The National Open University of Nigeria, (NOUN) is the only Nigerian University that is 100% dedicated to providing distance learning in the Country. The University commenced postgraduate studies in 2003 by offering diploma certificates. However, it wasn’t until 2009 that the establishment of the School of Postgraduate Studies.
Currently, the programmes exist as both full-time (research-based Ph.D and Masters Degrees) or part time courses.
These programmes are designed to expand the depth of the student’s knowledge; develop new skills, update professional skills as well as produce graduates that add value to their organisation or business.
Most of the programmes at the Postgraduate Diploma and Masters level are based on Coursework and Research which have been created based on the principles of open and distance Learning.
Currently, the Dean of the School of Post Graduate Studies is Samaila Mande. He is a Business Administration scholar and a Human Resources Management expert.
The vision of NOUN is to achieve excellence in scholarship, research, consultancies, upgrading the professional skills/competencies of graduands and enhancing knowledge development underpinned by the principles of Open and Distance Learning.
And the mission of the institution is to provide a conducive environment for the pursuit of high quality postgraduate studies with the objective of generating and expanding new knowledge as well as enriching the quality of life and experiences of its students.
In this post, we’ve highlighted the postgraduate courses offered by NOUN and the admission requirements into these programmes.
School of Arts & Social Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma Programme in:
- Christian Theology
- Journalism
- Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Criminology and Security Studies
Master of Arts/Science Programmes in:
- English
- Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Mass Communication
- Christian Theology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme (By Research) in:
- Christian Theology/Religious Studies
English and Literary Studies with specialisation in English Language, Literature in English, African Oral Literature
School of Management Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma Programme in:
- Banking and Finance
- Cooperative Management
- Corporate Governance
- Human Resource Management
- Local Government Management
MBA Programme in:
- Banking and Finance
- Corporate Government
- Financial Management.
- Human Resource management.
- Marketing
Masters in Public Administration Programme (MPA) with Specialisation in:
- Public Personnel Management
- Hospital Administration
- Local Government Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme (By Research) in:
- Public Administration
School Of Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Master of Education (M.Ed) in:
- Educational Administration of Planning
- Educational Technology
Master of Science Education (M.Sc. Ed)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme
- Educational Leadership with specialization in:
- Educational Administration
- Educational Management
- Science Education
- Educational Technology
- Mathematics Education
All programmes in the school are by coursework and research
School of Law
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting
School of Science & Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in:
- Agricultural Extension and Management
- Digital Communication
- HIV/AIDs Education and Management
- Information Technology
Master of Science (M,Sc) Programme in Information Technology
with Internet Application.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme by Research in:
- Agricultural Extension and Management
- Applied Mathematics (Industrial Option)
- Crop Production/Protection
- Animal Production
- Applied Biology
- Polymer Science
- Environmental Science/Climate Change
- Waste Management
The admission requirements into these programmes have also been highlighted below:
- Candidate must meet, among others, all matriculation requirements of at least 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics. Some programmes accept at least a pass in Mathematics.
- For Postgraduate Diploma Programmes, Candidates must possess either a minimum of pass Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a University recognised by the Senate of the NOUN OR a Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Lower Credit.
- For the Postgraduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting, the candidate must have been called to the Bar. Also for admission into the school of Business and Human Resource Management Postgraduate Diploma programmes, candidates with professional qualifications such as ACA, ACIS, ACIB, ACII, ACIA, etc may be considered on individual merit.
- For Master Degree programmes, candidates must possess either
- a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of second class lower in the relevant field of study from a University recongnised by the Senate of the NOUN. However, holders of lower classification and with a minimum of 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience may be considered on individual merit
- A Postgraduate Diploma in related field of study from a recognised University
- A Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit in the relevant field of study. Candidate with membership certificate of relevant professional bodies may apply for the Master of Business (MBA) programme
- For the Doctor of Philosophy Degree prorammes, candidates must possess a Masters Degree in relevant field of study from a University recognised by the Senate of the NOUN with a minimum score average of not less than 60% or a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.
Pls I wish to apply for master in christian theology.i already had PGD missionology from college of mission ede owned by rccg affiliated to redeemed university ede..how do I go about application
My names is Audu yerima Zakka a graduate of university of Maiduguri,please I wish
to enroll for MSC in Education administration and my Field of study is Bsc education geography. Sir I don’t know whether I will be offered an admission in NOUN.thank u
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I want to know civil engineering PGD requirement in NOUN for 2021 section .
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Please I have Higher National Diploma in Architecture but I will like to do PGDE, I don’t know if that’s possible
I have MBA in general management, am I qualify to run for PhD program in noun ,and what course suit my qualification
I would love to take a postgraduade diploma form on social science. Christian thiology. please kindly let me know whenever the forms are available, thanks.
How do I get started with M.sc in criminology and security studies ?
I am a graduate of this institution in 2017. I studied tourism studies(bs. c)
Pls I want to know if I can do my PGD there
Pls reply
Please have you made any confirmations on PGD forms yet?
Do you run a Ms.c( Corporate Governance) or Ms.c(Financial Management)?
Sir/ Ma,
Kindly tell me, if NOUN. Is running PGD in PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT, and when would be form available for sale. for this session.
please I will love to purchase a form for pgd in theater art . when will the form be out for sale?
are forms still on sale for 2019/2020 session?
Please is the pgd form still on sale?…I will like to apply before the week runs out…..Thank You
Great work out there. Please I would like to know if you have any PGD programs in the Field of Psychology. Plus, how much and duration of study. Also, how about scholarships?
please we have master programs in faculty of agricultural science?
Hi
I would like to take a course on criminology and security studies M.sc
When the form will be out?
I would also like to know the tuition fees, and Lagos study centers
What is the online implication of the course
when will the sale of your form commence? I would like to go for pgd in public health. Do u have such?
Please i would like to pick your master program in Educational Administration and Planning. when and how will i pick your form?
I wish to apply for Master Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy but cannot be fund in those courses listed above?
I am a holder BSc. Degree in political Science with many Years of experience in Public Administration.
Is the course available to enable me apply ?
Please is there no M. Sc Microbiology in NOUN, If yes how do I go about the admission processes.
Hi, Do you offer software engineering at Msc level?
My name is Adeniyi Adeyinka and I want to apply for Masters in Education, I have my first degree in B.sc and my PGD with NTI.
I like to know if am qualify to do the M.ED on a part time and the cost please.
Thank you
I wanted to run my postgraduate diploma,and course is marketing. and I would have love to go for purchasing and supply.
My name is Ajayi Gbenga, I would like to take up PGD programme, but my concerns is that my SSCE English result was pass. Is it possible for me to enroll into any PGD programme with this.
I wish to enrol for m.phil cause my grade in master’s degree was not up to 3.5 but 3.25. do they offer the programme?
Pls I have HND,management,but my maths is pass n I want apply for PhD HRM,is it possible?
Am interested in studying masters in educational management or administration (mathematics education) I have done post graduate diploma in education with NTI.please furnish me with the steps to take.am waiting for your reply,thanks
Please I want to go for masters in Language Arts ( English) do you have it
Pls how can I apply for Masters in human resource management full time but online and how much is d fees???
Please I am thinking of running my Masters Degree with NOUN, my field is Psychology and I cant get any update relating to that.
Please any little help will do.
Thanks!
I want to pursue a post graduate diploma in education, can you send me the details please, thanks
Would love to under go public policy what is the class of degree required and how do I go about the application. Thanks
Please, do you have a PGD in chemistry or industrial chemistry at NOUN.
Good morning sir/ma. please did you have masters in public health nursing? If no, please when did you intend to start the program? Also, is postgraduate in nursing education available? Pls reply .
My name is Rose Ndukwe , a student of NOUN , 300level,but for 3 years now , I stopped because of personnel reason, I hope to go back,I want to know if they will be problem?
hi Mis Rose , am Victor by name . Pls can NOUN offer me admission in PUBLIC HEALTH 3 hundred level with HND in Microbiology with Upper Credit ?
Hi am chukwuzoba by name plz to whom it may concern I want to know if the institution have started post graduate studies on business adminstration I will be very much greatful if am given a feedback
Please would want to go for M.sc in Library science. Do you offer such course?
Often i read about the institution accepting upper,but at the process of filling the form online is not accepting,i came to your head office was told another story,please what’s happening?
Please ,I have HND,BAM,and wishes to apply for PGD,HRM,but I have pass in maths,can I gain the admission?
Please would want to undergo an online short courses in peace and conflict resolution. i have an HND Lower credit division
Would like to get more information on pgde admission and how to go about it.
would love to get more information on admission and how to go about it