The management of Crescent University has published the list of accredited PG courses offered in the institution for interested candidates who must have selected the school as their preferred choices of institution during their UTME registration.
In this post, aside listing all Crescent University PG courses available in the institution, I will also be guiding you through their entry admission requirements as well as all you need to know before selecting a course of study in Crescent University.
Below is the list of what to look out for before choosing a course in Crescent University.
- The Crescent UniversityPG Admission Requirements;
- The Duration of programmes
- The availability of your programme
The above are the 3 most important factors that can determine if you will be admitted to study your chosen course in Crescent University or not.
I will breakdown the above 3 factors before listing the following according to the Crescent Universitylties they are categorized at Crescent University.
- List of all PGD programmes offered in Crescent University.
- List of all Masters degree programmes offered in Crescent University.
- List of all Ph.D programmes available in Crescent University.
Now I will breakdown the 3 factors that you must take cognizance of when searching for PG courses offered in Crescent University.
List of Postgraduate Courses Offered In Crescent University
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Department of Computer Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level.
Candidates with Bachelor’s degree from an approved university must obtain a minimum of pass degree in the relevant science discipline.
Holders of HND in relevant programmes from approved institutions with a minimum of Upper Credit may also be considered for admission.
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Department of Business and Finance
Postgraduate Diploma in Banking and Finance
Department of Mass Communication and Social Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a Bachelors degree of not below Second Class Lower division in Journalism or Mass Communication or any other relevant disciplines from Crescent University, Abeokuta or any approved University by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Take and pass the admission qualifying test conducted by the Department.
Some years of professional media experience in the print and/or the electronic media will be an added advantage
Department of Economics
Postgraduate Diploma in Economics)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have five credit passes including English and Mathematics at the ‘O’ level
Candidates with Bachelors degree of not less than 3rd class honour degree from Crescent University, Abeokuta or any approved University by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
Candidates with HND and/or professional qualifications cognate to Economics from a recognized institution with not less than upper credit.
Crescent University PG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- a) Academic Master’s Degree
Candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level.
Candidates with Bachelor’s degrees from an approved university must obtain a minimum of second class lower division with a CGPA of 3.0/5.0 for an academic programme.
Candidates with at least a third class degree or HND plus University PGD with CGPA of 3.0/5.0 may be considered for admission into academic Master’s degree programmes.
Candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem solving potentials.
- b) Professional Master’s Degree
(Professional programmes are terminal).
Candidates must have five credit passes including English, Mathematics and two other relevant science subjects at ‘O’ Level.
Candidates for professional Master’s degree programmes must obtain a minimum of second class lower division.
Candidates with university degree in third class or HND plus a university PGD at credit level pass, (i.e. CGPA of 3.0/5.0) or 50% on weighted percentage average may be considered for admission into Professional Master’s degree programmes.
Candidates must demonstrate adequate intellectual capacity, maturity and effective decision making and problem solving potentials.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Applicants applying for any of the PGD courses offered in Crescent University must meet the following requirements:
i. Applicants must obtain a minimum of 5 (Five) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level in not more than two sittings.
ii. Candidates must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from any recognized University or HND from any recognized Polytechnic in Nigeria not lower than Third Class; or its equivalent to be eligible to apply.
iii. In addition to the above, Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Merit in related field of study from a Polytechnic or any recognized institution
iv. Candidates must posses a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class (Lower Division) in area not related to the field applying for may be considered
ACADEMIC MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Applicants applying for Academic Masters Degree courses offered in Crescent University must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must obtain a minimum of 5 (five) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level in not more than two sittings.
- In addition to the above, Candidates must have obtained a first Degree of Crescent University(Crescent University) or any recognized university in relevant field with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division); and
- Lastly, Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 is also eligible.
PROFESSIONAL MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Applicants applying for professional Masters Degree courses offered in Crescent University must meet the following requirements:
- Applying Candidates is expected to have a minimum of 5 (five) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level in not more than 2 sittings and not more than two year apart.
- Another PG admission requirement for Professional Masters at Crescent Universityis, Candidate is expected to have obtained a First Degree from Crescent Universityor any recognized university in relevant field with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)
- In addition to the above (ii) candidates with Third Class Degree or HND and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) from Crescent University or any recognized institution with a minimum of 3.50 CGPA are eligible to apply.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES (ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ONLY)
Candidates applying for Ph.D programmes offered in Crescent University must meet the following requirements:
- One of the requirements include a minimum of 5 (five) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ Level in not more than 2 sittings and not more than two year apart.
- Secondly, Candidates are expected to have obtained a First Degree from Crescent Universityor any the recognised universities in Nigeria from any relevant field with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)
- Lastly, Candidate must have obtained a Masters Degree from Crescent University or any recognized university in the proposed field of study with minimum CGPA of 3.50.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that candidates with B.Sc, PGD and HND cannot apply for Ph.D directly without going though Masters Degree programme first.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Photocopies of NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificates, photocopies of all qualifying credentials, including O’level must be attached to the completed application forms. Candidates should arrange for their transcripts to be sent directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Non-receipt of transcripts in time is at the detriment of the applicant.
DURATION OF Crescent University PG PROGRAMMES
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- Full-Time Diploma: Minimum of two semesters and a maximum of four semesters.
- Part-Time Diploma: Minimum of three semester and a maximum of eight semesters.
Masters Degree Programmes
- Full-Time: A minimum of three semesters and a maximum of six semesters.
- Part-Time: A minimum of four semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
M.Phil/Ph.D Programmes
- Full-Time: A minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
- Part-Time: A Minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of ten semesters
Ph.D Programme
- Full-Time: A Minimum of six semesters and a maximum of eight semesters.
- Part-Time: A minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of ten semesters.
Crescent University PG courses are wide in terms of scope of coverage. The University offers PG courses in almost every field that is beneficial to students. The above are the PG courses offered in Crescent University that are currently accredited by the NTBE (National Board for Technical Education).
Please note that the Crescent University PG courses listed above are still offered in the institution so you can select any that suites your career path and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via the comment section below and I will answer your questions in accordance.