ABU Distance Learning Admission Form 2018/2019 [Batch B]

Ahmadu Bello Unversity (ABU) Distance learning admission form for diplomas and certificate programmes (BSc/ PGDE, MBA) for the 2018/2019 academic session is out.

This is to inform the general public and all interested applicants that the Ahmadu Bello Unversity, ABU Distance Learning Center, DLC has commenced the sales of application forms into their various BS.c, PGDE, MBA programmes for 2018/2019 academic session.

The Ahmadu Bello University was established in October 1962 and presently has a population of about 30,000 undergraduate and 10,000 postgraduate students drawn from various parts of Africa and the rest of the world.

The Distance Learning Centre was set up to ensure qualitative, accessible and timely delivery of approved academic programmes to its students without distinction based on geographic location, race, sex, religion or other affiliations.

ABU Distance Learning Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes

B.Sc Business Administration
B.Sc Economics
B.Sc Public Administration
BNSc. Nursing Science

Masters Programmes

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Postgraduate Diplomas

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

ABU Distance Learning Center Admission Requirements

A. Undergraduate Programmes

B.Sc Business Administration

Ahmadu Bello University’s eLearning degree in Business Administration provides students with a breadth of knowledge and skills needed for managing business operations. These skills include forecasting demand, planning inventory, purchasing services, conducting skillful negotiations, building strategies for the future and managing people, finances and risk.

Minimum number of courses per semester: 5

Entry Requirements into the Department

A minimum of Five Credits in S.S.C.E., G.C.E, O/L or equivalent. A candidate must have 5 credits in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two relevant subjects, at not more than two sittings.
Non-Direct Entry (i.e. 100 Level) applicant in addition to (a) above must write Universities Matriculation Examination (UME) and attain an acceptable standard in the use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other relevant subject, as prescribe in the JAMB Brochure.

Direct Entry (i.e. 200 Level) Applicants with the following qualifications in addition to (a) above may be considered for admission:

Two A/Level passes in IJMB Examination or Cambridge Moderated Schools or Basic Studies Terminal Examination. The passes should be in any two of the following subject Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Statistics, Government and Geography. Or
A candidate with a Diploma in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance or Management with a minimum of Merit Pass from Ahmadu Bello University may be accepted.

All OND Candidates will be admitted into 200 Level

Duration:

(i.) Minimum of four and maximum of six academic sessions for UTME candidates.

(ii) Minimum of three and maximum of five academic sessions for Direct Entry candidates.

Careers

A Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration provides the analytical and quantitative skills you need to thrive in business, government, and public policy. You’ll prepare for diverse and exciting opportunities, including any of the following careers.

1. Chief Executive Officer
2. Financial Officer
3. Market Research Analyst
4. Accountants
5. Commercial Loan Officers
6. Human Resources Managers Amongst Others

B.Sc Economics

Economics is a social science concerned with how societies deal with scarcity. Our NUC Accredited degree in economics trains you to model economic phenomena in a precise and rigorous way using quantitative tools such as algebra, calculus, and statistics. You’ll graduate with the qualifications for competitive positions in banking and finance, as well as top graduate programs in economics, business, and law.

Minimum number of courses per semester: 5

Entry Level
All candidates applying for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics must have at least

Five credits in SSCE, SC, GCE O/L obtained at not more than two sittings. The five credits must include credit in Mathematics; credit in English Language in SSCE, SC, GCE O/L or IJMB and credit in Economics. The other credits can be from other subjects like Additional mathematics, Geography, Government, Accounting, Commerce, etc.
For the Four-Year Programme, applicants must write the Universities Matriculation
Examination (UME) and attain an acceptable standard in the use of English, Mathematics, Economics and any other subject.

Direct Entry
For the three-year programme for which admission is given to 200 level, prospective candidates must:

Satisfy the O’ Level requirements and have sat for three A’ Level subjects including Economics and must have passed them creditably.

All OND Candidates will be admitted into 200 Level

Careers

A Bachelors of Science degree in economics provides the analytical and quantitative skills you need to thrive in business, government, and public policy. You’ll prepare for diverse and exciting opportunities, including any of the following careers.

1. Economists

2. Investment Fund Managers
3. Survey Researchers
4. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
5. Economics Teachers, Post-secondary Amongst others

B.Sc Public Administration

Students get to explore the challenges of management and leadership within public organizations and understand the processes associated with policy development. You’ll examine practical solutions to problems within the public sector and look at public administration, public service and policy from a professional standpoint. You will learn from our highly ranked faculty who are leading scholars of public administration as well as practitioners who teach from their vast experience.

With our B.Sc in Public Administration, you will be empowered to create change in the public service.

Minimum number of courses per semester: 5

Entry Requirements

All candidates to be admitted into the B.Sc degree in Public Administration programme must possess

Five (5) O’level credits in Government/History, English Language, Maths, Economics, and any other two (2) credits in social science or Art subject in the SSCCE, WASC, NECO at not more than two (2) sittings.
At UTME level, candidates must write Government/History, Maths, English language and any other social science or art subject.
All OND Candidates will be admitted into 200 Level
All HND Candidates will be admitted into 300 Level

The ‘A’ Level subject for Direct Entry candidates must include Government/History and Economics.

Career

A Bachelors of Science degree in Public Administration provides the analytical and quantitative skills you need to thrive in business, government, and public policy. You’ll prepare for diverse and exciting opportunities, including any of the following careers.

1. Budget and fiscal management.
2. City/county management.
3. Corporate social responsibility.
4. Human resource management.
5. Law enforcement.
6. Management consulting.
7. Parks and recreation management
8. Public affairs and communications
9. Public interest law
10. Transportation management
11. Urban planning
12. Utilities management

BNSc. Nursing Science

Delivered entirely over the Internet, our RN-BNSc. programme is affordable, flexible, convenient, and accessible.
Our graduates demonstrate holistic, population-based perspectives and are critical thinkers, client advocates and effective communicators. The RN-BNSc. is designed for RNs who desire to:

Be part of one of the top nursing schools in the nation
Learn from acclaimed faculty
Learn through a variety of online instructional delivery methods
Move into advanced practice arenas

All Bachelor of Nursing Science Students are required to take core courses which will provide knowledge in basic Nursing Philosophy and Practice. Students will also take elective courses in Law, Sociology and Psychology.

As part of the academic Bachelor’s Degree programme, each Candidate would be required to go on community and hospital postings in their 3rd and 4th Year respectively. The Students would have designated Clinical Preceptors for this purpose, they will be expected to have a seminar whereby they will share the experience they had throughout the period.

Entry Admission Requirements

Applicants must be nurses registered by the Nursing and Midwfery, Council of Nigeria (RN/RPN/RM/RPHN etc)
Applicants must possess ‘O’ Level Credit in five (5) subjects obtained at NO MORE THAN TWO SITTINGS.
Ordinary level passes must include English Language,
Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry

Careers

Graduates of our Nursing programme are qualified for careers in areas such as but not limited to:

1. Registered Nurse
2. Nurse Practitioner
3. Intensive Care Nurse
4. Nursing Professor
5. Psychiatric Nurse

B. Masters Programmes

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Delivered entirely over the Internet, the Online MBA is ideal for career professionals who need flexibility, convenience, and quality. The ABU Distance Learning Center MBA delivers a comprehensive business curriculum, many ways to customize your MBA to your goals, and personal support every step of the way. Earn the same highly ranked MBA as full-time and part-time programs — with the same curriculum, taught by the same faculty – and join a network of prestigious business school alumni.

Additional Program Highlights:

Gain in-depth knowledge with a specific area of emphasis and customize your MBA to meet your career goals
Support team dedicated to the needs of working professionals
Fast track possible
One-course-at-a-time curriculum
Financial aid available

ABU runs a trimester session which helps students to fast track their programme without breaking their back. As such, students interested in fast track are advised to use this semester to offer additional courses.

Graduates of the following are regarded as MBA regular (students with business administration background):

Bsc Business Administration
Bsc Banking and Finance
Bsc Marketing Human Resource Management
Actuarial Sciences Holders of Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Other graduates are referred to as MBA special

Program Duration:

MBA Regular(4 Semesters):Fast track- 18 months, Normal- 24 months
MBA Special (5 Semesters): Fast track- 24 months, Normal- 28 months

Min. number of courses per semester: 4

Entry Requirements

Applicants must possess the basic university entry requirement of five credit passes including English and Mathematics at O’ Level (WAEC, NECO, GCE or IJMB only)
Applicants must posses NYSC certificate (or exemption letter) especially for applicants under 30 years and any of (3,4,5 and 6). Graduates from NOUN, other distance learning centers within or outside the country are exempted from this requirement
Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least a second class lower or 2.40 Cumulative Grade Point Average from any recognized University
Bachelor’s degree in any field with 3rd class plus 5 years post-graduation experience or a Third class with Post Graduate Diploma
HND holders from any recognized Polytechnic with a minimum of Lower Credit who are holders of either a Post Graduate Diploma or any recognized professional certificates such as ANAN, ACIB and ACA etc may be considered

Careers

Graduates with a Master of Business Administration have career opportunities illustrated in the following list. Career examples include but are not limited to:

1. Chief Executive
2. Financial Manager

3. Marketing Manager
4. Business Operations

C. Postgraduate Diplomas

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

Through our PGD programme, you will:

Improve your practice by building and developing ideas/strategies
Examine your education system from an international perspective
Build your knowledge of the assumptions, concepts, and principles of a range of learning theories, evaluating their usefulness in specific situations
Develop your expertise in practitioner research
Make appropriate use of professional and research literature

Min. Number of courses per Semester: 5

Admission Requirements

Candidates who possess the following qualifications are eligible for admission into the programme:

Higher National Diploma (HND)
Degrees – Bachelors’ Masters’, and Doctorate.

Careers

Graduates of this programme will be prepared for career opportunities in the following fields:

Policy development
Education
Administration
Psychology
Social work

How to Apply for ABU Distance Learning Admissions

Application form cost N10,000 naira plus 300naira Bank Charges.

To apply kindly log on to http://apply.abudlc.edu.ng/
Select the Programme you wish to apply and click on the link.

See Frequently asked Questions via the link >>> https://abudlc.edu.ng/students/faq/

NOTE: After you have successfully submitted and paid for your application, you will receive an offer of provisional admission via email inviting you for a screening exercise where you will be required to present hard copies of all relevant credentials (WASSCE, NECO, GCE) etc)

Once you have successfully gone through the screening exercise, all that’s left for you to do is to register your courses, make payment and get acquainted with our e-Learning platform.

ABU Distance Learning Admission Closing Date

2018/ 2019 Batch B Application Deadlines:

BSc: 24th May 2019
PGDE: 24th May 2019
MBA: 24th May 2019

Apply now to secure your place at ABU DLC.
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ABU Distance Learning Admission Form 2018/2019 [Batch B]