The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) - Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Professional Part-Time Postgraduate Programmes in the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna for the 2019/2020 Academic Session.
Admissions into the Professional Part-Time Postgraduate Programmes 2019/2020 Academic Session
Available Programmes
The following Master's Degree and Postgraduate Diploma programmes are available in the faculties and departments listed below:
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Accounting & Management:
- Master in Business Administration (MBA)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance (PGDAF)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
Department of Economics:
- Master in Financial Economics (MFE)
Department of Geography:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (PGDRS/GIS)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)
Department of History & War Studies:
- Master in Conflict, Security & Development (MCSD)
- Master in Development Studies (MDS)
- Master in Leadership Studies (MLS)
Department of Political Science and Defence Studies:
- Master in International Affairs and Strategic Studies (MIASS)
- Master in Strategy and Security Administration (MASSA)
- Master in Public Administration (MPA)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)
Department of Psychology:
- Master in Criminology and Forensic Psychology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (PGDCP)
Faculty of Military Science and Interdisciplinary Studies
Department of Intelligence and Cyber Security:
- Master in Cyber Security
- Postgraduate Diploma in Intelligence and Security Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security
Department of Computer Science:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department of Civil Engineering:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering (PGDCE)
Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering (PGDEE)
Department of Mechanical Engineering:
- Master in Production Management (MPM)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (PGDME)
Faculty of Science
Department of Biological Sciences:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology (PGDBT)
Department of Chemistry:
- Master in Forensic Science (MFS)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science (PGDFS)
Department of Mathematics:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics and Data Analysis (PGDSDA).
Admission Requirements
The requirements for the various programmes are as follows:
Master's Degree Programmes:
- Candidates applying for the part-time programmes must possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division)
- Candidates with Third Class degree or Higher National Diploma must also possess a Postgraduate Diploma at credit level in a related discipline from any recognised University to be eligible for admission
- HND candidates must possess a minimum of Lower Credit to apply.
PGD Programmes:
- Candidates applying for the Postgraduate Diploma programme must possess a minimum of Third Class Bachelor's Degree from the Nigerian Defence Academy or any other recognised University, or Higher National Diploma at a minimum of Lower Credit.
Duration of Programmes
The duration of professional programmes are as follows:
- A student for Master's Degree shall pursue the programme for 18 months (2 semesters course work and 1 semester for project) except MBA programme which runs for 2 years
- A student for Postgraduate Diploma shall pursue the programme for one year (2 semesters) except engineering courses which runs for 2 years (4 semesteers)
- Professional Master's Degree and Postgraduate Diploma programmes are delivered on Fridays and Saturdays
- Note: The Academy reserves the right to step down any programme prior to commencement without notice
Application Closing Date
15th September, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Start Application Online
For further enquiries please contact:
The Secretary,
Postgraduate School,
Nigerian Defence Academy,
PMB 2109, Kaduna,
Kaduna State.
Phone: 08035902949.
Caution: The general public should beware of fraudsters who may be impersonating the Academy. For this reason, applicants are advised to contact the NDA to clear any doubtful information.