Preamble
The School of Postgraduate Studies
As part of its Vision and Mission of providing sound scientific, technological and professional training, identifying technological needs and problems, solving them within the context of community and national needs and sustainable development for the country, the Governing Council of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa in 2019 approved the establishment of the School of Postgraduate Studies which eventually took off in 2021 after the National Universities Commission's (NUC) approval.
In pursuance of the primary objectives of the Ondo State Government for the establishment of the university of science and technology, the postgraduate programmes of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa are intended to consolidate and build upon the solid intellectual and technological foundations which the undergraduate courses in the University have been most carefully designed to lay.
The need for a purposeful and functional education that fosters technology for self-reliance as an antidote to under-development is the underlying principle for designing the specific postgraduate programmes in the various Schools of the University. The mission of the School of Postgraduate Studies includes providing sound scientific, technological and professional training, identifying technological needs and problems, solving them within the context of community and national needs and sustainable development leading to the award of postgraduate diplomas and higher degrees which emphasize planning, adaptive and productive skills in scientific, agricultural, and allied professional disciplines.
Within the context of these general objectives, therefore, graduate students of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa are trained to:
- have a very sound and an in-depth knowledge of the basic principles underlying the body of knowledge they are being trained to master;
- develop a broad analytical mind that would enhance major intellectual and technological break-through to improve the lot of man and society, through basic and need-driven research programmes; and
- be adequately versed in their disciplines, and be competent to impart the knowledge to others in a conducive academic environment to ensure the continued existence of the system.
It is worth mentioning that our admission policy reflects 60% undergraduate and 40% postgraduate supported by highly qualified academic staff.
HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES, POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) AND POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN STEM EDUCATION (PGDE) PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
- Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.), Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (M.Phil./Ph.D), and Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Professional Master
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Postgraduate Diploma in STEM Education (PGDE)
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
- DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
- BOTANY
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Botany
Area of Specialization
Environmental Biology
Pure and Applied Botany
- Master of Science M.Sc. in Botany
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Plant Taxonomy/Biosystematics
- Genetics
- Plant Physiology
- Plant Ecology
- Plant Anatomy
- Mycology/Plant Pathology
- Aquatic Botany
- Plant Ecophysiology
- Environmental Botany
- Phytomedicine/Ethnomedicine
- M.Phil in Botany
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Plant Taxonomy/Biosystematics
- Genetics
- Plant Physiology
- Plant Ecology
- Plant Anatomy
- Mycology/Plant Pathology
- Aquatic Botany
- Plant Ecophysiology
- Environmental Botany
- Phytomedicine/Ethnomedicine
- M.Phil/Ph.D in Botany
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Plant Taxonomy/Biosystematics
- Genetics
- Plant Physiology
- Plant Ecology
- Plant Anatomy
- Mycology/Plant Pathology
- Aquatic Botany
- Plant Ecophysiology
- Environmental Botany
- Phytomedicine/Ethnomedicine
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Plant Taxonomy/Biosystematics
- Genetics
- Plant Physiology
- Plant Ecology
- Plant Anatomy
- Mycology/Plant Pathology
- Aquatic Botany
- Plant Ecophysiology
- Environmental Botany
- Phytomedicine/Ethnomedicine
- MICROBIOLOGY
- Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology
- Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Environmental Microbiology
- Food and Industrial Microbiology
- Medical Microbiology
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Microbiology
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Environmental Microbiology
- Food and Industrial Microbiology
- Medical Microbiology
- MPhil/Ph.D. in Microbiology
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Environmental Microbiology
- Food and Industrial Microbiology
- Medical Microbiology
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Environmental Microbiology
- Food and Industrial Microbiology
- Medical Microbiology
- ZOOLOGY
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pure and Applied Zoology
- Master of Science (M.Sc) in Zoology
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Ecology and Environmental Biology
- Applied Entomology
- Fisheries & Hydrobiology/Marine Biology
- Parasitology
- Animal Physiology
- MPhil in Zoology
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Ecology and Environmental Biology
- Applied Entomology
- Fisheries & Hydrobiology/Marine Biology
- Parasitology
- Animal Physiology
- MPhil/Ph.D in Zoology
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Ecology and Environmental Biology
- Applied Entomology
- Fisheries & Hydrobiology/Marine Biology
- Parasitology
- Animal Physiology
- Ph.D. in Zoology
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Ecology and Environmental Biology
- Applied Entomology
- Fisheries & Hydrobiology/Marine Biology
- Parasitology
- Animal Physiology
- DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES
- BIOCHEMISTRY
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Protein Chemistry and Enzymology
- Medical and Clinical Biochemistry
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Biochemistry
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)
- Protein Chemistry and Enzymology
- Medical and Clinical Biochemistry
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Biochemistry
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Protein Chemistry and Enzymology
- Medical and Clinical Biochemistry
- Pharmacology and Toxicology Biochemistry
- CHEMISTRY
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Industrial Chemistry
- Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry
- Physical/Theoretical and computational Chemistry
- Organic/Natural Products Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Chemistry
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Industrial Chemistry
- Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry
- Physical/Theoretical and computational Chemistry
- Organic/Natural Products Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- MPhil/Ph.D. in Chemistry
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Industrial Chemistry
- Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry
- Physical/Theoretical and computational Chemistry
- Organic/Natural Products Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Chemistry
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Industrial Chemistry
- Inorganic/Coordination Chemistry
- Physical/Theoretical and computational Chemistry
- Organic/Natural Products Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computer (PGD)
- Master of Information & Communication Technology (MICT)
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Computer Science
- Information Security
- Database Systems/Data Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Computer Forensics
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Computer Science
- Information Security
- Database Systems/Data Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Computer Forensics
- Masters of Philosophy (M. Phil.)
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Computer Science
- Information Security
- Database Systems/Data Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Computer Forensics
- M.Phil/Ph.D. in Computer Science
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Computer Science
- Information Security
- Database Systems/Data Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Computer Forensics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Computer Science
- Information Security
- Database Systems/Data Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Computer Forensics
- DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE
- MATHEMATICS
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics (PGD)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Complex Analysis
- Functional Analysis
- Numerical Analysis
- Fluid Dynamics
- Analytical Dynamics
- Biomathematics
- Masters of Philosophy (M. Phil.) Degree in Mathematics
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Complex Analysis
- Functional Analysis
- Numerical Analysis
- Fluid Dynamics
- Analytical Dynamics
- Biomathematics
- M. Phil/Ph.D. in Mathematics
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Complex Analysis
- Functional Analysis
- Numerical Analysis
- Fluid Dynamics
- Analytical Dynamics
- Biomathematics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Complex Analysis
- Functional Analysis
- Numerical Analysis
- Fluid Dynamics
- Analytical Dynamics
- Biomathematics
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES
- DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY
- Postgraduate Diploma in Fisheries & Aquaculture
- M.Sc.in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Aquaculture
- Fisheries Management
- Fish Nutrition
- Fish Pathology/Health
- PostHarvest Technology and Utilization
- Fisheries Economics and Extension
- MPhil in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Aquaculture
- Fisheries Management
- Fish Nutrition
- Fish Pathology/Health
- PostHarvest Technology and Utilization
- Fisheries Economics and Extension
- Ph.D. in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Aquaculture
- Fisheries Management
- Fish Nutrition
- Fish Pathology/Health
- PostHarvest Technology and Utilization
- Fisheries Economics and Extension
SCHOOL OF EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
- DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED GEOPHYSICS
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Geophysics (PGD)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) Applied Geophysics
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Petroleum Exploration
- Mining Geophysics
- Groundwater/Environmental
- Engineering Geophysics
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Applied Geophysics
Available Options/Areas of Specialization
- Petroleum Exploration
- Mining Geophysics
- Groundwater/Environmental
- Engineering Geophysics
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates for postgraduate studies in Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa must have obtained at least five (5) credits in relevant subject in WASC, NECO, GCE (ordinary level or their equivalents,) NOTE: credit passes are required for English language and mathematics.
- Postgraduate Diploma
- Candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level.
- Candidates with Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Tech, B.Sc (Ed).) in relevant areas from OAUSTECH or other recognized universities with a minimum of Third Class Honours.
- Candidate with the holders of HND in relevant areas from recognized Polytechnics may also be considered for admission.
- M.Sc. Degree Programmes
- Candidates who possess a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant areas from OAUSTECH or other recognized universities with a minimum of Second Class Honours.
- Candidates with Third Class Honours Degree or HND (in relevant areas) with appropriate Postgraduate Diploma from any other recognized institutions with minimum of third class (or at least Upper Credit in the Postgraduate Diploma). In addition, the holders of HND, PGD/PGDE certificates should satisfy the basic School Certificate or GCE Ordinary Level entry requirements.
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) Degree Programmes
Holders of Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in relevant areas from OAUSTECH or other Universities who scored an overall average of 50-54.9% in their course work at the Master level.
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil/Ph.D) Degree Programmes
Holders of Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in relevant areas from OAUSTECH or other Universities who scored an overall average of 55% or average score but greater than or equal to 55% in their course work at the Master level.
- Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes
Holders of Master’s Degree from any University recognized by the National Universities Commission with a minimum of Second Class Lower, and an overall average of 6o%.
Referees Reports
Candidates should print out the referee forms provided in the application page for their referees to fill and return directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Applications shall not be processed unless the referee reports are available.
Other Information
Applicants are to note that a programme automatically lapse at the expiration of the maximum duration for each programme. However, a candidate may apply for an extension of not less than one semester for masters and two semesters for Ph.D.
The applicants will undergo a screening exercise before shortlisting for admission.
Duration of Programme
Full-Time
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
2 Semesters Minimum
4 Semesters Maximum
- M.Sc. Programnme
3 Semesters Minimum
4 Semesters Maximum
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil)
3 Semesters Minimum
4 Semesters Maximum
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
6 Semesters Minimum
8 Semesters Maximum
N.B. Only candidates who have the NYSC discharge, exemption or exclusion certificates will be allowed to enroll into the postgraduate programmes of the University.
CENTRE FOR BLUE ECONOMY AND INNOVATION
DEGREES OFFERED
- Professional Doctorate in Environmental Management
- Professional Master in Environmental Management
- Professional Master in Disaster Risk Management
Admission requirements
- Five O’level credits at no more than two sittings including Mathematics and English Language.
- Masters in Environmental Planning and Protection or any Environmental related discipline obtained with a CGPA of not less than 3.00 from any approved institution.
- Prepare and submit to the Centre a brief satisfactory statement of area of intended research
- Candidate shall demonstrate ability to carry out independent research with minimum supervision.
Thesis Requirements
Once the course work is completed, candidates begin working on their thesis.
This has three stages: Seminar I, Seminar II and final stage for external examination.
CENTRE FOR GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
DEGREE OFFERED
- Professional Doctorate in Business Administration
- Professional Master in Business Administration
- Professional Master in Agribusiness Management
- Professional Master in Public Administration
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for consideration for Doctorate in Business Administration program you must:
- Five O'level credits in WAEC, NECO, GCE or their equivalents at not more than two (2) sittings including English, Mathematics and any other three subjects.
- Have a minimum of 5 years of professional work experience (apart from internship), at least 3 of which must be at a senior managerial, senior technical or executive level.
- Be in good standing with all previously attended colleges and universities.
- Have an MBA degree or a relevant business-focused Master’s degree from an accredited university or any other higher institution.
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or Exemption Certificate.
- Academic transcripts addressed to the School of Postgraduate Studies, OAUSTECH.
- Three referee reports (reference letters).
Thesis Requirements
Once the course work is completed, candidates begin working on their thesis. Doctoral thesis has three stages: Pre-field seminar, Post-field seminar and Oral defense which is the final stage for external examination. Doctoral thesis will go through grammar check and plagiarism test (benchmark of 21-24% similarity index) to maintain research originality, credibility and good quality.
Programme Duration
The programme leading to the award of DBA, Doctor of Business Administration in OAUSTECH would run for 36 months (3 years) for a full-time study or 48 months (4 years) for a part time study. The full time DBA programme shall normally last for 3 academic sessions (a minimum of 6 semesters) with both online and on-site seminars, workshops, qualifying deliverables, and a final dissertation. The first semester of the first year would be spent on course work exclusively while the second semester of the first year, the second year and the third year would be spent on Research Project. The part-time DBA programme shall normally last for 4 academic sessions (a minimum of 4 semesters) with both online and on-site seminars, workshops, qualifying deliverables, and a final dissertation. The first year would be spent on course work while the second semester of the first year, the second to fourth year would be spent on Dissertation.
- MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Admission requirements
- Candidates applying for admission into the MBA programme shall be graduates of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology or any approved Universities or holders of equivalent qualifications recognized by the Senate.
- Candidates must possess five O'level credits including English, Mathematics and any other three subjects at one sitting or at two sittings.
- Candidates with Bachelor degree from an approved university must obtain a minimum of second class lower division from relevant management disciplines.
- Holders of HND in relevant management disciplines at the minimum of Upper Credit from a recognized institution are eligible to apply for the MBA program.
- Candidates with third class degree in relevant management disciplines must possess postgraduate diploma in business administration or any relevant management and social science courses (with minimum of Upper Credit).
- Candidates who possess professional qualifications such as ACA, ACMA, AIBACIS, CIBN, ACTS or any other professional qualification approved by the Senate of OAUSTECH at minimum of merit level must possess postgraduate diploma in related area (e.g. Accounting, Financial Management or Banking, insurance, marketing and Finance) from a recognized institution.
- Holders of Professional Certificate in Accounting (ICAN II) may also be considered for admission.
- Academic transcripts addressed to the School of Postgraduate Studies, OAUSTECH.
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or Exemption Certificate.
- Academic Transcripts Addressed to the School of Postgraduate Studies, OAUSTECH
- Three referee reports (reference letters).
Programme duration
The programme leading to the award of MBA, Master’s degree in Business Administration in OAUSTECH shall normally last for a minimum of 3 semesters. Two semesters will be spent on course work exclusively while the third semester would be spent on course work, Internship and Research Project
- MASTER IN AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Admission Requirements
- Candidates for admission to the programme shall normally be graduates of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology or of other approved Universities or holders of equivalent qualifications recognized by the Senate. All candidates must satisfy Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology matriculation requirements of five O’level credits including English and Mathematics at one sitting or at two sittings.
- Candidates with Bachelor degree from OAUSTECH or from an approved university must obtain a minimum of second class lower division.
- All candidates must have demonstrated adequate intellectual capacity, professionalism, maturity and effective decision-making and problem-solving potentials during the university’s admission test and interview.
- Candidates with good quantitative background and some basic knowledge of Economics will have added advantage.
- Holders of HND at the minimum of Upper Credit level in related disciplines from a recognized Institution are eligible to apply.
- Holders of HND at the minimum of Lower Credit or Pass must possess Postgraduate Diploma in related area from a recognized institution.
- Candidate who has Third Class must possess must possess Postgraduate Diploma in related area from a recognized institution.
- Candidates with at least 5 years of relevant industrial experience in Agribusiness shall have added advantage.
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or Exemption Certificate
- Academic transcripts addressed to the School of postgraduate studies, OAUSTECH.
- Three referee reports (reference letters).
Duration of Programme
The MABM Programme will be for a minimum of three semesters, which includes 12 weeks of supervised internship programme in a reputable agribusiness organisation within and/or outside the country. The maximum numbers of semesters that can be spent is three semesters.
- MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Areas of specialization
Admission Requirements
- Candidates applying for admission into the MPA programme must satisfy Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology matriculation requirements of five O'level credits including English at one sitting or at two sittings. Candidates with pass in Mathematics will be admitted.
- Compulsory subjects required in O'level are credit in English language and credit/pass in Mathematics. The remaining subjects to make completion for the five O'level credits at one sitting or at two sittings can be any of the O'level subjects.
- Candidates to be admitted must have Bachelor degree from institutions recognized by the Senate of OAUSTECH University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in any field such as Social Sciences, Administration, Management, Pure and Natural Sciences, Arts and Education, Medical, Engineering, etc.
- Holders of HND at the minimum of upper credit level from a recognized Institution are eligible to apply for the MPA programme.
- Holders of HND with lower credit or pass from recognized Institution must possess Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration or any Management and Social Science courses or in the above stated disciplines.
- Candidates with Third Class degree must possess Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration or any Management and Social Science courses (with minimum of Upper Credit) or in the above stated disciplines.
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or Exemption Certificate.
- Academic transcripts addressed to the School of Postgraduate Studies, OAUSTECH.
- Three referee reports (reference letters).
Programme duration
The programme leading to the award of MPA, Master’s degree in Public Administration in OAUSTECH would run for 18 months. The MPA programme shall normally last for a minimum of 3 semesters. The first and second semesters would be spent on course work exclusively while the third semester would be spent on coursework and research project.
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER RESEARCH CENTRES
The University in collaboration with the Ceder-View Educational Centre (CEDUC), Lagos- State Nigeria, offers
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDEM),
- Professional Masters in Business Administration (MBA), and
- Public Administration (MPA).
INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING (STEM) EDUCATION
Available Programme
Postgraduate Diploma in Stem Education
Admission Requirements for PGDE
Entry Qualifications
Candidates who possess any of the following qualifications are eligible for admission into the programme:
- Bachelors; Masters; Doctorate Degree
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
In addition, candidate must possess O’ level Certificate or its equivalent with at least five credit passes including English language and relevant subjects in not more than two sittings.
Types of Admission
Full-Time Admission
This is a one (1) calendar year full-time study of two semesters. The mode of instructions follows the conventional pattern of face-to-face, teacher-student interaction.
Duration of the Programme
The minimum duration for the programme is one academic session of two semesters. However, in the event of failure (or other justifiable reasons for programme extension), the affected candidate shall spend an additional period of not exceeding one session of two semesters to remedy such problems. At the expiration of the additional session, the studentship of such student shall be deemed to have lapsed if the student could not complete the programme successfully. For a good reason, a paid-up student could suspend studies and/or defer admission for a period not exceeding one academic session (two semesters) only.
Other related Information
Referees Reports
Candidates should print out the referee forms provided in the application page for their referees to fill and return directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Applications shall not be processed unless the referee reports are available.
Other Information
Applicants are to note that a programme automatically lapse at the expiration of the maximum duration for the programme. The applicants will undergo a screening exercise before shortlisting for admission.
N.B. Only candidates who have the NYSC discharge, exemption or exclusion certificates will be allowed to enroll into the postgraduate programmes of the University.
Method of application
- Candidates should process their application on-line on the University’s website (www.oaustech.edu.ng) using the REMITA method with payment made to the School of Postgraduate Studies account.
- Application forms for postgraduate programmes are sold for N20,000.00 only.
- Specifically, Ph.D. and professional Doctoral candidates should send their Research Proposal to using surname_school/dept.doc e.g. Ojo_sos/che.researchproposal
- Non–OAUSTECH graduates are requested to print out the Transcript Label attached to the Application Form and request their institutions to forward their official academic transcripts to the address below with the Transcript Label (indicating the target Department) latest SIX (6) weeks from the date of submitting the application form.
THE SECRETARY,
SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
OLUSEGUN AGAGU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,
P.M.B. 353,
OKITIPUPA,
ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
NOTE:
- ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT WITHOUT TRANSCRIPT LABEL WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
- APPLICATION FORM AND ACCEPTANCE FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
OPENING AND CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATION
Application forms will be available for completion for a period of six (6) weeks.
For more enquiries please contact: 08032225163, 08130586584
SIGNED
Abiodun Peter Okunniga, FITD, MNIM, MANUPA,
Registrar and Secretary to Council
