List of Postgraduate Courses Offered at Michael Okpara University: 2024

Are you considering pursuing postgraduate studies at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUAU)? In this blog post, we’ll provide a simplified overview of the various postgraduate courses offered at the university, making it easy for you to understand the options available.

A. College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension (CAERSE): (a) Agricultural Economics:

• M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics with specializations like Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Finance, and more.

(b) Rural Sociology and Extension:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development with specializations in Communication, Administration, and Education.

(c) Agribusiness and Management:

• M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Agribusiness and Financial Management with focus areas like Entrepreneurship, Export Management, and Project Management.

B. College of Applied Food Sciences and Tourism: (a) Food Science and Technology:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. with specializations in Food Processing, Chemistry, Microbiology, and more.

(b) Human Nutrition and Dietetics:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. options include Nutrition and Dietetics, Community Health Nutrition, and Human Nutrition.

(c) Home Science/Hospitality Management and Tourism:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Home Science with specializations in Home Management, Clothing, and Textiles. Also, PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Hospitality Management and Tourism.

C. College of Animal Science and Animal Production: (a) Animal Breeding and Physiology:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Animal Breeding, Genetics, and Physiology.

(b) Animal Nutrition and Forage Science:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition, Biochemistry, and Forage Science.

(c) Animal Production and Livestock Management:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in areas like Poultry Production, Rabbit Production, and more.

D. College of Education:

• Offers various M.Ed. and Ph.D. programs in Agricultural/Home Science Education, Science Education, Library and Information Science Education, Adult and Continuing Education, Curriculum Studies, Psychology and Counselling, and Educational Management.

E. College of Crop and Soil Sciences: (a) Agronomy:

• PGD in Crop Production and Horticulture. M.Sc. and Ph.D. options in Crop Production, Plant Breeding, and Horticulture.

(b) Plant Health Management:

• PGD and M.Sc. in areas like Plant Pathology and Weed Science.

(c) Soil Science and Meteorology:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Soil Science with specializations in Soil Physics, Fertility, and Chemistry.

F. College of Engineering and Engineering Technology: (a) Agricultural and Bio-resources Engineering:

• M.Eng. and Ph.D. in areas like Soil and Water Resources, Farm Power, and Bioprocess Engineering.

(b) Mechanical Engineering:

• M.ENG and Ph.D. with options in Energy, Design, and Industrial Engineering.

(c) Electrical/Electronics Engineering:

• PGD, M.Eng., and Ph.D. in Power/Machines and Electronics/Communication.

(d) Civil Engineering:

• PGD and M.Eng. in Structural, Water Resources, Construction Management, and more.

G. College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management: (a) Forestry and Environmental Management:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Forest Ecology, Agroforestry, and more.

(b) Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Pollution.

(c) Environmental Management and Toxicology:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Environmental Management and Toxicology.

H. College of Management Sciences: (a) Accounting:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Accounting.

(b) Banking and Finance:

• PGD, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Banking and Finance.

(c) Business Administration:

• PGD, MBA, M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Business Administration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

1. What are the entry requirements for M.Sc. in Agribusiness and Management?
   • Five O’ level credit passes and a B.Sc. degree in Agribusiness and Management.
2. What specializations are available in Hospitality Management and Tourism Ph.D.?
   • Specializations include Hospitality Management and Tourism Management.
3. What options are offered in the Department of Science Education?
   • Options include Measurement and Evaluation, Mathematics Education, Chemistry Education, Biology Education, Physics Education, and Integrated Science Education.
4. What is the entry requirement for PGD in Food Science and Technology?
   • O’level credit passes in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.