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Page 1 of 2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of School of Postgraduate Studies in this University shall be the further development in Graduate Students the spirited of enquiry through training in research in an atmosphere of intellectual independence and individual creativity with a strong seanse of group co-operaton. In pursuit of thee objective, teaches and students constitute a single team in a well defined and purposeful endeavour.
Impuissance of thee objectives is the fostering, through instruction, of deeper understanding of elementary concepts and an increasing ability to apply fundamental ideas to new problems. The students in the School of Postgraduate Studies must, therefore, be made to realize quite early that his intellectual growth and subsequent success are directly related to the depth of his command of basic principle. Hence, although graduate studies are usually associated with high degree of specialization, such specialization is or must be secondary to extending mental horizons, producing new orientations, and developing a depth of understanding. With the context of the above general objectives, graduate studies in the University shall pursue two particular in orientation. Thus, I t must seek to:
- provide facilities for training in research for those whose future careers will be in teaching and research at the University level and for those who may have to operate in research and development situations in the public or private inspectors, e.g. in government, commercial and industrial concerns and
- provide both short and long term training facilities aimed at improving and upgrading the existing and potential high level manpower needed for planning, executing and reviewing national development plans.
DEPARTMENTS
The School of Post Graduate Studies has a number of departments that offer various post graduate diploma, masters degree and doctorate programmes. Below is a list of the departments, click on any department to view the courses it ofers. Agricultural Economics and Extension
Animal Science
Architecture
Biochemistry
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commercial and Property Law
Crop Science
Curriculum and Instruction
Economics
Educational Foundations
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
English
pDepartment of Geography and Regional Planning
History and International Studies
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Microbiology
Modern Languages
Philosophy
Physical and Health Education
Physics
Physiology
Political Science
Production and Material Engineering
Public Administration
Public and International Law
Religious Management and Cultural Studies
Sociology
Soil Science
Zoology
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A) Master’s Degree ProgrammeCandidates who poses any of the following qualification may be considered for admission. - At least a Second Class Honour Degree of Ambrose Alli University,Epoma or of any other University of recognized standing in the elegant discipline
- Holders of FIMLS Certificate in Science related areas may be considered for Graduate programmes in some Science Department.
- Holders of HND Upper Credit with relevant post NYSC working experience plus a Pass in the Nigerian Society of Engineers Graduateship Examinations OR Holders of Pos-Graduate Diploma in Engineering of any recognized University with at least a credit level pass may be considered by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- For Master in Public Administration (MPA), Holder of a Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or HND plus Postgraduate Diploma I any discipline with at least 3 year working experience may be considered.
- Holders of LL.B. Third Class Honour and a B.L. as well as five year post call may be considered for the LL.M.
- For M.Sc.(Architecture) aside (1) above, a holder of the B.Sc. Third class Honour (Architecture) or its equivalence may be considered after
- up-dating his/her portfolio within a minimum period of one year and
- successfully going through an interview conducted by the Department of Architecture.
Note:
Candidate in (ii) & (iii) above, shall be required to take Remedial courses at the Undergraduate level which must be passed before proceeding to the Master’s degree programme.
B) Ph.D. Programme
A graduate of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma or of any other University of recognized standing who possesses a degree of Masters appropriate to the intended course may be considered for admission.
C) Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
University of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma or any other University of recognized standing who possesses a first degree classification acceptable to Senate.
D) Post-Graduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDENG)
Holders of good HND/HNC in Engineering with at least 4 tears post qualification cognate experience or Graduates in fields relevant to Engineering of any recognized University may be considered for admission.
E) Post-Graduate Diploma in Public ADMINISTRATION (PGDPA)
A Graduate of any recognized University in any discipline OR Holders of HND in any discipline with at least three (3) years cognate experience may be considered.
F) Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBM)
Candidates who possess any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the programme
- A third class honours degree in Business Management
- Holders of HND in any discipline from a recognized institution.
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