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Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by Otitijerome(m): 8:06am On Oct 02, 2016 |
HND graduate (distinction or HND UPPER OR LOWER) CANNOT DO ACEDEMIC MASTERS WITHOUT DOING POSTGRADUATE DIOPLOMA BUT CAN DO PROFESSIONAL DIRECT SUCH AS MBA |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by pricipal2003(m): 8:08am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Capital No. The only direct programme for HND graduates in the university is the Professional Masters in Business Administration. For any other course the candidate must first pass through a bridge programme called "Post Graduate Diploma" (PGD) in the relevant course. Note also that this PGD can only be done in mostly universities of Technology and state universities. First generation universities do not accept HND graduates for PGD enroute to masters. Hope this helps. 2 Likes |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by fxbot: 8:08am On Oct 02, 2016 |
enshi:It is possible but in the US. If she can strife for a scholarship, it will aid fees. All she has to do is convert her HND to US standard. The reason is that in the US, their grade point is on 4.0 scale like we have in Nigeria. And practically speaking, by the time the grades are standardized, it will almost likely be more than what she got here in Nigeria because of the more course and hours alotted to out courses.. There is an organization that US recommend for the conversion. I can't remember. Google it. @champellajoe, log1 please can you help with organization that does the HND conversion? Tell your cousin to give it a try. Trust me, it is possible. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by Mexyz(m): 8:20am On Oct 02, 2016 |
acorntree:May God bless you this day... thanks. |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by cosade(m): 8:22am On Oct 02, 2016 |
oladoja1: Is this a joke? |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by janefrancisca(f): 8:22am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Gydion:You can't do an MBA direct too. She must have a PGD in her chosen specialization. Am an MBA student in UNIZIK and most of my course mates from other departments even though they had B.Sc had to run a PGD first in their specialization before their MBA...those with HND were no exceptions. She just has to enroll for a PGD programme or better still go abroad if the funding is not a problem. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by mjbaba: 8:24am On Oct 02, 2016 |
@OP, Let your sister not make the mistake of thinking having an MBA will necessarily give her an advantage over other graduates. When we completed our HND, many of my colleagues rushed to do their their masters. Some of us looked for jobs. By the time the masters people finished, they either had to start looking for the same entry level jobs, on d same grade we started from, or they found it difficult even getting any. My suggestion is, get a job first, grow on it while doing your MBA or Masters part time. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by ochuciano(m): 8:24am On Oct 02, 2016 |
solace2013: Solace u are saying the truth. No matter how brilliant u are, if u have HND certificate, discrimination will always be there even with PGD combine. My advise is for her to enrol for a top up program to get a degree first, be4 thinking of any post graduate studies. Schools outside nigeria is one to two years maximum to get ur degree with HND. 2 Likes |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by richardmba(m): 8:27am On Oct 02, 2016 |
MrSmith007:Same here bro.You are not alone.I've in many occasions regretted attending a polytechnic.I graduated top of my department with the highest CGPA in history,but believe me I was only given a handshake.Ask the University counterparts and you'll hear a different story. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by ochuciano(m): 8:31am On Oct 02, 2016 |
MrSmith007: I know ur feeling, but try and enrol in UNISA, in a year u will get ur degree. UK schools do the same, but the exchange rate is not favorable now. |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by uzoedinbrugh(m): 8:35am On Oct 02, 2016 |
enshi: Absolutely NO. |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by ochuciano(m): 8:36am On Oct 02, 2016 |
richardmba: I know ur feeling, but try and enrol in UNISA, in a year u will get ur degree. UK schools do the same, but the exchange rate is not favorable now. |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by Tobiloba84: 8:45am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Yes and as a matter of fact, thats what am doing now in University of Ibadan, enshi: |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by Tobiloba84: 8:48am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Ask what you dont know, ok? uzoedinbrugh: |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by cosade(m): 8:49am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Janyves: Best advice, if he/she doesn't want anything to limit his/her chances in all sectors in Nigeria. During the era of IBB, I went to visit a friend lecturing in a Federal University then. I met them (my friend and some of his colleagues) discussing why they won't vote a particular Professor for the DVC position. The reason they gave was that the man is a Professor without a degree. It was strange to hear that, because this is a man I knew had a PhD, so I asked them "is the doctorate degree no longer a degree?". They argued that the man did not have a first degree, so he didn't have a foundation and you can't build something on nothing. This is a Professor with HND, PGD, MSc and PhD; he lost the DVC election woefully. The discrimination is not limited to the academic world, it's all over. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by Folaoni(m): 8:54am On Oct 02, 2016 |
MrSmith007:Why did you say so? |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by ayusco85(m): 8:56am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Eniolafagbemi: See Ur life. For Ur mind nw u Don type something wey make sense. Are u sure u ve waec or neco certificate? |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by MrSmith007: 9:06am On Oct 02, 2016 |
richardmba:exactly my plight. No recognition watsoeva. People dont place value on yur certificate. its depressing |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by MrSmith007: 9:08am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Folaoni:The discrimination is depressing. No recognition or value to yur certificate. Your competing grounds is limited |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by ayusco85(m): 9:14am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Ken4Christ:Are u OK? From hnd to PhD? 2 Likes |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by ayusco85(m): 9:15am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Ken4Christ:Are u OK? From hnd to PhD? 1 Like |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by Nobody: 9:19am On Oct 02, 2016 |
I know made mistake in my typing, but u don't have to abuse me.I really don't have time to cross check, but any way iam presently studying for my PGD in ABU,I graduated with distinction my self but I have to follow the system that is how it works. I just pity polytechnic graduate, kai is not funny. May God help us. 1 Like |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by cosade(m): 9:21am On Oct 02, 2016 |
acorntree: There are professional doctorates such as DBA, DPA etc. An MBA holder can still proceed to the DBA programme. 1 Like |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by oc2fish: 9:21am On Oct 02, 2016 |
pls go and get B.Tech/B.Eng because with HND you are not recognize by professional bodies like COREN as an Engineer. No academic department will employ you because of the deficit. If you like academics go and get your degree. pgd is a no no for you. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by oc2fish: 9:25am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Mexyz: MBA is a terminal certificate, you cannot proceed to PhD with MBA. Academic masters will lead to PhD. 1 Like |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by OgbeniSamm(m): 9:27am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Dereformer: how will the dichotomy go away when some Poly rectors run polytechnics like secondary schools? I advice she prays abt it and GOD will give her wisdom to knw the nxt step to take. 3 Likes |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by OgbeniSamm(m): 9:28am On Oct 02, 2016 |
how will the dichotomy go away when some Poly rectors run polytechnics like secondary schools? I advice she prays abt it and GOD will give her wisdom to knw the nxt step to take. |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by Ikechukwu09(m): 9:33am On Oct 02, 2016 |
This is a serious case with the academic system in Nigeria. Sincerely, it needs be reviewed. However, some universities, like the Federal University of petroleum resources effurun, have top-up programmes that would help polytechnic graduates with engineering background. Many people here have explained why it is better to get a first degree before pursuing a masters degree. I agree that it may be the best bet given that you may not know where the deficit may rear its ugly head in future. I have reproduced the relevant information for the programme below. You can check out the university's website for more information. Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for admission into the POST – HND Programme of the College of Technology, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun for the 2015/2016 Academic Session. (A) OBJECTIVE The programme is aimed at strengthening and upgrading the academic background of holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering Discipline, so as to improve their engineering competence, efficiency and managerial skills on their jobs, as well as to ensure that their industrial productivity is enhanced. The Programme leads to the award of Bachelor of Engineering (B. ENG) Degree in any of the following Engineering Disciplines: (i) Chemical Engineering (ii) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (iii) Marine Engineering (iv) Mechanical Engineering (v) Petroleum Engineering (B) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants must possess the following requirements in order to be eligible for admission into the Programme. (1) 5 Credit level passes at the O/Level in the SSCE/NECO/WASC/GCE (or its equivalent) in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and any other science subject ( from Biology, Agricultural science, Further mathematics or Technical drawing) (2) A minimum of pass level (LOWER CREDIT) at HND (in any of the above stated disciplines with CGPA of 2.5 and above. (C) DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME The minimum duration of the Programme is three academic calendar years. A calendar year in this sense consists of two semesters of weekend classes. (D) METHOD OF APPLICATION Click Here To Apply For any inquiries on payment, please contact info@fupre.edu.ng or 09020681064 and 08069365637 for inquiries on the programme. (E) CLOSING DATE The sale of forms will close on Tuesday 15th March, 2016. |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by kazyhm(m): 9:48am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Junior66: lwkmd |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by kazyhm(m): 9:49am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Lakasigbe: wtf 1 Like |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by kazyhm(m): 9:57am On Oct 02, 2016 |
cosade: oh! now I get the point 1 Like |
Re: Pls Can HND Distinction Go For Masters Direct by Noblejay7: 10:00am On Oct 02, 2016 |
Its either Bsc or nothing.The Nigerian educational system has designed polytechnics/HND to produce middle level manpower as such obtaining an additional qualifications like MSc might still still not place you at per with you peers in a highly competitive labour market like Nigeria. As you progress in your career, reference will still be made to your first degree which might deny you of some leadership and headship roles in your organization. My candid advice is go for a Bsc instead after which you can now do your MSc. |
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