Professional Diploma Courses in Computing and Information Technology into University of Lagos, Nigeria

Professional Diploma Courses in Computing and Information Technology

The Human Resources Development Centre invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following Diploma Programmes:

• Professional Diploma in Information Technology
• Professional Diploma in Desktop Publishing and Graphics Design
• Professional Advanced Diploma in Desktop Publishing and Graphics Design
• Professional Diploma in Computer and Management
• Professional Advanced Diploma in Computer and Management
• Professional Diploma in Computer Aided Secretarial Administration
• Professional Advanced Diploma in Computer Aided Secretarial Administration

Duration/ Commencement Date

• Each programme is of two (2) Semesters (One Academic Session).
• The programmes commence on 29th of November, 2012.

Admission Requirements

• Holders of SSCE certificate or equivalent qualification with at least Credit in English and pass in four other subjects.
• Holders of Diploma certificate from a recognized institution
• Mature candidates who are over 30 years of age but lack the minimum entry qualification can apply if they hove at least five years relevant working experience.
• Diploma certificate from a recognized institution is a prerequisite for Professional Advanced Diploma programmes.

Diploma Award Requirements

• There would be continuous assessment tests while examinations would be conducted at the end of each semester.
• Diploma/Advanced Diploma certificate would be awarded by the authorities of the University of Lagos to successful candidates.

Fees

• Diploma in Information Technology - N80, 000 (N55, 000 for tuition fee, and N25, 000 for Course materials and Computer Time.) Morning Lectures.
• Diploma in Desktop Publishing and Graphics Design - N50, 000 (N40, 000 for tuition, fee, and Ni 0,000 for Course materials and Computer Time.) Evening Lectures only.
• Advanced Diploma in Desktop Publishing and Graphics Design - N55, 000 (N45, 000 for tuition fee, and Nb, 000 for Course materials and Computer Time.) Saturday lectures only.
• Diploma in Computing and Management - N55, 000 (N45, 000 for tuition fee, and N 10,000 for Course materials and Computer Time.) Evening Lectures only.
• Advanced Diploma in Computing and Management - N65, 000 (N55, 000 for tuition fee, and N 10,000 for Course materials and Computer Time.) Saturday lectures only.
• Diploma in Computer Aided Secretarial Administration N55, 000 (N40, 000 for tuition fee, and N 15,000 for Course materials and Computer Time.) Saturday lectures only.
• Advanced Diploma in Computer Aided Secretarial Administrations - N65, 000 (N55, 000 for tuition fee. and Ni 0,000 for Course materials and Computer Time.) Saturday lectures only.

Lecture Venue
Centre for Information Technology & Systems (CITS), University of Lagos Main  Campus, Akoka - Yaba.

Submission of Application Form and Collection of Admission Letters
Completed Application forms Printed out along with two (2) sets of your credentials are to be submitted at the Human Resources Development Centre Secretariat (HRDC)
ADMISSION LETTERS for short-listed candidates are to be collected at the Human Resources Development Centre (HRDC) Secretariat as from 29th November, 2012.
Admission letters will not be posted to individual candidates. The admission lists will be available on HRDC Portal (hrdc.unilag.edu.ng .)

Application Closing Date
29th of November, 2012.

Method of Application
Guidelines for filling the Application Form:

• Visit the Human Resources Development Centre Portal (hrdc.unilag.edu.ng) Click on the "Application form".
• Click the pre application form link: provide the required information and click submit to obtain a Payment Reference Number (Voucher). You are to print out the Payment Reference Number (voucher) and take to the bank for payment of N5,000.00 which is the cost of Application Form.
• Make payment at any branch of the designated banks stated : WEMA BANK PLC, ECO BANK PLC, ACCESS BANK PLC, FIRST BANK PLC at the University of Lagos Branches only.
• After payment, return to the Portal of the Human Resources Development Centre (hrdc.unilag.edu.ng) Click the Application link, then Application Form Link, log in with Payment Reference Number as username and provide your surname in lowercase as password.
• Click the Edit Application form link to fill the Application form and upload digital passport (jpeg format) which should not be more than 15kb in size and must be in white background. The acceptable dimension is: width- 235 pixels or 35mm, height- 314 pixels or40mm (Failure to comply with specified image format may lead to disqualification).
• After filling the form completely; click "SUBMIT FORM" button else click the "DECLINE" button, After submission, applicants are required to print the completed Application Form for submission at the Human Resources Development Centre Secretariat. Submit the printed form along with two (2) sets of your Credentials.

Note:
Kindly note that if payment is not made five (5) days after obtaining Payment Reference Number (voucher), the pre-application access would be DECLINED. Applicants will then have to refill the pre-application form to obtain a new Payment Reference Number (voucher).

For Further information, Please contact:

Director,
Human Resources Development Centre
(By the 2nd gate of the University)
University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos
Tel: 018102815, 018102816, 018102818,
08033220022

or

Director,
Centre for Information Technology & Systems
University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos
Tel. 08023367333, 015820425
5454891-5 (Ext. 1940, 2877)