University of Maiduguri Implements Curriculum Changes for General Studies Courses, Affects 2024/2025 Session

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), specifically through its Division of General Studies, has issued an official notice announcing significant changes to several mandatory General Studies (GST) courses.

The revisions are in response to the implementation of new national academic frameworks: the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) and the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). The changes are effective starting from the 2024/2025 academic session and specifically exclude Direct Entry candidates.

The notice outlines specific course code and title changes:

Old Course Code (BMAS) New Course Code (CCMAS) Course Title Status

GST 111 GST 111. (with dot) Communication in English I / Skills in English Part I

GST 113 GST 112. (with dot) Nigerian Peoples and Culture Part I

The following GST courses remain as currently structured:

Part II:

GST 212: Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence

Part III:

GST 231: Entrepreneurship and Innovation

GST 331: Venture Creation (Practical Entrepreneurship)

GST 312: Peace and Conflict Resolution

All concerned Departments and Students are advised to take careful note of this information to ensure compliance with the updated academic standards. The notice was signed by the Director of the Division of General Studies.