This article contains information on the Covenant University, CU Admission application Form for Postgraduate programmes – 2023 Intake and how to Apply. It also contains the University of Benin, UNIBEN Postgraduate Application form download link, its online application where necessary as well as the Covenant University, CU Postgraduate Admission requirements.
It is announced for the information of prospective applicants and the general public that the School of Graduate Studies, CU, is offering the graduate programmes for the 2023 academic year leading to the award of Masters, PGD and Doctorate Degrees.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified SCHOOL LEAVERS, NON-SCHOOL LEAVERS, and SPECIAL CASES.
CU POSTGRADUATE APPLICATION PROCEDURE & ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements:
Master’s Degree Programme
Candidates seeking admission to the Masters degree Programme of Covenant University must possess a Bachelor’s degree from Covenant University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Covenant University.
Preferably, candidates with First class, second class (Upper division) and Second Class (Lower Division with a minimum CGPA of 3.00) in the relevant discipline may apply.
Minimum duration of study for the award of the Masters degree is two academic sessions for full-time.
PhD Degree Programme
Candidates seeking admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree Programme of Covenant University must possess the Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees of Covenant University or any other University recognized by the Senate of Covenant University in the relevant discipline.
- To qualify for direct entry into the Ph.D degree programme, a candidate must have a minimum CGPA of 4.00 on a 5.00 scale or equivalent (60%) in the Master’s (M.A/M.Sc/M.Eng/M.Tech) degree result.
- Candidates who graduated with CGPA of 3.50–3.99 on a 5.00 point scale or equivalent (55–59%) in the Master’s degree may be considered for M.Phil/Ph.D programme.
- Covenant University shall award M.Phil degree to M.Phil/Ph.D candidate who fails to meet up with a minimum CGPA of 4.00 upon the completion of coursework examination.
- Such candidate shall proceed to write a long essay/project and upon successful defence of the project would be awarded an M.Phil degree in the respective discipline.
The M.Phil/Ph.D programme is intended to prepare candidates for the Ph.D degree.
Candidates with professional Master’s degrees are not eligible for the Ph.D programme except they obtained M.Sc degrees in the relevant fields.
The minimum duration of study for the award of Ph.D degree is three academic sessions for full-time mode.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Covenant Business School (CBS) offers Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree Programme with options in: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Real Estate.
Candidates seeking admission to the MBA degree Programme must possess
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least a second class lower division from Covenant University or any other university recognized by the Senate.
- Candidates with Third Class Bachelor’s degree, HND (minimum of Upper Credit) in a relevant discipline or professional qualifications such as ACA, ICAN, ACIB, etc. must have, in addition, a Postgraduate diploma (PGD) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 to qualify for admission. The duration of study for the award of the MBA degree is two academic sessions (Full-time).
- Applicants are to note that all postgraduate programmes in Covenant University are on full-time basis except M.Sc/ACIB Finance programme which operates on a part-time.
Application Procedure
Log on to http://sps.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/ (the Covenant University School of Postgraduate Studies Website).
Locate the 2022/2023 postgraduate admissions link, where you would be required to follow the steps outlined below:
- Create a personal account for your Admission process (Note: Do not use the password to your private email)
- After a successful creation of the account, login to the account and complete the online form.
- The payment page is displayed by clicking on the submit button after you have successfully completed the online form.
- The cost of the application form is N15,000.00 (Fifteen Thousand Naira) only. Additional transaction charge of N600.00 for bank payment.
- Payment can either be made at these banks (Covenant University Microfinance Bank, and Ecobank).
- Note that a printout containing the pin number and receipt number will be generated after direct payment at the designated banks above
- After successful fee payment, you are expected to upload your passport, after which your application number is displayed.Print your application form.
Application Deadline
- The closing date for submission of application forms is yet to be announced.
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