Wole Balogun
SA Media to VC
It’s another heart warming news from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)’s School of Post Graduate Studies (SPGS), as the school announces admission opportunities in new courses in the Faculty of Agriculture.
In a statement signed by the University’s Registrar, Mr. Mufutau Ibrahim and made available to the university media team by the Secretary, PG School, Mr. Olusola O. Taiwo, the new programmes in the Faculty of Agriculture for post graduate admission opportunities are domiciled in the Department of Agribusiness and Management.
Providing further details about the programme, the statement reads in part: “The Department of AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT (ABM) is responsible for teaching Agribusiness courses namely Farm and Agribusiness and accounting practice, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperative economies, Agricultural finance, International trade Agricultural Value Chain Planning, Project Appraisal and Evaluation among others. In addition, the postgraduate programmes provide advanced courses and research facilities towards attaining competence in all areas of agricultural business management including supply and logistics management. The option will accommodate current challenges of grassroots development and wealth creation.
1.2 Philosophy of the programme
The Agribusiness including Agricultural industry is one of the largest foreign exchange earners after oil industry in Nigeria and contributes above 30% to the Gross Domestic Product of the economy. The performance can be increased with adequate training of skilled manpower. The postgraduate programme in Agribusiness Management seeks to pursue major strategic outcomes that aim at: inculcating a culture of excellence in agribusiness skills and enhance a culture of innovation, creativity and lucrative agriprenures.
1.3. Aims/Objective
To provide valuable training, learning and center for mentorship of postgraduate students in Agribusiness Management;
To produce well educated, talented, and motivated agribusiness managers in all areas of agricultural industry and value chain management;
To equip post graduate students with the needed skill for effective management of the agribusiness food ventures and hospitality industry in Nigeria;
To seek to offer educational opportunities that accentuate on the importance of quality, self-worth and achievement within a stimulating, warm and supportive atmosphere.
1.4 Departmental Programme
a) Post-graduate Diploma (PGD)
b) Master programme (M.Sc.)
c) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2.1 General Admission Requirements
Five O level credit passes to include English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Sciences, Economics/Physics/Geography.
2.2 Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) Admission requirements
Five O level credit passes to include English Language, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology/Agricultural Sciences, Economics/Physics/Geography and any of the following
i. Candidates with a 3rd Class and above in any area of Agriculture or related disciplines from recognized Universities.
ii. Candidates with a Higher National Diploma in Agricultural or an allied discipline with not less than Upper Credit level.
1.8.2 Master Degree programme (M.Sc.) Admission requirements
Candidates must possess 5 Credits at WASCE or SSCE or GCE at a maximum of two sittings with credit in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Physics or Economics or Statistics or Geography and any of the following:
i. Minimum of second class lower Bachelors degree in Agriculture (Agricultural economics) from recognized Universities/institutions. Such degrees would include B.Tech Agriculture, B. Agriculture, B.Sc. agriculture and its equivalent qualifications.
ii. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agriculture (Agricultural economics option) from recognized Universities/institutions with CGPA of 3.5 and above. Also, with at least one year post qualification experience. Such candidates may be required to take supplementary courses at the undergraduate level and/or to pass a qualifying examination.
1.8.3. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Admission programme
(i) Candidates with M.Agric./M.Tech/M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics and related disciplines from other recognized institutions with a CGPA of not less than 4.0 or 60% in overall result. Where applicable, the candidate may be required to pass an oral qualifying examination.
(ii) Candidates with MPhil/PhD grade must passed courses they have deficiencies (below 60%) in their MSc with a minimum score of 60% of the courses taken. Also, the candidates must pass the M. Phil/Ph.D. conversion examination with an average score not below 60%.
(iii) Candidates who successfully completed the M.Phil programmes with an average score not below 60%.
3.1. Duration of the programme
The academic programme, which includes a course work and a supervised research project and both, will cover a period of:
3.2 Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) Duration of the programme
The academic programme, which includes a course work and a supervised research project and both, will cover a period of:
Full time: 2 – 4 Semesters
Part time: 4 – 6 Semesters
3.3 Master Degree programme (M.Sc.) Duration of the programme
The academic programme, which includes a course work and a supervised research project and both, will cover a period of:
Full time: 4 – 6 Semesters
Part time: 6 – 8 Semesters
3.4 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Duration of the programme
The academic programme, which includes a course work and a supervised research project and both, will cover a period of:
Full time: 6 – 8 Semesters
Part time: 8 – 10 Semesters
4.1 GENERAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
To be eligible for the award of PG degree in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, a candidate must have passed all units core and electives course taken and defended an approved thesis. Total grading will comprise of 40 percent continuous assessments and 60 percent examinations.
Interested applicants are enjoined to log onto the University’s post graduate school website, spgs@fuoye.edu.ng
Candidates should pay a sum of fifteen thousand naira (N15,000.00) through REMITA; platform MDA: Federal University Oye Ekiti- 1000134.
ACCOUNT NAME: REMITA REVENUE ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0320496861013
For further instructions, prospective candidates should log on to: www.spgs.edu.ng.”!or reach the Secretary, FUOYE SPGS on 08038618496.
