assu2013:
I thought HND has grant or now HND is HND

olatunji390:
Eyah, Чōϋ' have a myopic mindset, I'm an HND holder working with a private coy and I'm very sure I can pay your salary and still pay my tithe...

How did u do that?

Kelechi2020:


I hope you got the message...English Professor

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. Only broke and jobless people bother themselves with such an uncalled juxtaposition in order to bring other people down just to feel superior.


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.

Fit2Rule:
I weep inside me when I see this kind of posts from young people who are supposed to be the seat of wisdom. For God's sake, HND, BSc, BA, MSc, MA, PhD, or whatever you call them are just but mere pieces of paper! Why on earth should we be discussing matters that are of little or no relevance to the status of our bank accounts? For the records, my first employer immediately after my NYSC was a woman with just a school certificate... and without mincing words, she's a multi-millionaire! At this point in our lives, we should be engaging in topics like "investment opportunities in the midst of economic woes", "increasing productivity in New and existing businesses" and the likes. We had better grown out of the poverty laden teaching in our schools and by our poor parents. The idea that you should go to school, get good grades and get a good job is nothing but a journey to financial slavery. Take it or leave it. No matter what school you attend, where you attended it or the grades you made, you will end up as another miserable pensioner if you don't look beyond the fancy if your so called certificate. Money bags who dropped out of school understood this fact a long time ago. Wake up and rise up. The promise in your certificate is just but an illusion. With money in your pocket... you know the rest.

Check my SIGNATURE.

Gaddafithe2nd:

That is the most annoying thing. Even applying for scholarship as an HND holder is difficult.
Govt should find away to bridge the gap between Bsc and HND. What am I even saying, our education system is not even okay.

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. Only broke and jobless people bother themselves with such an uncalled juxtaposition in order to bring other people down just to feel superior.


My 2cent

Fit2Rule:
I weep inside me when I see this kind of posts from young people who are supposed to be the seat of wisdom. For God's sake, HND, BSc, BA, MSc, MA, PhD, or whatever you call them are just but mere pieces of paper! Why on earth should we be discussing matters that are of little or no relevance to the status of our bank accounts? For the records, my first employer immediately after my NYSC was a woman with just a school certificate... and without mincing words, she's a multi-millionaire! At this point in our lives, we should be engaging in topics like "investment opportunities in the midst of economic woes", "increasing productivity in New and existing businesses" and the likes. We had better grown out of the poverty laden teaching in our schools and by our poor parents. The idea that you should go to school, get good grades and get a good job is nothing but a journey to financial slavery. Take it or leave it. No matter what school you attend, where you attended it or the grades you made, you will end up as another miserable pensioner if you don't look beyond the fancy if your so called certificate. Money bags who dropped out of school understood this fact a long time ago. Wake up and rise up. The promise in your certificate is just but an illusion. With money in your pocket... you know the rest.

Check my SIGNATURE.

hotwax:


[size=15pt]I have HND. BSC and Masters holders are reporting to me.

LOL at Nigeria Academic system. We attach importance to certificate. You see 1st class with nothing to contribute to the economy. I have interviewed and recruited many graduates. I will tell you, HND is better in most cases. I work in a tech firm sha[/size]

colli247:
GOD BLESS U BRO DON,T MIND ALL THESE FOOLS THAT DEPEND ON CERTIFICATE WE NAIJA LIKE CERT ALOT GREATEST HERO MAN IN THE WORLD ARE ALL DROPOUT

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

udemzy101:


If that's the case, why do polytechnics offer other social science course, since it is a technology base institution?

tosyne2much:
Let's stop deluding each other

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,........,.

humbleself242:
I have HND lower credit and went for my Post Graduate Diploma in Ago Iwoye (Osu) but to God there is lady in my class that graduated from same school with that 3rd class the lady inQuestion has nothing upstairs its pain me I don't want to mention name because might be here I swear to God almighty she is Ibadan Girl

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/

vickylala239:



You Jst said the truth...

What will anyone here expect you to say....you Hv HND and u b Lik Bsc is better,Dats not possible Na...

You have HND and equally your brain range will b Dat of HND,Cuz you cn easily understand them,being that you are of the same level with them...

Or will you rather employ a graduate who will push you off your seat later?

wit your HND I was Nt expecting you to say Bsc is better,Infact no one here will expect you to say that.....let's be truthful .

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.

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/

Babysho:



I have discussed this "BSC to HND discrimination" with several literates and we've come to our own possible solution which I'm sure can bring an easy end to the segregation.

The Government should force all Universities to erase all Technical and Engineering related courses from their offered courses and make them available with all required practical equipments and tools to Polytechnics ONLY!

The Government should also employ and attach legit technical and engineering lecturers and professors to the courses.

With this arrangement, you'll see students pick Polytechnics as first choices over Universities.

It all comes down to the Government.

This arrangement has no Disadvantage and it's relatively easy and cheap to enforce.

EduRegard:
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.

LaExpert:


Kindly modify your post.

You're part of the reasons HND is less esteemed.