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 |
2nd |
|
|
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.
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
