of the rest of the University by being worthy academic ambassadors of the Department during their stay in the university for various programmes and beyond. Finally, I wish to express the Department s gratitude to Vice Chancellor, Professor Charity Ashimem Angya for making the publication of this booklet possible and to my colleagues especially the most senior ones for the support they have given over the years. Thank you and God bless. James I. Apam Ph.D ACADEMIC STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT AND THEIR POSITIONS Head of Department - Dr. James Apam Coordinator Post-graduate Programme - Dr. Terkura Tarnande Coordinator, ADPM - Dr. Tyozua Atim Coordinator, DPM - Dr. E.M. George-Genyi Student s Staff Adviser - Mr. Ahen Akaakuma Student s Sports Coordinator - Dr. Barnes A. Anger Departmental Examination Officer - Mr. Franc Abagen ASSISTING Non-Degree (DPM & ADPM) - Ms. Iveren Uganden Postgraduate - Mr. Timbee Akuul 100L - Mr. Terver Akpar 200L - Mr. Terver Akpar 300L - Mr. Timbee Akuul 400L - Mr. Franc Ter Abagen 3

4 STAFF LIST WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND RANKS S/No Name Rank Qualifications Remarks 1. Akase Paul Sorkaa Professor B.Sc, M.Sc. Ph.D 2. Tony Edoh Professor B.Sc, MA Ph.D 3. Nnanta N. Elekwa Professor BSc M.Sc Ph.D Visiting Professor 4. Ogah G. Ajene Professor B.Sc, M.Sc.,Ph.D DVC (Academic) 5. Mvendaga Jibo Professor B.Sc. M.Sc., Ph.D 6. Adagba Okpaga Professor B.Sc. M.Sc., Ph.D Dean 7. Eugene T. Aliegba Asso. Prof B.Sc, M.Sc., Ph.D On Leave of Absence 8. Terkura Tarnande Snr Lecturer B.Sc, M.Sc., Ph.D 9. David A. Utume Snr Lecturer B.Sc, M.Sc., Ph.D 10. Barnes Anger Snr Lecturer B.Sc, M.L.D. Ph.D 11. Jacob I. Omenka Snr Lecturer B.A, MPA, Ph.D On Leave of Absence 12. James Apam Snr Lecturer B.Sc, M.Sc., PhD Head of Department 13. Mrs.Member Genyi Snr Lecturer B.Sc, M.Sc., PhD 14. John Egbe Enyi Lecturer I B.Sc, MPA, PhD 15. Michael Akase Shima Lecturer I B.Sc, M.Sc 16. Mrs Tabitha V. Agishi Lecturer I BLS, MPA,M.Sc, PhD 17. Mrs Paulina Ada Akpa Lecturer I NCE, B.Ed, PGDPA, MPA 18. Mr Ahen Akaakuma Lecturer I B.Sc, M.Sc 19. Mrs Felicia H. Ayatse Lecturer I B.Ed, M.Sc 20. Tyodzua Atim Lecturer II B.Sc, M.Sc., PhD 21. Mrs Mary Agbo Lecturer II B.Sc, MPA, Ph.D 22. Bar. Robert Echikwonye Lecturer II B.Sc, MA., LLB, BL,LLM 23. Ms Iveren Uganden Lecturer II B.Sc, M.Sc 24. Franc Ter Abagen Lecturer II B.Sc, M.Sc 25. Timbee Akuul Lecturer II B.Sc, M.Sc 26. Mr John Tor Tsuwa Asst.Lecturer B.Sc, M.Sc 27. Mr Terver Akpar Lecturer II B.Sc, M.Sc 28. Mr Mkor Donald Aondona Asst.Lecturer B.Sc, M.Sc 29. Atah Pine P.T Lecturer B.Sc, M.Sc,Ph.D 30. Mrs Faeren Agaigbe Asst.Lecturer BSc, M.Sc 31 Cletus Akwaya PT Lecturer BA, MA,PhD 32 Omadachi Oklobia PT Lecturer BSc, MSc ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF S/No Name Rank 1. Solomon Orya Jija AEO Administration 2. Mamkaa Terungwa Computer Operator I 3. Orgen Rebecca Caretaker HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT The Political Science department of the Benue State University Makurdi is indeed one of the pioneer departments of the institution. It was established on 8 th August 1992 as an academic unit of the Faculty of social sciences. From its beginning, the department operated the Bachelor of Science Programme (B.Sc) and two sub-degree programmes; Diploma in Personnel management (DPM) and the Advanced diploma in Personnel management (ADPM). Now it has an enviable number of courses at the Post-graduate level. These include the Master of Science degrees in Political Science, International Relations and Strategic Students and Public Administration. It also offers Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations and Strategic Studies, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Ph.D). The department has had four previous Heads, and these were: Professor Akase P. Sorkaa, Pioneer Head, Professor Tony Edoh, Dr. D. Aondoakaa Utume, Dr. Eugene T. Aliegba, Dr. Adagba Okpaga and the current Head of Department Dr. James Apam. 4

5 From a student population of less than 200 at inception, it now has more than 2,000 students undergoing various courses at different levels of study. PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES Philosophy The philosophy of the department is in tandem with that of the University and this is essentially to seek and mould the total being by developing the mind and comparing both theoretical and practical knowledge that encourages self reliance in the individual. The programmes of study and training have therefore been designed so as to aid the individual understanding to enable them change their environment. Objectives The main objectives of the department are; 1. To promote and advance knowledge in politics and make same available to all persons desiring of such knowledge without discrimination on the basis of race, creed or political convention. 2. To provide opportunities to persons of various affiliations to acquire of university education in political science and related disciplines. To train and provide skills-based human resources for Benue State in particular, Nigeria and the world at large. 3. To utilize research in the training and acquisition of knowledge in Political Science for the overall advancement of society. 4. To collaborate with other stakeholders and educational institutions in the propagation of knowledge for the advancement and development of society. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OF THE DEPARTMENT The Department operates a total of nine academic programmes at the Non-degree, Undergraduate and Post Graduate levels. The programmes are: Diploma in Personnel Management (DPM) Advanced diploma in Personnel Management (ADPM) Bachelor of Science in Political Science (B.Sc) Master of Science in International Relations and Strategic Studies (M.Sc) IRSS Master of Arts in International Relations and Strategic Studies (M.A. IRSS) Master of Science in Public Administration (M.Sc) Master of Science in Political Science (M.Sc) Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Ph.D Political Science), with specializations in: - International Relations - Public Administration - Comparative Politics and Development Studies - Political Economy - Political theory and Philosophy 1.1 Philosophy and Objectives of the Diploma Programmes (Non-degree) The Department of Political Science has the main objective of providing adequate and well-trained quality manpower for organizations in both the public and private sectors of the Nigerian economy. The courses seek to give highly specialized academic and professional training to middle and senior level manpower in Nigeria. The philosophy and objectives of the diploma courses of the Department have been influenced by the changing orientation to public administration and management in general. Hence, even the nomenclature of the courses in the traditional public administration had to be changed to personnel management. This is to accord with the new orientation to administration, which is for the effective management of change, which calls for dynamism in human resources development and utilization. 5

6 The courses in the department have avoided the practice in many management schools where many of the courses are duplications from the developed countries of the North and therefore, hardly relevant to the Nigerian environment. Instead, the courses in the department emphasize the role of the environment in shaping administration and management, especially, the role of the state, political influence on administration and management in Nigeria. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, POLITICAL SCIENCE, (B.Sc.) 1. THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE PROGRAMME The philosophy underlying the programme of the B.Sc. Political Science of the Benue State University, Makurdi is to produce graduate students who are imbued with the culture and the willingness to have a thorough knowledge of their immediate environment in order to contribute towards improving the lot of the ordinary people in Benue State, the entire nation and the international community in general. 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The main objective of the programme is to have students study and understand political behaviour in all its ramifications, formulate appropriate hypotheses and theories for solving the socio-economic and political problems of the Nigerian society. The programme therefore aims at: i) Producing graduates with a thorough understanding of the roots of the problems of development of the Nigerian society, especially as linked to the state, economy and society, including the international arena and the possible way out. ii) Developing the critical judgment of students, including the ability to observe, understand, analyze and synthesize data on socio-economic and political problems by using political science methods and techniques in providing solutions to societal problems. iii) Providing the enabling academic environment for students to realize the spirit of self-reliance, probity, commitment, patriotism and discipline. iv) Following from the background of objectives (i- iii) as given above, the graduates of political science are expected to have a thorough knowledge of the Nigerian political system to enable them contribute to development in the areas of industry, administration, management, policy analysis, external affairs, lecturing, teaching, journalism, planning etc. 3. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS i) The Department has a four year degree programme and admission is through Joint Matriculation Examination (J.M.E.) candidates for admission must possess at least five credits at the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or General Certificate of Education (GCE). One of the credits shall be English Language. In addition, at least a pass in mathematics is required. ii) iii) Candidates for Direct Entry admission shall possess five credit passes in the SSCE, GCE, or IJMB of which at least two shall be at the advanced level, or four credit passes of which at least three shall be at the advanced level provided that such passes are not counted at both levels of the examinations. The Diploma in Personnel Management of Benue State University at the credit level is a qualification for Direct Entry admission into the Department. 4. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS i) Candidates for the B.Sc. Political Science shall take and pass a minimum of 36 credits each academic year of two semesters. 6

7 ii) The courses are categorized into compulsory and electives. Students of Political Science must pass all compulsory and general studies courses to graduate. 5. EXAMINATIONS i) The Department abides by the examination procedures prescribed by the University. ii) The evaluation of students is based on two major items: a) Continuous assessment comprising tests and term papers all totaling a maximum of 40% and the end of semester examination total 60%. b) The scoring and grading system used is as prescribed by the University and is as follows: (i) Credit Units Vary according to Contact Hours Assigned to Each course Per week per Semester and According to Work load Carried by Student (ii) Percentage Scores (iii) Letter Grades A B C D E F (iv) Grade Points (GP) (V) Grade Point Derived by multiplyin g I and iv and dividing by total (VI) Cumulative Average (GPA) Average (CGPA) (Vii) class of Average Degree First Class 2 nd Class Upper 2 nd Class Lower Third Class pass Fail iii) Examination results are moderated by the Departmental Board of Examiners and approved results presented at the Faculty Board of Examiners, considered and final approval given by the senate. 6. COURSES OFFERED All the courses have been listed in the year in which they are currently offered on the programme. However, the peculiar circumstances of the Department, at any time, could determine the sequence that is considered appropriate. 100 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER COURSE CODE CORE COURSES CREDIT UNITS POL. 101 Introduction to Political Science 3 POL. 103 Nigerian Constitutional Development 3 POL. 105 The Citizen and the State 3 GST COURSES GST 101 Nationalism 2 GST 103 English and Communication Skills 2 GST 105 Use of Library 1 GST 107 History of Scientific Ideas 1 Electives Students are to choose electives from the Faculty of Social Sciences only. Note: The total number of credits for the semester should not be more than 24 and less than 18 units. 100 LEVEL SECOND SEMESTER COURSE CODE CORE COURSES CREDIT UNITS POL. 102 Introduction to African Politics 3 POL. 104 The Organization of Government 3 GST COURSES 7

8 GST 102 Environmental Health 1 GST 104 English for Academic Purpose 2 GST 106 Scientific Thinking 1 GST 108 Introduction to Computer Science 2 Electives Students are to choose electives from the Faculty of Social Sciences only. Note: The total number of credits for the semester should not be more than 24 and less than 18 units. 200 LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER COURSE CODE CORE COURSES CREDIT UNITS POL. 201 Nigerian Government and Politics I 3 POL. 203 Foundations of Political Economy 3 POL. 205 Introduction to Political Analysis 3 POL. 207 Principles of Public Administration 3 GST COURSES GST 201 Philosophy and Logic 1 Electives Students can take electives from other Departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Note: Direct Entry Students should drop POL 211 and in place of it take POL 101 Credit units should not exceed 24 and should not be less than LEVEL SECOND SEMESTER COURSE CODE CORE COURSES CREDIT UNITS POL. 202 Nigerian Government and Politics II 3 POL. 204 Introduction to International Relations 3 POL. 206 Political Ideas 3 POL. 208 Introduction to Nigerian Local Government 3 Electives Students can take electives from other Departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Note: Direct Entry Students should pick POL 104 as a compulsory course. Credit units should not exceed 24 and should not be less than LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER COURSE CODE CORE COURSES CREDIT UNITS POL. 301 History of Political Thought 3 POL. 303 Contemporary Political Analysis 3 POL. 305 Public Policy Analysis 3 POL. 307 Logic and Methods of Political Inquiry 3 Electives POL. 313 Theory and Practice of Administration 3 POL. 315 Theory and Practice of Marxism 3 In addition to the electives above, students can pick other electives within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Note: Credit units should not exceed 24 and should not be less than LEVEL SECOND SEMESTER COURSE CODE CORE COURSES CREDIT UNITS POL. 300 Political Behaviour 3 POL. 302 Comparative Federalism 3 POL. 304 Politics of Development and Underdevelopment 3 POL. 306 Public Administration in Nigeria 3 POL. 308 The Methodology of Comparative Politics 3 POL. 310 Theories of International Relations 3 Electives POL. 312 International Economic Relations 3 POL. 314 Government and Administration of Urban System 3 POL. 316 Comparative Local Government 3 Students can pick other electives from within the Faculty of Social Sciences. 8

9 Note: Credit units for selected courses should not exceed 24 and should not be less than LEVEL FIRST SEMESTER COURSE CODE CORE COURSES CREDIT UNITS POL. 401 The Military and Politics 3 POL. 403 The Third World and Dependency 3 POL. 405 Development Administration 3 Electives POL. 407 Nigerian Local Government 3 POL. 409 Political Parties and Pressure Groups 3 POL. 411 Revolution and Society 3 POL. 413 Personnel Administration Level Students are not permitted to pick electives outside the Department of Political Science. Note: Credit Units for selected courses should not exceed 24 and should not be less than LEVEL SECOND SEMESTER COURSE CODE CORE COURSES CREDIT UNITS POL. 402 State and the Economy 3 POL. 410 Nigerian Foreign Policy 3 POL. 412 International Law and Organizations 3 POL. 408 Research Project 6 POL. 414 Comparative Politics of Developing Areas 3 Electives POL. 404 Politics and Law in Africa 3 POL. 406 Comparative Public Administration Level Students are not permitted to pick electives outside the Department of Political Science. Note: Registered Credit Units for selected courses should not exceed 24 and should not be less than 18. The choice of elective courses in the department is intended to enhance the specialization of the students. The major areas of specialization in the Department are: a) Political Theory and Methodology b) Comparative Politics c) International Relations d) Public Administration and Policy, including Local Government. COURSE SYNOPSIS 100 LEVEL POL 101 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE This is course introduces students to the nature of Politics and how it is played. It emphasizes the issues of political discourse and practice. It also introduces students to the Language, basic concepts of politics and methods of political science. POL 102 INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN POLITICS The Nature of African Politics, origins and Problems of African Politics. Problems of Colonialism, Neo-colonialism. Succession to power. Military Rule. Etc. African and the Colonial Metropolis, Africa in International Affairs. POL 103 NIGERIAN CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT The student is taken through the development of Nigerian Constitutions in a chronological and sequential order beginning from the colonial era to the present day. POL 104 ORGANIZATION OF GOVERNMENT The various ways of organizing government into legislature, executive, and judiciary. The theory of the separation of power, Forms of Political Administrative System. i.e. Unitarism, Federalism, Con-federalism. Forms of Government like Presidentialism, Parliamentarianism, 9

10 Instrumentalities of Political Interaction like political parties, pressure groups, interest groups, etc. POL 105 THE CITIZEN AND THE STATE It exposes students to state as a philosophical concept and as a political reality. Justification for the existence of state. Relationship between the state and citizen in terms of their reciprocal obligations and duties, sources and nature of strained relations between the state and citizen and the processes of rectification. 200 Level POL 201 NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS I It teaches a Federal arrangement and Division of Powers, critical issues in Nigerian Politics i.e. Census, elections, Education, Representation and Representativeness, Ethnic Relations, etc. POL 202 NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS II This is a continuation of Nigerian Government and Politics I where the Federal arrangement and division of powers are studied, critical issues in Nigerian politics i.e. Census, Elections Education, representation and representativeness, Ethnic relations, fiscal federalism, local government and civil service reforms, state reforms, etc. POL 203 FOUNDATION OF POLITICAL ECONOMY Relationship between politics and economics, economic and determinants of politics, class analysis and political power relations, production and politics with emphasis on the material basis of political action. POL 204 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The organization of the international society. Theory of international relations. Linage politics, theory of coalition and alliances, balance of power theory, impact of the emergence of the Third World. POL 205 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL ANALYSIS The nature of politics, political systems and the structure of government, political representation, regime types and political regimes. The relationship between regimes types and political efficiency, citizen participation and political culture. POL 206 POLITICAL IDEAS Introduction to major political ideas in their historical context, emphasis should be placed on concepts like Monarchism, liberalism, democracy, socialism, fascism, anarchism, etc. POL 207 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION The Rationale of administration. The Ecology of Administration. The politics of administration. The administrative Actor, Delegation, Administrative Actor, Delegation, Administrative audit and Control elements of Administrative Law. POL 208 INTRODUCTION TO LOCAL GOVNERMNT The course introduces students to the concept and theories in local government studies. Structural organization of Local Government System is examined, and features of devolution and deconcentration. Community power structures and central-local relations among other issues are studied. POL 211 INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS Logic of comparative social inquiry, objectives of comparative inquiry, approaches to the study of comparative politics, i.e. singe country Approach, Multi-Country Approach, synchronic Approach. Problems of Comparative Politics. 300 LEVEL POL 300 POLITICAL BEHAVIOR The study and measurement of various determinants of political behavior, political socialization, political culture, political participation and apathy. Election behavior, public opinion, and political communication. 10

11 POL 301 HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT Examination of selected classical and modern political thinkers, such as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Locke, Marx, Fanon, Senghor, Nkrumah, etc. with special emphasis on the germination and impact of their ideas. POL 302 COMPARATIVE FEDERALISM The genesis of political dynamics of Comparative Federal Systems, with particular reference to such countries as U.S.A., U.S.S.R., Canada, West Germany, India and Nigeria. POL 303 CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL ANALYSIS Contending paradigms in contemporary political analysis, their philosophical and ideological roots, as well as evaluation; elite approach, group theory, functional system and communication theory, basic concepts and elements of game theory and political gaming; structural analysis, theories of political development ; the new political economy. POL 304 POLITICS OF DEVELOPMENT AND UNDER-DEVELOPMENT A Systematic and theoretical study of the political and socio-economic context of the problems of development and underdevelopment; dependency and international and Internal economic structures; analysis of profound change; agents of change and constraints and problems contingent on rapid socio- economic change, with specific reference to post-colonial African State but also comparison with Latin American, and Asian countries among others. POL 305 PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS Concepts and strategies of planning, programming and budgeting systems (PPBS): basic techniques of network construction and analysis examined descriptively and from the perspective of administrative systems; cost-effectiveness analysis and critique. POL 306 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA Ecology of Nigerian Public Administration; the Civil Service, Field Administration, Public Corporations, Politics of Financial Administration. POL 307 LOGIC AND METHODS OF POLITICAL ANALYSIS Political science and the scientific method, introduction to Research Methods in Political Science; the Logic of Political Inquiry and the Language of variables; introduction to problem formulation. POL 308 THE METHODOLOGY OF COMPARATIVE POLITICS Comparative Political Analysis: History of Comparative Politics concepts, the scientific method, and Logic of comparison: Classification system in Comparative Politics; Case study approach; competing paradigms or orientations in comparative political analysis; the strategy of across national research. POL 310 THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS An examination of the basic concepts and theories that have been offered for the study of international Relations. Topics to be covered will include power. conflict and Accommodation, Systems Theories, Linkage Politics, the Theory of Coalition and alliances, Models, Games and Simulation. POL 312 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS The course underlines the economic bases of some of the actions and reactions in international politics, drawing materials from international trade, commercial policy, capital movements, etc role of IMF, World Bank, and such monetary agencies; multinational enterprises and national power.theory of unequal exchange and the North/South problem. Finally, the Economic theory of National Boundaries, Customs Unions, ends Currency Areas. POL 313 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Evolution of Administrative/Organizational Theory from the Classical through the Neo-Classical to the Modern; Relation of Administration to politics and the Political Process; Administrative Behaviour in various Institutional Settings, Interplay of Political Institutions and Administrative 11

12 Patterns of Behaviour, Study of Personal Administration, Decision-Making in bureaucratic Organizations. POL 314 GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF URBAN SYSTEMS The problems involved in the planning and execution of major services in urban political systems, and an examination of the structure of political power operating in such systems. POL 315 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF MARXISM The course will introduce students to the theoretical framework of Marxism as a basic analytical tool for analyzing and understanding problems of development. Attempts will be made to match the theory of Marxism with its practice in selected areas of the world. POL 316 COMPARATIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT Examination of the theoretical bases of different local government system (e.g. Nigerian, British, French, and American) and their relationship to structural organization of local government. Comparison of main features of devolution, and deconcentration, management, community power structures, finance, central-local relationships, etc. 400 LEVEL POL 401 THE MILITARY AND POLITICS Independence of civil and military types; military in the foundation of states; impact of social structures and ethnic class conflicts upon military organizational procedures and behaviours; the problem of civilian control of the military; the role of armies in revolution; the phenomenon and definition of military-industrial complex. POL 402 STATE AND ECONOMY The course attempts to examine the role of government in the Management of a modern economy with special reference to Nigerian and other African countries. It deals with the relationship between government and private enterprises and examines some political issues such as the role of foreign capital in the domestic economy, the questions of foreign aid, technology and expertise, indigenization and self-reliance economy. POL 403 THIRD WORLD AND DEPENDENCY The course attempts a systematic theoretical and empirical study of the political economy of underdevelopment in the third world, with emphasis on Africa. Students will be exposed to the theories of imperialism and neo-colonialism and their relevance in understanding the problem of underdevelopment in the third World. The main objective is to develop students awareness of the political and economic context of the problem of underdevelopment in the Third World, particularly in Africa. POL 404 POLITICS AND LAW IN AFRICA The course is a comparative examination of the inter-relations between law, and politics in different African countries. The first section deals with the concept of law, that it is, how law arises and how it becomes institutionalized, and the second with the judicial process, specifically the systems of criminal justice which translates the abstract concerns of law into concrete institutions and policy, in terms of who benefits and who does not. POL 405 DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION The course will introduce students to the theories and practice of planning and managing development, particularly in the rural setting. Such theories and practices will be evaluated against the background of the development needs of the rural sector with a view to determining their relevance. POL 406 COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Comparative analysis of private large scale organizations and public (state) administrative organization; public administration in federal and unitary states; of the bureaucracies and state parastatals; of public administration in selected countries; liberal democracies, communist systems and the Third world. 12

13 POL 407 NIGERIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT This course will undertake a critical review of the historical development of the local government system in Nigeria. It will then assess the problems and usefulness of the local government system within the context of the Nigerian political economy. POL 408 RESEARCH PROJECT This is an independent study which affords the student the opportunity to utilize acquired research skills. The student is expected to have his/her research design/proposal approved and to collect his/her data during the first semester while the write-up is expected to be completed to be completed during the Second Semester. POL 409 POLITICAL PARTIES AND PRESSURE GROUPS The course will introduce students to the similarities and differences between political parties and pressure groups and their functions and roles in the political system. Nature of party organization and consequences for political participation and development will be examined. POL 410 NIGERIAN FOREIGN POLICY This course examines Nigerian foreign policy against the background of the country s national interest. It also examines the internal and external sources of and constraints on policy options. POL 411 REVOLUTION AND SOCIETY The causes, advantages and disadvantages of revolution will be examined in this course using historical and contemporary examples. POL 412 INTERNATIONAL LAW AND ORGANIZATIONS This course examines the origin, basis, functions and the development of international organizations. It also examines the role of international law in international cooperation and settlement of inter-national conflicts. The course, in short, introduces students to the institutional and legal framework for the management of international conflicts and for organizing international cooperation. POL 413 PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION The nature and scope of personnel administration in public and private organizations. The use of techniques, tools and principles of personnel administration such as interviews, job evaluations and analysis. Collective bargaining and performance appraisals, staff discipline and human relations. POL 414 COMPARATIVE POLITICS OF DEVELOPING AREAS A comparative analysis of government and politics of sleeted regions (such as Western Europe and North America; communist Party States of Eastern Europe; Middle East an North Africa; south East Asia; Latin America). POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES INTRODUCTION As a way of serving the professional needs of the environment as well as enriching the academic climate of the department, four postgraduate programmes were mounted in 1998 namely: the Masters in Public Administration (MPA) which was started to serve the professional advancement needs of the teeming population of Administrators in the University s catchments area. The Master of Science (M.Sc) in Public Administration was also mounted at the same time as a more academically focused programame. The two other programmes which were designed with the same objectives were the Master of Science (M.Sc) in International Relations and Strategic Studies and the Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations and Strategic Studies. In 2000/2001 academic session the Master of Science programme in Political Science was also introduced. These programmes and the overall academic research, teaching and learning environment will be greatly enhanced by two new programmes that are hereby proposed: 13

14 A. MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) 1. Objectives of the Programme (i) (ii) (iii) To provide an advanced and specialized course in Public Administration and Management suitable for mid-career officers who have had some years of practical experience and who are about reaching the higher levels of administrative management. To broaden the intellectual scope of the participants so as to sharpen their analytical and problem-solving capabilities. To foster the ability of the participants to relate principles and theories for Public Administration and Management to the practical issues and problems of Nigeria and the way out. 2. Duration and Status The duration of the course is two semesters of course work and research project. The course is full time. The course is organized in the evening and weekends. This is to allow for persons working in the public service to be able to marry their jobs with attendance for lectures and seminars. 3. Admission Requirements An applicant for admission into the Masters degree will be: [a] a graduate of Benue State University; or [b] a graduate of any approved university; or [c] a graduate of Advanced Diploma in Personnel Management of Benue State University at Credit level and above. Such a person must have the basic entry qualification for entry into the undergraduate programme in the first place; or [d] a person holds a recognized qualification approved by the Senate of the University. An applicant for Masters degree programme shall, normally, possess not lower than a Second Class Lower Division Honours degree to be eligible for admission. However, in exceptional cases, candidates with lower degree classifications may be considered under certain conditions as specified in the Post-Graduate School Handbook. 4. Requirement for the Award of the Degree The award of the M.P.A. degree shall be governed by the University regulations guiding similar programmes in the University by the Postgraduate School. All candidates must attend lectures, seminars, workshops and pursue field work as required. 5. COURSE STRUCTURE FIRST SEMESTER Compulsory Courses PAD 701 Organization and Administrative Theory - 3 PAD 703 Advanced Quantitative and Research Methods - 3 PAD 705 Nigerian Government and Politics - 3 PAD 707 Financial and Managerial Accounting - 3 PAD 709 Managerial Economics and National Economic Policy - 3 PAD 711 Policy Analysis and Decision Making - 3 One Optional Course from the Following for First Semester PAD 713 Public Finance and Budgeting - 2 PAD 715 International Administration - 2 PAD 717 Administration of Agricultural Policies - 2 PAD 719 Nigerian Local Government Administration - 2 SECOND SEMESTER Compulsory Courses PAD 700 Personnel Management - 3 PAD 702 Comparative Public Administration

15 PAD 704 Local Government Administration and Management - 3 PAD 706 Ethics and Accountability in Administration - 3 PAD 708 The Management of Public Enterprises - 3 PAD 710 Nigerian Administrative Law - 3 PAD 712 Research Project - 6 PAD 714 Public Administration in Nigeria - 3 One Optional Course from the Following: PAD 716 Nigerian Local Government and Administration - 2 PAD 718 Rural Development Administration - 2 PAD 720 Urban Development Administration - 2 COURSE DESCRIPTION PAD 700 Personnel Management Personnel Management as a major function of management. The traditional functions of Personnel Management operations in the light of their potentials and in relations to the objectives of the organization. The special problems of personnel management in the public sector organization and in federally governed countries. Case analysis, role-playing in the workplace and skills development exercises are employed to stimulate actual situations and to underscore the dynamic phenomenon of personnel management. PAD 701 Organization and Administrative Theory A chronological and intellectual survey of the major theoretical approaches to the study of organizations. This focuses on Rationalism and Scientific Management Theory, Human Relations Theory, Behaviouralism, General Systems Theory and Policy Sciences. An analysis of the relevance of organization/administrative theories to public and business administration with special reference to Nigerian and African experience. PAD 702 Comparative Public Administration Introduction to the Comparative method. Models of comparative public administration systems typical of the North and South countries. A study of Public Administrative systems of Britain, France, USA and USSR all compared with that of African States. PAD 703 Advanced Quantitative Analysis and Research Methods Logic and philosophy of scientific inquiry, advanced methods of data collection and analysis in the social sciences. PAD 704 Local Government Administration and Management Strategies for effective decentralization in the countries of the South; theory and practice of local government. Non-governmental organizations and grassroots development. PAD 705 Nigerian Government and Politics The evolution of administration in Nigeria from the colonial period to date. Emphasis laid on administrative reforms, special problems of the federal system and the effect of politics on the administration. PAD 706 Ethics and Accountability in Administration Analysis of the environment and background of the philosophy and practice of the culture, principles and rules governing the behaviour of public servants and other officials in the public service and in government. Organizational arrangements for promoting ethical values and performance of public servants. An analysis of the Code of Conduct of public officers and the organizations for the promotion of ethics and accountability of public servants. PAD 707 Financial Management and Accounting Principles of accounting up to double entry systems. Application and interpretation of accounting in managerial decision. The administration of budgets and techniques of budgetary control. 15

16 PAD 708 The Management of Public Enterprises The nature of public enterprises, development and classification. A survey of the major issues in the management of public enterprises; organizational patterns; financial management, staffing, control and accountability and relations with other public services, private enterprises and the public. PAD 709 Managerial Economics and National Economic Policy Economic theory and applications; theory of consumer behaviour; theory of firm; theory of costs; investment decision, market structure, cost control, demand analysis and forecasting, pricing policy. National economic policy; concepts and practice; economic policy making process. Case studies in economic policy making. PAD 710 Nigerian Administrative Law The concept of law. Relationship between law and its ecology, law and administration. The Principles of administrative law. The application of these laws in Nigerian administrative law and the constitution. Law and the control of administration in Nigeria. PAD 711 Policy Analysis and Decision Making Analysis of major forces determining public policy, including the role of the chief executive, legislature and bureaucracy. Allocating resources, social indicators, forecasting the future decision making, implementation and evaluation research. PAD 712 Research Project To write an essay of about 8,000 words under the supervision of a lecturer in the Department on a chosen topic. PAD 713 Public Finance and Budgeting Principles of public finance, taxation, public finance in a federal system, fiscal policy, public debt management, relationship between fiscal policy and monetary policy. Budgeting, budget concepts, budgeting process in government, budgets and national development plans, preparation of estimates, financial regulations and budgetary control and control of expenditure. PAD 714 Theory and Practice of Local Government Strategies for effective decentralization in countries of the South; theory and practice of local government. PAD 715 International Administration Nature and role of international organizations and institutions; the concept of international civil service administering international organizations structures, recruitment, career patterns behavioural issues, etc., the role of the International Civil Service Commission; decision making in International Organizations. PAD 716 Rural Development Administration The ecology of rural areas. The theories of rural development. The implementation of the strategies of rural development. PAD 717 Administration of Agricultural Policies Food and security issues. Patterns of agriculture in Nigeria and selected countries; philosophy and strategies of government intervention; management of public agricultural agencies; role of international institutions; administrative and policy issues of rural agricultural development; politics of agricultural development. PAD 718 Urban Development Administration Urbanization in the past and present, theories of urban growth and development. The management problems of urbanization: politics, inter-governmental relations, employment, environmental pollution and the provision of adequate social and public services. Relationships between urban and rural areas. Urban policy administration. 16

17 PAD 719 Nigerian Local Government Administration A critical review of the historical development of the local government system in Nigeria. Assessment of the problems and prospects of the local government system within the context of the Nigerian political economy. MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.) IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION B. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Public Administration/masters in Public Administration 1. Objectives of the Programme The M.Sc. degree in Public Administration is based on coursework and research. It is designed for candidates who intend to take up teaching and/or research work in Public Administration in the Universities. It is intended therefore that candidates for the degree shall be thoroughly prepared for lecturing and research work. 2. Duration and Status The minimum duration for the M.Sc. degree programme shall be two sessions. course is also full time. The 3. Admission Requirements An applicant for admission into M.Sc. programme shall be: a. a graduate of Benue State University or any other approved university with not less than a Second Class Upper Honours degree in an appropriate field. 4. Requirement for the Award of the Degree The award of the M.Sc. degree shall be governed by the University regulations guiding similar programmes in the university by the Postgraduate School. All candidates must attend lectures, workshops and pursue field work as required. 5. COURSE STRUCTURE The course structure and the courses offered are the same with those of the Masters in Public Administration Programme. The only difference between the MPA and M.Sc Public Administration Programmes is that since the M.Sc Programme is much more academic inclined, students are expected to research in areas that involves a more critical search into the phenomena in Public Administration and to orally defend their dissertations. The students in the two programmes attend the same classes and write the same examination. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (MSc) A. OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAMME The objective of the programme is to prepare and produce candidates with higher levels of intellectual and academic skills, beyond those required at the first degree level, capable of meeting the requirements of research, teaching, administration and entrepreneurship in an increasing more complex world. B. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION i) International relations ii) Comparative politics and development studies iii) Political Philosophy iv) Empirical political theory and methodology v) Public Administration and public policy vi) Political Economy C. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Candidates for Admission must possess: i) Admission is open to candidates with First Class or Second Class Upper Division Degree in Political Science. ii) Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of University Admission and Matriculation. 17

18 D. DURATION AND CONDITIONS FOR GRADUATION A minimum of 18 months will be required to complete the Masters programme. A total of thirtysix credits units are expected to be passed and a thesis successfully defended not later than twenty-four months of first registration. FIRST SEMESTER COURSE CODE CORE COURSES CREDIT UNITS POLS 701 Development and Underdevelopment 3 POLS 703 Research Methods and Empirical Inquiry 3 POLS 705 International Relations Theory and Practice 3 POLS 707 Political Theory and Philosophy 3 SECOND SEMESTER COURSE CODE CORE COURSES CREDIT UNITS POLS 702 Issues in Nigerian Government and Politics 3 POLS 704 African Political Theory and Philosophy 3 POLS 706 The State and the Economy 3 POLS 708 Nigeria Foreign Policy 3 THIRD SEMESTER COURSE CODE CORE COURSES CREDIT UNITS POLS 740 Dissertation 6 E. ELECTIVES IN AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POLS 709 Principles of International Law 2 POLS 710 International Organizations and the UN 2 POLS 711 African International Relations 2 POLS 712 Conflict resolution and Peace Keeping 2 POLS 713 International Political Integration 2 POLS 714 Special Topics in International Relations 2 (Globalization, International Terrorism etc) COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES POLS 715 Comparative Politics of Underdeveloped Nations 2 POLS 716 Politics of Industrial Societies 2 POLS 717 Politics of Newly Industrializing Societies 2 POLS 718 Area Studies (Africa, South East Asia, Western Europe, Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean 2 POLITICAL THEORY AND PHILOSOPHY POLS 720 African Political Thought 2 POLS 721 Development of ancient and Medieval Western Political thought 2 POL 722 Contemporary Political Thought 2 POL 723 Concepts in Political Theory 2 POL 724 Topics in Political Philosophy 2 EMPIRICAL POLITICAL THEORY AND METHODOLOGY POL 725 Empirical Political Theory 2 POL 726 Statistical Analysis of Political Data 2 POL 727 Principles and Methods of Survey Research 2 POL 728 Topics in the Analysis of Political Data 2 18

19 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY POL 729 Public Administration in Nigeria 2 POL 730 Rural Development Administration 2 POL 731 Public Policy Analysis 2 POL 732 Urban Development Administration 2 POL 733 Comparative Local Government Administration 2 POL 734 The Legislative Process in Nigeria 2 POL 735 Intergovernmental Relations and Public Policy in Nigeria 2 POLITICAL ECONOMY POL 742 Marxist Political Economy 2 POL 743 The Political Economy of Africa 2 POL 744 Political Economy of Underdevelopment 2 POL 745 Selected Topics in Nigerian Political Economy 2 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS POLS 701 Problems of Development and Underdevelopment This course aims at highlighting the development problems of the Third World in general with particular emphasis on Africa and Nigeria. The various theoretical approaches applied to illuminate as well as solve the problem will be examined. POLS 702 Issues in Nigerians Government and Politics This course aims at a higher level of examination of the complex issues in Nigerian Government and Politics, including development, leadership, constitutionalism, corruption, democracy and nationality. POLS 703 Research Methods and Empirical Inquiry This course will expose students to the methods and techniques of conducting social and political research. It will address the various stages of the research process from conceptualization of the research problem to the analysis and interpretation of data. POLS 704 African Political Theory and Philosophy This is a focus on Africa traditional political ideas and their interaction with contemporary African Politics, as well as how this interplay has shaped contemporary thought and practice. POLS 705 International Relations Theory and Practice This course examines the major theories on the functioning of the international system. Their research utility for research as well as their weakness is also examined. POLS 706 The State and the Economy This course is an analytical approach to themes in Nigerian Political Economy. It focuses on the interplay of the state with sectoral performance of the economy. POLS 707 Political Theory and Philosophy This course examines the works of key political thinkers in the context of current political issues and problems. POLS 708 Nigerian Foreign Policy This course examines the underlying principles of Nigerian foreign policy in relation to the dynamics of change and stability of Nigerian development. POLS 709 Principles of International Law This course focuses on the rules that govern intentional relations at peacetime as illustrated by texts and cases. POLS 710 International Organizations and the UN This course focuses of international regional, functional, universal organizations and how they mirror contemporary international society as well as act as a force for change. 19

20 POLS 711 African International Relations The course examines the dynamic of change as well as features of inter African conflict and cooperation. POLS 712 Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping This course examines the cause of conflict at the international level and the mechanism for their resolution as well as the evolution and practice of international peacekeeping. POLS 713 International Political Integration This course examines the various efforts at international regional integration around the world particularly in West Africa and Europe. The problems and prospects of these efforts ate also examined. POLS 714 Special Topics in International Relations This course addresses the dynamic character of international relations by focusing at such topical issues as terrorism, globalization, international human rights and women issues. POLS 715 Comparative Politics of Underdeveloped Nations This course involves a comparative investigation of particular themes, problems, institutions and theories relating to political change in the underdeveloped world, particularly Africa. POLS 716 Politics of Industrial Societies This course involves a comparative examination as well as processes in the newly industrializing economies of Asia and Latin America. POLS 717 Politics of the Newly Industrializing Societies This course examines the political institutions and transformation as well as possess in the newly industrializing economies of Asia and Latin America. POLS 718 Areas Studies (Africa: South East Asia, Latin America etc) This course selectively focuses on particular geo-political regions and examines the peculiarities within the region which impede or accelerate their development. POLS 719 Special Topics in Politics of Underdeveloped Areas This course focuses on topical issues of generals concern to underdeveloped world and examines the theories and strategies applied to understand as well as solve related problems. POLS 720 African Political Thought This course is a focus on the political ideas of selected African thinkers and the impact and significance of their ideas for African Political development included are early ad contemporary political thinkers such as Ibn Khaldoun, Kwameh Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Leopold Senghor etc. POLS 721 Development of Ancient Medieval l Western Political Thought This course examines the political thought of Western thinkers up to Machiavellian. POLS 722 Contemporary Political Thought This course focuses on the intellectual roots of contemporary democracy; the contributions of analytical philosophy and existentialism in political understanding. POLS 723 Concepts in Political Theory The nature of conceptual thought about politics is the focus of this course Examination of problematic concepts central to both traditional and scientific theory; power authority, community, justice, the political and others are underplayed. POLS 724 Topics in Political Philosophy Investigation at an advanced level of selected problems of political philosophy. POLS 725 Empirical Political Theory Analysis of contemporary theories of politics which apply across the subfield political science in relation to analogues theories in other social sciences. 20