University of Port Harcourt Postgraduate Courses, Admission Requirements and Duration [Part 4]

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49. Master of Engineering Management (MEM) in the following areas:

(a) Chemical Engineering

(b) Civil Engineering

(d) Mechanical Engineering

(e) Petroleum Engineering

Requirements:

Candidates must possess a Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in a chosen Engineering discipline with a minimum CGPA of 3.00. The MEM is a Terminal Degree.

50. Master of Environmental Engineering Technology (M.ENV.T)

Requirements:

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related science discipline, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00. The M.Env.T is a Terminal Degree.

51. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering (PGDCE)

(ii) M.Eng, Ph.D in Chemical Engineering

(a) Reaction Engineering/Kinetics & Catalysis

(b) Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

(d) Transport Phenomena

(e) Process Dynamics & Control

(f) Pollution Control Engineering

(g) Petroleum Refining Engineering

(h) Polymer/Material Engineering

(i) Biochemical Engineering

Requirements for PGDCE

Candidates for PGDCE must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Third Class in Chemical Engineering or Second Class lower in any other Engineering discipline.

Duration:

The programme shall last for a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months of full-time study or 36 calendar months and a maximum of 84 calendar months for part-time study.

52. DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM & GAS ENGINEERING

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Engineering (PGDPE)

(ii) Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology (PGDPT)

Requirement for PGDPE:

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Third Class in Petroleum & Gas Engineering or a minimum of Second Class in any related Engineering Discipline.

(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Technology (PGDPT)

Requirement for PGDPT:

Candidates with Degrees in Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geophysics, or Metallurgy with a minimum of Second Class Lower Degree or Third Class with at least five (5) years industrial experience are eligible to apply.

(iv) M.Eng, Ph.D in Petroleum Engineering in the following areas:

(a) Reservoir Engineering

(b) Gas Engineering

(d) Production Engineering

(e) Petroleum Economics

53. DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

PGD, M.Eng and Ph.D programmes in Mechanical Engineering

(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (PGDME)

Requirements for PGDME:

Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from a reputable university with a minimum of Third Class Honours for graduates of mechanical or mechatronic engineering, or a minimum of second class lower division for graduates of other related engineering field such as marine engineering, mining engineering, agricultural engineering or chemical engineering.

(ii) Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in the following areas:

(a) Energy and Thermofluid Engineering

(b) Industrial & Systems Engineering

(d) Mechatronic Engineering

(e) Production & Maintenance Engineering

Requirements for M.Eng Admission:

Candidates for the M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering must possess a good Bachelor’s Degree (B.Eng) or an acceptable Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 (or 3.50 for PGD holders). Bachelor’s Degree holders from other related field of engineering (such as Marine Engineering, Mining Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or Chemical Engineering) with a minimum of second class upper division may also be considered, but they must be prepared to remedy the deficiencies by taking the recommended Department’s undergraduate and/or Postgraduate Diploma courses in addition

(iii) Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering in the following areas:

(a) Applied Mechanics and Design

(b) Engineering Materials Design

(d) Thermofluid Engineering

Requirements for Ph.D Admission:

To be admitted into the Ph.D Degree programme in Mechanical Engineering, each candidate must fulfil the following requirements:

(i) Satisfy the general University requirements for admission into the programme.

(ii) Possess a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale or a minimum percentage score of 60% obtained from a recognized University.

(iii) Provide a copy of the Master’s Degree transcript and the details of the referees on his/her academic work and

(d)Be successful (score at least 60%) in a proposal presentation/admission screening interview to be organized by the Department.

54. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

(i) M.Eng., Ph.D in Civil Engineering in the following areas:

(a) Geotechnical Engineering

(b) Water Resources Engineering

(d) Structural Engineering

(ii) Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

(iii) Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering

O’Level Admission Requirements:

Candidates must possess at least a credit pass in five subjects including Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology to be qualified for admission into M.Eng Programme in Civil Engineering.

Admission Requirements for Master of Engineering (M.Eng)

To be admitted into any of the Specializations in the M.Eng (Civil Engineering) Degree Programme, a candidate must possess a minimum of second class (Honours) Degree in Civil Engineering, with a minimum CGPA above 3.00 on a 5-point scale obtained from the University of Port Harcourt or any other approved University. Preference will be given to those with a CGPA of 3.50 and above (corresponding to second class Honours Upper Division or First Class).

Admission Requirements for Ph.D

Candidates for Admission into Ph.D Civil Engineering Programme must possess the Master of Engineering or Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt or any other recognized University with at least a CGPA) of 3.50 on a 5-point scale (corresponding to an average score of a B grade).

55. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

(i) M.Eng. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering in the following areas:

(a) Power System and Machines

(b) Electronics and Telecommunications

(ii) Ph.D in Electrical Engineering and Technology in the following areas:

Power Systems Engineering

Electrical Machines

Power Electronics and Drives

Instrumentation and Control

Admission Requirements for M.Eng Programme:

Candidates must possess a minimum of Second Class Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with at least a CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale.

Admission Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programme:

Candidates must possess a minimum of Second Class Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with at least a CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.

L. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

All Management Sciences Ph.D Programmes require a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5-point scale. All Ph.D candidates are expected to attend a pre-admission oral interview, at which they are REQUIRED to defend their written proposals

All Management Sciences programmes require O’level credit pass in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and two other relevant subjects.

(i) Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in the following areas:

(a) Accounting

(b) Finance and Banking

(d) Marketing

Requirements for PGD Programmes:

Candidates must possess at least a Third Class Degree in the field of specialization. Other candidates in related Disciplines must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree or a Third Class. For HND holders, a minimum of upper credit is acceptable in the related discipline.

(ii) Master of Business Administration (MBA) in the following areas:

(a) Accounting

(b) Finance and Banking

(d) Marketing

Requirements for MBA Programmes:

Candidates must have B.Sc Degree in the field of specialization with a minimum CGPA of 3.00on a 5-point scale in (Accounting, Finance and Banking, Management, Marketing). Others from related fields must possess at least a 3.50 on a 5-point scale from PGD programmes.

(iii) Master of Science (M.Sc) in the following areas: (a) Accounting

(b) Finance and Banking

(d) Marketing

Requirements for MSc Programmes:

Candidates with a minimum of Second Class B.Sc Degree in the field of specialization with minimum CGPA of 3.00on a 5-point scale or its equivalent.

Holders of MBA in Mgt Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent.

56. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BANKING

(iv) Master of Finance & Banking / ACIB Linkage Programme (MFB/ACIB):

On completion, a graduate will earn the Master of finance & Banking (MFB) Degree from the University of Port Harcourt and an award of an Associateship Certificate by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

Admission Requirements:

(i) O’Level requirements include a credit pass in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two subjects as approved by the University of Port Harcourt.

(ii) A minimum of Second Class Honours Degree in Finance & Banking with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 on a 5-point scale, 2.50 on a 4-point scale or 50% on an average scale system.

(iii) HND in Finance & Banking or other related business areas including Marketing, Insurance, Accounting, Management/Business Administration and an additional PGD in Finance & Banking with at least a CGPA of 3.50.

57. Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism:

Admission Requirements for PGD Programme:

Candidates seeking admission for Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management must have any of the following qualifications from a recognized institution;

(i) Five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and any two from Commerce/Economics, Geography, Biology/Agricultural Science, Catering, Tourism and Nutrition at the ‘O’ level;

(ii) Relevant Bachelor’s Degrees not lower than Third Class Division from recognized Universities;

(iii) Higher National Diploma at minimum of Lower Credit level;

(iv) Relevant professional qualifications will be added advantage.

MSC in Hospitality Management and Tourism:

(a) Tourism and Leisure Studies

(b) Hospitality and Event Management

Admission Requirements:

Candidates seeking admission for Masters in tourism and Hospitality Management must have any of the following qualifications from recognized institutions:

(i) Five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any two from, Commerce, Geography, Biology/Agricultural Science, Catering, tourism and Nutrition at the ‘O’ level;

(ii) Bachelor’s Degrees with a minimum of Second class Lower with a CGPA of 3.00 in a 5-point scale or its equivalent in Tourism and/or Hospitality Management may be considered;

(iii) A Postgraduate Diploma with a minimum of 3.50 in Tourism and/or Hospitality Management or related discipline from a recognized university.

(iv) Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in the following areas:

(a) Accounting

(b) Finance and Banking

(d) Marketing

Requirements for Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programme:

Candidates for the DBA programme must possess an MBA or M.Sc in Accounting, Finance and Banking, Management, and Marketing or in an acceptable and closely related area/discipline. The Master’s programme must have had a Dissertation/Research component.

Candidates are required to have had a minimum of 3.50 on a 5- point scale or 3.00 on a 4-point scale in their master’s programme.

Working experience of two years attained in a middle management position in the corporate world or in an alternative relevant employment will be an added advantage.

The final selection of candidates for the DBA programme shall be based on the candidate’s performance at an interview to be conducted by the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee.

(v) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in the following areas:

(a) Accounting

(b) Finance and Banking

(d) Marketing

Requirements for Ph.D Programmes:

Candidates must have M.Sc in the field of specialization (Accounting, Finance and Banking, Management, Marketing) in addition to the other faculty requirements.

DURATION OF GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

A. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

The Programme is to run on a Full-Time basis to last for a minimum of 12 calendar months and maximum of 24 calendar months and two consecutive long vacation of eight (8) weeks each for sandwich programme.

B. MBA Programme

Full-Time: Minimum of 24 Calendar Months and Maximum of 36 Calendar Months while Part-Time is a Minimum of 36 Calendar Months and a Maximum of 48 Calendar Months.

C. MD and MS Programmes

The Programmes will last for at least 24 Calendar Months.

D. Ph.D Programmes

Full-Time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months.

Part-Time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 84 calendar months.

E. DBA Programme

Full-time candidates shall be required to spend a minimum of three (3) years and a maximum of five (5) years from the date of first registration.

Part-time candidates will be required to spend a minimum of five (5) years and a maximum of seven (7) years.

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

O/LEVEL

All candidates require a credit pass in English Language and Mathematics for all the courses. However, candidates who obtained their O’Level Certificates before 2012 without a credit pass in Mathematics and wish to gain admission into the following Departments are eligible to apply:

Faculty of Humanities

All the Departments in the Faculty of Humanities.

Faculty of Education

All the Departments in the Faculty of Education.

Faculty of Social Sciences

All the Departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences except the Department of Economics.

ALL PGD PROGRAMMES

The minimum requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma Programmes is a Bachelor’s Degree in the related disciplines. Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree or Third Class in the related Discipline. For HND holders a minimum of Upper Credit is acceptable in the relevant Departments.

PGDC

For the Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry (PGDC) Programme, candidates with Third Class need not apply.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Candidates must possess at least a Second Class Honours Degree of the University of Port Harcourt or any recognized University, in the relevant course with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent.

Candidates for the Master’s in Education must have obtained a first Degree in another field and in addition a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) with at least an Upper Credit classification. Candidates for the MBA Programme must possess a strong quantitative background. Candidates with PGD must have a CGPA of 3.50 to register for Master’s Degree in the relevant field

Ph.D PROGRAMMES

Generally, for the Ph.D Programmes, candidates should have a Master’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 or 4.00 depending on the Department or its equivalent grade in the relevant discipline at the Master’s level. Admission will be based on interview performance. Ph.D involves course work and qualifying examination.

MD/MS PROGRAMME

(A) Candidates must either be graduates of Medicine (MBBS) of the University of Port Harcourt for not less than five (5) years or confirmed and experienced academic staff of the University with Medical Degree of recognized University.

(B) In addition to the above, candidates must possess either a recognized professional qualification at the fellowship level or at least an M.Sc Degree of a recognized University, after the MBBS Degree.