Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) Admission into Postgraduate Programmes for 2015/2016

Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), is one of the leading
and fast-growing Universities in the South-South zone of Nigeria The
University of Technology was established in August 2002 by Cross River
State Government Bill No. 9 and amended as Bill No.6 of 2004 and
2008.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for
admission into Postgraduate programmes in the 201 5/2016 Academic Year
leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) and Postgraduate
Degrees of Master of Science (M. Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)
of The Cross River University of Technology, (CRUTECH) ,in the following
Faculties/Departments:

Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma; Master of
Science and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees are able in the following
Departments as indicated below:

Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences:

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences – PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D

Department of Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management:

• Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management – PGD

Faculty of Communication Technology
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas and
Master of Science degrees are available in the Department of Mass
Communication

Department of Mass Communication:

• Mass Communication – PDG, M. Sc.

Faculty of Engineering
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, degrees
are available in Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering.

Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering:

• Power Systems and Machines – PGD
• Electronic Communication Engineering – PGD
• Control Systems Engineering – PGD

Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Courses of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diplomas, Master
of Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees are available as indicated in
the following Departments:

Department of Architecture:

• Architecture – PGD

Department of Estate Management:

• Estate Management – PGD

Department of Visual Arts and Technology:

• Visual Arts Technology PGD, MA (Arts Education) and MFA

Admission Requirements

General

• Candidates seeking for admission into all the programmes of the
  Cross River University of Technology must possess a minimum of 5 credits
  including English Language and Mathematics and three other-relevant
  subjects obtained at not more that two sittings.
• Candidates with ‘O’ Level Examination results for 2009 or before
  must present original copies of their certificates Statements of
  results and/or Result Slips will not be accepted.
• In all cases, written letters of permission from employers are necessary requirements for workers seeking for admission.
• In addition to the general requirements, candidates are expected
  to fulfill the specific requirements in their chosen areas of study for
  the different programmes as follows:

Diploma Programmes:

• A Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum of third class honours in the
  relevant field of study from the Cross River University of Technology
  (CRUTECH) or any other University recognized by the senate of CRUTECH.
• A Higher National diploma (HND) at a minimum of Lower Credit
  level in the relevant field of study obtained from any Institution
  accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and
  recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.
• Additional provisions for admission into some programmes are as follows:
• Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (PGD-EE)
• A Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum of second class, lower division
  on Physics, Mathematics and/or Physic/Electronic obtained from CRUTECH
  or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH may also be
  accepted.

Master of Science Degree Programmes:

• A Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum of Second class, Lower division
  Level (with a minimum cumulative Grade Point average, CGPA of 2.75 on a
  4.0 point scale or 3.00 on a 5 – point scale) in the relevant field or
  its equivalent obtained from CRUTECH or any other University recognized
  by the Senate of CRUTECH.
• A Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum of third class honours plus a
  Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) (with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point
  scale or 3.00 on a 5.00 point scale) in the relevant field obtained from
  CRUTECH or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH.
• A Higher National Diploma (HND) at a minimum of Lower Credit
  level (minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale or 3.00 on a point
  scale) in the relevant field of study obtained from any Institution
  accredited by NBTE and recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH plus a
  Postgraduate Diploma (minimum CGPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 point scale or 3.0
  on a 5 Point scale) in the relevant field of study obtained from CRUTECH
  or any other University recognized by the Senate of CRTECH

Special Use

M. Sc. Degree in Mass Communication:

• A Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum or Second Class, Lower Division
  (minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 5- Point scale) in any field of
  Communication (Journalism, Agricultural Journalism, Mass Communication,
  Communication Studies, Communication Arts, etc) from CRUTECH or any
  other University recognized by the Senate of CRUTECH
• Candidates with a lower CGPA may be admitted based on
  outstanding professional practice, evidence of which must be provided as
  part of the admission process.

Available M.Sc Research Area include:

• Organizational Communication
• International Communication
• Communication Law and Regulation
• News Media Communication
• Political Communication
• Strategic Communication
• Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC)

A specialized programme jointly run by Cros River University of
Technology (CRUTECH)-and C-Change Nigeria, in collaboration with the
University of Ohio. C- Change Nigeria is an Abuja-based International
Agency funded by the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) through a Washington-based Organization – Family Health
International (FHI).

Duration of Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes are undertaken either Full-time or Part-time.
All Postgraduate programmes begin with classroom course work and end
with project work for Postgraduate Diplomas or thesis/dissertations for
Master of of Science (MSc o M.Sc), Master of of Arts (MA or M.A),
Master of Fine Arts (MFA or M. F.A) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph D. or
Ph. D.) Degrees.

Full Time Studies
The duration for full-time studies varies depending on the nature of the program:

• Post graduate diplomas: for any of the postgraduate diploma
  programmes, a registered candidates shall spend a minimum of 12 calendar
  months (one academic session) and not more than 24 months within which
  period he/she will be expected to satisfy all the requirements for the
  award of postgraduate diploma.
• Master of Science, Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts of
  Technology Degrees: for any of the listed Masters’ Programmes, a
  registered candidate shall spend a minimum of 18 calendar months and not
  more than 24 months within period he/she will be expected to satisfy
  all the requirements for the award of the Master’s Degree.

Part-Time Studies
The duration for part time studies takes much longer time than the
full-time programmes. in all cases, part time studies are expected to
run for at least one and a half times the minimum period that is
stipulated for equivalent full time studies.

How to Apply
 
Prospective applicants should: Click Here to log in CRUTECH and browse the available courses, option and requirements before making any payments.

Interested candidates are required to obtain the application forms using the following guidelines:

• Pay the sum of Ten Thousand Naira (10,000,00) only at CRUTECH Community Microfinance Bank, Calabar. Please note that CRUTECH will not be liable for any payment made into any Account in any Bank other than the Designated Bank.
• Prospective candidates shall be required thereafter to approach
  the Postgraduate School, CRUTECH, where they exchange their Bank Tellers
  (indicating payment of the prescribed non-refundable application fees)
  for CRUTECH official receipts that will entitle them to collect
  Application Forms and transcript request forms.
• Applicants are advised to dispatch the Transcript request forms
  to their Former Institutions/Universities and to complete their
  Application forms properly to meet submission requirements.
• Applicants are advised to ensure that each completed application form is accomplished with the following documents:
  1. Evidence of payment of the N10,000.00 (non-refundable
     application fee) for the purchase of the application form at the bank
     (Clean photocopy of CRUTECH receipt.
  2. Three completed referee report forms (at least one from
     candidate’s former institution and/or present employer) no application
     forms shall be considered without the three completed referees’
  3. Photocopies of qualifying certificate, including ‘O’ Level
     certificates. Original certificates must be presented for
     sighting/screening on admission. Awaiting results documents are not
     admissible;
  4. Transcripts(s) from the applicant’s former
     institutions/universities. No application form shall be considered
     without the transcripts of the candidates;
  5. Applicant’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Discharge Certificate or Exemption letter
  6. Evidence of release (EQR) by your employer, for candidate who are workers, but are applying for full-time studies.
  7. Permission to undertake a programme of study by your
     employer for candidates who are workers but are applying for part-time
     studies.

Submission
Duly completed application forms with all the required attachments
and/or inclusions are to be forwarded/submitted in duplicate, in one
large brown envelop addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar/Secretary,
The postgraduate school,
Cross River University of Technology,
P.M.B 1123,
Ekpo Abasi Street,
Calabar,
Cross Rivers State,
Nigeria.

Note: Any application form(s) that is received after the above date will not be considered

Deadline: 15th October, 2015.