UI Lists of Professional Masters in Centre for Sustainable Development Practice

This article comprises of the list of available courses for professional postgraduate program in centre for sustainable development practice in University of Ibadan. The duration of for the programs and the and their admission requirements. This article would be found useful by the prospective applicants who are in need of information to take a valid decision on their applications.

1. PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S IN DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE (MDP) PROGRAMME UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN:

Centre for Sustainable Development Practice

Admission Requirements:

A candidate for admission to the MDP programme must be a graduate of a university/institution recognized by the University of Ibadan Senate with a minimum of second class lower division, in the field of medicine, health sciences, social sciences, management sciences, agriculture, engineering, and humanities.

Holders of the Higher National Diploma and Third Class degree from institutions recognized by the Senate of the University of Ibadan may be considered for admission. The applicant must satisfy minimum matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan i.e. a minimum of five subjects at ordinary level, including English Language, all passed at credit level at not more than two sittings.

Relevant work experience in development practice will be an advantage. Admission is open to applicants from all over Africa and beyond.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must satisfy the ‘O’ Level/First degree matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan, i.e. ‘O’ Level Credit passes in five subjects at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ Level credits at TWO sittings including English Language and other relevant matriculation subjects.

2. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA, PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC MASTER’S PROGRAMMES IN INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN:

Centre For Sustainable Development Practice

Duration:

The Master’s Degree programmes in Indigenous Knowledge will be of three Semesters duration. The first two semesters will be for the taught courses and seminars while the third semester is for internship and writing of project report. The Postgraduate Diploma will be for duration of two semesters.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants to any of the programmes must satisfy the matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan:

(a) Admission to Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) is open to candidates with minimum of lower credit in Higher National Diploma or equivalent as recognised by the University of Ibadan from time to time.

(b) Admission to the Professional Master’s in IK Degree Programme is open to graduates of this University with at least third (3rd) Class, or of other approved universities in the Social Sciences, Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, Technology, Applied Sciences.

Holders of Higher National Diploma with upper credit or candidates with Higher National Diploma with lower credit plus the Postgraduate Diploma in IK may also be offered admission.

(c) Admission to Academic Master’s in IK Degree Programme is open to graduates of this University with at least Second Class Lower (22) or of other approved universities in the Social Sciences, Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, Technology, Applied Sciences.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must satisfy the ‘O’ Level/First degree matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan, i.e. ‘O’ Level Credit passes in five subjects at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ Level credits at TWO sittings including English Language and other relevant matriculation subjects.

3. PROFESSIONAL MASTER DEGREE IN TOURISM PROGRAMME UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must satisfy the ‘O’ Level/First degree matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan, i.e. ‘O’ Level Credit passes in five subjects at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ Level credits at TWO sittings including English Language and other relevant matriculation subjects.

4. PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN INTEGRATED RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA (MSIRDA)  UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN

Centre For Sustainable Development Practice 

1) to increase knowledge and enhance learning about rural development and sustainable development;

2) to promote transparency, accountability, professionalism, and efficiency in integrated rural development;

3) to generate alternative frameworks and guidance for rural development, seeking to strengthen national electoral systems;

4) to encourage the use of sustainable development practices in integrated rural development;

5) to identify cost-effective elements in sustainable design; and

6) to highlight the innovations and encourage knowledge-sharing in integrated rural development.

Admission Requirements

(a) Admission to the MSIRDA Degree Programme is open to graduates of this University with at least Third Class or of other approved universities in the Social Sciences, Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, Technology, and Applied Sciences.

5. ACADEMIC MASTER’S AND POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CLIMATE AND SOCIETY PROGRAMME IN UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN:

Centre For Sustainable Development Practice

Programme

The Postgraduate Degrees in Climate and Society Programme are aimed at teaching and research in Climate Change issues and development. It is geared towards training serving and aspiring development workers and others who wish to advance their knowledge, skills and expertise through specialized training in development in the context of Climate Change.

Objectives

1. train middle and advanced level human resource on the science and impacts of climate change,

2. equip professionals with adequate skills to understand key issues, methodologies and approaches in climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience,

3. bridge the gap between the scientific research and decision-marking communities in climate change, its impact and adaptation issues,

4. increase understanding of methodologies and approaches in climate change adaptation,

5. promote resilience competencies in climate change-relevant contexts, including teamwork, communication and problem solving, and

6. strengthen ability to synthesize multi-disciplinary information and develop problem solving strategies using integrative approaches and systems thinking.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the programme must satisfy the matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan for their cognate disciplines:

a) Admission to the Academic Master’s in CSP is open to graduates of this University with at least 2nd Class Honours lower division or of other approved universities in relevant disciplines.

b) Admission to the Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in CSP is open to graduates of this University with at least a third (3rd) Class or other approved universities in relevant disciplines as well as holders of Higher National Diploma (HND), with minimum of lower credit from recognized institutions.

Duration

The Academic Master’s Degree in Climate and Society Programme will be of three semesters duration of full-time study. The first two semesters will be for taught courses and seminars while the third semester is for Research Project. Internship is compulsory for all programmes at Centre for Sustainable Development Practice.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must satisfy the ‘O’ Level/First degree matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan, i.e. ‘O’ Level Credit passes in five subjects at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ Level credits at TWO sittings including English Language and other relevant matriculation subjects.

Professional Master (M.Sc in Entrepreneurship Studies in University of Ibadan

Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The duration of the full programme shall be a minimum of three semesters for full-time students. The programme, which shall be in modules, shall allow the entrepreneurs the flexibility to undergo the programme in convenient portions and be awarded the commensurate certificate or diploma as the case may be.

I. A student who completes a minimum of one semester on the Professional track and passes a minimum of 15 units (Max 20) including the compulsory courses for the first semester and wishes to take a break from the programme shall be awarded a Certificate in Entrepreneurship Studies.

II. A student who completes a minimum of two semesters on the Professional track and passes a minimum of 30 units (max 40) including compulsory courses for the second semester and wishes to take a break from studies shall be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship Studies.

III. To be awarded the M.Sc. Degree In Entrepreneurship Studies, a student must complete the minimum of three semesters and pass a minimum of 45 units (Max 60) including all the compulsory courses and postings businesses (equivalent of Industrial Training).

For those taking the course on part-time basis, the minimum duration shall be 5 semesters, while the maximum is 6 semesters.

Application into the programme are required to have a minimum of lower credit Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent as recognized by the University of Ibadan Senate from time to time. Degree holders in any discipline with the basic admission requirements for the University of Ibadan shall also be considered.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants must satisfy the ‘O’ Level/First degree matriculation requirements of the University of Ibadan, i.e. ‘O’ Level Credit passes in five subjects at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ Level credits at TWO sittings including English Language and other relevant matriculation subjects.

Academic Master (M.Sc in Entrepreneurship Education University Of Ibadan:

Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The duration of the Academic M.Sc shall be a minimum of three (3) semesters and a maximum of 5 semesters for full-time students. For those taking the course on part-time basis, the minimum duration shall be 5 semesters, while the maximum is 6 semesters.

Applicants are required to have a minimum of Second Class Lower (22 ) in ANY discipline. They should also possess 5 credits at ONE sitting or 6 ‘O’ Level credits at TWO sittings including English Language and other relevant matriculation subjects.