NUC Approves 13 New Graduate and Undergraduate Programs for KWASU

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, the approval to introduce 13 new undergraduate and postgraduate programs. This significant development was announced by Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, Acting Director of University Relations, in a statement following the receipt of an official letter addressed to Vice-Chancellor Professor Jimoh Shaykh-Luqman.

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The letter, signed by NUC's Acting Director of Academic Planning, Abubakar Girei, on behalf of the Acting Executive Secretary of the Commission, confirmed the inclusion of the new programs set to commence in the 2024/2025 academic session.

The newly approved programs include two undergraduate courses: Bachelors in Health Information Management and B.Sc. in Development Studies. The postgraduate offerings are more extensive, featuring:

• LL.M and Ph.D. in Common Law
• LL.M and Ph.D. in Islamic Law
• M.LIS and Ph.D. in Library and Information Science
• Ph.D. in Human Kinetics
• Ph.D. in Special Education
• M.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science
• Masters in Public Sector Accounting
• Masters in Development Finance

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These programs are designed to be full-time, reflecting KWASU's commitment to expanding its academic portfolio and enhancing educational opportunities for its students.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaykh-Luqman expressed his gratitude to the NUC for the approval and acknowledged the support from the state government, which was instrumental in achieving this milestone. He also lauded the dedication of the university staff for their readiness to implement the new programs and contribute significantly to human capital development.

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