SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

my Covenant University is a Christian Mission University committed to raising a new generation of Leaders. Our mission is to produce graduates who will be mentally resourceful, intellectually equipped, entrepreneurially self-dependent, futuristically visionary and responsibility sensitive. The Postgraduate Programmes of Covenant University are designed to develop the intellectual capacity of the students in their chosen fields of study and areas of specialization through rigorous and in-depth learning of theoretical knowledge, provide solutions to societal problems and make developmental impacts on their communities. Covenant University s serene and green environment, state-of-the-art facilities, virtual library and crop of distinguished faculty provide the necessary incentive for effective learning and research. Being a research-based institution, our Science laboratories and Engineering workshops rank amongst the best in the world. The University has a number of linkages with institutions and industry both at home and abroad that offer opportunities for internship and exchange to faculty and students. Our faculty and students have continued to win grants and Fellowships, including Fulbright and TWAS Fellowships, to carry out postgraduate and postdoctoral research work in specialized laboratories overseas. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A candidate seeking admission to the Master s Degree Programme of Covenant University must be a graduate of Covenant Class (Lower Candidates are also to note that there are other requirements that may be specific to a College and/or a Programme. The Postgraduate Programmes available in the two Colleges of the University and their respective additional entry requirements are as follows: 1. FULL TIME PROGRAMMES I. COLLEGE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES A. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 1. DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING M.Sc Accounting (18 months) COVENANT UNIVERSITY KM 10, Idiroko Road, Canaanland, P.M.B. 1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria Tel: +234-1-7900724, 7901081, 7913282, 7913283. Website. www.covenantuniversity.com, www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 2011/2012 Admission to Full /Part Time Postgraduate Degree Programmes 1. Master s/ph.d (Full Time) 2.(a) MBA Regular (Full Time) 2.(b) MBA Executive (Part Time) 3. Diploma & Certificate in Entrepreneurship Programmes. a) A Bachelor s Degree in Accounting of b) A sound Bachelor s Degree in related disciplines such as Finance, Financial Economics, Computer Science, Management Information System, of Covenant University. Such candidates may, however, be required to make up for any deficiencies at the lower level. c) Possession of relevant final professional certificates such as ICAN, ACCA, CPA may be considered as an enhancement of admission chances. In any case, no applicant without a first Degree will be considered for admission. 2. DEPARTMENT OF BANKING & FINANCE M.Sc Banking & Finance (18 months) Eligibility Candidates must possess a Bachelor s Degree in Banking & Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration of Covenant University, or Senate 3. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS STUDIES M.Sc Business Administration (18 months) (a) A minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) Degree in Business Studies of Covenant University or Senate of Covenant University. (b) A candidate may be required to take additional courses in areas where he/she is found to be deficient. B. SCHOOL OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 1. DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES M.A. English Language (18 months) Candidates must possess one a.) b.) A Bachelor s Degree in English of A Bachelor s Degree in Lingusitics (with courses in English Language/Literature-in-English). 2. DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION M.Sc Mass Communication (18 months) Candidates are expected to have a good Bachelor s Degree in Mass Communication/Communication Studies of 3. DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY M.A. Counselling (18 months) Candidates must possess a Bachelor s Degree in Counselling from a Covenant University, Candidates with a Division) with a First Degree in Psychology, Sociology, and other related disciplines can also apply. Such candidates will, however, be required to take specified undergraduate courses. In addition to general counselling courses, successful candidates could specialize in any of the following: i) Forensic Counselling ii) Career Counselling iii) Marriage and Family Counselling iv) Substance Abuse Counselling v) Rehabilitation Counselling There will be supervised practice for 3 months in any of the following settingshospitals/rehabilitation centres/social work/schools. This is mandatory for all students. 4. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY M.Sc Sociology (18 months) 1

Candidates must hold a B.Sc Degree in Sociology, or related Degrees, of Covenant University, such as Anthropology, Demography, Social Work, or a combination of these and/or other related disciplines in the Humanities, Administrative and Social Sciences, with a C. SCHOOL OF SOCIAL 1. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES M.Sc Economics (18 months) Candidates must possess either a) A Bachelor s Degree in Economics of Second Class (Lower Division), or b) A Bachelor s Degree in a related discipline of Covenant University or any other Candidates in this category will, however, be admitted on the condition that they will take required courses in which they are found to be deficient. Ph.D Economics (3 years) Candidates must possess one i) A Master of Science (M.Sc) Degree in Economics of Covenant recognized by the Senate of Covenant University, with a minimum of 60% or a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of ii) Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 but with a minimum of iii) An M.Phil Degree in Economics of any University recognized by the Senate of Covenant University, with a minimum CGPA of 2. DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS M.Sc International Relations (18 months) Candidates must hold a Bachelor s Degree in International Relations or in a related discipline of Ph.D International Relations (3 years) Candidates must possess one i) A Master of Science (M.Sc) Degree in International Relations of minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of ii) To be admitted direct to the Ph.D Programmes, a candidate must have 60% or a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than iii) Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 but with a minimum of iv) An M.Phil Degree in International Relations, or in a related discipline of any University recognized by the Senate of Covenant University, with a minimum CGPA of II. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & A. SCHOOL OF NATURAL & APPLIED 1. DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL M.Sc Biochemistry (18 months) A Bachelor s Degree in Biochemistry from Covenant University or Senate M.Sc Microbiology (18 months) Candidates must have a Bachelor s Degree in Microbiology or in related fields of Science and Technology from 2. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY M.Sc Chemistry (18 months) Candidates must possess a Bachelor s Degree in Industrial Chemistry or Pure Chemistry of Covenant University or Senate Ph.D Chemistry (3 years) Candidates must possess one i) A Master of Science (M.Sc) Degree in Industrial Chemistry or Pure Chemistry of Covenant University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Covenant University, ii) with a minimum of 60% or a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 but with a minimum of 3.00 shall be admitted to the M.Phil/Ph.D Programme in the first instance, with the opportunity to convert to the Ph.D Programme later. iii) An M.Phil Degree in Industrial Chemistry or Pure Chemistry of any University recognized by Covenant University with a minimum CGPA of 3. DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER & INFORMATION M.Sc Computer Science (18 months) Candidates must have a Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science of 4. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS M.Sc Physics (18 months) a) Candidates must have a Bachelor s Degree in Industrial Physics or Pure Physics of Covenant University or any other b) Candidates who hold a Bachelor s Degree in Mathematics, Meteorology, Geophysics, Energy, Chemistry, and Physics (with Electronics) of Division), may be considered for admission. B. SCHOOL OF & 1. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL M.Eng Chemical Engineering (18 months) a) Candidates must have a B.Eng or B.Sc (Chemical Engineering) Degree of b) Candidates with a Bachelor s Degree in other Engineering disciplines or Physical Sciences, such as Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biochemistry may be considered for admission. Such candidates will, however, be required to register for and pass some prescribed Engineering courses. Ph.D Chemical Engineering (3 years) 2

Candidates must possess one i) An M.Eng Degree in Chemical Engineering of Covenant University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Covenant University, with a minimum of 60% or a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of ii) Any candidate with a CGPA less than 3.50 but with a minimum CGPA of iii) An M.Phil Degree in Chemical Engineering of any University University, with a minimum CGPA of 2. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL M.Eng Civil Engineering (18 months) a) A Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering of b) A Bachelor s Degree in any related Engineering Discipline of Covenant approved by the Senate of Covenant Class (Lower Division), provided Covenant University s Matriculation Requirements are satisfied. c) A candidate with a good Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Covenant University may be considered provided he satisfies Covenant University s Matriculation Requirements. 3. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & INFORMATION M.Eng Information & Communications Technology (18 months) Candidates must have a B.Eng, B.Sc or B.Tech (Hons) Degree in Information and Communications Technology, Computer Engineering, or their equivalents, of Covenant University, with a minimum of 4. DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL Available Programmes: a) M.Eng Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering with e-business (2 years) b) M.Eng Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (18 months) c) M.Eng Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (18 months) d) M.Eng Thermo-fluids & Energy Systems (18 months) e) M.Eng Machine Design & Applied Mechanics (18 months) i) A Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering of Covenant University or Senate ii) A Bachelor s Degree in other fields of Engineering or the Basic Sciences, with a Division), provided Covenant University s Matriculation Requirements are satisfied. iii) A Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a University recognized by the Senate of Covenant University may be considered, provided Covenant University s Matriculation Requirements are met. C. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL 1. DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE M.Sc Architecture (2 years) Candidates must possess a Bachelor s Degree in Architecture of Covenant Class (Lower 2. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING M.Sc Building Technology (Construction Management) (18 months) Candidates must have a Bachelor s Degree in Building Technology, Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying of Covenant Class (Lower Note: All Candidates will be required to undergo a selection process. Sales and return of Forms close 2 weeks from the date of this advert. Registration: December, 2011 PROCEDURE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION 1. Visit any of the following Banks: Covenant Microfinance Bank (CMFB), Canaanland, Ota; GT Bank; Oceanic; UBA; Enterprise (former Spring) Bank; Zenith; and Diamond. 2. Fill the Deposit Form and request to purchase a PIN for a Postgraduate Form. You will pay N10, 150 for the PIN. 3. A receipt is generated by the Bank, which should contain a PIN number, the cost of the Form, the receipt number and other information. 4. Log on to the Covenant University Website, www.covenantuniversity.edu.ng. Locate the 2011/2012 Postgraduate Form link, which will take you to the Form. Fill it online and then submit. Signed: Mr. J.N. Taiwo Registrar COVENANT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 2. (a) MBA PROGRAMME (FULL TIME) Covenant University s Full Time MBA Programme is designed to provide a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles of Management in the context of the industrializing world through analytical concepts that bring solutions to real business and life challenges. To be considered for admission, candidates must meet the following requirements: a) Five credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, at the O level or its equivalent. b) A Bachelor s Degree from a University Class (Lower c) A Postgraduate Diploma from a University recognized by Covenant University, for candidates with a Third Class Degree or Higher National Diploma. d) A minimum of one year post qualification work experience (the NYSC experience will suffice). e) A pass in the Covenant University Management Test (CUMAT) f) Demonstrated intellectual capacity, professionalism, maturity, effective decision-making and problem-solving potentials. Necessary application documents to be submitted are as follows: 3

a) A completed application form. b) Three references. The referees should be: i) the candidate s employer; ii) his/her former teacher; and iii) a religious leader or mentor. c) Copies of Secondary School and University Degree Certificates. In a situation where certificates are not available, Statement of Result is acceptable. d) Curriculum Vitae. e) A copy of the NYSC Certificate or Letter of Exemption (where a candidate was exempted). Candidates rounding off their NYSC year shall be considered. f) Six passport photographs. Fees: N 495,000 per session. Duration: Minimum of Four (4) Semesters. Structure of the Full Time MBA Programme This MBA is a Four-Semester Programme. A semester is made up of eleven 11 weeks of lecture, immediately followed by a two-week break before the next semester begins. The Programme consists of the following major sections/modules: a) The core course: Foundation Management courses shall be taken in the first two semesters. b) The Electives, i.e. in the candidate s special areas of interest, shall be taken in the third semester. The Programme offers participants the opportunity for systematic exploration of carefully chosen areas of challenging interests. The major areas of specialization are: a) Marketing b) Human Resources Management c) Technology Management d) Accounting & Finance e) International Business f) Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. g) Strategic Management & Corporate Governance h) Health Policy & Planning The Programme shall be facilitated through: a) Taught courses b) Case Studies c) Business games d) Seminars on topical and relevant global and local issues to be handled by notable experts from within and outside Nigeria e) Research project. Purchase of Form: The Admission Form is available at the rate of N20, 500.00. The following are the important dates that the students must keep in mind: a. Admission Date: December, 2011 b. Convocation Date: 2013 2. (b) MBA EXECUTIVE Programme (PART TIME) Covenant University s MBA Executive Programme is designed to help professionals to develop skills for managerial decisionmaking in complex business environments concerning the whole range of management functions as well as broaden their perspectives on solving real-life business/government-related challenges. Target Group The Programme will benefit the following: a) Directors b) Business Managers c) International Company Secretaries d) Business Economists e) International Policy Analysts f) Investment Managers g) Government Administrators h) Auditors i) Policy Appraisal Managers j) Diplomats Admission Requirements Candidates for admission into the MBA Executive Programme must satisfy all the following requirements: a) Five Credit Passes, including English Language and Mathematics at the O level or equivalent. b) A Bachelor s Degree from a University Class (Lower Division), or a Higher National Diploma together with a Postgraduate Diploma. c) An acceptable professional qualification together with a Postgraduate Diploma. d) At least five years post qualification experience. e) Satisfactory performance in the Covenant University Management Test (CUMAT). f) Satisfactory evaluation of the candidate s intellectual capacity, professionalism, maturity, past professional experience and motivation for work. g) Written approval from candidate s place of work/employers allowing him/her to undertake the Programme. Structure of the Programme The Programme is expected to last three academic sessions for a period that is less than three calendar years. Lectures take place on Fridays and Saturdays only. The major areas of specialization are: a) Strategic Management and Corporate Governance b) Leadership and Organizational Behaviour c) Technology Management d) Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. e) Health Policy & Planning The Programme is delivered through: a) Taught courses b) Case Studies c) E-Learning d) Business Games e) Seminars on topical and relevant global and local issues to be handled by notable experts from within and outside Nigeria. f) Research Project The first semester shall be devoted to core management courses while the remaining semesters shall concentrate on participants areas of specialization. Purchase of Form: The Form is available at the rate of N50, 600.00. Duration: Minimum of Six Semesters. Fees: The tuition is N 1,650,000.00 per session Time of Lectures: Fridays, 5:00pm 9:00pm Saturdays, 9.00am 5.00pm. 3. DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE IN PROGRAMMES Covenant University s programmes in Entrepreneurship emphasize the following attributes: capacity building, skills acquisition and self-reliance in business and human development. Theory in Practice is the major focus of both programmes: theoretical and practical learning in entrepreneurship, the hallmark of Covenant University is underscored in both programmes. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME Applicants for the Diploma Programme must meet at least one of the following: (a) Minimum of five credit passes including Mathematics and English Language in either SSCE, WAEC or NECO in not more than two (2) sittings (b) Undergraduate students of Covenant University or postgraduate students of Covenant University or degree holders of other Universities recognized by the senate of Covenant University. 4

(c) Staff of Covenant University but must meet one of the requirements stated above under (a) and (b). STRUCTURE OF THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES Diploma in the Entrepreneurship Programme is scheduled for both part- time and full-time students. The Full-time Programme will operate 3 times a week: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Duration of the full Diploma Programme is 18months. The Part-time will run on weekends: Fridays through Sundays. Duration of the Part-time Diploma Programme is 30 months. The Diploma Programme will be operated through: (a) Taught courses (b) Case studies (c) Business Practicals/Laboratory work (d) Project Development/Completion in specialized area(s) of entrepreneurship. The Major Areas of Taught Courses and Practicals Include: Banking and Finance Marketing, Management Accounting, Mass Media Technology & Mass Communication, Human Resources Management, Total Man Concept, Leadership, Social and Economic Entrepreneurship, Business Law, Business Ethics and Business Plan, Data Processing and e-business, Technology Infusion In Business Operation and Management, Graphic Software and Applications of Basic Design, Printing and Publishing, Bakery and Pastries, Water Production, Fish and Snail Farming, Grass-cutter Rearing, Cloth Design And Garment Making, Radio/ TV Production Electrical and Electronic, Food Production And Technology, Metal Fabrication, Furniture-Making, Chemical fabrics and Production, House Design and Interior Decoration / Aesthetic Estate Management /Property Development and Planning. TARGET APPLICANTS FOR DIPLOMA IN The Programme is designed for the following candidates: Traditional and Non- Traditional students (a) Undergraduate and Post-Graduate students of Covenant University who desire to have Diploma in specialized areas of entrepreneurship. (b) Staff of Covenant University who also desire to have Diploma in specialized areas of entrepreneurship. (c) Secondary School Teachers (d) Business Owners/ Operators (e) Prospective Business Owners/ Operators. (f) Proprietors of Educational Institutions (g) Heads/ Principals/ Vice Principals of Educational Institutions. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN Eligibility requirements for the Certificate in Entrepreneurship Applicants for the certificate in entrepreneurship must meet one of the following requirements (a) (b) (c) Attempt in SSCE, WAEC AND NECO Training with documentation or certification from vocational or trade school coupled with job/ professional experience Undergraduate and graduate students and degree holders recognized by Covenant University Senate who desire to have certification in specialized area(s) of Entrepreneurship. TARGET APPLICANTS The Programmes is Design for the Traditional and Non-Traditional Students, Undergraduate students, Graduates and Postgraduate students of Covenant University, Business Operators/ Owners. Staff of Covenant University. Primary and Secondary School Teachers. Prospective Business Owners/ Operators. Proprietors of Educational Institutions. Heads/ Principals/ Vice Principals of Educational Institutions. This program will meet the necessary procedures and requirements of the University. DURATION AND PROGRAMME DETAILS Candidates for 3 months certificate in entrepreneurship will take one practical while those for 6 months will take two (2) practicals and those admitted for 9 months will take three (3) practicals in specialized area(s) of Entrepreneurship. The major areas of taught courses and practicals include: Entrepreneurship Marketing and Sales Management Finance Accounting/Book Keeping Management Business Law And Business Ethics Total Man Concept Tie and Dye/ Batik Bakery and Pastries Water Production Furniture Making Data Processing Clothing Design/Sewing Printing and Publishing Fish and Snail Farming Bag Design/Garment Making Grass-Cutter Rearing Food Production & Technology Purchase of Form: The Forms for both Certificate & Diploma Programmes are available at the rate of N15, 500.00. Application closes: 4 weeks from the date of publication of this advert Important Dates: a) Admission Date: December, 2011 b) Convocation Date: 2013. PROCEDURE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION Call at any of the following approved Banks to purchase the CU pin: Zenith, GT Bank, Oceanic, Spring, Intercontinental, UBA, Access, First Bank, and Covenant Microfinance Bank. You will be given a CU pin receipt at the Bank after paying the sum of N 20, 500.00 (Twenty Thousand, Five Hundred Naira) for the Regular MBA and N50, 600 (Fifty Thousand, Six Hundred Naira only) for the Executive MBA while the Certificate & Diploma Programmes go for N 15,500 (Fifteen Thousand, Five Hundred Naira only) for the pin and related charges. The receipt and confirmation order numbers stated on the receipt give you access to completing the form online. The form closes 2 (two) weeks from the date of the advert. Signed: Professor K.S. Adeyemi Director, Covenant University School of Business 5