FUOTUOKE Business School Admission 2026/2027: Certificates, PGD, MSc & PhD Programmes

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into the Federal University Otuoke Business School (FUOBS) for the 2026/2027 academic session. FUOBS offers Certificate/Short Courses, Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Executive/Professional Master’s, regular Master of Science (M.Sc.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes. Learning modes include hybrid, in-person, or strictly virtual delivery where available.

Programmes

Certificate / Short Course (1–6 months)

• Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Project Management
• Strategic Peace, Security, and Conflict Management and Transformation

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

• Accounting and Financial Analysis
• Management and Artificial Intelligence
• Business Intelligence
• Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management

Executive / Professional Masters

• Artificial Intelligence & Change Management
• Communication & Media Management in the Digital Economy
• Taxation in the Digital Era
• Business Administration
• Public Administration

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

• Oil and Gas Accounting and Finance
• Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour in the Digital Age
• Procurement and Innovative Supply Chain Management
• Business Administration
• Public Administration

Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.)

• Tourism and Sustainable Development
• Strategic Human Resource and Change Management
• Business Administration
• Public Administration

Professional Doctorate

• Doctor of Business Administration and Strategy (DBA)
• Doctor of Public Administration and Strategy (DPA)

Special Intervention Programme (Health Information Management)

• PGD Health Information Management
• M.Sc. Health Information Management
• M.Sc. Health Planning & Management
• Ph.D. Health Information Management (specialisation by research)
• Ph.D. Strategic Health Administration

Entry Requirements (Summary)

Certificate Programmes

Minimum of five (5) passes including English Language and Mathematics at O'Level (or equivalent).

PGD Programmes

• Five credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at O'Level, and
• Bachelor's degree (not lower than third class) in a relevant discipline, OR
• Bachelor's degree (second-class lower) in a non-related field, OR
• HND with Upper Credit in a relevant field

Executive / Professional Masters

• Minimum five (5) years relevant work experience, and
• Bachelor's degree, HND, or PGD in any discipline

Regular M.Sc.

• Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Lower, OR
• PGD with CGPA of 3.00 (5-point scale) or 2.50 (4-point scale)

Regular Ph.D.

Master's degree with minimum CGPA of 3.5 (5-point scale) in a related discipline.

Duration

• Certificate / Short Course: 3 weeks to 6 months
• PGD: Full-time 2–4 semesters; Part-time 4–6 semesters
• Masters (Regular & Executive): 2–4 semesters
• Ph.D.: 6–8 semesters

Application Fees & Payment

• Certificate Programmes – ₦25,000
• PGD, M.Sc., Ph.D. – ₦30,000
• Executive/Professional Masters – ₦50,000

Payment is made online through the FUO portal via Remita as instructed on the application page.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Federal University Otuoke website: https://fuotuoke.edu.ng/
2. Locate and click the FUOBS / Business School application link.
3. Generate an invoice (use your phone number as required), pay the non-refundable application fee via Remita at any bank or payment point.
4. Return to the portal, complete and submit the online application form, and print a hard copy.
5. Provide referees' names and emails online — referees will submit reports electronically. Hard copies of referee reports are also required where specified.
6. Request official transcripts from previous institutions and have them sent to the Secretary, FUO Business School (address below) or attach/send as instructed by the school.

Referees & Transcripts

• Referee details are submitted online; referees will be asked to upload reports electronically.
• Applicants must also submit hard copies of referee reports where requested; applications without referee reports may not be processed.
• Transcripts should be requested from previous institutions and sent to the school as part of the application requirements.

Submission (Hard Copy)

After completing the online form and printing a copy, submit the hard copy and required documents to:

Secretary, FUO Business School
Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State

Contact & Enquiries

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone / WhatsApp: 09042205859 (WhatsApp only)

Application Deadline

Closing date: 31 May 2026. This is the firm deadline published by the school for the 2026/2027 intake — submit early to avoid delays.

Tips for Nigerian Applicants

• Start early: generate your Remita invoice and confirm payment before the closing date.
• Prepare referees: inform your referees in advance so they can submit electronic reports promptly.
• Transcripts: request transcripts immediately from previous institutions — processing can take time.
• Document checklist: have certified copies of O'Level, degree certificates, transcripts, CV, passport photographs, and a statement of purpose (for research programmes) ready.
• Choose delivery mode: if you work full-time or live far from Otuoke, consider hybrid/virtual programme options where offered.

Apply now if you meet the entry requirements and plan to start your postgraduate or professional development with FUOBS in the 2026/2027 session. For official details and the application portal, visit the university website above or contact the Business School directly via email or WhatsApp.

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FUO Business School Admissions