Department of Business Administration

•  Master of Science in Management/Business Administration (M. Sc. Management)
•  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
•  Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT (M. Sc. MANAGEMENT) PHILOSOPHY The philosophy of the programme is to provide graduate education and training in Management, which broadens the intellectual exposure of students in the discipline, develop their capacity to undertake rigorous and quality research in the core areas of the discipline, and apply theoretical understanding and research results to practical management situations and problems. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The basic admission requirements for M.Sc. Degree programme will be as follows: Provided the University’s matriculation requirements are satisfied;

•  Degree in relevant area from a recognized University with minimum of second class lower division may be admitted provided the university matriculation requirements are satisfied.
•  A postgraduate diploma in relevant area from a recognized university.

DURATION Duration of the master degree programme is as follows:

•  Full-time: A Minimum of three (3) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters
•  Part-time: A minimum of six (6) semesters and a maximum of eight (8) semesters.

MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) PHILOSOPHY The philosophy of the MBA programme is to develop highly skilled Professional managers for the public, private and international organizations. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The criteria for admission into the MBA programme will be as follows

•  All candidates must have five credit passes including English and Mathematics at the ‘O’ Level, as basic requirement.
•  Candidates with Bachelors degree from an approved university must obtain a minimum of second class lower division.
•  All candidates must have minimum of one year managerial/administrative experience.
•  All candidates must have attained a satisfactory level of performance in the university’s admission test/ interview.
•  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 Postgraduate Diploma from a recognized university and who have passed with a minimum of Lower Credit may also be considered for admission provided the university’s matriculation requirements are satisfied.
• Candidates with good quantitative background and some basic knowledge of Economics will have added advantage.
•  Holders of HND and/or professional qualification in administration disciplines are eligible for admission but must go through a mandatory nine months postgraduate diploma in the University provided they meet the basic University entry qualification.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION In Samuel Adegboyega University candidates are to specialize in the areas of Business Administration DURATION OF PROGRAMME

•  The Full-time MBA programme should run for a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of six semesters.
•  The Part-time should run for a minimum of six semesters and a maximum of ten semesters.
•  For extension beyond the maximum period, a special permission of the Senate shall be required.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (PGDM) PHILOSOPHY The philosophy of the Postgraduate Diploma in Management programme is to provide basic and remedial training in Management for the purpose of preparing students for higher studies as well as for managerial positions in the private and public sectors of the economy ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Provided the matriculation requirements are satisfied;

• Five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at the Ordinary Level (‘O’ level) in not more than two stings.
• Bachelor’s Degrees not lower than third Class Division from recognized Universities.
• Higher National Diploma from a recognised Institutions.
• Relevant professional qualifications.

DURATION Duration of the master degree programme is as follows:

• Full-time: A Minimum of two (2) semesters and a maximum of four (4) semesters
•  Part-time: A minimum of four (4) semesters and a maximum of six (6) semesters.