Objectives of postgraduate studies
The main objective of postgraduate studies in the Nigerian University System is to further develop the spirit of enquiry through training in research in an atmosphere of intellectual independence and individual creativity combined with a strong sense of teamwork.
Within this framework, the School pursues two particular objectives:
- Provide training in research for those whose future careers will lie in teaching and research at the tertiary level, and for those who may operate in research and development environments in the public or private sectors.
- Provide short- and long-term training facilities aimed at improving and upgrading high-level manpower needed for planning, implementing and reviewing national development plans, as well as for improved productivity in the private sector.
Functions of the School
On behalf of the Senate, the School of Postgraduate Studies among other things:
- Considers submissions on admissions, fields of study, research proposals, supervisors, examiners, and titles of dissertations/theses
- Examines postgraduate curricula and recommends to Senate through the Academic Development Committee
- Considers examination results/reports and monitors candidate progress
- Recommends extensions, withdrawals, scholarships and fellowships
- Approves teaching staff for PG programmes and regulates postgraduate teaching
- Publishes the SPGS prospectus and disseminates postgraduate information
- Organises annual matriculation for fresh postgraduate students