list of HND and ND courses offered at Bayelsa State Polytechnic, along with information on how to apply. To view all of the recognized graduate and undergraduate courses offered at Bayelsa State Polytechnic, scroll down.
The National Board for Technical Education has fully accredited every course the institution offers. The qualifications for admission as well as the full list of ND and HND programs offered by Bayelsa State Polytechnic are provided below.
Entry requirements for the SCHOOL of Commerce and Management
Programs for the Department of Accounting, including full-time and part-time
National Diploma (ND) (i) GCE Ordinary O level or its equivalent (Teachers Grade I, WASC, SSCE) with four credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and any other three subjects in no more than two sittings from the list below: Economics, Business Studies, Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Government, Geography, Statistics, Biology, Agricultural Science, and Literature in English.
(ii) Four credit passes in the pertinent courses listed in (i) above at the final examination of an NBTE-recognized preliminary ND program given by a polytechnic or other post-secondary technical institution that is NBTE-recognized.
Programs for the Department of Mass Communication, Full-Time and Part-Time
Five (5) G.C.E. (O level), WASC, NECO, or NABTEB topics passed in no more than two sittings are required for the National Diploma (ND). English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, and two additional subjects from the list below—such as Economics/Commerce, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Geography, Office Practice, Government, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Physics, History/Government, Typewriting, and Shorthand—must all be passed at the Credit level
APPLIED SCIENCES SCHOOL
Requirements for entry
Programmes
COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Both full- and part-time
National Diploma (ND) (1) Four O-level credit passes in the SSCE or its Equivalent Examination, with English Language and Mathematics, Physics, and any other two of the following subjects in no more than two sittings.
(2) Four-credit passes in a polytechnic or other post-secondary technical institution’s NBTE-recognized preliminary national diploma course. Mathematics, physics, English, and any other subject must be included in the credit passes.
(3) Passing the Computer Foundation Examination (CFE) administered by the Nigerian Computer Professionals Registration Council (CPN). The student needs to meet the prerequisites listed in (1) above.
OFFICE OF STATISTICS Programmes
Full-time and Part-Time
National Diploma (ND) (1) Four credit level passes in the National Examination Council (NECO), TCII, NTC, Ordinary level, West African School Certificate, Senior Secondary School Certificate, or General Certificate of Education (GCE), in no more than two sittings. The subject must cover mathematics as well as three of the following: geography, statistics, further math, chemistry, physics, biology, agricultural science, or economics. It is required to pass at least the English language test.
(2) Candidates who have successfully completed the Pre-National Diploma (Science and Technology) program recognized by the Boards. Such pupils must have earned passing grades in math, English, and any two of the disciplines mentioned in (1) above.
Entry requirements for the SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Programmes
ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT Both full- and part-time
Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent with four credits earned in no more than TWO sittings; National Diploma (ND)
1. Mathematics, Physics, and TWO other science-related disciplines must be included among the four subjects. It’s necessary to have at least a passing grade in English.
- The Electrical Trade National Technician Certificate (NTC) with credit passes in Mathematics, Physics, and ONE other subject. Additionally, passing English Language is required.
- Four-credit passes in a preliminary ND course that is approved by the NBTE and is provided by a polytechnic or a comparable post-secondary technical institution. Math, physics, and TWO other science courses are required for the credit passes. Additionally, candidates must get at least a passing grade in English.
Programmes: COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Both full- and part-time
Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or its equivalent with four credits earned in no more than TWO sittings; National Diploma (ND) 1. Mathematics, Physics, and TWO other science-related disciplines must be included among the four subjects. It’s necessary to have at least a passing grade in English.
- The Electrical Trade National Technician Certificate (NTC) with credit passes in Mathematics, Physics, and ONE other subject. Additionally, passing English Language is required.
- Four-credit passes in a preliminary ND course that is approved by the NBTE and is provided by a polytechnic or a comparable post-secondary technical institution. Math, physics, and TWO other science courses are required for the credit passes. Additionally, candidates must get at least a passing grade in English.
SCHOOL OF FOUNDATION STUDIES
Requirements for Admission
ACTION: DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Both full- and part-time
Five credit passes for the Ordinary National Diploma (OND), includes English Language and Literature in English and the remaining three topics from
study of Christian religion
the federal government
Regarding Economics
the commercial
Mathematics (at least a passing grade)
A brief history
Entry Requirements for the INTERIM JOINT MATRICULATION BOARD (IJMB)
Five O’level credit passes in the SSCE or its equivalent examination, with at least one sitting in the English Language required:
programs:
Accountancy, Banking, and Finance
Marketing
Business Administration
Economics
The study of politics
Sociology
Law
Studying abroad or public administration.
Administration of Justice
Public Relations
Geography
Regional and Urban Planning
Archaeology
International Information and Communication Technology Institute (IIICT)
Requirements for Entry (Certificate Program)
Candidate must possess a minimum of three O’level credit passes in SSCE, NECO, GCE, NABTEB or its Equivalent.
Programmes:
appreciation of computers
Upkeep of computer hardware
Programming for computers
Information Management/
Administration
The Internet of Things
Installed Electrical Systems
Project Administration
Installation of Electrical
Applied and Fine Art
