PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA, PART-TIME NATIONAL DIPLOMA AND HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
PROGRAMMES FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC SESSION

FULL-TIME PROGRAMME & PART-TIME PROGRAMME

A. TWO YEAR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
(HND) PROGRAMMES

The underlisted two (2) year Full-Time programmes leading to the award of Higher National Diploma are available in the Institution.

1. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND
TECHNOLOGY
i. Computer Science
ii. Food Technology
iii. Science Laboratory Technology
a. Biology/Microbiology option
b. Chemistry/Biochemistry option
c. Physics with Electronics option
iv. Statistics
2. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENT STUDIES
i. Accountancy
ii. Banking & Finance
iii. Business Administration
iv. Insurance
v. Marketing
3. SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
i. Library and Information Science
ii. Mass Communication
iii. Office Technology and Management (OTM)

4. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
i. Computer Engineering Technology
ii Electrical & Electronics Engineering in either
a. Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering Option or
b. Power and Machine Engineering Option
iii. Mechanical Engineering
a. Production and Manufacturing Engr. option only.

5. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
i. Architectural Technology
ii. Building Technology
iii. Quantity Surveying

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR Higher National Diploma (HND)
The entry requirements for all Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes are as follow:

1. Candidates are required to Possess
National Diploma (ND) in their chosen
programme at not below LOWER CREDIT
Classification from a recognized/accredited Polytechnic.
2. Candidates are to possess at least five (5) relevant
O’level credits including English Language
and Mathematics at not more than two(2)
sittings from such examinations as
SSC, GCE O’Level, NTC/NBC
(WAEC/NECO/NABTEB O’level examinations)
3. Candidates are required to have at least one year post
National Diploma industrial training experience.
4. For details on the entry requirements peculiar to each of
Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes ,candidate
should visit the FEDPOFFA website:
www.fedpoffaonline.net

B. ONE YEAR PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA
PROGRAMMES IN:
1. Business
2. Science and technology

PRE-ND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. PRE-ND BUSINESS
SSCE, GCE, NTC/NBC (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB O’ Level exams) with at least five (5) relevant credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings.
2. PRE-ND SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SSC, GCE, NTC/NBC (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB O’ Level exams) with at least five (5) relevant credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings.

For details on the entry requirement peculiar to each of the Pre-National Diploma above, visit the FEDPOFFA website www.fedpoffaonline.net

Please note that Pre-ND candidates are expected to sit for and pass the JAMB UTME to enable them proceed for the National Diploma progrramme accordingly.


NATIONAL DIPLOMA AND HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

A. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) PART-TIME

The underlisted three (3) years of six semesters Part-Time programmes leading to the award of National Diploma are available.

1. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
i. Computer Science
ii Food Technology
iii Science Laboratory Technology
iv Statistics
2. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
i. Accountancy
ii. Banking & Finance
iii. Business Administration
iv. Insurance

3. SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
i. Library and Information Science
ii. Mass Communication
iii. Office Technology and Management (OTM)
4. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
i. Civil Engineering
ii. Computer Engineering Technology
iii Electrical Electronic Engineering
v. Mechanical Engineering
5. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
i. Building Technology
ii. Quantity Surveying

B. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PART-TIME
Three (3) years of six Semesters (Evening and weekend) programmes are available in all the courses as obtainable in the HND Full-Time except in Architectural Technology.

Please note that the HND Part-Time programmes are primarily for the working class; who for reason of employment cannot attend regular HND programmes.

It is also important to note that PT HND GRADUATES ARE EXEMPTED from participating in the National Youth Service (NYSC) Scheme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A. NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) (P/T)
The entry requirements for all National Diploma (ND) programmes are as follows:
SSC, GCE O’Level, NTC/NBC (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB O’Level exams) O’Level with at least five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects including English Language & Mathematics obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.
For details on entry requirements peculiar to each of the courses above, candidate should visit the FEDPOFFA website;
www.fedpoffaonline.net

B. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) (PT)
The general entry requirement for HND Part-Time programmes are the same with the HND Full – Time programmes.

METHOD OF APPLICATION FOR ALL PROGRAMMES
ON-LINE APPLICATION
To apply on-line for HND, Pre-ND or Part-Time HND and ND programmes, candidates are to obtain the FEDPOFFA Virtual PIN Card with the sum of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000) excluding bank charges from any of the following Banks: First Bank, Zenith Bank, Ecobank, Iyeru Okin Microfinance Bank, Ibolo Microfinance Bank and Sincere Microfinance Bank. Candidates are to use the PIN number to access the FEDPOFFA website for an application form to be filled on-line.

NOTE: Submission of application form closes on 21st Sept, 2013.

SCREENING EXERCISE FOR HND, ND & HND (PT) AND PRE-ND CANDIDATES
Candidates for HND; ND & HND Part-Time and Pre-ND seeking Admission into Federal Polytechnic, Offa are required to write an online screening examination. From 2nd to 9th October,2013
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