DEAN’S WELCOME ADDRESS
On behalf of the Management and Board of the School of Postgraduate Studies Kwara State University (KWASU), I would like to congratulate you for making the right decision by choosing KWASU as your University. I am greatly delighted to welcome you to this great University. As you have joined or intend to join KWASU academic community, I would like to assure you that your choice is unregretable as the University is a citadel of learning where your academic aspiration is realized.
The commitment of KWASU to academic excellence including community development has earned the university a world class reputation as recent records have shown this is attested to by Proquest Dissertation and Thesis (PQTD) which provide researchers with on unmatched and reference link functionality that delivers result from across the globe. The university has just been informed by the Agency from the Thesis of our student named Taofeek Abdullazee M.Sc. Accounting whose thesis had been downloaded several times especially in institution domicile in North America. It is worth noting that the university is also commonly referred to as the University of Community Development as highlighted by the founding fathers.
The Management and the rest of the Postgraduate School Staff are prepared to serve you and make your stay in KWASU a fulfilling one. I encourage you to visit our website regularly in order to have an idea of what the Post Graduate School has in stock for you.
To the international students planning to join KWASU, we encourage you to hatch your plan and make it a reality. KWASU staff and students are very friendly and you will enjoy working and interacting with them.
For your information, the School of Postgraduate Studies is linked with the University Senate, the Registry, the Faculties and Departments housing the course of your choice. KWASU staff members are highly experienced and committed to their duties. You will enjoy working with us.
Professor Hamzat Ishola AbdulRaheem
Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies.
MISSION STATEMENT
• PHILOSOPHY/GOALS
The philosophy of KWASU Post-Graduate Education is a holistic vision that intricately blends together a synergy of core values/ideals: global citizenship education, community development, skills and employment creation, as well as sound scholarship in traditional and innovative academic disciplines. The specific programme objectives flowing from this philosophy are to promote and give leadership in:
Global Citizenship Education;
Community development within a national framework guided by a global orientation;
Entrepreneurship
Profound and exemplary scholarship in traditional and innovative academic disciplines.
The goal of the University’s Postgraduate Studies is not just to become a reference point for academic excellence but to produce persons of outstanding qualities, eminence and integrity through quality teaching and world-class research efforts.
• OUR VISION
To be a leading University in Postgraduate Education that produces policy and administrative experts which, can be emulated by other institutions around the world through some core values:
Excellence in public affairs and education as manifested through various programmes, research activities; and effective training for the benefit of the public and governments at large;
The advancement of ethical governance;
An effective merger between theory and its application in practice;
The development of relationships between the university, community and government agencies for the purpose of promoting public dialogue and advancing the mission of the University at the Postgraduate School;
Research that contributes useful information to public policymakers, administrators, business community and citizens at large.
A supportive work that can encourage personal development;
• AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Civil Engineering
with the following specialisations:
• Structural Engineering,
• Water Resources Engineering,
• Transportation Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering
with the following specialisations:
• Structural Engineering,
• Water Resources Engineering,
• Transportation Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Food and Agricultural Engineering
Areas of specialization includes:
• Food Engineering,
• Crop Processing and Storage Engineering,
• Soil and Water Engineering,
• Farm Power and Machinery Engineering,
• Farm Structures and Environmental Control
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Food and Agricultural Engineering
Areas of specialization includes:
• Food Engineering,
• Crop Processing and Storage Engineering,
• Soil and Water Engineering,
• Farm Power and Machinery Engineering,
• Farm Structures and Environmental Control
DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Materials Science and Engineering
Areas of specialization include:
• Chemical Metallurgy,
• Materials Developments,
• Renewable Energy,
• Nanotechnology and Biomaterials
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering
Areas of specialization include:
• Chemical Metallurgy,
• Materials Developments,
• Renewable Energy,
• Nanotechnology and Biomaterials
FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Department of Computer Science
Master Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Computer Science
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Computer Science
P.hD. Computer Science
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Accounting
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Accounting
- Doctor of Philosophy (P.h.D.) Accounting
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Finance
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Finance
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Finance
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Option)
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Option)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Administration (Entrepreneurship Option)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Business Administration (Management Option)
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Business Administration (Management Option)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Business Administration(Management Option)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Economics
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Economics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Economics
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Political Science
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Public Administration
- Master of Arts (M.A.) International Relations and Strategic Studies
- M.Phil/Ph.D. ,Political Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Islamic Studies
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Christian Studies
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Islamic Studies
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Christian Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Islamic Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Christian Studies
- Master of Arts (M.A) English (Language and Literature)
- M.Phil/Ph.D. English (Language and Literature)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Language and Literature
- Department of Arabic and French
- Master of Arts (M.A.) Arabic (Language and Literature)
- M.Phil/Ph.D. Arabic (Language and Literature)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Arabic (Language and Literature)
Department of Accounting and Finance
Department of Business and Entrepreneurship
Department of Economics and Development Studies
Department of Politics and Governance
Department of Religions, History and Heritage Studies
Department of English and Linguistics
Department of English and Linguistics
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
The following qualify for admission to Postgraduate Diploma.
- Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognized Universities.
- Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) (not HD) with minimum of Credit pass or its equivalent in relevant areas.
- Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above, which are acceptable to the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.
- In addition to (i) – (iii) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
The duration of the PGD Programme is a minimum of 2 semesters and a maximum of 4 semesters.
Master’s Degree (Academic and Professional)
The following qualify for the admission to Masters’ degree admission:
- Graduates of Kwara State University or other recognised universities who have obtained the approved degree of Bachelor with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division.
- Candidates with Second Class Lower Division may, however, be considered for admission. Such candidates may be subjected to qualifying examination.
- In addition to above, a candidate must satisfy the university’s requirements for matriculation.
M.Phil/Ph.D.
Candidates to be considered for admission into the Pre-Ph.D. Degree Programmes should have obtained a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 50 to 59.99% Cumulative (Weighted) Average. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Degree Programmes
Candidates to be considered for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programme should have obtained a Master’s Degree with a minimum Cumulative (Weighted) Average Score of 60%. Such candidates must satisfy the University’s requirements for matriculation.