The management of Akwa-Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osuru invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following one-year Pre-ND and two-year HND Programmes for 2016/2017 Academic Session.

(A) PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA (SCIENCE)

On successful completion of this programme, candidates will qualify for admission into National Diploma Programme in the following courses on meeting JAMB national cut-off point;

– Computer Science
– Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technology
-Statistics
– Science Laboratory Technology
– Civil Engineering Technology
– Architectural Technology
– Urban and Regional Planning
– Building Technology
– Estate Management
– Quantity Surveying
– Survey and Geo-Informatics

Admission Requirement:
Five ordinary passes in English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and one of Statistics, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Biology/Agricultural Science in not more than two sittings.

PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA (BUSINESS)

On successful completion of this programme candidates will qualify for Admission into the National Diploma Programme in the following courses on meeting JAMB National Cut-off Point:

– Accountancy
– Business Studies
– Office Technology & Management (formerly Secretarial Studies)
– Mass Communication.

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

Five ordinary level passes in Maths and English Language plus any two of the following : Economics, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, literature in English, Commerce, History, Statistics, Geography, and one Science subject in not more than two sittings.

(B) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Higher National Diploma in;
– Computer Science
– Statistics
– Science Lab Technology with options in:
– Chemistry
– Bio-Chemistry
– Physics / Electronics
– Microbiology
– Biology

ADMISSION CRITERIA:
The admission criteria into the Higher National Diploma in Computer Science, Statistics and Science Laboratory Technology is at least a Lower Credit pass at the National Diploma level obtained from an NBTE accredited Computer Science, Statistics and Science Laboratory Technology Programme.
Candidates must have satisfied the minimum requirements into the National Diploma Programme in Computer Science, Statistics and Science Laboratory Technology and completed the one year Industrial experience.

Candidates with pass level in National Diploma in Statistics or Computer Science or Science Laboratory Technology obtained from an NBTE Accredited Programme and who would produce evidence of at least two years post qualification working experience may also apply.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Higher National Diploma in:

– Accountancy
– Business Administration
– Office Technology and Management (formerly Secretarial Studies)

ADMISSION CRITERIA:
(a) The admission criteria into the Higher National Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration and Office Technology and Management (Secretarial Studies) is at least a Lower Credit Pass in national Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration and Office Technology and Management obtained from an NBTE accredited Accountancy, Business Administration and Office Technology and Management Programme respectively and completed the required one year Industrial Experience.

(b) Candidates with Pass level in National Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration and Office Technology & Management and who would produce evidence of at least two years post qualification working experience may also apply.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS

Higher National Diploma in:

– Mass Communication

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

(a) The admission criteria into the Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication is at least a Lower Credit Pass in National Diploma in Mass Communication obtained from an NBTE accredited Mass communication programme and completed the required one year Industrial Experience.

(b) Candidates with Pass Level in National Diploma in Mass Communication and who would produce evidence of at least two years post qualification working experience may also apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should visit the School website www.akwaibompoly.edu.ng click online Application, then generate an invoice with the following details.
i. JAMB Reg Number
ii. Phone number
iii. Name.
Candidates should go to under listed Banks with their invoice to purchase an electronic PIN and making payment of N 5,200 (Five Thousand and Two Hundred Naira) and N 7,700 (Seven Thousand and Seven Hundred naira) for PRE-ND and HND Programmers Respectively and obtaining a PIN. (INCLUSIVE OF BANK AND OTHER CHARGES).
– United Bank for Africa (UBA)
– Zenith Bank
Application should therefore be completed by visiting http://www.akwaibompoly.edu.ng with the obtained pin to complete the application.
Applicants can start and complete this process anywhere in the country.
All shortlisted students will be published online and will write an aptitude test on Saturday 17th of September 2016.

HND Candidates are to:
a) Attach 1 year Industrial Attachment Letter.
b) Official ND Transcript to be sent to the Registrar.

SCREENING DATE

The screening date is on Saturday 8th October 2016 at Polytechnic Assembly Hall.
Time: 8:00 am.

CLOSING DATE

The Closing Date Is On Wednesday, 14th September, 2016.

Goodluck as you apply!