The management of the Ambrose Ali University (AAU), Ekpoma has advertised the following postgraduate programmes for the 2019/2020 academic session admission exercise.
HIGHER DEGREES AVAILABLE
1. MASTER AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE PROGRAMMES:
(A). FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
i. Department of Animal Science
The Department offers M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes in Animal Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry
- Animal Physiology and Reproduction
- Animal Breeding and Genetics.
- Animal Production and Management
- Food Science and Technology
ii. Department of Crop Science
The Department offers M.Ed, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes in Crop Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Crop Production
- Crop Physiology
- Crop Breeding and Genetics
- Pasture Agronomy
- Weed Science
- Crop Protection (with options in Plant Pathology and Entomology)
iii. Department of Soil Science
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D Programmes in Soil Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Soil Management
- Soil Minerology & Pedology
- Soil Fertility & Chemistry
- Soil Microbiology
iv. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
The Department offers M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) in Agricultural Economics with specialization in:
(a). Agricultural Economics with options in:
- Agricultural Resources Economics
- Farm Management and Production Economics
- Agricultural Marketing
- Agricultural Co-operatives
- Agricultural Finance
- Agric-Business
(b). Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology with options in:
- Agricultural Programme Planning and Evaluation
- Agricultural Administration
- Agricultural Advertising/Communication
- Community/Rural Development
- Extension Processes and Practice
- Rural Sociology
(B). FACULTY OF ARTS
i. Department of Englis
The Department offers M.A and Ph.D Programmes in English (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
Master of Arts (M.A)
- English Language/ or English Literature (Select one)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
- English Language/ or English Literature (Select one)
ii. Department of Modern Languages
The Department offers M.A. and Ph.D Programmes in French Studies (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
Master of Arts (M.A) in French Studies
- French Language
- Applied French Linguistics
- Translation and Interpretation
- Literature (French or other Francophone Africa or Carribbean)
- Civilizations (French or other Francophone Speaking Countries)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in French Studies
- Applied Linguistics
- French Language
- Translation
- Civilization
- Literature
iii. Department of Religious Management and Cultural Studies
The Department offers M.A. and Ph.D Programmes in Religious Management (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- African Traditional Religion
- Church History
- Christian Theology
- New Testament Studies
- Philosophy of Religion
Department of History and International Studies
The Department offers M.A, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes in History (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
iv. Department of Philosophy
The Department offers M.A. and Ph.D Programmes in Philosophy (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- African Philosophy
- Epistemology
- Metaphysic
- Ethics.
(C). FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
i. Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
The Department offers M.Sc Programme in Medical Laboratory Sciences (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
ii. Department of Human Physiology
The Department offers M.Sc Programme in Human Physiology (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
(D). FACULTY OF EDUCATION
i. Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The Department offers M.Ed and Ph.D programmes (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
- Curriculum and Instructions
- Social Studies Education
- Science Education
- Language Education
ii. Department of Educational Foundation and Management
The Department offers M.Ed, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes in Educational Foundations and Management (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
iii. Department of Guidance and Counselling
The Department offers M.Ed and Ph.D Programmes (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) in:
- Guidance and Counselling
- Educational Psychology
iv. Department of Vocational and Technical Education
The Department offers M.Ed and Ph.D Programmes (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) in:
- Technical Education
- Home Economics Education
(E). FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
i. Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering
The Department offers M.Sc and Ph.D Programmes in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Electrical Power and Machines
- Electronics and Telecommunications
- Control and Instrumentation
ii. Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers M.Eng and Ph.D Programmes in Mechanical Engineering (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Applied Mechanics/Engineering Design
- Thermo-Fluids
(F). FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
i. Department of Architecture
The Department offers courses leading to the degree of Master of Science (M.Sc) and Ph.D (FULL-TIME ONLY) in Architecture
(G). FACULTY OF LAW
The Faculty offers LL.M and Ph.D Programmes (PART-TIME ONLY) in:
- Commercial and Industrial Law
- Private and Property Law
- Public Law
- Jurisprudence and International Law
(H). FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
i. Department of Business Administration
The Department offers MBA, M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D Programmes as follows:
Master in Business Administration (MBA) (PART-TIME ONLY)
Master of Science in Business Administration (M.Sc) (PART-TIME/FULL TIME)
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Business Administration (FULL-TIME)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Business Administration (FULL-TIME)
ii. Department of Public Administration
The Department offers MPA, M.Sc and Ph.D Programmes as follows:
Master in Public Administration (MPA) (PART-TIME ONLY)
Master of Science in Public Administration (M.Sc) (PART-TIME/FULL TIME)
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration (Ph.D) (PART-TIME/FULL TIME)
iii. Department of Accounting
The Department offers M.Sc and Ph.D Programmes as follows:
Master of Science in Accounting (M.Sc) (PART-TIME/FULL TIME)
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Accounting (FULL-TIME)
Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting (Ph.D) (FULL TIME)
(I). FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES
i. Department of Biochemistry
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Biochemistry (FULL-TIME or PART- TIME) with specialization in:
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Lipid Biochemistry
ii. Department of Botany
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Botany (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
Masters of Science (M.Sc) in Botany
- Mycology/Plant Pathology
- Plant Ecology/Bioresearches Development/Ethnobotany
- Genetic and Plant Breeding; Genetics and Biotechnology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Botany
- Genetic and Plant Breeding; Genetics and Biotechnology
- Plant Ecology/Bioresearches Development/Ethnobotany
- Mycology/Plant Pathology
- Plant Anatomy/Taxonomy
iii. Department of Microbiology
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Microbiology (FULL- IME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Medical Microbiology
- Environmental Microbiology
- Food Microbiology
- Industrial Microbiology
vi. Department of Zoology
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D Programmes in Zoology (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in
- Entomology
- Hydrobiology and Fisheries
- Parasitology
(J). FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
i. Department of Chemistry
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Chemistry (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Analytical/Environmental Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry and
- Physical Chemistry
ii. Department of Computer Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
The Department offers M.Sc and Ph.D in Computer Science
iii. Department of Mathematics (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
The Department offers M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D as follows:
- Master of Science in Mathematics (M.Sc)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (Ph.D)
- Master of Science in Statistics (M.Sc)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics (Ph.D)
- Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics (M.Sc)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Mathematics (Ph.D)
- Master in Philosophy (M.Phil) Mathematics/Industrial Mathematics and Statistics.
vi. Department of Mathematics (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
The Department offers M.Sc and Ph.D as follows:
- Master of Science in Mathematics (M.Sc)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (Ph.D)
- Master of Science in Statistics (M.Sc)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics (Ph.D)
- Master in Philosophy (M.Phil) Mathematics/Industrial Mathematics and Statistics.
v. Department of Physics
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Physics (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in
- Geophysics
- Solid State Physics
(K). FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
i. Department of Economics
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Economics (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Econometrics
- Monetary Economics
- Project Evaluation
- Development Economics
- Public Sector Economics
- International Trade and Finance
- Human Resources
ii. Department of Sociology
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Sociology (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Population and Demography
- Industrial and Labour Relations
- Political Sociology
- Criminology and Deviance
- Sociology and Development
- Gender Studies
iii. Department of Geography and Environmental Management
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Geography and Regional Planning (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Environmental Resource Management
- Urban Geography
- Industrial Geography
- Climatology
- Remote Sensing
- Cartography
- Rural Development Planning
- Agricultural Geography
vi. Department of Political Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
The Department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Political Science (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Political Theory;
- Comparative Politics and Development Studies;
- Public Administration
- International Relations.
(L). CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
The Centre offers M.Sc. and Ph.D programmes with specialization in:
- Strategic Studies
- Policy and Development Studies
(M). INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
The Institute of Education offers M.Ed and Ph.D Progeammes in Personnel Psychology and Adult Education (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME) with specialization in:
- Personnel Psychology
- Clinical Child Psychology
- Educational Evaluation
- Adult Education
2. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (FULL-TIME or PART-TIME)
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes are available in the following
Departments/Institute:
a. Department of Crop Science (Full-Time Only)
Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Science
b. Department of Animal Science (Full-Time Only)
Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
d. Department of Geography and Environmental Management (Full Time/PartTime)
Postgraduate Diploma in Geography and Environmental Management (PGDGRP)
e. Department of Civil Engineering (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering (PGDENG)
f. Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical/Electronics (PGDENG)
g. Department of Mechanical Engineering (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (PGDENG)
h. Department of Material & Production Engineering (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Materials/Production Engineering (PGDENG)
i. Department of Botany (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Botany (PGDB)
j. Department of Chemistry (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Chemistry (PGDIC)
k. Department of Computer Science (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS)
l. Department of Mathematics (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS)
m. Department of Microbiology (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Microbiology (PGDM)
n. Department of Zoology (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Zoology (PGDZ)
o. Department of Biochemistry (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry (PGDBCH)
p. Department of Business Management (Part-Time Only)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBM)
k. Department of Public Administration (Part-Time Only)
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)
r. Department of Accounting ((Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)
s. Centre for Strategic and Development Studies (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Policy and Development Studies (PGDPDS)
Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Studies (PGDSS)
t. Institute of Education (Full Time/Part Time)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)