bozy4real:
Those in the university is just an opportunity to be thereis now as if those in tthe polytechnic at more brilliant.
Most polytechnic student that went back to university through direct entery are doing far far better than those the meet. His not my choice or our choice to go to polytechnic but when that was our best bet rather than wasting out time and been useless to our their nation n the world at large .
Am proud to be an HND holder if u have any problem with that go n join BH cheese,........,.

tosyne2much:
I don't think there's a general rule that a university student will definitely be better than a polytechnic graduate. I think it has to do with individual differences and perhaps
, how you're able to develop and equip yourself


Though, I can't speak for others but I can at least speak for myself.. I have HND in view and to the glory of God, I can confidently compete with any university student (area of specialization apart) without being sidelined. I have had the opportunity to do certain things with many university students and my influence is greatly being felt that it keeps them misconception they have for polytechnic students.

Both university and polytechnic students can both be half-baked, they can both be dumb heads, they can both be unproductive and unemployable in the labour market, they can both goof when put to test, they can both be grammatically deficient.

So, in a nutshell, a university graduate can be better than polytechnic graduate and vice versa


My 2cent

Fmaniac:
In d first place instead of comparing d truth BTW HND n Bsc, U intentionally look down on HND by comparing it with a third class Bsc.to me dats an insult.it is like saying lets compare ur first born who is 30yrs n our fourth born who is 23yrs.....our mentality is still poor.we still need mental emancipation in dis country...HND holder is a graduate wit NYSC cert as well,Nigeria is still in non-existence until she washes her brain

tosyne2much:
I don't think there's a general rule that a university student will definitely be better than a polytechnic graduate. I think it has to do with individual differences


Though, I can't speak for others but I can at least speak for myself.. I have HND in view and to the glory of God, I can confidently compete with any university student (area of specialization apart). I have had the priviledge to do so many things with university students and my performance has always been keeping them doubting the negative perception they normally have for polytechnic students.

Both university and polytechnic students can be half-baked, they can both be dumb heads,they can both be unproductive in the labour market, they can be grammatically deficient. So, a university graduate can be better than polytechnic graduate and vice versa


My 2cent

Engineermbugame:
hehehe,boss ur on point.

Hope I talk am well sha?

tosyne2much:
I don't think there's a general rule that a university student will definitely be better than a polytechnic graduate. I think it has to do with individual differences and perhaps
, how you're able to develop and equip yourself


Though, I can't speak for others but I can at least speak for myself.. I have HND in view and to the glory of God, I can confidently compete with any university student (area of specialization apart) without being sidelined. I have had the opportunity to do certain things with many university students and my influence is greatly being felt that it keeps them misconception they have for polytechnic students.

Both university and polytechnic students can both be half-baked, they can both be dumb heads, they can both be unproductive and unemployable in the labour market, they can both goof when put to test, they can both be grammatically deficient. In fact, an SSCE holder may even perform better than both of them

So, in a nutshell, a university graduate can be better than polytechnic graduate and vice versa

The fact that others were not privileged to attend a university is not enough reason to unjustly rule out discriminating conclusion just because you want to look superior in their presence


My 2cent

Godson32:
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.

Fairgodwin:
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.

tosyne2much:
Hope I talk am well sha?

Austin4lif:
and he is comparing HND to B.sc 3rd class.

Fynestboi:
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/

Jobos:

The question is not about B.sc better than Hnd but about acceptance and recognition worldwide.
My opinion is for all interested readers to google and read about the white paper that established polytechnic in Nigeria. That paper place the Hnd holders at middle level.

oloworulz:
i gaduated with a 3rd class and am working with the lagos state govt, am earning more than HND graduates. I don't know y it's like that

oloworulz:
i gaduated with a 3rd class and am working with the lagos state govt, am earning more than HND graduates. I don't know y it's like that

Dey dia dey deceive urself

FKMagazine:


@Op, u must be suffering from wht i called edu-centrism+Bsc slavery & psychological traumatism...i isn't ur 'jobless' fault anyway, it's d government's inconsistence & unrepentantly failing system. If u re sure of ur self, i challenge to a debate, even if u have first class in Bsc...
@Admin, or Seun Osewa, never again make dis type of topic a front so as to give cheap & undeserved publicity to it. The fact known is: I can proudly say dat in terms of practical & creativity (which rules the world 2day), HND is far, far better off to Bsc, (only medicine is exempted).

agarawu23:
it means cos if it doesn't, a company won't reject 3rd class CV and employ 1st/2nd class CV.

Okijajuju1:




OP..

You can't compare apples and oranges..

A Bachelor of Science Degree is not the same degree as a 'Diploma'..

I wouldn't want to say one is higher than the other, more like they are both designed to take care of two different things.

Start from their curriculum.

agarawu23:
it means cos if it doesn't, a company won't reject 3rd class CV and employ 1st/2nd class CV.