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Admission into 2012/2013 Programmes

The university of Port Harcourt Business School (UPBS) is an integral part of the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport). The UPBS is a multipurpose school of excellence designed for learning and teaching, research, and engagement with business and community through cross-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary and collaborative education. Thus, we are committed to ensuring that our academic programmes add value for our graduates. Senior personnel in both the private and public sectors of the economy are enabled to maintain, improve and broaden their professional knowledge and skills, advance their careers and booster their employability. Education for USE is the hallmark.

The courses offered are run in modules and use the case-method of learning aimed at enhancing the students decision-making capacity and providing solid foundation that prepares participants to make the best use of their experiences for a life time.


Admission into 2012/2013 Programmes

Application are invited from suitable and qualified Candidates for entry into the following programmes:

1.    Postgraduate Diploma programmes in;
(a)    Management
(b)    Marketing
(c)    Finance and Banking
(d)    Accounting
(e)    Tourism & Hotel Management
(f)    Health Care Management
(g)    Security Management

2.    (i)    Executive MBA Programme
    (ii)    Non-specialized MBA/M.Sc programmes with other disciplines
(a)    MBA/M.Sc Security Management for professionals in security Industry and Allied Fields

(b)    MBA/M.Sc  Health Care Management programme for professionals in Health Care Industry

Admission Requirement - PGD
The following are the entry requirements to be offered a place in the UPBS Postgraduate Diploma courses.

The applicant should have a degree or other qualifications at equivalent level.

The lower level qualification together with proven appropriate experience at the management level may be acceptable.

Duration of the Programme
All Postgraduate Diploma programmes are offered on Friday evenings and Saturdays to suit the convenience of the busy executives. The programme is made up of three modules and lasts for one academic year.

MBA Executive Programmes
Admission Requirements
The criteria for admission into the MBA programme will be as follows:
(i)    Candidates with Bachelors degree from an approved university must obtain a minimum of second class lower division.
(ii)    All candidates must have minimum of three years managerial/administrative experience.
(iii)    All candidates must have demonstrated adequate intellectual capacity, professionalism, maturity and effective decision-making and problem solving potentials during the university’s admission test and interview.
(iv)    Candidates with Postgraduate Diploma from a recognized university and who have passed with a minimum of Credit may also be considered for admission.
(v)    Candidates with good quantitative background and some basic knowledge of Economics will have added advantage.
(vi)    Holders of HND and/or professional qualification in administrative disciplines are eligible for admission but must go through a mandatory post-graduate diploma.
Our forms will be on sale at the cost of N20,000 with effect from, 5th April and it will terminate on the 7th of July 2012; while our entrance examination is fixed to hold on the 11th August 2012.



Duration of Programme
All the MBA/M.Sc/Postgraduate programmes are run on a modular system utilizing case-method of instruction.  All programmes are offered on Friday evenings and Saturdays. All courses are sub-divided into self sufficient and logically consistent packages that are taught and examined within a quarter. A programme runs for at least 4 quarters plus one week intensive study in the 4th module.
The academically oriented students could earn credits by attending the regularly organized executive development short courses or the UPBS certificate programme.

Offer of Admission
Offer of Admission, Acceptance and students registration commence on the 10th September and terminate on the 24th September 2012.

Method of Application
Application fee of ten thousand naira (20,000.00) only should be made payable in bank draft from the United Bank for Africa (UBA) account number 1015340006.
Request for application form should be addressed to the School Secretary, University of Port Harcourt Business School, East West Road, P.M.B 5323, Port Harcourt or downloaded from our website upbs.uniport.edu.ng. Closing date is July 7th 2012.
For enquiries, call 08152675603.
    
Matilda Nnodim (Mrs)
Registrar

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