NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)

PGDBA in  Financial Management,  Investment, Management, International  Business, Business Law ,  Security Management, Information Technology, Office Management and Communication, Health-Care Management, Corporate Governance, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship,  Human Resource Management,  Strategic Management, Strategic Marketing, Project Management, Business and Entrepreneurship Leadership Development, Criminal Intelligence Management; Financial Market, Transport Management, Project Finance, Tourism and Hospitality Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration  ( PGDPA)

PGDPA in  International Development; Public Service Management and Leadership; Public Policy and Development; Public Finance, Public Private Partnership, Legislative Administration ; Educational Leadership, Legal Leadership,

EXECUTIVE MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ( EMBA)

The MBA/EMBA  programme seeks to deepen the  understanding of the field of management and its practice. The available EMBA programmes include:

Financial Management, Investment, Management, International  Business, Business Law ,  Security Management, Information Technology, Office Management and Communication, Health-Care Management, Corporate Governance, Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship,  Human Resource Management,  Strategic Management, Strategic Marketing, Project Management, Business and Entrepreneurship Leadership Development, Criminal Intelligence Management; Financial Market, Transport Management, Project Finance, Tourism and Hospitality Management

EXECUTIVE MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Master in Public Administration (MPA) is a professional degree that inducts  students into  public  public sector roles and management.  The available MPA programmes include:  International Development; Public Service Management and Leadership; Public Policy and Development; Public Finance, Public Private Partnership, Legislative Administration ; Educational Leadership, Legal Leadership,

DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) -12 months
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)      -12 months
3. Executive MBA designed for working professionals – 24 months
4. Executive MPA designed for working professionals – 24 monts
5. Executive/Professorial Education Programmes : 3-12 months depending on the type of training

STRUCTURE OF PGD AND MASTERS PROGRAMMES

The programmes will be structured into modules designed to meet course objectives and specifications as follows:

1. Postgraduate Diploma – Three Modules (16 weeks each)
2. Executive Masters in Business Administration –  Six Modules ( 16 weeks each)
3. Executive Masters in Public Administration – Six  Modules ( 16 weeks each)

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

Short Courses: Customized programs designed for executives and corporate leaders, focusing on:  Financial Leadership Programme; Executive Leadership Development Programme; Organisation and Team Management; Strategic Marketing; Strategic Board Effectiveness and Management; Corporate Strategy; Occupational Safety and Conflict Management; and Budget and Control; Leadership and Strategy Digital Transformation Project Management Corporate Governance and  Ethics Workshops & Seminars; Topics include financial management, supply chain innovation, and corporate sustainability. — Student Support and Resources: Career Development Center: Offers career counseling, internships, and networking opportunities with business leaders. Entrepreneurship Hub: A center to support startup incubation and provide resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. Alumni Network: A robust platform for networking, mentorship, and continuous professional development

CUSTOMISED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

The School will run three, six, nine or twelve months certificate programmes in Management and Leadership;  Business Development; and  Finance and  Management.

OPEN SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP

The School will organise monthly and quarterly open seminars and workshops for targeted audience and participants

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD):

The criteria for admission into the PGD programs will be as follows:

• All candidates MUST meet the matriculation requirements
• A candidate with at least third class degree in the relevant field from an approved/recognized University.
• HND holders with a minimum of credit level pass from recognized institutions.

Masters Programmes ( EMBA, and EMPA)

Holders of the following qualifications are eligible for admission into the

EMBA Programme:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class lower division from an approved University.
• HND with a minimum of upper credit and PGD from an approved Institution.
• Professional qualifications, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIIN, ACIPM, AMNIM and ACIB with PGD.
• Candidates must meet matriculation requirements including credit pass in  English Language and Mathematics WASSC and its equivalent, in addition to   at least 3 years post qualification work experience. Experience in senior managerial or administrative position will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years of work experience for EMBA applicants. Proficiency in English (TOEFL/IELTS for non-English speakers).

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTERS PROGRAMMES

• 19 core courses of the three units
• Six elective courses of three units
• Business Project

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA  PROGRAMMES

A Postgraduate Diploma shall have a minimum of 36 credits units of workload broken into  32 credit units of course work and 4 credit units of project report.

Admission Requirements for Executive Education Programmes

MBA & EMBA Programs: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Minimum of three years of work experience for EMBA applicants. Proficiency in English (TOEFL/IELTS for non-English speakers).

Mode of Delivery: Flexible Delivery Mode

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Governance and Advisory Board 

The Governance and Advisory Board is the highest decision-making organ of the school. The statutory Chairman of the Board is the Vice-Chancellor who normally delegates the responsibility to the Dean of the Business

The Dean

To take charge of administration and strategic matters

The Deputy Dean

To support the Dean in the discharge of his/her functions

Business School School Secretary

Serve as secretary to the Governing Board,  Management Team, and over-all supervision and co-ordination of non-teaching staff.

The Management Team

• Dean- Chairman
• Deputy Dean- Vice Chairman
• Business School Secretary -Secretary
• Heads of all academic and non academic departments/units

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Academic Affairs

• The Academic Affairs office will take charge of admissions, curriculum development and management, academic policies and accreditation, academic staff matters and career counselling.
• Finance and Administration to provide financial and administrative services
• Administrative Support Staff ( administrative assistants, IT support) to provide administrative support services
• Marketing/ Public Relations Unit

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

• Graduate Programmes
• Executive and Professional Programmes
• Conference, Seminar and Workshop
• Custom and Innovative Programmes

RESEARCH  UNITS

• Center for Research on Entrepreneurship Development
• Center for Research on Leadership and Governance

BUSINESS UNITS

• Training and Workshop
• Consultancy
• Entrepreneurship and skills Acquisition

Delivery Mode: Flexible:  Work day, Weekend and Evening Classes with flexible schedules. All programmes of the Business School will be hybrid (both online and on-ground).

OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK

The NDUBS is an international school with high volume of online programmes. It is designed to  operate outside the normal university calendar and staff associations. Subsequently, it is not affected by industrial actions by university staff unions or associations. The Admission March and September of each year

TUITION FEES AND OTHER CHARGES FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

NOTES:

PGD- Postgraduate Diploma

EMBA – Executive Masters in Business Administration

EMPA – Executive Masters in Public Administration

TUITION FEES AND OTHER CHARGES FOR EXECUTIVE/CERTIFICATE  PROGRAMMES

1. EXECUTIVE/PROFESIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES:
2. Three Months = N250,000.00
3. Six Months = N350,000.00
4. Nine Months = 500,000.00
5. Twelve Months = 750,000.00
6. OPEN SEMINAR/WORKSHOP =

Fees to be determined by the nature, content and duration

3. COLLABORATION PROGRAMMES

Fees and other charges are to be based on MoU with collaborating institution

4. CUSTOMISED/DEMAND PROGRAMES

Fees and other charges are to be based on MoU with collaborating institution