As part of its avowed commitment to make education accessible to all irrespective of any barrier, UNIZIK Business School has commenced post-graduate and certificate courses for effective leadership and management in business, economy, and governance.
The Director, of UNIZIK Business School, Prof. Chinedu Onyeizugbe disclosed this in a chat with a TNC correspondent in his office, to mark the commencement of the new admission season.
UNIZIK Business School, located at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, is a management, business, governance and leadership training institution.
According to Prof Onyeizugbe, the institution is committed to imparting relevant knowledge that will create new industrialists, astute business persons, entrepreneurs, discerning corporate and institutional leaders, high-level professionals, and intentional political office holders that are driven by integrity and the highest ethical standards in their vocations.
Prof Onyeizugbe explained that the idea behind the programmes is to ensure that Nigerians both in the business and career areas find an opportunity to develop their capabilities and garner certifications based on their acquired knowledge.
On the Post Graduate programmes run by the School, Onyeizugbe listed them include; “Accountancy- Ph.D. and MSc; Applied Economics- Ph.D. and MSc; Banking and Finance- Ph.D. and MSc (option in Banking or Finance); Business Administration- Ph.D. and MSc; Communication Management- Ph.D. and MSc; Entrepreneurship and Innovation- Ph.D. and MSc; Governance and Legislative Studies- Ph.D. and MSc; Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management- Ph.D. and MSc; Marketing- Ph.D. and MSc; Public Administration- Ph.D. and MSc (Local Government Administration or Finance Management); Security Studies and Conflict Resolution- Ph.D. and MSc and Forensic Accounting – Ph.D. and MSc.
“Others include; Doctor of Business Administration (DBA, Business Administration); Doctor of Business Administration (DBA, Engineering management); Doctor of Business Administration (DBA – Project management); Doctor of Public Administration (DPA- Option in Local Government Administration or Finance Management); Masters Business Administration (MBA – Business Administration); Masters Business Administration (MBA- Engineering Management); Masters Business Administration (MBA- Project Management); Masters Public Administration (MPA- Option in Local Government Administration or Finance Management) and Post Graduate Diploma (PGD).”
On the Certificate programmes offered by the school, the UNIZIK Business Director disclosed them to include the Senior Management programme, Business Owner Management, Strategic Business Leadership management, Cooperative and Agro-Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Social Media and Digital Management, Global Business Management, Cyber Security Management, Corporate Governance, and Ethics, Data Analytics and Applied Econometrics, Project Management, and Supply Chain management.
“Others include Legislative Studies Masterclass, Public Speaking and Communication Skills Development, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Customer Care and Human Relation Skills, Essentials of Managing the workplace, Environmental Health and Safety Management, Hospital Administration and Healthcare Facility Management, Transportation Logistics Management and Financial Management,” he said.
According to Prof Onyeizugbe, the School operates a hybrid learning session including physical and online classes, which is suitable for remote participants.
He listed the duration of the programmes to include- eight semesters minimum for PhD, six semesters minimum for DBA/DPA courses, 4 semesters for MSc/ MPA/MBA courses, and 2 semesters for post-graduate diploma courses, while Certificate Programmes will take 30 to 90 days.
Onyeizugbe revealed that admission requirements into the school are flexible and continuously, while applicants from either the first or second semester.
According to him, “All certificate courses would require Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE results.
“For prospective students going for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree, DSc/ MA in a relevant discipline, a minimum of 3.5 CGPA on five point scale from any recognized university is required.
“For Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Public Administration (DPA), MA/MSc/ MBA/ MPA in a related discipline is required.
“For a Master of Science (MSc) degree, a BSc/ BA degree in a relevant discipline is required from a recognized university with a minimum of second class division.
“For Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Public Administration (MPA), first degree from any recognized university or Higher National Diploma (HND) at Lower Credit from any recognized Polytechnic is required.
