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NOUN ADMISSIONS (2023): SSCE, Direct Entry, MSC, PGD etc

EVERYTHING YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT NOUN IN ORDER TO CONCLUDE IF IT IS BETTER FOR YOU

I write this post to answer your questions about the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and more.

These are questions I usually get about NOUN.

1. What is National Open University?
2. Is NOUN right for me?
3. Do I need JAMB UTME to gain admission to NOUN
4. What are NOUN admission requirements?
5. What are programmes/courses offered by NOUN
6. How is the programme run or conducted?
7. Do NOUN graduates serve in the NYSC?
8. Are NOUN Law graduates allowed to continue to Nigerian Bar? And more

1. What is the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)?
Have you heard about Distance Learning (DL) programmes before now? If not, DL is designed by various universities to bridge the gap to education for people who are working-class or people deprived of admission through JAMB UTME.

Those universities run such programmes on a part-time or sandwich basis. The University of Abuja, University of Benin and Lagos State University etc.

In the same way, the Federal Government of Nigeria's distance learning programme is the National Open University (NOUN). It is aimed at helping you to achieve your degree target without leaving your job. This degree programme gives you a chance to work and study at the same time. And if you've been let down by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), you can consider NOUN as an alternative to UTME-based admissions.

2. Is National Open University Ideal for You?
The next thing you may want to know is if such a degree programme is right for you.

In a country like Nigeria, anything Federal is more recognized – we all know that. Even if people want to see it otherwise, the Federal government knows how to make it a big deal.

Remember when NECO started in the year 2000, most candidates and parents were sceptical - thinking it won’t be recognised for admissions at both local and foreign institutions. Now, the story is huge.

This notion changed when the Federal government announced all institutions must accept NECO for admissions.

I’m sure work is ongoing to ensure foreign institutions accept NECO for admissions. And you should know some universities outside are already accepting it. Particularly that foreign universities such as Brandon University, Canada are already accepting it.

A case like this was when they said “NOUN Bsc. Nursing will not be accepted for working in any hospital”. Just recently, the Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has finally certified NOUN Nursing Programme.

Do you now see the picture?

So, don’t listen to critics saying, it won’t be recognized for jobs and the like.

Hence, if you fall into any of the categories below, consider NOUN.

I. You have been seeking admission to conventional universities but all efforts proved abortive.
II. You have not been favoured by JAMB in UTME scores. Hence, you couldn’t secure admission elsewhere.
III. If you’re done with BSC, HND, NCE, and OND but securing JAMB Direct Entry (DE) admission to universities becomes a tug of war.
IV. If you’re already working (or intend to start working while schooling) and have no such free time for a full-time classroom degree.

3. Do I Need JAMB UTME to Gain Admission to NOUN?
No, you don’t. As earlier said, one of the problems NOUN is established to solve is the problem of not gaining admission through the UTME. The school is aware that the best students are NOT determined by exams. It’s equally not really easy to be working and at the same time prepare adequately for exams like JAMB UTME. Forget UTME, they get you covered.

4. NOUN Admission Requirements
What are the admission requirements? Getting admission to the school requires some perquisites. These requirements depend on your proposed programmes and courses at the school. If you must get this, let’s discuss different courses available and their requirements for admission.

5. NOUN Available Courses/Programmes
You can join National Open University as a 100 level, 200 level (Direct Entry) or Postgraduate applicant.

Let’s go into details.

6. Undergraduate Programmes - 100 Level

Generally, the requirements for getting admission into the National Open University of Nigeria include five (5) credits in the SSCE/GCE O’Level/NECO/NABTEB or equivalents at not more than two (2) sittings obtained in subjects relevant to the proposed field(s) of study. The five (5) credits include Credits in Mathematics, English and 3 other relevant subjects. More details can be found under programmes.

7. Undergraduate Programmes - 200 Level

I. National Diploma with Upper Credit from a recognised institution.
II. National Certificate in Education (NCE) in a subject(s) relevant to the proposed programme of study with a minimum of one merit and two passes.
III. International Baccalaureates, Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) with at least two ‘A’ Level papers in relevant subjects and a pre-requisite number of ‘O’ Level credit passes.

NOTE
NOUN does accept IJMB, ND, HND, NCE, and Bsc for her 200 level undergraduates admission. BSc and HND holders may need to visit their intended study centres http://nou.edu.ng/ to ask if they can be considered for the 300 level instead.

You may be lucky if you have a distinction or first-class in your HND or Bsc to be given 300 level admission.
HND applicants with lower credit/pass can also be considered for admission instead of the upper credit stated above. But you will need to speak with them at your proposed study centre first. OND applicants with lower credit/pass can do the same.

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

I. To qualify for admission into any of the postgraduate programmes of the University, a candidate must meet, among others, all matriculation requirements of at least five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics. Some programmes accept at least a pass in Mathematics.

II. Candidates must possess either a minimum of pass Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a University recognised by the Senate of the NOUN OR a Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Lower Credit.

III. For the Postgraduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting, the candidate must have been called to the Bar.

IV. For admission into the school of Business and Human Resource Management Postgraduate Diploma programmes, candidates with professional qualifications such as ACA, ACIS, ACIB, ACII, ACIA, etc may be considered on individual merit.

1. Master Degree Programmes

I. Candidates must possess either a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of second class lower in the relevant field of study from a University recognised by the Senate of the NOUN.

II. However, holders of lower classification and with a minimum of 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience may be considered on individual merit OR a Postgraduate Diploma in a related field of study from a recognised University OR A Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit in the relevant field of study. Candidates with a membership certificate of relevant professional bodies may apply for the Master of Business (MBA) programme

2. Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes
Candidates must possess a masters degree in a relevant field of study from a University recognised by the Senate of the NOUN with a minimum score average of not less than 60% or a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.

NOUN Available Programmes and Courses

I. B. Agric. (Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Option) Agricultural Sciences

II. B. Agric. (Crop Production and Protection Sciences Option) Agricultural Sciences

III. B. Agric. (Soil and Land Resources Management Option) Agricultural Sciences

IV. B. Agric. (Agricultural Economics and Agro Business Option)

V. Agricultural Sciences
PGD Agricultural Extension and Management

VI. Agricultural Sciences
B. Agric. (Aquaculture and Fisheries Management Option) Agricultural Sciences

VII. B. Agric. (Animal Science Option) Agricultural Sciences .

For more courses and the latest updates, kindly visit the NOUN course page. - Nou.edu.ng or chat us up

How NOUN Runs her Academic Programmes

How is the programme run? At a distant learning centre or institute, you are to learn at your own pace – as conveniently as you probably choose. Hence, here is the picture of how you will learn at the National Open University.

I. Please note that the application starts from generating RRR here and making payments online or by the bank. Then, return to the website to fill out your form.

II. After your application, the school will give you admission immediately. How? Their computer system will match your proposed course requirements with all application details you fill in. Based on this matching, it will decide if you meet or beat their requirements. If you meet or beat the requirements, you will be allowed to print your admission letter (directly on the application portal). If however, you’re not qualified, you won’t be able to see such a letter. In this case, you may need to visit your proposed study centre and ask for a way out. They may end up allowing you to study another course you qualify for.

III. After you’ve printed your admission letter, proceed to your proposed study centre. They will conduct a physical checking of your credentials and see if everything is right. After that, you will be given some study materials. These study materials are usually softcopies – books you can download and study on your computer or mobile devices. You can equally be given some printed materials – if you’re lucky.

Participating in NOUN TMA

Just like other conventional universities, after you’ve studied your course materials, the school will conduct one or two tests before exams. These tests, NOUN called it - TMA. You’ll be required to do TMAs – usually two or three. Note that NOUN TMA is online. You will need to visit your candidate TMA page, print out or save your questions, study them, answer them offline, then return online to answer and finally submit them. Your score is immediately displayed. The school shares some tips for learning and preparing for exams here.

Participate in NOUN Exams

Exams are conducted twice a year – the first and second semesters. You must partake in these exams. It’s important to note that NOUN can conduct the exams online (like TMA) or at study centres across the nation.

This is your routine for the period of your studies.

National Open University (NOUN) FAQs

Do NOUN Graduates serve in the NYSC?

NYSC has declared that they are not accepting NOUN graduates in the meantime, yet they are being issued NYSC letter of exclusion.

You should know that NOUN is continually working on making sure their graduates serve after their programme. The school has recently joined JAMB for this process.

More on this update later.

Are their Law graduates allowed to continue to Nigerian Bar?

Yes

The Law school, starting in 2022, has started accepting the graduates of the National Open University into its programme. This update was officially covered in the dailies including The Tribune,

What you may lack as a NOUN Student

NOUN is for anybody who won’t mind NOT being on campus. If you’re the type who wants to be on campus to take selfies, NOUN may not be the right choice for you as it doesn’t run conventional university settings, but rather study centres for the purpose of exams, counselling and guides.

If however, you still want to enjoy campus life while running National Open University programmes, you can get friends at closer institutions around their study centres. Then, you can have access to your shots on motion ground.

I know NOUN students on the Polytechnic Ibadan campus (since the study centre in Ibadan is so close to the Poly), also students on the LAUTECH campus.

Conclusion

NOUN is here to stay. And just recently, National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval to the National Teachers Institute (NTI) to run its degree programmes in affiliation with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). You can ask your relatives already running NTI courses.

Another achievement is the United States (US) embassy in Abuja set to establish a partnership with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) towards enriching the programmes of the university.
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UPDATE~

Study Centres are now open!

Did you register GST 302 this semester?

Please be informed that GST302 is a 300 level Compulsory Course & it doesn't have TMA like other Courses

You need to go through 3 Stages to pass that 2unit course
namely:

▪️Business plan write up and uploading.

▪️Presentation /Defense (60 marks)

▪️CBT Examination (40 marks)

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA (NOUN) ~ IKORODU MODEL STUDY CENTRE

This information is strictly to those of you living in IKORODU (Ogijo, Redeem, Laspotech, Agric, Ebute, Ijede, Igbogbo, Ketu, Ojota etc)

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REMINDER!!!

Academic Calendar Changes.

We would like to bring to your attention some important updates regarding changes to the academic calendar. Please take note of the following information:

✅ Admission, course, and exam registration deadlines have been extended until Sunday, April 16th, 2023, at 11:59 pm. This means that individuals who are interested in obtaining NOUN forms may still do so and complete their registration before the closing date of April 16th, 2023.

✅ Furthermore, we would like to inform all new students that the Orientation and Matriculation ceremony has been rescheduled to April 17th and 18th, 2023.

✅ Regarding the Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs), please note that none of the TMAs would close until the TMA3 closing date. With this extension, TMAs will be open until April 16th and beyond.

We understand that these changes may cause some concern, but we would like to assure you that there is no pressure. Please proceed steadily.

Thank you.

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Tips About Distance Learning

It will require more self –discipline and responsibility you as you will study at your own pace.

Excellent time management skill will be needed to keep up with the pace of work.

Study every day because it enables you to spread your work out over a period of time than to attempt to cover too much within a short space time.

Set realistic goals for daily studies and keep to them.
Develop a weekly study plan. Review your work at the end of each week and modify your plan accordingly.

Use a calendar/diary to plan as much as possible.

Academic Calendar Changes.

We would like to bring to your attention some important updates regarding changes to the academic calendar. Please take note of the following information:

✅ Admission, course, and exam registration deadlines have been extended until Sunday, April 16th, 2023, at 11:59 pm. This means that individuals who are interested in obtaining NOUN forms may still do so and complete their registration before the closing date of April 16th, 2023.

✅ Furthermore, we would like to inform all new students that the Orientation and Matriculation ceremony has been rescheduled to April 17th and 18th, 2023.

✅ Regarding the Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs), please note that none of the TMAs would close until the TMA3 closing date. With this extension, TMAs will be open until April 16th and beyond.

We understand that these changes may cause some concern, but we would like to assure you that there is no pressure. Please proceed steadily.

Thank you.

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mosho2good:
Is registration still on

Yes

TMA SUBMISSION ISSUES

Hello students,

If you are having trouble submitting your TMAs, here are some possible issues you might encounter and ways to solve them:

1. Invalid details: This might happen if you are a new student and your registration has not been completed yet, or if the school has not uploaded your details into the eLearning database. If you face this issue, try logging in with your matric as the password (lowercase e.g nou123456789) and keep trying until the school uploads your details.

2. No course found: This can occur if you registered for your course 1-2 weeks before the TMA commences. If you encounter this error, keep trying as your courses will be available soon.

3. No questions: If you see this error, it means that the school has not yet uploaded questions for that course. Keep checking for updates.

If you encounter any other errors that are not mentioned above, please feel free to drop your messages on this platform or text me on Whatsapp.

Thank you.

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TMA 1 IS OPEN

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR TMA

(1) From ur browser type https://elearn.nouedu2.net

(2) Click on Login

(3) Provide ur Username (Matric Number in small letters) and ur password (Matric number also in small letters) and Click on Login. [Proceed to
(5) if you are not a new student.]

(4) The system will ask you to change ur Default password. Go ahead and change the password. (only if you are a new student)

(5) Your informations will appear at the top part of the screen.

(6) Select any course you want to start ur TMA with.

(7) Click and take part in all course activities or click on circle button at right part of ur screen, untill it change from white colour to green colour. Which shows that, you have participated in that activity.

(8.) While scrolling down you will see ur TMA 1.

(9) Click on it and click on attempt quiz now.

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FACT TIPS ABOUT T.M.A FOR FRESHERS TO TAKE NOTES

♻️1. TMA is the acronym for Tutor Marked Assignment

♻️ 2. It is the continuous assessment of NOUN.

♻️ 3. It carries 30 marks while the exam carries 70 marks.

♻️ 4. A course, ENT309 for instance, has 3 TMAs. Namely, TMA1, TMA2, and TMA3.

♻️ 5. Each TMA has 10 questions. (10 marks)

♻️ 6. It is done and submitted online from the Elearn portal. (elearn.nouedu2.net)

♻️ 7. Whatever you score in a Course (TMA 1 for instance) eventually will be over 10 marks.

♻️ 8. Your total TMA1-3 scores are what will be used for your assessment.

♻️ 9. You cannot re-attempt your TMA again once you have submitted it.

♻️ 10. If what happened last semester is to go by, it then means that you can’t view TMA 2 until you submit TMA 1. In the same way, until you submit TMA 2, you cant view TMA 3.

♻️ 11. A good TMA score will go a long way in boosting your Exam grade at the end of the day.

♻️ 12. Securing an excellent score in your TMA will boost your exam result and gives you confidence in attaining a high total mark when added to your exam.

Good luck!!!

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Anthonyo15:
Summary of the Online Webinar

The Webinar started with the reading of the agenda by Mr. Adewale Adesina.

✅ NOUN anthem was sung.

✅ The opening address was taken by Prof. Olufemi Peters who encouraged everyone to read course materials straight away as exams will not wait for anyone.

✅ TMA was intensively explained and will begin by 4/3/2023 - first TMA followed by others consecutively.

✅ The Exams Director Prof. Olugbenga Ojo, encouraged everyone to take reading seriously and encouraged that despite us not meeting face to face, they are always with everyone.

✅ The DLCMS team gave an overview of students Essential requirements (4Ds):-
📌 Devices: - mobile phone, tablet, laptop and desktop.
📌 Data: - interconnectivity, modem, wifi, broadband
📌 Digital literacy:- lecturer, learners, and parents.
📌 Digital platforms:- course and user management, two way conversations and feedback, creation and management of interactive communications media, digital instructional delivery components, instructional videos, course materials, discussions forums and online chat, live facilitation.

✅ Characteristics of Open and Distance learning were analysed among which are, self motivation, manage time, be persistent etc.

✅ Helpful habits were discussed, few among others are, plan your time for reading, attend online facilitation, be curious, take notes in learning, chat with other learners, update your profile on the facilitation portal etc.

✅ Important information:
Facilitation will start on Monday 27th March 2023:
1. Go to the portal and copy your time table or log in your facilitation portal you will see it too.
2. Update your profile picture on the portal.
3. Change password to the one you will remember and keep private.

✅ How to use the facilitation portal was practically educated which I will not be able to write them here, but as an experienced technological literacy, you will be able to navigate the portal and understand its rudiments.

✅ Download Moodle Apps before Facilitation date.

✅ Q&A, Final Remarks and NOUN anthem.

✅ Lastly, the link to the recorded webinar will be sent to the email of all students. If you are yet to activate your email, go do so.

Moodle App

This app functions same way as https://elearn.nouedu2.net

Once you open it:

1. Choose I'M A LEARNER

2. Type the address above as YOUR SITE

3. Enter your matric number and password for https://elearn.nouedu2.net

4. Submit to login

You can take TMAs from it, join lectures from it etc.

Link to Android version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moodle.moodlemobile


Link to iOS version
https://apps.apple.com/app/moodle-mobile/id633359593

Samisha500:
REMINDER 2023_1 ORIENTATION WEBINAR ON ONLINE FACILITATION AND TUTOR MARKED ASSESSMENTS

The Webinar on Online Facilitation and Tutor Marked Assessments (TMAs) for all students registered for the 2023_1 Academic Semester will hold today Thursday.

Date: 23rd February 2023
Time: 2:00 PM prompt

The link to the webinar is
https://noun.zoom.us/j/92764890137?pwd=d3Zrdzg2RWVhZ2hFUmZoWERiNHVQZz09

Kindly share on all platforms.

Summary of the Online Webinar

The Webinar started with the reading of the agenda by Mr. Adewale Adesina.

✅ NOUN anthem was sung.

✅ The opening address was taken by Prof. Olufemi Peters who encouraged everyone to read course materials straight away as exams will not wait for anyone.

✅ TMA was intensively explained and will begin by 4/3/2023 - first TMA followed by others consecutively.

✅ The Exams Director Prof. Olugbenga Ojo, encouraged everyone to take reading seriously and encouraged that despite us not meeting face to face, they are always with everyone.

✅ The DLCMS team gave an overview of students Essential requirements (4Ds):-
📌 Devices: - mobile phone, tablet, laptop and desktop.
📌 Data: - interconnectivity, modem, wifi, broadband
📌 Digital literacy:- lecturer, learners, and parents.
📌 Digital platforms:- course and user management, two way conversations and feedback, creation and management of interactive communications media, digital instructional delivery components, instructional videos, course materials, discussions forums and online chat, live facilitation.

✅ Characteristics of Open and Distance learning were analysed among which are, self motivation, manage time, be persistent etc.

✅ Helpful habits were discussed, few among others are, plan your time for reading, attend online facilitation, be curious, take notes in learning, chat with other learners, update your profile on the facilitation portal etc.

✅ Important information:
Facilitation will start on Monday 27th March 2023:
1. Go to the portal and copy your time table or log in your facilitation portal you will see it too.
2. Update your profile picture on the portal.
3. Change password to the one you will remember and keep private.

✅ How to use the facilitation portal was practically educated which I will not be able to write them here, but as an experienced technological literacy, you will be able to navigate the portal and understand its rudiments.

✅ Download Moodle Apps before Facilitation date.

✅ Q&A, Final Remarks and NOUN anthem.

✅ Lastly, the link to the recorded webinar will be sent to the email of all students. If you are yet to activate your email, go do so.

ATTENTION: GST302 UPDATE!!

Please be informed that it is now mandatory to include a 6 Slide PowerPoint Presentation as part of your business plan submission.

Kindly take note of this important requirement.

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Happy New Week

Hey there! It's important to know what's going on in the next 11 days.

According to the school academic calendar, all registration will close on the 3rd of March which is coming up soon, in relying on any extension from the school may not be possible. To avoid any problems, it's best to register for your courses and exams before the deadline. This will ensure that you have access to all the resources you need for your studies, including online course materials, TMAs and online facilitation sessions.

In summary, it's essential to stay on top of your registration deadlines and avoid relying on extensions. By doing so, you'll be able to make the most of your learning experience and avoid any unnecessary setbacks. Good luck with your studies!


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Harmony63:
What’s difference between msc business administration and masters in business administration?

MBA vs M.Sc.

I'd like to clarify the difference between Masters in Business Administration vs M.Sc. Business Administration?


Masters in Business Administration – is a postgraduate business management degree designed to develop leadership and management skills.

It's for Professionals looking to advance to a General Manager, Managing Director or a CEO position.

M.Sc. graduates tend to specialise in their function and prefer to pursue roles such as Head of Department, Director of Marketing, CFO etc.

While MSc is extremely specific, an MBA is wide-reaching and goes into details about how businesses function in general.

And holders of M.Sc. Business Administration could further academically to obtain a PhD in Business Administration while MBA isn't a requirement for PhD.

Thank you

NOTE TO ALL!!!

THIS CIRCULAR CARRIES WHEN THE SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED AND OPEN DURING 2023 ELECTIONS.

KINDLY READ THROUGH AND KEEP NOTE

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