PROFESSIONAL MASTER IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (M.Tech.)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The M.Tech. programme focuses on the interconnectivity of management, technology and new knowledge generation. The programme is designed to train and develop intellectual capacity in science, technology and innovation. It helps students to have better understanding of the work environment especially in the application or science and technology to solve developmental challenges.

The programme will also provide further training for academic researchers as well as scientists and engineers who intend to be managers in industries, the public sector and in research and development (R&D) organizations. It exposes students to current practices in the field, through intensive and extensive course work and provides opportunities for students to write independent research projects on topics of practical concerns to their organizations or research interest.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

M.Tech. programme is designed specifically to:

i.   create a critical mass of knowledge capital for the continual generation of knowledge to support the growth and competitiveness of the public and private sectors.

ii.  develop in students a critical understanding of how science, technology, and innovation(STI) can be harnessed for sustainable economic development.

iii. enable students to develop technology strategy and link this with national development or business strategy.

iv. equip students with a set of skills that would be required to create and implement innovation and technological change in the various functions of their organization.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

The criteria for admission into M.Tech. programme are as follow:

1. Candidates applying for M. Tech must have minimum of five ‘O’ level credit passes in NECO/WAEC/NABTEB or its equivalent for international students which must include English, Mathematics and any other (three) relevant science subjects (Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science and Physics) at no more than two sittings.
2. National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate or NYSC exemption certificate (Nigerians only)
3. M.Tech candidates must ensure their Academic Transcripts are received on time to allow for consideration of the application.
4. Candidates applying for master’s degree must have at least a second-class lower honour degree or its equivalent for foreign candidate.
5. A third class (Hons) degree with at least three years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field may be considered.
6. Candidates with recognized PGD with a minimum of lower credit (CGPA of 2.50) in relevant fields with, at least one-year post-qualification experience may be considered.
7. Candidates must provide three referees, one of whom must be his/her supervisor or an academic referee. 
8. A qualifying examination may be necessary.

PROGRAMME DURATION

The full time M.Tech. programme shall run for a minimum of 3 semesters and a maximum of 6 semesters. 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

       1. Candidates are expected to be successfully acquire a minimum of 48 credit units made up of 28 units of core courses, 12 units of electives, 2 units for internship/industrial work experience and 6 units of thesis.

       2.  Thesis in the area of specialization is also a requirement and the candidate is required to pass an oral defense of the thesis for graduation.

COURSE STRUCTURE (Taught course with research project)

The M.Tech. programme is run by course work (made up of core and courses), internship/industrial work experience and dissertation/thesis. To qualify for the award of M.Tech. degree, the candidate must pass all courses, making a total of 48 credit units (inclusive of thesis).

FIRST SEMESTER

SECOND SEMESTER

THIRD SEMESTER