Olabisi Onabanjo University Admission into Degree and Sub-Degree Part-Time Programmes for 2012/2013 Academic Session

Olabisi Onabanjo University (Formerly Ogun State University)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified matured candidates not below the age of 25 years for admission into the following programmes:

1.) COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

B.SC. PROGRAMMES

i. B.Sc. (Home and Hotel Management) options in:

• Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Catering and Hotel Management
• Child Development and Family Studies
• Clothing and Textile

ii. B.Sc. (Agric Cooperative and Management)

5-Year Programmes
General Admission Requirements

• Five (5) credit passes at WASCE/GCE O’L/SSCE/NABTEB/NECO at not more than two sittings in the following subjects which must include English Language and Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Home Economics, Economics, Physics, Geography, Accounting, Chemistry, Food & Nutrition and Biology. Merit passes in Teacher’s Grade II Certificate at not more than 2 sittings including English Language, Mathematics or Arithmetic. However, Chemistry and Physics are not compulsory for candidates applying for B.Sc. (Agric Cooperative and Management).
• Candidates for option “a” above must have credits in: Chemistry/Food and Nutrition, Biology/Agric. Science and any Social Science subjects such as Economics, Physics, Geography, Home Economics and Accounting.

4-Year Programmes
In addition to general requirements, candidates must possess any of the following:

i. Passes in two relevant subjec-ts at HSC/GCE A’ Level
ii. Merit passes at NCE Home Economics (double major) or with two (2) teaching subjects including Home Economics and Chemistry/Food and Nutrition/Mathematics/Physics/Integrated Science; Merit Pass in General English Communication skills or use of English at NCE, OND or HND is acceptable in lieu of WASCE/GCE O’L/SSCE credit in English Language while a merit pass in Teachers’ Grade II Mathematics is also acceptable in lieu of WASCE/GCE O’L/SSCE Mathematics; OND with Credit in Home Science/Economics/Mathematics, Human Nutrition, Dietetics, Catering and Hotel Management, Food Technology, Textile Technology, Public Health/Health Technology or Nursing Certificates.

3-Year Programmes
In addition to the general requirements, candidates must have HND (Credit) in any of the following: Home Science/Economics/Management/Human Nutrition, Dietetics/Catering and Hotel Management, Food Technology, Textile Technology, Public Health/Health Technology or Nursing Certificates.

Mature Candidates
Candidates not less than 35 years old with at least 5 years cognate work experience plus NCE, OND, or HND in relevant disciplines and O/L credit in English Language or Mathematics may be considered after a satisfactory performance at the qualifying examination.

* The College also accepts NABTEB Certificates

2.) FACULTY OF ARTS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

• B.A. English
• B.A. French
• B.A. History & Diplomatic Studies
• B.A. Philosophy
• B.A. Christian Religious Studies
• B.A. Islamic Studies

DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

• Diploma in Church Administration
• Diploma in Performing Arts.

General Admission Requirements
5 Credit passes in Arts-related subjects at WASCE/GCE/SSCE or equivalent qualifications including English Language at not more than 2 sittings. A Credit pass in Literature in English is required for B. A. English.

4-Year Programmes
In addition to general requirement, candidates must have:
(i) HSC/GCE A/L in at least two relevant subjects,. OR
(ii) A minimum of lower credit in OND/HND or NCE in relevant subjects, OR
(iii) Professional Certificates from any of the following bodies:
(a) Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)
(b) Business Education Examination Council (BEAC)

Admission Requirements for Diploma Programmes
4 Credit passes at WASCE/GCE O’L/SSCE or merit passes at TC II at not more than 2 sittings including English Language.

3.) FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCE

B.Sc. Biochemistry.

General Admission Requirements

5-Year Programme
5 Credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.

4-Year Programme

In addition to general requirement, candidates must possess:

• Two (02) relevant subjects at H.S.C/GCE (A/L) or.
• HND or OND in relevant discipline such as Laboratory Technology, Nutrition, Food Technology/Science, Agricultural Sciences etc.

4.) FACULTY OF EDUCATION - WEEKEND

a. B.Sc. (Ed) Secretarial Education
b. Bachelor of Business Education (With option in Marketing, Accounting and office systems management)

General Admission Requirements
5-Year Programmes

• 5 Credits/Merit passes at WASCE/GCE/O’L/SSCE/NABTEB/Grade II Certificate in not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics.
• A pass in Mathematics is required for Bachelor of Secretarial Administration while credit in Mathematics or Statistics is required for Bachelor of Business Education.

5-Year Programmes for Mature Candidates
Candidates must possess minimum of 5 Credit Passes at WASCE, GCE ‘O’ Level, SSCE, NECO, and NABTEB or Credit/Merit passes in Teachers’ Grade II Examination at not more than 2 sittings in subject which include English Language and Mathematics and any other relevant 3 subjects. Note that a Pass in Mathematics is acceptable for Bachelor of Secretarial Education Programme.

4-Year Degree Programmes
In addition to general requirement, candidate must possess Diploma (minimum of Lower Credit), or equivalent professional qualifications.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES – 2 YEARS
a. Diploma in Industrial and Labour Relations
b. Diploma in Library Studies
c. Diploma in Nursery and Primary Education
d. Diploma in Sport Sciences and Health Education.

Admission Requirements
Four (4) Credit passes at WASCE, SSCE, GCE, NECO or Grade II Certificate, plus at least a pass in English Language at not more than two sittings would be required.

LONG VACATION PROGRAMMES

A. ADMISSION INTO 5-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Candidates for admission can select any of the following 5-year Degree options:

1. B. A. (Ed) in the following Art Subjects: English, History, Yoruba, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Religious Studies, French, Guidance and Counseling (with options in the above courses - N),

Candidates must possess at least 5 Credit Passes in WASCE, GCE ‘O’ Level, SSCE, NECO, NABTEB or Credit/Merit Passes in Teachers’ Grade II Examination at not more than 2 sittings in relevant subjects. A credit pass in English Language is required.

2. B.Sc. (Ed) in the Physical Sciences Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Health Education, Computer Science, Physics, Sports Science, and Guidance and Counseling (with options in the above courses)

Candidates must possess at least 5 Credit Passes in WASCE, GCE ‘O’ Level, SSCE, NECO, and NABTEB including English Language and Mathematics and any other three relevant subjects.

3. B.Sc. (Ed) in the following Management and Social Sciences Subjects: Geography, Economics, Political Science, Business Administration, Social Studies, Accounting, Guidance and Counseling (with options in the above courses)

Candidates must possess minimum of 5 Credit Passes at WASCE, GCE ‘O’ Level, SSCE, NECO, and NABTEB or Credit/Merit passes in Teachers’ Grade II Examination at not more than 2 sittings in subject which include English Language and Mathematics and any other three relevant to their specialization. Note that a Pass in Mathematics is acceptable for Social Studies and the Guidance and Counseling Programmes.

4. (i) B.Ed Educational Management (With options in
English, Economics, Geography, Social Studies, History, Yoruba, Christian Religious Studies, Islamic Religious Studies, French, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, Physics.

(ii) B.A/B.Sc. (Ed) Nursery and Primary Education
(iii) B.A/B.Sc. (Ed) Adult Education

B. ADMISSION INTO 4-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
In addition to 5 credit passes, candidates must possess a minimum of merit passes in relevant subjects at GCE A/L, NCE, ND or HND in Physical Education, Diploma in Industrial and Labour Relations, Business Administration, Public Relations and Mass Communication of Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other relevant Certificate from recognized Polytechnics or University in Nigeria or other Professional Certificates.

C. ADMISSION OF MATURE CANDIDATES INTO 4-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Mature Candidates who hold NCE, Diploma and other professional certificates from recognized Polytechnics or Tertiary Institutions and who have acquired up to 10 years of teaching or other relevant experiences may be considered for admission. However, they must hold a minimum of three relevant subjects at Credit level.

WAIVER
i. Statistics, Business Mathematics and Quantitative Techniques at Higher Level(s) can be used as surrogates for Ordinary Level Mathematics which must be passed at average score or percentage.

(ii) Language and Communication Skills or Business Communication at Higher Level can be used as surrogates for Ordinary Level English Language.

(iii) Candidates with ACE and NCE are also considered for admission as mature Candidates.

5.) FACULTY OF LAW

2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN LAW PROGRAMME
5 Credit passes at WASCE/GCE O’L/SSCE at not more than 2 sittings including English Language, and any other four (4) subjects. Mature candidates of not less than 30 years of age with 4 credits including English Language with at least five years work experience at the managerial or similar level may be considered.

6.) FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

DEGREE PROGRAMME

5-Year Programmes
a. B.Sc. Accounting
b. B.Sc. Banking & Finance
c. B.Sc. Economics
d. B.Sc. Purchasing and Supply Management
e. B.Sc. Business Administration
f. B.Sc. Transport Planning and Management
g. B.Sc. Industrial and Labour Relations
h. B.Sc. Public Administration
i. B.Sc. Mass Communication

General Admission Requirements
5 Credit passes at WASCE/GCE O’ Level or SSCE or Merit passes in Teacher’s Grade II at not more than 2 sittings including English Language and Mathematics.

B.Sc. Accounting 4-Year Programmes
In addition to general requirements, 2 passes at HSC/GCE (A/L), OND (at least Lower Credit) in Accounting or Financial Studies, ATS II, ICAN Foundation or minimum of 10 years cognate working experience, NCE in Accounting with credit or Merit passes or HND with Lower Credit.

B.Sc. Accounting 2-Year Linkage Programmes
1. FCA/ACA/PE III passes of ICAN with a minimum of five credits at WASCE or GCE O’ Level subjects including English and Mathematics.
2. Mature candidates (ACA holders) of not less than 35 years of age with a minimum of 10 years work experience and having 5 credit passes at O’ Level and a pass in English Language and Mathematics may be considered after interview.

B.Sc. Banking and Finance

4-Year Degree Programme in BFN

• In addition to general requirements, possession of Part 1 CIBN or at least Lower Credit in OND Banking and Finance, Accounting and Business Administration.
• Mature candidates of not less than 25 years with 3 years cognate work experience may have Statistics in place of Mathematics, a pass in English in CIBN examination or related professional examination.
• Mature candidates of not less than 34 years with 5 credits at O’ Level, CIBN Part 1 or related professional qualification and a pass in English and Mathematics may be considered after interview.

3-Year Degree Programme in BFN

• In addition to general requirements, HND in Banking and Finance, B.Sc. Degree in related discipline with working experience in a Financial Institution.
• Mature candidates of not less than 34 years of age with a minimum of 10 years work experience having 5 credits at O’ Level and a pass in English Language and Mathematics with HND may be considered after interview.

2-Year Linkage Programmes

• In addition to general requirements, ACIB holders with relevant work experience in a Financial Institution.
• Mature candidates (ACIB holders) of not less than 34 years of age (with a minimum of 10 years work experience) having 5 credits at O’ Level and a pass in English Language and Mathematics may be considered after interview.

B.Sc. Economics
4-Year Programme in Economics
In addition to general entry requirements, applicants are expected to have any of the following:

• A minimum of 2 passes in related (Advanced Level) subjects which must include Economics
• A minimum of a lower credit pass in related National Diploma courses.

B.Sc. Purchasing and Supply Management
4-Year Programme in Purchasing and Supply Management
In addition to general entry requirements, applicants are expected to have any of the following:

• A minimum of Lower Credit pass in National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management.
• Pass in Foundation Examinations of the Nigerian Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management or its equivalent in related professional disciplines.
• Mature candidates of not less than 35 years old and with a minimum of ten (10) years cognate work experience may be considered. Statistics/Quantitative Techniques will be accepted in lieu of pass in Mathematics.

3-Year Programme in Purchasing and Supply Management

• In addition to general requirements, applicants must possess HND in Purchasing and Supply Management or B.Sc. Degree in related discipline with work experience in Purchasing and Supply in related organization(s).
• Mature candidates of not less than 35 years of age with a minimum of 10 years work experience having obtained 5 credits passes at O’ Level with either a pass in English Language or Mathematics in addition to HND and or C.I.P.S.M certificate may also be considered for interview.

B.Sc. Business Administration
4-Year Programme in Business Administration
In addition to general requirements, applicants are expected to possess any of the following:

• GCE Advance Level or HSC passes in Economics or Business Management and at least one other subject.
• National Diploma (ND) in Business Administration or Management Studies of approved Polytechnics or College of Technology with a grade not lower than the equivalent of Second Class Lower Division.
• Passes in the final examination of recognized professional Management/Business Administration and Supply, Institute of Transport etc.

B.Sc. Transport Planning and Management
4-Year Programme in Transport Planning and Management
In addition to general requirements, applicants are expected to possess any of the following:

• 2 pass at GCE A/L in related combinations
• At least a Merit at NCE in any two relevant teaching subjects
• Diploma (at least Lower Credit) of Olabisi Onabanjo University
• National Diploma in relevant disciplines such as Engineering, Estate Management, Surveying, Transport, Computer Science, Environmental Management, Public Administration and other relevant disciplines as may be approved by Olabisi Onabanjo University Senate
• Mature candidates of not less than 35 years of age with 5 O’ Level credits and 5 years cognate work experience or professional qualifications must have a pass in English Language or Mathematics.

B.Sc. Industrial and Labour Relations
4-Year Programme in Industrial and Labour Relations
In addition to general requirements, applicants are expected to possess any of the following:

• At least a Lower Credit pass in Diploma in Industrial and Labour Relations, Business Administration (General/Marketing/Office/Personnel Management)
• NCE/National Diploma (a minimum of Lower Credit) in relevant discipline.

B.Sc. Public Administration
4-Year Programme in Public Administration

In addition to general requirements, candidates must have passed Government or History and any other subjects at the GCE A/Level or HSC examinations or at least passes at NCE in related subjects including Government/Political Science or OND, or equivalent Diploma in Public Administration and Local Government, Law, Public Relations or General Management or other related disciplines from a recognized institution with a grade not lower than Lower Credit.

B.Sc. Mass Communication
4-Year Programme in Mass Communication
In addition to general requirements, candidates must have:

• HSC/GCE A/L in at least two relevant subjects. OR
• A minimum of Lower Credit in OND/HND or NCE in relevant subjects. OR
• A Diploma in Public Relations/Mass Communication (Minimum of Lower Credit) of Olabisi Onabanjo University or other Institutions recognized by Senate of the University.
• Professional Certificates from any of the following bodies: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Business Education Examination Council (BEAC) or Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON)

7.) FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

• B.Sc. Physics
• B.Sc. Microbiology
• B.Sc. Computer Science
• B.Sc. Pure or Industrial Chemistry

General Admission Requirements - 5-Year Programmes

• 5 Credit passes at WASCE/GCE O’L/SSCE at not more than 2 sittings in English Language, Mathematics and any other three subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Geography or Economics, Statistics and Technical Drawing.
• Mature candidates with 10 years cognate work experience may have added advantage.

4-Year Programmes
In addition to general requirements, candidates must possess:

• 2 relevant subjects at HSC/GCE (A’L) or
• OND or HND/NCE (Credit/Merit) in relevant disciplines OR
• Diploma in Data Processing of Olabisi Onabanjo University with a minimum of Lower Credit or other equivalent Diploma in Data Processing or Computer Engineering or Computer Studies from a recognized University/Higher Institution.

WAIVER: A pass in English at higher level may be considered as surrogate to O’L English Language.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. DATA PROCESSING – (One Academic Session)

Admission Requirements
At least 4 credit passes in WASCE/GCE (O’L)/SSCE at not more than two sittings including Mathematics and a pass in English Language.

2. SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES (2 Academic Sessions)

Admission Requirements
4 credit passes at WASCE/GCE (O’L) at not more than 2 sittings including two Science subjects with at least a pass in English Language and Mathematics.

Mature Candidate
Candidates with credit passes at WASCE/GCE O’L/SSCE/NECO who are not less than 30 years of age with at least 5-10 years cognate work experience may have an added advantage.


Closing Date
31st January, 2013

MODE OF OBTAINING APPLICATION FORMS

Application Forms are Obtainable as follows:
First Method

• Candidates should make the payment of N 10,700.00 through Point of Sale Machine System (POS) Using Your ATM Card at the Centre Accountants Office, Mini Campus, Ago-Iwoye.
• Submit your completed form to OOU CCE Admissions Office at Mini Campus with a Photocopy of the Receipt with which the form was purchased.

Second Method

• Application Forms are sold at the rate of Ten Thousand, Seven Hundred Naira (N 10700.00) for both Degree and Diploma programmes through Bank Draft at the following designated Sales Centres:
• Rapid Investments Ltd. - 54 Queen Street, Alagomeji Yaba, Lagos 08033217148/08030903285
• Dulek Educational Support Services - 109, Oba Adeboye Road, Ijebu-lgbo- 08055150567
• Aiyetoro College of Agricultural Science, Aiyetoro Campus - 08060685005
• Update Ventures - 37 Soetan Street, Ifako Agege, 27 Kayode Street, Onipanu, Lagos- 08054637247.