Programme

VOLUME I

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL SCIENCES

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Diploma — 72 CU

Semester 1 — 18 CU

Introduction to Business — 3

Principles of Management — 3

Principles of Economics — 3

Business Mathematics — 3

Communication Skills — 3

Computer Applications — 3

Semester 2 — 18 CU

Financial Accounting — 3

Marketing Principles — 3

Business Statistics — 3

Business Law — 3

Entrepreneurship — 3

Nigerian Business Environment — 3

Semester 3 — 18 CU

Human Resource Management — 3

Financial Management — 3

Operations Management — 3

Organisational Behaviour — 3

Business Research Methods — 3

E-Business — 3

Semester 4 — 18 CU

Strategic Management — 3

Small Business Management — 3

International Business — 3

Business Ethics — 3

Project Management — 3

Final Project — 3

HND — 72 CU

Semesters 1–4: Advanced Management; Advanced Accounting; Marketing Management; HRM; Operations Management; Business Finance; Strategic Management; International Business; Entrepreneurship; Business Analytics; Corporate Governance; Research Methods; Project Management; Business Policy; HND Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

Years 1–2: Principles of Management, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Statistics, Business Law, ICT, Entrepreneurship, Communication, Business Environment.

Years 3–4: Strategic Management, HRM, Financial Management, Operations, Organisational Behaviour, International Business, Corporate Governance, Business Analytics, Project Management, Research Methods, Leadership, Dissertation.

Master of Business Administration — MBA — 36 CU

Semester 1 — 18 CU

Advanced Management Theory — 3

Strategic Management — 3

Managerial Economics — 3

Financial Management — 3

Marketing Management — 3

Business Research Methods — 3

Semester 2 — 18 CU

Corporate Governance — 3

Leadership & Organisational Behaviour — 3

Operations & Supply Chain Management — 3

Entrepreneurship & Innovation — 3

Business Analytics — 3

MBA Dissertation — 3

Doctorate — PhD Business Administration — 72 CU

Philosophy of Management — 6

Advanced Research Methodology — 6

Management Theory — 6

Strategic Management Research — 6

Quantitative Research — 6

Qualitative Research — 6

Doctoral Seminar I — 6

Doctoral Seminar II — 6

Academic Publishing — 6

Dissertation — 18

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Diploma — 72 CU

Semesters: Introduction to Entrepreneurship; Business Environment; Business Mathematics; Accounting; Marketing; ICT; Entrepreneurial Psychology; Business Planning; Innovation; Small Business Management; Entrepreneurial Finance; E-Commerce; Social Entrepreneurship; Project Management; Enterprise Development; Final Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Entrepreneurship; Venture Creation; Entrepreneurial Finance; Innovation Management; Business Growth; Digital Entrepreneurship; Social Enterprise; International Entrepreneurship; Strategic Entrepreneurship; Business Incubation; SME Management; Research; Consultancy; Enterprise Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

Entrepreneurship Theory; Economics; Accounting; Marketing; Business Law; Innovation; Business Planning; Venture Creation; SME Management; Entrepreneurial Finance; Digital Business; Social Entrepreneurship; International Entrepreneurship; Strategic Management; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Entrepreneurship — M.Ent. — 36 CU

Semester 1

Advanced Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial Finance

Innovation Management

New Venture Development

Strategic Entrepreneurship

Research Methods

Semester 2

Digital Entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneurship

Venture Capital & Private Finance

Business Model Innovation

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Dissertation/Enterprise Project

Doctorate — PhD Entrepreneurship — 72 CU

Entrepreneurship Theory; Innovation Research; Advanced Research Methods; Venture Development Research; Entrepreneurial Finance; Social Entrepreneurship; Doctoral Seminars; Publishing; Dissertation.

ACCOUNTANCY

Diploma — 72 CU

Financial Accounting; Management Accounting; Economics; Business Mathematics; Statistics; Taxation; Auditing; Accounting Software; Business Law; Cost Accounting; Public Sector Accounting; Entrepreneurship; Financial Reporting; Research; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Financial Accounting; Advanced Cost Accounting; Auditing; Taxation; Corporate Accounting; Public Sector Accounting; Management Accounting; Accounting Information Systems; Financial Analysis; Corporate Finance; Ethics; Research; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

Financial Accounting I–III; Cost Accounting; Management Accounting; Auditing; Taxation; Corporate Reporting; Public Sector Accounting; Accounting Information Systems; Financial Management; Business Law; Statistics; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Accountancy — M.Acc. — 36 CU

Semester 1

Advanced Financial Accounting

Advanced Management Accounting

Corporate Reporting

Auditing & Assurance

Taxation

Research Methods

Semester 2

Corporate Finance

Financial Analysis

Accounting Information Systems

International Accounting

Corporate Governance

Dissertation

Doctorate — PhD Accountancy — 72 CU

Advanced Accounting Research; Accounting Theory; Financial Reporting Research; Auditing Research; Tax Research; Management Accounting Research; Quantitative Methods; Qualitative Methods; Seminars; Dissertation.

PSYCHOLOGY

Diploma — 72 CU

Introduction to Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Social Psychology; Biological Psychology; Personality; Cognitive Psychology; Research Methods; Statistics; Communication; Counselling; Educational Psychology; Organisational Psychology; Ethics; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Psychology; Psychological Assessment; Cognitive Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Social Psychology; Counselling; Educational Psychology; Industrial Psychology; Research; Statistics; Psychological Testing; Ethics; Practicum; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

General Psychology; Biological Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Social Psychology; Personality; Learning; Counselling; Educational Psychology; Industrial/Organisational Psychology; Psychological Assessment; Statistics; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Science in Psychology — MSc — 36 CU

Semester 1

Advanced Psychological Theory

Advanced Research Methods

Psychological Assessment

Cognitive Psychology

Social Psychology

Statistics for Psychology

Semester 2

Developmental Psychology

Personality Psychology

Psychological Interventions

Contemporary Psychology

Research Seminar

Dissertation

Possible specialisations: Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Developmental Psychology and other areas subject to the validating institution and professional requirements.

Doctorate — PhD Psychology — 72 CU

Advanced Psychology Theory; Research Philosophy; Advanced Research Methods; Psychological Assessment; Quantitative Research; Qualitative Research; Doctoral Seminars; Publishing; Dissertation.

HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

Diploma — 72 CU

Introduction to Healthcare Management; Health Systems; Health Economics; Accounting; Human Resources; Healthcare Communication; ICT; Health Policy; Hospital Administration; Health Information; Leadership; Quality Management; Ethics; Research; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Healthcare Management; Hospital Administration; Health Economics; Health Policy; Healthcare Finance; HRM; Quality Assurance; Patient Safety; Health Information Systems; Strategic Management; Research; Practicum; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

Healthcare Management; Health Economics; Public Health Administration; Health Policy; Finance; HRM; Hospital Administration; Health Information Systems; Quality Management; Leadership; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Healthcare Management — MHM/MSc — 36 CU

Advanced Healthcare Management; Health Policy; Health Economics; Healthcare Leadership; Health Information Systems; Quality & Patient Safety; Healthcare Finance; HRM; Strategic Healthcare Management; Public Health Management; Research Methods; Dissertation.

Doctorate — PhD Healthcare Management — 72 CU

Health Systems Research; Health Policy Research; Advanced Healthcare Management; Health Economics; Health Leadership; Quantitative Methods; Qualitative Methods; Doctoral Seminars; Dissertation.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Diploma — 72 CU

Introduction to Supply Chain; Procurement; Purchasing; Logistics; Inventory; Warehousing; Transportation; Business Mathematics; Statistics; ICT; Entrepreneurship; Supply Chain Ethics; Research; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Procurement; Strategic Sourcing; Logistics; Inventory Management; Warehouse Management; Transportation; Global Supply Chains; Supply Chain Finance; Risk Management; Technology; Research; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

Procurement; Logistics; Inventory; Warehousing; Transportation; Operations Management; Supply Chain Analytics; Strategic Sourcing; Global Supply Chains; Supply Chain Risk; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Supply Chain Management — MSc — 36 CU

Advanced Supply Chain Management; Procurement Management; Logistics; Inventory; Global Supply Chains; Supply Chain Analytics; Strategic Sourcing; Transportation; Warehouse Management; Risk & Resilience; Research; Dissertation.

Doctorate — PhD Supply Chain Management — 72 CU

Supply Chain Theory; Advanced Logistics Research; Procurement Research; Global Supply Chains; Analytics; Risk Research; Sustainability; Doctoral Seminars; Dissertation.

PETROLEUM ECONOMICS

Diploma — 72 CU

Introduction to Petroleum Industry; Economics; Accounting; Statistics; Energy Markets; Petroleum Operations; Business Law; ICT; Entrepreneurship; Oil & Gas Policy; Energy Finance; Research; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Petroleum Economics; Energy Economics; Petroleum Finance; Oil & Gas Management; Energy Policy; Petroleum Taxation; International Energy Markets; Risk; Project Economics; Research; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

Micro/Macroeconomics; Petroleum Economics; Energy Economics; Petroleum Finance; Oil & Gas Management; Energy Policy; Petroleum Taxation; International Energy Markets; Project Economics; Energy Risk; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Petroleum Economics — MSc — 36 CU

Advanced Petroleum Economics; Energy Economics; Petroleum Industry Management; Oil & Gas Finance; Energy Policy; Petroleum Project Economics; International Energy Markets; Petroleum Taxation; Energy Risk; Energy Transition; Research; Dissertation.

Doctorate — PhD Petroleum Economics — 72 CU

Advanced Energy Economics; Petroleum Economics Research; Energy Policy; Petroleum Finance; Global Energy Markets; Energy Transition Research; Doctoral Seminars; Dissertation.

SECURITY & STRATEGIC STUDIES

Diploma — 72 CU

Introduction to Security Studies; Strategic Studies; Criminology; International Relations; Intelligence; Conflict Studies; National Security; Security Management; ICT; Human Rights; Terrorism Studies; Research; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Security Studies; Intelligence Analysis; Counter-Terrorism; Strategic Management; Conflict Resolution; Defence Studies; Cybersecurity & National Security; Risk Management; Geopolitics; Security Policy; Research; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

Security Studies; Strategic Studies; International Relations; Intelligence; Counter-Terrorism; Defence Policy; Conflict Resolution; Cybersecurity; Geopolitics; Human Rights; Security Management; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Security & Strategic Studies — MSc — 36 CU

Advanced Security Studies; Strategic Studies; International Security; Intelligence Analysis; Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism; Cybersecurity & National Security; Defence Policy; Conflict & Peace Studies; Security Risk Management; Geopolitics; Research; Dissertation.

Doctorate — PhD Security & Strategic Studies — 72 CU

Strategic Theory; Security Research; Intelligence Studies; Defence Studies; International Security; Conflict Research; Doctoral Seminars; Dissertation.

VOLUME II

COMPUTING, DATA & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Diploma — 72 CU

Programming I–II; Computer Architecture; Mathematics; Data Structures; Databases; Web Development; Operating Systems; Networks; Software Engineering; Object-Oriented Programming; Cybersecurity; Mobile Development; Cloud Computing; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Programming; Algorithms; Database Administration; Web Applications; Operating Systems; Networks; Software Engineering; Mobile Computing; Cloud Computing; AI; Cybersecurity; Systems Analysis; Research; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

Programming; Data Structures; Algorithms; Computer Architecture; Operating Systems; Databases; Networks; Software Engineering; AI; Machine Learning; Web; Mobile; Cloud; Cybersecurity; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Computer Science — MSc — 36 CU

Advanced Algorithms; Advanced Programming; Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Databases; Distributed & Cloud Computing; Advanced Software Engineering; Networks; Machine Learning; Operating Systems; Research Methods; Seminar; Dissertation.

Doctorate — PhD Computer Science — 72 CU

Advanced Computing Theory; AI Research; Advanced Algorithms; Systems Research; Research Methodology; Doctoral Seminars; Academic Publishing; Dissertation.

DATA SCIENCE

Diploma — 72 CU

Statistics; Mathematics; Programming; Python; SQL; Data Structures; Data Visualisation; Data Mining; Machine Learning; R; Big Data; AI; Business Analytics; Cloud; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Statistics; Python; R; SQL; Machine Learning; Data Mining; Big Data; Data Visualisation; AI; Predictive Analytics; Cloud Data Systems; Research; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

Statistics; Mathematics; Python; R; SQL; Data Structures; Data Mining; Machine Learning; AI; Big Data; Data Visualisation; Business Analytics; Cloud; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Data Science — MSc — 36 CU

Advanced Statistics; Python/R; Machine Learning; Deep Learning; Big Data Analytics; Data Mining; Visualisation; AI; Predictive Analytics; Data Governance & Ethics; Research; Dissertation.

Doctorate — PhD Data Science — 72 CU

Advanced Data Science Theory; AI Research; Machine Learning Research; Statistical Research; Big Data; Research Methods; Doctoral Seminars; Dissertation.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Diploma — 72 CU

IT Fundamentals; Programming; Databases; Networking; Web Development; Hardware; Operating Systems; Cybersecurity; ICT Management; Cloud Computing; Systems Analysis; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Networking; Database Administration; Systems Analysis; Cloud; IT Security; Web Technologies; IT Project Management; Enterprise Systems; IT Governance; Research; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

IT Fundamentals; Programming; Networking; Databases; Systems Analysis; Software; Cloud; Cybersecurity; Enterprise IT; IT Governance; Digital Transformation; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Information Technology — MSc — 36 CU

Advanced Information Systems; Enterprise Architecture; Cloud Computing; IT Project Management; Database Administration; Network Management; Digital Transformation; IT Governance; Emerging Technologies; Information Security; Research; Dissertation.

Doctorate — PhD Information Technology — 72 CU

Information Systems Research; Digital Transformation; Advanced IT Governance; Cloud Research; Emerging Technologies; Research Methodology; Seminars; Dissertation.

CYBERSECURITY

Diploma — 72 CU

Cybersecurity Fundamentals; Networking; Operating Systems; Programming; Cryptography; Ethical Security Testing; Digital Forensics; Cyber Threats; Security Management; Cloud Security; Cyber Ethics; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Network Security; Cryptography; Ethical Hacking; Digital Forensics; Incident Response; Malware Analysis; Threat Intelligence; Cloud Security; Security Governance; Cyber Risk; Research; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

Cybersecurity; Networks; Cryptography; Ethical Security Testing; Digital Forensics; Malware; Incident Response; Threat Intelligence; Cloud Security; Cyber Governance; AI Security; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Cybersecurity — MSc — 36 CU

Advanced Cybersecurity; Network Security; Cryptography; Ethical Security Testing; Digital Forensics; Cyber Threat Intelligence; Incident Response; Malware Analysis; Cloud Security; Cybersecurity Governance; Research; Dissertation.

Doctorate — PhD Cybersecurity — 72 CU

Cybersecurity Theory; Advanced Security Research; Cryptography Research; AI Security; Cybercrime Research; Digital Forensics Research; Seminars; Dissertation.

MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING

Diploma — 72 CU

Engineering Mathematics; Physics; Electrical Circuits; Electronics; Mechanics; CAD; Programming; Sensors; Control Systems; Robotics; Manufacturing; Industrial Automation; Workshop Practice; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Electronics; Control Systems; Robotics; Industrial Automation; Embedded Systems; Sensors; PLC; CAD/CAM; Machine Design; Instrumentation; Industrial Practice; Research; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU*

Engineering Mathematics; Physics; Electrical Engineering; Electronics; Mechanics; Control; Robotics; Automation; Embedded Systems; Instrumentation; Manufacturing; Engineering Design; Research; Project.

Master of Mechatronics Engineering — M.Eng./MSc

Advanced Robotics; Advanced Control; AI Robotics; Embedded Systems; Sensors; Machine Vision; Autonomous Systems; Industrial IoT; Advanced Manufacturing; Engineering Research; Dissertation.

Doctorate — PhD Mechatronics Engineering

Advanced Robotics Research; Control Research; AI; Automation; Embedded Systems; Engineering Research Methods; Seminars; Dissertation.

*Professional engineering programmes require alignment with the applicable university and engineering accreditation framework.

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Diploma — 72 CU

Electrical Principles; Mathematics; Physics; Circuit Theory; Electronics; Digital Electronics; Measurements; Electrical Machines; Power Systems; Telecommunications; Computer Applications; Workshop; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Circuit Theory; Power Systems; Electrical Machines; Electronics; Digital Systems; Instrumentation; Control; Telecommunications; Microprocessors; Renewable Energy; Research; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU*

Electrical Engineering; Electronics; Power Systems; Control; Telecommunications; Digital Signal Processing; Microelectronics; Embedded Systems; Renewable Energy; Power Electronics; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Electrical & Electronics Engineering — M.Eng./MSc

Advanced Electrical Engineering; Advanced Electronics; Power Systems; Control Engineering; Digital Signal Processing; Telecommunications; Embedded Systems; Renewable Energy; Power Electronics; Microelectronics; Research; Dissertation.

Doctorate — PhD Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Advanced Power Research; Electronics Research; Control Research; Telecommunications; Renewable Energy; Engineering Research Methods; Seminars; Dissertation.

VOLUME III

LAW, LEGAL DRAFTING & THEOLOGY

LAW / LEGAL STUDIES

Diploma / ND Law

Four semesters: Nigerian Legal System; Criminal Law; Constitutional Law; Contract; Legal Research; Evidence; Civil Procedure; Criminal Procedure; Torts; Commercial Law; Family Law; Legal Documentation; Land Law; ICT & Law; SIWES; Research Project.

The current NBTE curriculum page lists ND Law with a review period of 1 October 2024–1 October 2029, making this an area where SMUC should use the current approved framework when pursuing NBTE accreditation. �

Digital NBTE

HND / Advanced Legal Studies — 72 CU

Advanced Constitutional Law; Criminal Law; Administrative Law; Company Law; Contract; Labour Law; Intellectual Property; Commercial Transactions; ADR; Human Rights; Evidence; Civil Litigation; Criminal Litigation; Land & Conveyancing; Legislative Drafting; Advocacy; Research Project.

Bachelor’s — LL.B.

Years 1–2

Legal Methods; Nigerian Legal System; Constitutional Law; Criminal Law; Contract; Torts; Land Law; Family Law; Commercial Law; Legal Research; Jurisprudence.

Years 3–4

Evidence; Equity & Trusts; Company Law; Administrative Law; Civil Procedure; Criminal Procedure; International Law; Labour Law; Intellectual Property; Taxation; Human Rights; Environmental Law.

Year 5

Advanced Commercial Law; Oil & Gas Law; Banking Law; International Trade; Maritime Law; Legislative Drafting; Advocacy; Legal Ethics; Law & Technology; Dissertation.

LL.B. is a regulated professional university programme and should be offered through the appropriate approved university/regulatory arrangement.

Master of Laws — LL.M. — 36 CU

Semester 1

Advanced Constitutional Law — 3

Advanced Criminal Justice — 3

Advanced Commercial Law — 3

Advanced Legal Research — 3

Comparative Legal Systems — 3

Jurisprudence & Legal Theory — 3

Semester 2

International Law — 3

Corporate & Commercial Law — 3

Human Rights Law — 3

Contemporary Legal Issues — 3

Research Seminar — 3

LL.M. Dissertation — 3

Doctorate — PhD Law — 72 CU

Philosophy of Legal Research; Advanced Legal Research; Legal Theory; Comparative Law; Quantitative/Qualitative Research; Doctoral Seminars; Academic Publishing; Dissertation.

LEGAL DRAFTING & WRITING

Diploma — 72 CU

Legal Language; Legal Terminology; Legal Research; Nigerian Legal System; Legal Drafting; Contract Writing; Legal Correspondence; Case Briefing; Legislative Documents; Pleadings; Corporate Documents; Conveyancing; Regulatory Writing; Legal Technology; Drafting Practicum; Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Contract Drafting; Legislative Drafting; Corporate Documentation; Conveyancing; Pleadings; Legal Opinions; Regulatory Drafting; Judicial Writing; International Agreements; Policy Drafting; Commercial Documentation; Research; Practicum; Project.

Bachelor’s — 120 CU

Legal Language; Legal Research; Legal Drafting; Contract Drafting; Pleadings; Corporate Documents; Conveyancing; Legislative Drafting; Regulatory Writing; Judicial Writing; International Agreements; Policy Writing; Legal Technology; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Legal Drafting & Legislative Studies — 36 CU

Semester 1

Advanced Legal Drafting — 3

Legislative Drafting — 3

Advanced Legal Research — 3

Contract & Commercial Drafting — 3

Regulatory Drafting — 3

Legal Language & Interpretation — 3

Semester 2

Constitutional & Legislative Drafting — 3

International Agreements — 3

Policy & Regulatory Writing — 3

Judicial & Professional Writing — 3

Research Seminar — 3

Dissertation — 3

Doctorate — PhD Legal Drafting & Legislative Studies — 72 CU

Legislative Theory; Advanced Legal Drafting; Comparative Legislative Studies; Regulatory Drafting; Policy Analysis; Legal Research; Doctoral Seminars; Academic Publishing; Dissertation.

THEOLOGY

Diploma — 72 CU

Semesters 1–4

Introduction to Theology; Old Testament; New Testament; Christian Doctrine; Christian Ethics; Biblical Interpretation; Church History; Christian Spirituality; Systematic Theology; Pastoral Theology; Homiletics; Christian Education; Missiology; Church Administration; Christian Counselling; Ministry Practicum/Project.

HND — 72 CU

Advanced Biblical Studies; Hermeneutics; Systematic Theology; Pastoral Leadership; Christian Ethics; Research Methods; Pauline Theology; Christology; Pneumatology; Ecclesiology; Apologetics; Advanced Homiletics; Pastoral Counselling; Missiology; Church Governance; Research Project.

Bachelor’s — B.Th. — 120 CU

Years 1–2

Old Testament; New Testament; Theology; Christian Doctrine; Hermeneutics; Church History; Christian Ethics; Biblical Studies; Christian Education.

Years 3–4

Systematic Theology; Christology; Pneumatology; Ecclesiology; Pastoral Theology; Homiletics; Missiology; Apologetics; Christian Counselling; Church Administration; Theology & Society; Research; Dissertation.

Master of Theology — M.Th. — 36 CU

Semester 1

Advanced Biblical Studies — 3

Advanced Hermeneutics — 3

Systematic Theology — 3

Christian Ethics — 3

Theology Research Methods — 3

Contemporary Theology — 3

Semester 2

Advanced Pastoral Theology — 3

Advanced Missiology — 3

Theology & Society — 3

Christian Leadership — 3

Research Seminar — 3

Master’s Dissertation — 3

Doctorate — PhD Theology — 72 CU

Philosophy of Theology; Advanced Biblical Research; Hermeneutics; Systematic Theology; Contemporary Theology; Theology & Society; Doctoral Seminars; Academic Publishing; Dissertation.

VOLUME IV

HEALTHCARE & PROFESSIONAL SCIENCES

The remaining original programmes are:

Medical Laboratory Science

Nursing

These two should be handled differently from the ordinary SMUC 72/120/36/72 framework because professional healthcare education requires extensive clinical/practical training and professional regulatory approval.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Diploma/Foundation pathway

Where a diploma is offered, it should be designed as a medical laboratory support/science foundation programme, not automatically marketed as a professional Medical Laboratory Science qualification.

Core areas

General Biology

General Chemistry

Physics

Human Anatomy

Physiology

Microbiology

Laboratory Safety

Basic Biochemistry

Laboratory Mathematics

Health Communication

Laboratory Technology

Practical Laboratory Training

Research

Project

HND / Advanced Laboratory Science

Core areas:

Clinical Chemistry

Medical Microbiology

Haematology

Histopathology

Immunology

Parasitology

Blood Science

Laboratory Management

Molecular Diagnostics

Laboratory Quality Assurance

Biomedical Instrumentation

Clinical Practicum

Research Project

Bachelor’s — BMLS

A professional BMLS should cover:

Anatomy

Physiology

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Haematology

Immunology

Histopathology

Parasitology

Medical Laboratory Management

Molecular Biology

Medical Genetics

Blood Transfusion Science

Clinical Chemistry

Research

Extensive Clinical/Medical Laboratory Practicum

Dissertation/Project

The exact professional structure must be obtained from the applicable Nigerian regulatory/validating institutions before advertising it as a professional BMLS.

Master of Medical Laboratory Science — MSc — proposed 36 CU

Semester 1

Advanced Clinical Biochemistry

Advanced Haematology

Advanced Medical Microbiology

Advanced Immunology

Molecular Diagnostics

Research Methodology

Semester 2

Advanced Histopathology

Clinical Molecular Biology

Laboratory Quality Management

Biomedical Research

Research Seminar

Dissertation

Possible specialisations:

Clinical Chemistry

Haematology

Medical Microbiology

Immunology

Molecular Diagnostics

Histopathology

Blood Transfusion Science

Doctorate — PhD Medical Laboratory Science

Advanced Biomedical Research; Molecular Diagnostics; Clinical Laboratory Research; Advanced Microbiology; Haematology Research; Biochemistry Research; Doctoral Seminars; Dissertation.

NURSING

Diploma/Foundation Nursing-related pathway

Any sub-degree nursing programme must be aligned with the applicable nursing regulator and should not be represented as a professional registered-nurse qualification unless the required approval exists.

Foundation areas:

Anatomy

Physiology

Biology

Chemistry

Introduction to Nursing

Fundamentals of Patient Care

Health Communication

Community Health

Nursing Ethics

Basic Pharmacology

First Aid

Clinical Practice

HND/Advanced Nursing-related Programme

Possible areas, subject to regulator:

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Maternal & Child Health

Community Nursing

Mental Health Nursing

Pharmacology

Nursing Assessment

Nursing Leadership

Nursing Research

Health Promotion

Clinical Practicum

Nursing Administration

Bachelor’s — BNSc/BSc Nursing

A professional Nursing degree should include:

Anatomy

Physiology

Microbiology

Biochemistry

Fundamentals of Nursing

Pharmacology

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Maternal & Newborn Nursing

Child Health Nursing

Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing

Community/Public Health Nursing

Nursing Administration

Nursing Education

Nursing Research

Clinical Practicum

Professional Ethics

Dissertation/Project

The programme must be designed around the current requirements of the appropriate Nigerian nursing regulatory and university authorities.

Master of Nursing Science — MSc/MNSc — proposed 36 CU

Semester 1

Advanced Nursing Theory

Advanced Nursing Research

Advanced Health Assessment

Nursing Leadership

Advanced Pharmacology

Biostatistics/Research Methods

Semester 2

Advanced Clinical Nursing

Nursing Education

Nursing Administration

Evidence-Based Nursing

Research Seminar

Master’s Dissertation

Possible specialisations:

Adult Health Nursing

Maternal & Child Health

Community/Public Health Nursing

Mental Health Nursing

Nursing Administration

Nursing Education

Gerontological Nursing

Doctorate — PhD Nursing

Advanced Nursing Theory; Nursing Research; Advanced Clinical Research; Nursing Education; Nursing Leadership; Health Systems Research; Quantitative/Qualitative Methods; Doctoral Seminars; Dissertation.

COMPLETE SMUC PROGRAMME MATRIX

No.

Programme

Diploma

HND/Advanced

Bachelor’s

Master’s

Doctorate

Business Administration

✓

BBA/BSc

MBA/MSc

PhD

Entrepreneurship

✓

BSc

M.Ent.

PhD

Computer Science

✓

BSc

MSc

PhD

Data Science

✓

BSc

MSc

PhD

Mechatronics Engineering

✓

BEng/BTech*

MEng/MSc*

PhD

Electrical & Electronics

✓

BEng/BTech*

MEng/MSc*

PhD

Psychology

✓

BSc

MSc

PhD

Theology

✓

BTh

MTh

PhD

Law

ND/Legal Studies

Advanced Legal Studies

LL.B.*

LL.M.*

PhD

Information Technology

✓

BSc

MSc

PhD

Petroleum Economics

✓

BSc

MSc

PhD

Security & Strategic Studies

✓

BSc

MSc

PhD

Cybersecurity

✓

BSc

MSc

PhD

Accountancy

✓

BSc

MAcc/MSc

PhD

Healthcare Management

✓

BSc

MHM/MSc

PhD

Supply Chain Management

✓

BSc

MSc

PhD

Medical Laboratory Science

Foundation*

Advanced*

BMLS*

MSc*

PhD*

Nursing

Foundation*

Advanced*

BNSc/BSc*

MSc/MNSc*

PhD*

Legal Drafting & Writing

✓

Bachelor

Master

PhD

* Regulated/validation-dependent.

STANDARD MASTER’S DEGREE FORMAT FOR SMUC

To make the catalogue look professionally consistent, I recommend that SMUC adopt this standard for non-regulated Master’s programmes:

MASTER’S — 36 CREDIT UNITS

Semester 1 — 18 CU

Advanced Core Course I — 3

Advanced Core Course II — 3

Advanced Core Course III — 3

Advanced Core Course IV — 3

Research Methodology — 3

Academic/Professional Seminar — 3

Semester 2 — 18 CU

Advanced Core Course V — 3

Advanced Core Course VI — 3

Advanced Core Course VII — 3

Advanced Core Course VIII — 3

Research Seminar — 3

Master’s Dissertation/Project — 3

This gives every Master’s programme a clear postgraduate identity, rather than simply adding undergraduate subjects at a higher level.

For university-level postgraduate programmes, the final SMUC curriculum should be mapped to the applicable institution’s postgraduate benchmark requirements; NUC states that its Academic Planning Directorate coordinates postgraduate benchmark minimum academic standards and monitors university compliance. �

National Universities Commission

Recommended final SMUC hierarchy

LEVEL 1 — Certificate

LEVEL 2 — Diploma

LEVEL 3 — HND / Advanced Diploma

LEVEL 4 — Bachelor’s Degree

LEVEL 5 — Master’s Degree

LEVEL 6 — Doctorate

This is the structure I would now use as the master template for the SMUC website, academic catalogue, student handbook and partnership/validation documents.

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