Igbinedion University Postgraduate Courses

Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), a distinguished institution renowned for academic excellence, has published a comprehensive list of postgraduate courses for the 2024/2025 academic session. This roster of programmes spans across various colleges within the university, including the College of Arts and Social Sciences, Business and Management Studies, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Pharmacy. Let’s take a deep dive into each of these.

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Igbinedion University Postgraduate Courses

A. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES:

1. Economics and Developmental Studies – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D Areas of Specialization
   • Development Economics
   • International Economics
   • Finance and Public Sector Economics
   • Econometrics
   • Monetary Economics Financial Economics
2. International Relations & Strategic Studies – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D Areas of Specialization Ph.D International Relations
   • Humanitarian Studies
   • Development Assistance
   • Foreign Policy and Diplomatic Studies Ph.D Strategic Studies
   • Defence and Security Studies
   • Peace and Conflict Studies
   • Transborder Crime and Terrorism
3. Mass Communication – PGD, M.Sc Options
   • Print Journalism
   • Broadcast Journalism
   • Advertising
   • Public Relations
4. Political Science & Public Administration – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D Areas of Specialization
   • Political Sociology
   • Political theory
   • Comparative Politics and Development Studies
   • Public Policy
   • Management of Public Sector Organization
   • Management of Public Enterprises
   • Comparative and Public Administration
5. Theatre Arts – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D Areas of Specialization
   • Directing
   • Playwriting
   • Film and Media Arts
   • Acting/ Presentational Speech
   • Dramatic Theory and Criticism
   • Costume/ Make-up Design
   • Scenography and Set Design
   • Community Theatre/ IfD
   • Theatre Administration and Events Management

B. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES PROGRAMMES:

1. Accounting (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
2. Business Management (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
3. Banking and Finance (PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D)
4. Masters of Business Administration (MBA) (Academics)
   Areas of Specialization
   • Management Information System
   • Human Resources Management
   • Marketing Management

C. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES:

1. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING – M.Eng, Ph.D
   Areas of Specialization: Reaction Engineering Process Control/ Analysis Environmental Polymer Process Design/ Optimization Corrosion Engineering
2. ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING – M.Eng, Ph.D
   Areas of Specialization: Control/ Instrumentation Electronics/ Telecommunication Power/ Machines
3. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – M.Eng, Ph.D
   Areas of Specialization:
   • Thermal Power Engineering
   • Advanced Fluid Mechanics
   • Applied Energy Engineering
   • Design Nad Manufacture
   • Industrial/ Maintenance Engineering
   • Engineering Management

D. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

1. BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMMES:
   • BIOCHEMISTRY – M.Sc, Ph.D
     Areas of Specialization: Toxicology and Environmental Biochemistry Nutirtion, Food Chemistry and Health Ethno-Biochemistry Medical and Clinical Biochemistry
   • PHYSIOLOGY – M.Sc Options . . Environmental and Applied Physiology . Cardiovascular Physiology and Metabolism . Gastrointestinal Physiology, Inflammation and Carcinogenesis . Endocrine, Reproductive Physiology and Embryogenesis . Neuroscience
2. CLINICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMMES:
   • NURSING – M.Sc, PGDN Options:
     • Medical-Surgical Nursing (MSN)
     • Community Health Nursing (CHN)
     • Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Nursing (MN & CHN)

E. COLLEGE OF LAW PROGRAMMES:

1. LAW (LLM, Ph.D)
   Areas of Specialization
   • International Law
   • Public Law
   • Environmental Law
   • Business Law
   • Private and Property Law
   • Jurisprudence

F. COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES PROGRAMMES:

1. MICROBIOLOGY – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D
   Areas of Specialization:
   • Environmental and Public Health Microbiology
   • Food and Industrial Microbiology
   • Brewing Science
   • Plant Pathogenic Microbiology
   • Animal Pathogenic Microbiology (Medical Microbiology)
   • Immunology and Immunochemistry
   • Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry
   • Pollution Studies
2. COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D
   Areas of Specialization:
   • Advanced Software Engineering
   • Operating Systems and Systems Programming
   • Artificial Intelligence and Expert System
   • Information System and Security
   • Internet Technology
   • Mobile Computing
   • Cloud Computing

G. COLLEGE OF PHARMACY PROGRAMMES:

1. PHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY – M.Sc
   Options:
   • Liposome Technology/ Drug Delivery System Optimization
   • Powder and tableting Technology/ Phytomedicine

In Conclusion

With this extensive range of postgraduate programmes, Igbinedion University Okada (IUO) provides a unique platform for higher academic pursuits. Interested candidates should consider their areas of interest and expertise when selecting a suitable course and specialization. The diverse curriculum promises to provide a holistic and comprehensive academic experience, equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge required to excel in their chosen fields.