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I welcome you to the department of Department of Political Science. The requirements for admission into the department is five(5) O’level relevant subjects including Mathematics and English.
Graduates from the department have been gainfully employed in reputable accounting firms and government ministries.

HOD –  Mr. Onyema Shedrack Nnaemeka

HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Political Science is one of the eight departments created in the College of Management and Social Sciences. As an integral part of the University’s academic organizational structure, the Department assumed responsibility for the development of subjects and courses for the programme. This was done within its purview and competence of its teaching staff.
The Department of Political Science is concerned with the training of future political scientists. At the end of the four years of training, graduates of this Department will be well armed to face the challenges from the outside world.
The first set of undergraduate students of about 15 was admitted in 2012/2013 academic session while the enrollment has risen to about 27 at the beginning of 2013/2014 academic session.
The programme started in the Department of Political Science in 2012/2013 academic session with adequate academic staff (Full and Part Time) and has had increased enrollment of students subsequently.

Vision: The vision of the university is to provide a well balanced university education without discrimination for the production of versatile graduates with capacity for entrepreneurship for the development of the nation.

Mission: The mission of the university is to create a learning environment for students as well as to cultivate and future the qualities of human beings with a view to contribution towards the economic, scientific and technological needs of humanity.

Philosophy and Objective: The philosophy and mission of Political Science discipline is to produce graduates with a critical mind, requisite ability and skill to analyses, comprehend, predict and influence the factors that shape and mold power relationships in an ever-changing sociology-political environment in a globalizing world.

Objectives of the Degree Programme:
The main objectives of a degree in Political Science are:

  • I. To provide training in the principles of political science and their application to the type of degree programme concerned – political economy, public administration or international relations
  • II. Stimulate the students intellectually through the programme, in such a way that they appreciate social problems.
  • III. To provide a solid foundation of knowledge about the workings of society and its institutions and develop the skills for the constructive use of such knowledge.
  • IV. To provide a solid foundation of knowledge about the workings of society and its institutions and develop the skills for the constructive use of such knowledge.
  • V. To provide a solid foundation of knowledge about the workings of society and its institutions and develop the skills for the constructive use of such knowledge.
  • VI. Provide the students with necessary skills for studying and analyzing society.
  • VII. Provide the students with the skill-base from which they can proceed to higher studies in political science.
  • VIII. To imbue in the students a deep appreciation of the political dynamics of society and the impact of this on wider socio-economic development and societal well-being.
Time Place Room Date Range HOD
9:00am – 5:00pm DEPARTMENT 203 Monday – Friday DR. AKINTUNDE PATRICK ADEDIRAN

Graduates from the department have been gainfully employed in reputable accounting firms and government ministries.

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The programme aims to promote an understanding of the principles of Political Science and an awareness of what constitutes its quality, how this can be achieved.

Welcome you to the department of Political Science.

 

Entry requirements

The requirements for admission into the department is five(5) O’level relevant subjects including Mathematics and English.

Course structure and modules

Political Science

How you study

Onsite learning or online learning .        Political Science Economic Policy Political Management ETC

Career opportunities

Graduates from the department have been gainfully employed    . Banks Political Consulting Firms Political Sector  Government ministries, etc.