Admission into Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Public Administration is merit-based. Candidates may enter through three primary modes: A. Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) • Requirement: Minimum of five (5) credit passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB, obtained in not more than two sittings. • Compulsory Subjects: English Language, Government or History, Economics or Commerce. • Other Subjects: Any other Social Science or Art subject. • Process: Must make an acceptable cut-off mark in the JAMB UTME and pass the University's post-UTME screening. B. Direct Entry (DE) Candidates for direct entry must: • Satisfy the above ‘O’ level requirements • Obtain at least upper credit pass in National Diploma in relevant fields. • National Certificate of Education (NCE) with upper credit passes in relevant fields. • G. C. E. Advance Level Pass in which must include Government or History. C. Intra-departmental and Intra-college Transfers • Intra-Departmental and intra-college transfers are permissible only in 100 and 200 levels of study if the student has satisfied the entry requirements of the receiving programme. However, request for intra-Departmental or intra-college transfer should be made through the University Registrar and if approved, effected at the beginning of the academic session.

Completion Requirements (Graduation) To earn the B.Sc. (Honours) degree, a student must demonstrate both academic competence and moral integrity: • Credit Units: o UTME Students (4 Years): Minimum of 120 credit units o Direct Entry Students (3 Years): Minimum of 90 credit units • Academic Standing: A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.00 on a 4-point scale and a minimum of 1.5 on a 5-point scale grading system. • Project: Successful completion and defense of a final year Long Essay/Research Project (6 Credit Units). • Attendance: Mandatory 80% attendance in all registered courses to be eligible for examinations. • Ethical Conduct: Adherence to the University's code of conduct, including the matriculation oath and zero tolerance for examination misconduct or plagiarism. PROGRAMS OFFERED Undergraduate Programme • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Public Administration Four years for UTME entrants | Three years for Direct Entry candidates • The Department offers a comprehensive and professionally oriented Bachelor of Science programme designed to equip students with a strong foundation in public administration, governance and public policy, enriched by practical leadership training, ethical values and contemporary administrative practices. • Our undergraduate curriculum is designed not only to impart knowledge, but to develop competent public administrators who can think critically, lead effectively, make ethical decisions and address the evolving challenges of governance and public service. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 1. Programme - PhD in Public Administration Mode of Study - Taught + Dissertation & Research-Based Focus: Advancing knowledge and research in governance, public policy, leadership, public sector management, institutional development and sustainable development. Structure: Candidates engage in taught seminars covering advanced theoretical frameworks and research methodologies, followed by an independent research-based dissertation that contributes original knowledge to the field of Public Administration. 2. MSc in Public Administration Mode of Study - Taught + Dissertation Focus Area & Description - Advanced coursework and research in governance, public policy, public sector management and organizational leadership; prepares graduates for strategic leadership, research and professional public administration. 3. PGD in Public Administration Mode of Study - Taught + Dissertation Focus Area & Description - Foundational coursework in public policy, governance, administrative processes and public sector management; equips graduates with practical skills for effective public administration and leadership.