Postgraduate Studies

Department of POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is to provide both professional and academic education that adheres to the highest standards of scholarship that is relevant to contemporary problem solving mechanism within the general framework of holistic education as formulated in the Seventh Day Adventist philosophy of education.

Vision Statement

A first-rate academic and research program, imparting quality Christian education and up-to-date skills for building servant leaders for a better world

Mission Statement

Excellence through teaching and research geared towards producing manpower and ethical leadership for public and private sector and international organisations, as well as the positive transformation of the nation, Nigeria, and the world.

Programme Objectives

Generally, the objectives of the course are to:

1) develop high skilled manpower in the discipline of Political Science;

2) prepare students for the kind of research that will lead to further research and not only present research findings;

3) provide a supply for the high demand for skilled labour for national development especially within the precinct of continually growing global challenges.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, graduates of the course would:

1) Have in-depth knowledge in a specialized area of Political Science;

2) Be able to initiate, conduct and supervise research in Political Science;

3) Be ready to take up academic positions in research institutions and universities;

4) Be ready for leadership positions in both private and public sectors, and in international organisations.