Postgraduate School
| Name | Status and Qualification | Research Interests |
| J. O. Adeoti | Professor & Head of Department B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); MBA, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Financial Management, Operations Researchand Total Quality Management |
| Sidikat L. Adeyemi | Professo r B.Sc., MBA (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Strategic Management, Operations Management |
| U. Gunu | Professor B.Sc. (UDUS, Sokoto); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | General Management, Human Resources Management and Entrepreneurship |
| S. B. Isiaka | Professor B.Sc., MBA, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Human Resources Management, Entrepreneurship ;and General Management |
| A. Salman | Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Sokoto); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | General Management, Human Resources Management and Entrepreneurship |
| Falilat A, Abdul | Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Sokoto); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | General Management, Entrepreneurship and Marketing |
| I.I. Aun | Senior Lecturer B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | General Management, Human Resources Management and Entrepreneurship |
| G.T. Oladipo | Senior Lecturer B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | General Management, Entrepreneurship and Small Scale Business Management |
| I. Omolabi | Lecturer I B.Sc. (Sokoto); M.Sc. Ph.D. (Ilorin) | General Management, Human Resources Management and Entrepreneurship |
| Y.A. Olawale | Lecturer I B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Quantitative Analysis, Small Scale Business, And Entrepreneurship. |
| O.J. Omolekan | Lecturer I B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Quantitative Analysis and Operations Research. |
| *R. A. Gbadeyan | Professor B.Sc., MBA, (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Quantitative Marketing, General Marketing |
| *M. A. Aremu | Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Strategic Management, General Management and Financial Management |
| *I. B. Kadiri | Professor B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (UDUS, Sokoto) | Quantitative Analysis, Small Business Management, Managerial Economics |
*Lecturers from other departments
B. Introduction
The programme is designed for the advancement and proficiency in Business Administration by expanding the frontier of knowledge and generating practical solutions to the dynamic and multi- faceted problems confronting the nation as well as international business environment.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is the development of highly skilled and globally competitive academics for the private, public and international organisations, as well as for teaching and research in tertiary institutions. It is also for the enhancement of the students‘ professional skills as it is devoted to both advanced theoretical studies and more practical skills for self-reliance as well as for the labour market. .
D. Aim and Objectives
The aim of the programme is to enhance the theoretical and practical knowledge base of the students.
Objectives:
E. Admission Requirements
Candidates are required to possess the following:
F. Duration of the Programme
The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.
G. Detailed Course Description
BUS 801 Management Theory 2 Credits
Basic issues and theories of management in contemporary organisations. Evolution and the development of theories and concepts and their application in the field of management. Development of management models: rational, goals, internal process, human relations and open system models. Organisational effectiveness. Environment technology design and performance. Images of organisations and implications for research and practice. Organisational ecology. Institutional theories. Organisational culture and climate. Organisational learning and globalisation. 30h (T); C
BUS 802 Global Economic Environment 2 Credits
Strategic aspects of international trade. Globalisation/international institutions. Industrialisation strategies. Determinants of economic growth and poverty reduction in Africa. Global power and wealth distribution. Lessons from Asian and Mexican financial crises. Multilateral negotiations. Global culture and information technology. Exchange rates. Inflation. Interests rates. 30h (T); C
BUS 803 Strategic Management 2 Credits
Strategy formulation and implementation. Art of strategic thinking leading to creativity and innovation as well as the rational strategic planning process. Analysing industry structures and dynamics. Assessing positions, actions and reactions of competitors. Processes of strategic planning. Technology strategy and e-business. Process re-engineering and corporate turnaround. Case writing and analysis. 30h (T); C
BUS 804 Organisational Behaviour 2 Credits
Understanding organisational micro and macro levels. Structure, function and people in organisations and society. Organisations and the systems concepts. Organisational entry and exit. Motivation and job satisfaction. Bases of individual attitudes and behaviours in organisational setting. Individual and their relationships in organisations. Group and inter group behaviours. Organisational structures and technology. Typology/taxonomy of organisations. Organisational efficiency and effectiveness. Organisational politics. Organisations and environment. Organisational design. 30h (T); C
BUS 805 Management Information System (MIS) 2 Credits
Utilisation of electronic data processing (EDP) system in producing financial and management information. System analysis, system design and system implementation for computerised accounting system. Elements of computing. Mechanical and electronic types of computers and their applications. Computer programming using either COBOL or FORTRAN. Data processing manual and mechanised systems. System analysis and design. Evaluation and administration of MIS with emphases on computer based system. Meaning of information technology and its application in business finance and management. 30h (T); C
BUS 806 Research Methodology 2 Credits
Meaning and nature of research. Comparison between research, common sense and science. Types of research. Research cycle. Selecting research topics. Problem and hypotheses formulation. Research design. Research instruments and Data collection. Data analysis and interpretation. Research report. Research and the issue of relevance. Ethical issues in research. 30h (T); C
BUS 807 Quantitative Analysis 2 Credits
Importance of Analytical tool acquisition and development of managerial skill. Basic quantitative analysis and reasoning, and its application to management decision making. Set theory. Basic concepts in probability. Probability distributions. Decision theory. Forecasting models and techniques. Linear programming: graphic and simplex methods. Introduction to operations research. Network models and simulation. 30h (T); C
BUS 808 Human Resources Management 2 Credits
Basic responsibilities of the human resources function in organisations. Strategic planning. Job analysis: recruitment, selection, training and development. Career planning. Performance appraisal. Compensation and international HRM. Environmental scanning. Delphi methods and transition probability matrices. Performance appraisal instruments: selection techniques, job evaluation methods, and some of the various applications of needs analysis through the use of lectures. Case analyses. 30h (T); C
BUS 809 Managerial Economics 2 Credits
Application of principles from various fields in economics and business to management decision making. Approaches to management decision making. Risk and uncertainty. Forecasting techniques analysis. Production and cost analysis. Pricing decisions and economics of capital budgeting. 30h (T); C
BUS 810 Strategy and Structure 2 Credits
Study of organisations and focus on the ways organisations are structured to suit the evolving strategies and the mutual impact of strategy and structure. 30h (T); C
BUS 811 Comparative Management 2 Credits
Comparative approach to management and administration. Management skills in private and public sectors organisation. Constraint in managing group activities. Management consultants, contracts and streamlining the operation of Nigerian corporations. Theories of comparative administration and management. Human resources management model for private and public sector. Problems in comparative and management administration. Motivating personnel. Controlling and rewarding performance, training and developing staff. Introducing change and modifying employee behaviour. Role of Nigerian professionals as change-agents. 30h (T); C
BUS 812 Diversity and Conflict Management 2 Credits
Managing and resolving workplace conflicts. Dispute resolution and conflict management in both various and non-various settings. Third-party dispute resolution, including alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Use of mediation and arbitration and other dispute resolution techniques. Fact finding, facilitation, mini- trials, early neutral evaluation peer review, and the ombuds function. Conflict management in organisations. Factors relating to ADR and conflict management systems. Instruction on the design, implementation and evaluation of such systems. 30h (T); C
Nature of compensation management. Employer-employee exchange process. Importance of compensation to employee/employers. Compensation, employee satisfaction and motivation. Theories of Pay Satisfaction. Element of a compensation package: basic pay, incentive and employee benefits. Theories of compensation: equity theory of pay, expectancy theory of pay. Fundamental wage decisions. Examination of the determinants of wage levels and structures. Analysis of the impact of wages on work attitude and performance in organisations. 30h (T); C
BUS 814 Seminar 2 Credits
Candidates are expected to write and submit a seminar and defend it in an open oral examination by a body of experts in the relevant chosen area of specialisation. 90h (P); C
BUS 815 Business Policy 3 Credits
Functions and responsibilities of general management and the problems which affect the character and success of the enterprise. Design and implementation of corporate strategy. 45h (T); E
BUS 816 Environment and Industrial Analysis 3 Credits
Formulating strategy is the assessment of the environment in all it dimensions. Concepts and techniques used in environmental and industry analysis. Trends and changes in the environment: economic, social and technological forecasting, Delphi methods, Scenario. 45h (T); E
BUS 817 Operations Management 3 Credits
Aggregate planning methods with emphasis on the mathematical model. Seasonal production planning and work force planning. Integration of planning and scheduling levels in hierarchical systems. Determination of capacity in services systems. Services design and services mix problems. Theories relevant to the management of the processes involved to provide goods and/or services to consumers in both the public and private sectors. Production, inventory and distribution functions. Scheduling of services or manufacturing activities. Facilities planning and device of technology. 45h (T); E
BUS 818 Corporate Finance 3 Credits
Advanced treatment of theories and its three decision areas of financing, investment and dividend. Corporate financial policy decisions: capital structure, working capital, and capital budgeting and dividend policies on the values of the firm. Financial structure. Capital structure. Market valuation of risky assets under certainty. Risk and uncertainty. Management strategies. Capital budgeting. Operation of capital market and money market analysis for investment in securities. Portfolio theories and the concept of diversification. Efficient market theory. Cost of capital. Dividend policy. Corporate financial problems: leasing, mergers, and of new securities. Institution of Zakat. Insurance debate and the non-interest banking and financial system.45h (T); E
BUS 819 International Business Management 2 Credits
International dimension of business: trade, financial and foreign investment patterns. Problems and policies at the corporate and national levels. Impact of international codes and organisations on corporate policies in home and host countries. Effect of changing governmental policies on strategies for managing international operations. Using a wide range of data sources, cases, and other empirical studies. Each student will prepare an individual study of a specific company and country. 30h (T); E
To graduate, candidates must register for courses carrying not less than 36 Credits and not more than 40 Credits and must earn a minimum of 36 Credits including all Core and Elective courses. In addition, candidates must score not less than 50% in the weighted average of the best 36 credits which must include all Core and Elective courses.
I. Summary
The M.Sc. programme requires a minimum of 36 Credits made up as follows:
Core Courses:
BUS 801 (2), 802 (2), 803 (2), 804 (2), 805 (2), 806 (2), 807 (2), 808 (2), 809 (2),
810 (2), 811 (2), 812 (2), 813 (2) 26 Credits
Electives Courses:
BUS 815 (3), 816 (3), 817 (3), 818 (3), 819 (2) 14 Credits
Total = 40 Credits
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