NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION

APPLICATION FORM FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

Please use this format in preparing the application. Written approval of NUC is
required before establishment of a new academic programme. Note also that a
separate form should be completed for each proposed programme whether or not
it is intended to establish them in the same department. It is suggested that the
university collect and complete an e-copy of the form from NUC.

SECTION 1: SUMMARY OF REQUEST

Programme..............
c. Proposed department of domicile:…….......
d. Proposed college/faculty/school of domicile:… ……………

e. Proposed title of degree:........

f If postgraduate, indicate year of commencement and accreditation status of the
undergraduate programme in the college/faculty/school:

g. Existing undergraduate programmes and their accreditation status. Please list

them on a separate sheet:

h. Total number of academic programmes in the university…

i. Number of academic programmes with full accreditation status in the university:

j. Proposed date of commencement of the proposed programme:……………

k. Senate approval: please attach Senate decision extract:……:

SECTION 2: MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY

The Vision, Mission and Strategic goals of the University are contained in the first Kogi
State University Strategic Plan 2011-2015. The vision statement has been re-defined to
include a global appeal as "Kogi State University shall be a highly reputable institution
genuinely committed to imparting knowledge, learning, scholarship and skills to all men

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and women in order to equip them to confront and control the challenges of the next
centuries". The aspiration is to:
i. Maintain and sustain the university as an apex institution through accountable,
consultative, focused, interactive, innovative, purposeful, team-based, result-
oriented and transparent leadership and management to constantly utilize existing
knowledge and generate new one;
ii. Use first class and state-of-the-art facilities, highly motivated staff and students
working in an atmosphere of academic freedom and security to transform the
University into a world class centre;
iii. Ensure a high standard of academic excellence, discipline, integrity and
intellectual heritage and
iv. Reflect and impact positively on the culture, traditions and the socio-economic
needs of the society.

MISSION
Kogi State University shall advance appropriate and effective learning and explore new
frontiers of knowledge. This shall be achieved through:
i. Effective teaching, research and dissemination of research-based knowledge
which shall be of the highest standard;
ii. Regular strategic planning, needs assessment and re-training to produce high
quality manpower and sustained capacity building;
iii. Consolidating the achievements so far recorded by constant evaluation and
monitoring;
iv. Consolidating and expanding postgraduate programmes which shall be of the
highest quality with emphasis on staff development to ensure continuity as well as
serving the needs for the academia;
v. Aggressive and focused expansion by creating new centres and programmes to
meet the needs and aspirations of the changing society;
vi. Establishing and nurturing local, nation and international partnerships and the
integration and
vii. Serving as a positive model and conscience of the society and for the society.

SECTION 3: PHILOSOPHY

The Executive Post graduate Diploma Agri-Business programme has been developed to
apply basic business management principles to the producing operations of large scale
farms, the manufacture and distribution of farm equipment and supplies, and the
processing, storage, and distribution of farm commodities.
 

SECTION 4: AIMS/OBJECTIVES

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 State the aims and objectives of the proposed programme. Please note that
it must be in line with the National Policy on Education and within the
bounds of the mission of the university.
AIM: Give Students an insight into the processes of agricultural
production and supply chain, from raw production to reaching the
consumer. As well as equip students for managerial positions in
agribusiness
Objectives:
help learners understanding agribusiness economics, as well as identify future trends and
potential issues within the industry to ensure a competitive business.

Gain in-depth knowledge of agribusiness industries, including livestock and crop sectors,
health and safety, and sustainable practises.

Learn about policy and regulatory requirements and impacts, and undertake research into
topics of special interest.

development of agribusiness management skills (such as communication, presentation,

interpersonal and problem solving skills) to become leader in agribusiness sector.

SECTION 5: RATIONALE/JUSTIFICATION

Please include:
(i ) Compatibility of programme with institutional mission.

(ii) Relevance to national needs (evidence of relevance from

National Manpower Board to be attached).

(iii) Sources and availability of staff for the programme; provide evidence, if
any.

TABLE 2.1: STAFFING

ACADEMIC STAFF SNR. SNR. ADMIN. JUNIOR STAFF

TECH. STAFF
PROF. READER/ SNR. LECT. 1 STAFF SEC. NON- TECH. NON-
ASSOC. LECT & SEC. TECH.
PROF. . BELOW
Core Staff on the
ground for the
programme
Staff available for the
programme from

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other source (s)
Total

TABLE 2.2: LIST OF EXISTING ACADEMIC STAFF FOR THE PROGRAMME

NAME OF AREA OF DISCIPLINE QUALIFICATION RANK

ACADEMIC SPECIALIZATION
STAFF

iv Evidence of availability of physical facilities for the take-off of the programme

a. Number of classrooms and capacity –
b. Number of laboratories/seating capacity
c. Information on office spaces for: (Tick as appropriate)

Dean: Available Not Available

Head of Dept.: Available Not Available

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TABLE 2.3: Offices Available for:

Rank Single Shared Shared by 3 Shared Total:

Occupancy by 2 by 4 or Offices
more
Professors
Associate Professors/
Reader
Senior Lecturers
Lecturer I

Grand total
d. If available (in c above), tick whether: furnished not furnished

e. Number of available administrative staff: ……………………………….

f. Number of available technical staff……………………………………..

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SECTION 6: ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
State clearly the admission requirements for the proposed programme. It
must meet the general minimum admission requirement for degree
programmes.
  Holders of Diploma/ Degree of any discipline from Kogi State University,
Anyigba , any other recognized University or Institution.
 Holders of Professional qualifications, such as ACA, ACCA, CIM, CIIN,
ACIPM, AMNIM, ACB and similar others.
 Other criteria that Kogi State University Business School may consider
appropriate.

SECTION 7: COURSE CONTENT

a) Please indicate whether the university has:
i) Merely adopted the approved BMAS; see attached
ii) Included additional courses to approved BMAS; if ii,
please attach list of additional courses. Included
additional courses to approved BMAS
ATTACHED
b) List content provided in the BMAS but which is not included in the
curriculum of the proposed programme.
c)

Course Course Title Credit units

code

SECTION 8: GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

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 i) O’level credit requirement for entry to the programme may be deferred (to
be passed before graduation or before issuance of degree certification) for
the following subjects (please list them, if any):……..……………………

……………………………………………………………………………..

ii) Minimum number of Earned Credit Hours for graduation:

……………………………………………………………………………..

iii) Minimum No. of years for graduation: ……… ………………

iv) Minimum residency requirement in years, if any:……………….

………………………………………………………………………………

v) Minimum CGPA for graduation:………………………………...

vi) Other requirements (please specify):……………………………………….

SECTION 9: AVAILABLE LIBRARY FACILITIES RELEVANT TO

PROGRAMME

(a) Library holdings:

i) No. of textbooks:……………………………………………………..

ii) No. of academic journals: ……………………………………...

iii) No. of other periodicals (e.g. Newsletters, news

Bulletin, etc): …………………………………………………………

iv) No. of monograms/offprints: ……………………………………….

(b) Library space (m2):

i) For Books: …
ii) For Reading:
(c) Library Equipment (List them):
i) Seating Capacity for users:…
ii) Others (specify)

SECTION 10: PROJECTIONS

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 SECTION 10.1: PROJECTED STUDENT ENROLMENT FOR THE FIRST TEN
YEARS

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS

(IN LEVELS)
YEAR TOTAL
100 200 300 400 500 600 P/G Masters PH.D
DIP
1st yr.
2nd yr.
3rd yr.
4th yr
5th yr
6th yr
7th yr
8th yr
9th yr
10th yr
ULTIMATE
ENROLMENT

SECTION 10.2: MANPOWER PROJECTIONS FOR THE FIRST TEN YEARS

YEAR ACADEMIC STAFF SNR. SENIOR JUNIOR

TECH. ADMIN. STAFF STAFF
Lec. I & STAFF Sec. Non- Tech Non.
Prof. Rd. SL below Sec. . Tech

ULTIMAT
E
GROWTH

SECTION 10.3: ESTIMATES RECURRENT COSTS FOR FIRST TEN YEARS

YEAR SALARIES AND NON- GOODS AND SERVICES TOTAL

SALARY PERSONNEL
EMOLUMENTS

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 (N) (N) (N)

SECTION 10.4: CAPITAL COSTS FOR FIRST TEN YEARS

YEAR OFFICE TEACHING STAFF EQUIPMENT &

SPACE SPACE RESEARCH OTHERS TOTAL
SPACE
(N) (N) (N) (N) (N)

SECTION 10.5: BUILDING SPACE REQUIREMENTS (USABLE AREA) FOR

FIRST TEN YEARS

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 STAFF LECTURE EXHIBITION TEACHIN WORKSHOP SEMINAR OTHERS
OFFICE THEATRES ROOMS/ARTS G S ROOMS SPECIFY TOTAL
SPACE & CLASS – THEATRE LABS
YEAR ROOMS

M2 M2 M2 M2 M2
2 2
M M M2 M2 M2
1st yr.
2nd yr.
3rd yr.
4th yr
5th yr
6th yr
7th yr
8th yr
9th yr
10th yr
ULTIMATE
GROWTH
AVAILABLE
NOW

SECTION 10.6: EQUIPMENT NEEDS FOR FIRST TEN YEARS

YEAR TEACHING SUPPORT ADMINISTRATIVE TOTAL

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT (N)
(N) (N)
1st yr.
2nd yr.
3rd yr.
4th yr
5th yr
6th yr
7th yr
8th yr
9th yr
10th yr
ULTIMATE GROWTH
AVAILABLE NOW

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SECTION 10.7: SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAMME FOR THE
FIRST TEN YEARS

a. Recurrent
RECURRENT
GOVT UNIVERSITY OTHERS (SPECIFY)
THRO’ NUC
1st yr.
2nd yr.
3rd yr.
4th yr
5th yr
6th yr
7th yr
8th yr
9th yr
10th yr

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 b. Capital

CAPITAL
GOVT UNIVERSITY OTHERS (SPECIFY)
THRO’ NUC
1st yr.
2nd yr.
3rd yr.
4th yr
5th yr
6th yr
7th yr
8th yr
9th yr
10th yr

SECTION 10.8: ATTESTATION

Head of Department:
Signature:…………………………………………………
Name:…………………………………………………….

Dean of Faculty/School/College:
Signature:…………………………………..……………...
Name:…………………………………………………...…

Vice Chancellor:
Signature:…………………………………..……………..
Name:…………………………………………………...…

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* Attach Decision extract of Senate please.

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