This new development by Kwara State University is nice. If you are not satisfied with the class of degree (2.1, 2.2 or third class) or kind of degree (HND, B.Sc. in different course) you have, you can change that through KWASU's HND topup programme. Isn't that nice.


Admission into TOP UP Degree and HND Conversion Programme

OBJECTIVES
The KWASU HND Conversion programme addresses the dichotomy between B.Sc. and HND certificate holders. The major aim is to provide a level playing field, by way of Bachelor’s degree programme, to HND holders determined to beat discriminations in the world of work. This programme also provides a platform on which a university degree holder, hitherto dissatisfied with his/her class of degree, could “top up” and come out better. In the same vein, a holder of University degree who may wish to cross into other related discipline is afforded the opportunity through this programme. Ultimately, the programme is designed to promote self-actualization and imbue professional fulfillment with dignity.
PROGRAMMES
1. B.Sc. Accounting
2. B.Sc. Banking & Finance
3. B.Sc. Business & Entrepreneurship
4. B.Sc. Computer Science
5. B.Sc. Economics
6. B.Sc. Mass Communication
7. B.Sc. Public Administration
8. B.Sc. Library & Information Sciences
9. B.Sc. Statistics
10. B.Sc. Biochemistry
11. B.Sc. Microbiology
12. B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
TUITION
The fee for the programmes is a flat rate of Two hundred Thousand Naira Only (N200, 000 .00K) for all Nigerian candidates regardless of state of origin, payable only after candidate has been offered admission.
APPLICATION FORM
Application form attracts the sum of Fifteen Thousand Naira Only (N15, 000 .00K) payable via KWASU online payment platform. The application fee is non-refundable.
DURATION
Six semesters.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A. HND Conversion to B.Sc. Accounting, Department of Accounting & Finance
a. Holders of HND certificates in Accounting with a minimum of lower credit pass.
b. Holders of B.Sc. Accounting with a minimum of third class.
c. In addition to (a.) above, candidates must possess Five (5) O’ Level subjects at credit pass level in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any other relevant subject in not more than 2 sittings.
d. Holders of professional qualifications like ICAN, ANAN, and ACCA may also be considered from other discipline.
e. Consideration may be given to candidate with HND pass grade from any recognized Polytechnic.
f. Candidate must have completed his/her mandatory national youth service (NYSC). However, candidate currently serving may also be considered.

B. HND Conversion to B.Sc. Banking & Finance, Department of Accounting & Finance
a. Holders of HND certificates in Banking & Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Insurance and any other Management field with a minimum of lower credit pass.
b. Holders of professional qualifications like CIBN, CIS, CFA, ICAN and ACCA may also be considered from other discipline.
c. Consideration may be given to candidate with HND pass grade from any recognized Polytechnic.
d. Holders of B.Sc. certificates in Banking & Finance, Accounting, and any other relevant field with a minimum of third class.
e. In addition to (a. or b.) above, candidates must possess Five (5) O’ Level subjects at credit pass level in English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any 2 other social science subjects in not more than 2 sittings.
f. Candidate must have completed his/her mandatory national youth service (NYSC). However, candidate currently serving may also be considered.

C. HND Conversion to B.Sc. Business & Entrepreneurship, Department of B & E
a. Holders of HND certificates in Business Administration, Marketing, Cooperative Studies, and Purchasing & Supply and any other relevant fields with a minimum of lower credit pass.
b. In addition to (a. or b.) above, candidates must possess Five (5) O’ Level subjects at credit pass level which MUST include English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
c. Consideration may be given to candidate with HND pass grade from any recognized Polytechnic.
d. Candidate must have completed his/her mandatory national youth service (NYSC). However, candidate currently serving may also be considered.

D. HND Conversion to B.Sc. Computer Science, Department of Computer, Library & Information Science
a. Holders of HND certificates in Computer Science, Statistics, and Electrical & Electronics with a minimum of lower credit pass.
b. Holders of B.Sc. Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Electrical & Electronics and any other relevant field with a minimum of third class.
c. In addition to (a. or b.) above, candidates must possess Five (5) O’ Level subjects at credit pass level in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any other two science subjects in not more than 2 sittings.
d. Candidate must have completed his/her mandatory national youth service (NYSC). However, candidate currently serving may also be considered.

E. HND Conversion to B.Sc. Economics, Department of Economic & Development Studies
a. Holders of HND certificates in Statistics/Mathematics, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Marketing, and Business Administration with a minimum of lower credit pass.
b. Consideration may be given to candidate with HND pass grade from any recognized Polytechnic.
c. Holders of B.Sc. Statistics/Mathematics, Accounting/Banking & Finance, B.Ed. (Economics), B.Ed. (Business Education) and any other relevant field with a minimum of third class.
d. In addition to (a. or b.) above, candidates must possess Five (5) O’ Level subjects at credit pass level in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any 2 other subjects in not more than 2 sittings.
e. Candidate must have completed his/her mandatory national youth service (NYSC). However, candidate currently serving may also be considered.

F. HND Conversion to B.Sc. Mass Communication, Department of Mass Communication
a. Holders of HND certificates in Mass Communication with a minimum of lower credit pass.
b. In addition to (a.) above, candidates must possess Five (5) O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Government or Economics, Literature and any other social science or art subject in not more than 2 sittings.
c. Holders of B.Sc. Mass Communication with a minimum of third class.
d. Candidate must have completed his/her mandatory national youth service (NYSC). However, candidate currently serving may also be considered.

G. HND Conversion to B.Sc. Public Administration, Department of Politics and Governance
a. Holders of HND/Higher Diploma certificates in Public Administration, Local Government, Legal Studies and other relevant fields with a minimum of lower credit pass.
b. Holders of B.Sc. certificates in Public Administration, Development Studies, B.A. History, B.Ed. Political Science and other relevant fields with a minimum of third class.
c. In addition to (a. or b.) above, candidates must possess Five (5) O’ Level subjects at credit pass level in English Language, Mathematics, Government and any other 2 Social Science or Art subjects in not more than two sittings.
d. Other relevant degree with B. Sc. (Third class)/HND (pass) may be admissible into the programme with prerequisites as the case may be.
e. Candidate must have completed his/her mandatory national youth service (NYSC). However, candidate currently serving may also be considered.

H. HND Conversion to B.Sc. Library & Information Sciences, Department of Computer, Library & Information Science
a. Holders of HND certificates in Library Science with a minimum of lower credit pass.
b. Holders of Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS); B.Sc. Computer Science, B. Sc. Information Science, B. Sc. degree in any Arts, Social Sciences and Science subjects with a minimum of third class.
c. In addition to (a. or b.) above, candidates must possess Five (5) O’ Level subjects at credit pass level in English Language, Mathematics and any other three subjects.
d. Special consideration may be given to candidate with pass grade.
f. Candidate must have completed his/her mandatory national youth service (NYSC). However, candidate currently serving may also be considered.

I. HND Conversion to B.Sc. Statistics, Department of Statistics and Mathematical Sciences.
a. Holders of HND certificates in Statistics or Mathematic and Statistics with a minimum of lower credit pass.
b. Holders of HND certificates in Physics and any other relevant field with a minimum of lower credit pass.
c. Holders of B.Sc. Statistics, Demography and Statistics and Computer Science, Statistics and Operation Research and Mathematics with a minimum of third class.
d. Special consideration may be given to candidate with pass grade.

e. In addition to (a. or b.) above, candidates must possess Five (5) O’ Level subjects at credit pass level in English Language, Mathematics and any other three social sciences or science subjects in not more than 2 sittings.
f. Candidate must have completed his/her mandatory national youth service (NYSC). However, candidate currently serving may also be considered.
J. HND Conversion to B. Sc. Biochemistry, Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology
a. Holders of HND Certificates in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry and any other relevant fields with a minimum of lower credit pass.
b. Holders of B. Sc. Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Zoology, Food Science and any other relevant fields with a minimum of third class.
c. In addition to (a. or b.) above, candidates must possess Five (5) O’ Level subjects at credit pass level in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and any other science subject in not more than 2 sittings.
d. Candidate must have completed his/her mandatory national youth service (NYSC). However, candidate currently serving may also be considered.

K. HND Conversion to B. Sc. Microbiology, Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology
a. Holders of HND Certificates in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Plant Biology and any other relevant fields with a minimum of lower credit pass.
b. Holders of B. Sc. Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Plant Biology and any other relevant fields field with a minimum of third class.
c. In addition to (a. or b.) above, candidates must possess Five (5) O’ Level subjects at credit pass level in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and any other science subject in not more than 2 sittings.
d. Candidate must have completed his/her mandatory national youth service (NYSC). However, candidate currently serving may also be considered.

L. HND Conversion to B. Sc. Industrial Chemistry, Department of Chemical, Geological and Physical Sciences
a. Holders of HND Certificates in Industrial Chemistry, Pure and Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry and any other relevant fields with a minimum of lower credit pass.
b. Holders of B. Sc. Industrial Chemistry, Pure and Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and any other relevant fields with a minimum of third class.
c. In addition to (a. or b.) above, candidates must possess Five (5) O’ Level subjects at credit pass level in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in not more than 2 sittings.
d. Candidate must have completed his/her mandatory national youth service (NYSC). However, candidate currently serving or with an exemption letter may also be considered.

For further enquiries contact:
Dr. -Ajani (Biochemistry) 08055533192
Dr. Ibeun (Library & Information Science) – 08034502306
Dr. Babatunde (Microbiology)- 08066260716
Mr. Mustapha (Accounting) – 08035976174
Mr. Lukman (Banking & Finance) – 08034305255
Mr. Yusuf (Business & Entrepreneurship) – 08035787553
Mr. Isiaka (Computer Science) – 08035196608
Mr. Biala (Economics) – 08060884444
Mr. Corsy (Mass Communication) – 08033176942
Mr. Alabi (Public Administration) – 08062075797
Mr. Bale (Industrial Chemistry) – 08060445810
Mr. Olorede (Statistics) – 08035308179


Source:
http://kwasu.edu.ng/index.php/2014-04-30-09-19-40/2014-04-30-09-55-03/top-up-degree-and-hnd-conversion-programme

Oya make i go upgrade my 1st class to 1st class upper.

This is good.

Quite commendable

Please I have a question.
If one successfully top up his HND to BSc with a recognized school in Nigeria, how possible can you proceed to master abroad ? The reason for my question is this, I read in one school in Canada that for you to be considered for masters, you must have BSc with study period of not less than 3yrs.

My fear is that, if you top up in 2yrs, won't this be reflected in your result and thereby falling short of the above threshold?

Please a well informed individual should clear me on this.

watching with keen interest

sirtony5:
Please I have a question.
If one successfully top up his HND to BSc with a recognized school in Nigeria, how possible can you proceed to master abroad ? The reason for my question is this, I read in one school in Canada that for you to be considered for masters, you must have BSc with study period of not less than 3yrs.

My fear is that, if you top up in 2yrs, won't this be reflected in your result and thereby falling short of the above threshold?

Please a well informed individual should clear me on this.

Don't be deceived by the name, the program is like DE full time but with weekend timetable Fri 3pm - Sun 4pm.

It's a 3-yr 6 semester program compressed to 2-yr 6 semester program.

You will convocate together with your regular full time set and if you are "hardworking", you can emerge as the overall best student just as students from the program have emerged as the overall best students for the past two convocations.

Like regular DE program, you must register and pass all GNS courses from 100 to 300 level. Those GNS courses could be annoying!


Your transcript will be in the same format like regular DE program in engineering so, fear not!

Lastly, I strongly encourage you to enroll for the program as an advice from a fellow EE student.

Ok