PGD Computer Science

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Objectives of the PGD Program

To create opportunity for graduates and professionals in other closely related disciplines to transit to computing and Information Technology areas so as to advance their knowledge of computing to their discipline and other facets of human endeavor.

List of Courses for PGD Computer Science

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	1st Semester	2nd Semester
	GENERAL COURSES
GEDS 701	Religion and Society	2
GEDS 702	Statistics		2
	CORE COURSES
COSC 701	Computing Systems	2
COSC 702	Data Structures and Algorithms		2
COSC 703	Programming in C++	2
COSC 707	Research Methods in Computing	2
COSC 711	Logic & Digital Circuit Design	2
COSC 712	Computer Architecture		2
COSC 721	Programming Techniques	2
COSC 722	Computer Networks		2
COSC 731	Operating Systems	2
SENG 752	Software Engineering: Concepts and Practice		2
COSC 761	Database Systems	2
COSC 784	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence		2
COSC 790	Research Project		4
	TOTAL = 36 Credits	18	18

ELECTIVE COURSES*

COSC 741	Quantitative Methods	(2)
COSC 742	Microprocessor Applications		(2)
COSC 762	Optimization Techniques		(2)
COSC 771	Internet Technologies	(2)
COSC 772	Compiler Design		(2)
COSC 781	Computer Graphics	(2)
COSC 782	Fundamentals of IT Project Management		(2)

* SPECIAL NOTE: Students are to choose a minimum of one elective course (2 units) per semester.

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Admissions Requirements

The Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science is open to the following categories of candidates provided the UTME requirement of 5 Credits at O’Level (including English and Mathematics) in relevant subjects is met.

- Graduates of Computer Science and Information Technology of any recognized University with a minimum of a Third Class Degree.

- Graduates of any field of studies other than Computer Science or Information Technology of any recognized University with a minimum of a third class degree.

- HND holders of Computer Science or Information Technology or any other closely related field of any recognized University or Polytechnic with a minimum of Upper Credit.

- HND holders of Computer Science, Information Technology of any recognized University or Polytechnic with a lower credit and at least three years post qualification experience in the use of IT and related information systems.

- Holders of ACCA, ACA, AIB and CPE with a minimum of HND lower credit and other equivalent professional qualifications

Qualifying Examination

The candidates seeking admission shall be made to procure admission forms and may be subjected to a qualifying examination. Subject to good performance of the candidates in the qualifying examination, the Department shall recommend them to the College of Postgraduate Studies for provisional admission into the program.

Graduation Requirements

Candidates must pass a minimum of 34 units of course work and defend a research project of 4 credits. A minimum of 38 credits is required for the completion of the programme, with breakdown as follows:

Duration of Programme

Minimum of two (2) semesters and maximum of four (4) semesters

Minimum CGPA for graduation: 3.00 on a scale of 5.00