Most probably, contrary to your belief, this is no fight between HND and Degree, we are just here to check and balance. Having an HND and having a Third Class BSC Degree, which one is better concerning regards for each in the employment market.

First of all, Definition of Terms for some of us who might not be so sure of what HND and Third Class BSC are :

HND Holder is one who has completed a course program at a Polytechnic in Nigeria. The certificate awarded upon completion of the program is the Higher National Diploma (HND).

BSc Holder is one who has completed an undergraduate program at a University in Nigeria. The degree awarded upon completion of the program is a Bachelor Degree (BSc).

Now, my own opinion :
Since time past the HND has always being considered inferior to the BSc. This, at least, was the idea inculcated in us by the colonial masters and this mentality is what many of us still hold onto today, which is not supposed to be.

It is also important that we know that the university is an internationally recognized higher institution of learning all around the world. As such, a third class BSc holder may sometimes have the opportunity of furthering their studies in a way that the HND holder cannot because a BSc is recognized everywhere while same cannot be said for the HND. Besides, we look down on the HND ourselves in Nigeria, why then would international bodies regard it any more than we do.

Many employers today may not even include HND as one of the qualifications required for job vacancy positions. In light of this, HND holders may sometimes get automatically disqualified before even getting a chance at interview.

Another key point is, an HND holder may secure a good job real quick compared to a third class BSc holder, but the effect of this is that in the long run, a HND holder who fails to upgrade his certificate to a BSc may find himself bowing to that third class BSc holder (who has now added to his qualifications) whom he had left behind all those years ago.

Well, not to sound bias :

Over the years, Polytechnic graduates have proven themselves to be in no way inferior to their counterparts in the university.

Today, a polytechnic student can stand shoulder to shoulder with an undergraduate in the university and even surpass him/her. Besides, Polytechnics have being known to conduct more research and practical works than the university. This prepares the students adequately for what is needed to face the outside world.

In conclusion, it would be wrong of me to declare a third class degree as better than the HND.

So here we are, what's your view.

Graduating with an HND or a Third Class BSC Degree - Which is better?


SOURCE : http://eduregard.com/hnd-holder-vs-third-class-degree-bsc-holder/

I thought HND has grant or now HND is HND

leme tell u bro some hnd graduate no dey get work on time.. 3rd class they get work more than them.. God can bear me witness is what u can offer in head will judge bro

3rd class bad abeg, Wetin won dey the person head.

harrysjones:
leme tell u bro some hnd graduate no dey get work on time.. 3rd class they get work more than them.. God can bear me witness

That sounds more like an unjustifiable statement

agarawu23:
3rd class bad abeg, Wetin won dey the person head.

Having a third class degree doesnt necessarily mean one isn't brilliant.

You might want to see : How A Nigerian Got A Job With His Third Class Degree

And it's not all about good grades, See : Reasons Why First Class Students Hardly Become First Class People In Life

And also as a thrid class graduate, See : 7 Solid Tips On How To Make It With A 3rd Class Degree


Thanks.

Brb

EduRegard:
Having a third class degree doesnt necessarily mean one isn't brilliant.

it means cos if it doesn't, a company won't reject 3rd class CV and employ 1st/2nd class CV.

harrysjones:
leme tell u bro some hnd graduate no dey get work on time.. 3rd class they get work more than them.. God can bear me witness

Therefore?

One bank that I know does not allow bsc third class to write it test but allows HND.

Ok

I guess it all depends on the class of the HND (degree). If the HND is a distinction, then I will agree it is far better and more considerable/commendable than a BSc in the 3rd class category. But if it is lower credit HND (or even an upper credit at times) then I'll completely tell you the BSc 3rd class is more considerable/preferable to the HND.

Of course a distinction in HND is [supposed to be] better than a 3rd class BSc degree, but in any case, the average Nigerian person might not see it in that light.

My humble opinion, though.

PS there's a huge difference between 'being' and 'been' sir. The write up is very nice I must confess, but you used 'being' where you were supposed to use 'been.' I'm sorry I couldn't overlook it, because it always troubles me to see such mistakes.

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ok

It's all about what u hv ti offer these days, not graded

Having connections is better... Cos it's da most important thing in Nigeria..... Mtcheeew

Which kain question be this? Na just heading i read o.

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Cc. Funjosh chicent

Oya Profs.

It depends on the KNOWLEDGE and skills they can demonstrate in relation to what is required for the job at hand.
Many certificate holders are not worth the PAPER of their certificates.



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Hmmmmmmm, still thinking

HND

Given that they studied different courses, in different institutions, taught by different lecturers with different knowledge and mindsets.. it is very difficult compare both of them. In order words looking at grades at mere face value dont really give a true view of someone's intellect. Neither does studying in a poly mean you are inferior to someone who studied in a uni. We need to compare like with like and even at that, there are still limitations. Thats the reason i don't judge based on mere academic performances.

Royco cube & maggo cube,which one is better. HND get grade o,u can't even compare a distinction HND holder with a 2nd class lower bsc holder.

lol all these things still boils down to who you know.mehn but for me oo I rather have HND distinction than Bsc.3rd class..mehn shame ma sef no go dey gree me present d result

At the government establishment BSc 3rd class is superior to HND. You can't head a department or ministry with HND, but with BSc 3rd class you can head departments or ministries. It's there in the public service gazette.

I don't see any relationship here