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SONKOko:
I hope someone has answered you on mode of lecture, if not no lecture you self-study. Your material is your lecturer.

yah but not too cleared enough. May I request you buttress my point again.

Also, as anybody(new PGD intake) visited their SC and get screened successfully?

kindly reply thanks.

chyna4luv:
I appreciate your response. lastly, how do they take their lectures considering the fact that I am working and the nature. Also, after printing my provisional admission letter, do I still required to go to o the school to submit anything?

good morning pals.

GNLD tinz. from exp.
Regards.

Eddodoh:
I have being monitoring her & strategizing on how to use my spies to know where she reside & propose to her, U want to play smart one on me. Better back off!

lol, I already have her details and she has mine.

@debbie,

I will chat you up tonight okay.

shollyee:
Registration is closing this Wednesday, register now and enjoy the discounted price

it's has closed already i.e today. just seeing this.
when is next one coming up?

shollyee:
Registration is closing this Wednesday, register now and enjoy the discounted price

it's has closed already i.e today. just seeing this.

debbie:
You see,i said it ....see one of them,after i said i dont have an answer to any question.Here she is asking if i am ibo?
I have no answer to give....

I be man o. I get cash wella and I wan marry you.

debbie:
Please as usual,no one should ask me questions.....i dont have any answer to give,biko
If you have a friend or brother or sister or even spouse that is qualified tell them to apply.
Cheers

Hi debbie,
You be Ibo?
Because I am quite sure you would have answer to this..lol

kosplateau:
Late January 2016. Pls read.

Alright, thanks a bunch!

[quote author=MimiHANS post=40435655][/quote]okay, should I go for the screening at my SC this month or next year January? which do you suggest? please. kindly advise.

MimiHANS:
It's not that titanic.
You can follow these channels:

1) Obtain a PGD form from any Zenith Bank nearest to you.
2) Collect the application pin code equivalent to the amount paid for your form from the Bank.
3) Now, visit www.noun.edu.ng and click on "Application For Admission"
4) Use your Application pin code to access your NOUN online application form.
5) After completion, you can re-open the form as often as you like, before submitting.
6) You can now print out your provisional admission letter.

The duration for PGD programme is 2 semesters (1 year).

Good afternoon sir,

Thank you for leading me to this point. I have successfully registered and printed my PGD admission letter but it is backdated thus: provisional admission for 2012/2013. why this? or is it a system error?

Also, Kindly advise me on when you think is suitable for me to visit my SC for screening, because in the admission letter it is stated that I should visit my SC by March, 2013 for screening and documentation.

Anticipating for your response.
Thanks,

ksstroud:
Stale

yeah. confirmed!

laoma15:
Don't be discouraged my friend. In 1993, I wrote both UME Jamb and Poly Jamb. UME Jamb offered me admission in Bsc in Geography at University of Ibadan while Poly Jamb offered me Accounting at Federal Polytechnic Bida. I decided to choice Accounting and completed my HND in Accounting.

I passed all my ICAN papers on first attempt basis. I have worked in Oil Company and the two top Telecom companies. Today, I have a viable Consulting Firm and employs both HND and Bsc holders.

Don't let Certificate determine your life. Your destiny is in your hand. Keep pressing forward and believe in yourself.

That's the spirit man!

ogawisdom:
Stop licking ur wound its only very poor STDs dt go to polytechnics bc they cant pass jamb and waec n have failed severally n ran to poly due to frustration

Hnd is useless jst lik third class degree n dts wat shell is telling u all.

Go and apply for de and start all over in uni sorry

why are you talking like this? who told you that HND is useless?
It was an HND graduate that won the NYSC national award last year.
During my NYSC in 2011, a Bsc corps member couldn't fill a common form where we were deployed for PPA, I had to guide her. Even where I am currently working now(name withheld) some of my Bsc colleagues whom I luckily see their good grades(2.1) can't even compose simple English and many more which I can't disclose further.

One thing you don't know about HND graduates is that, technically, they are better than Bsc. We take more courses than Bsc. in My HND final, I did Eleven courses even at that, the grading system is high. You must score 75 to get your A. I learnt that in other Polytechnics like IMT, is 80 to get your A.

So, dear you are lucky to obtain Bsc doesn't mean you should rate HND low. This dichotomy has been there even before you were admitted. what we are saying is, what is the way forward?

Regards.
Chyna4luv, HND, PGD(currently running).

martowskin1:
u are finished.......watch not what......I wonder who asked u to apply for poly.......or u couldn't meet up with the uni requirements

So you don't know when one is kidding

Arogba:
Bros, no thanks for all the trash you just spewed regarding the GPA system. The polytechnic system is far more difficult than the university system as presently constituted.
I recently did a credential evaluation on www.wes.com with my HND and guess what , my certificate was equivalent to a US and Canadian postgraduate certificate based on the number of credit units which was more than 120 units required to obtain a university degree in North America. The most you can get your Nigerian degree is a degree equivalent. Keep fooling yourself with all the Nigerian certificate mentality.
It's unfortunate that the the discrimination is real, but if you know your onions you won't bother about the dichotomy.

Well said bro, that is the courage. I'm an HND am not moved by the dichotomy. working as a contract staff and currently enrolled for PGD programme.

Regards,
Chyna4luv

wirelex397:
Do not be disheartened. To apply for master with hnd, one'll have to do a top up (pgd) so as to become equivalent with Bsc.

But what are the requirement for masters? Mininum of 2:1. Third class need to do a top up too just like hnd.

So you see why hnd is equated with third class. They, our govt too, believe that to further, you must do a top.

That's not really true. HNDs distinction are acceptable to enroll for masters degree directly without PGD.

fratermathy:
This is getting too old and stale.

While I do not support totally embarrassing HND graduates and denying them of promotions, appointments and a chance to make a successful career, it should be noted that HND and B.Sc/B.A/B.Agric/B.Tech/LL.B/B.Fisheries/MBBS/DVM are different and the dichotomy must be emphasised.
HND is a technical diploma. It is technically not even a Degree but a National Diploma. B.Sc and its other appellations are the recognised standard for academic, theoretical and career based jobs and appointments. That is not to say HND cannot be used. It is just that HND is better off for handy middle-levelled and technical jobs/careers. The whole essence of HND is to make sure that there are middle-levelled skilled people in the society that can be called upon and relied on for their technical expertise. University graduates are seen as having done a theoretical study with much intellectual rigour and are, thus, deemed to have a high intellectual acuity for certain professions and careers. This must be known and not relegated. No matter how much sentiments come in and no matter how much we try to equate these certifications, the sacrosanct fact is that they are not the same. As long as one is a "Diploma" and another is a "Degree", they can NEVER be treated equal and same.

On the issue of Shell equating HND with Third Class, I have iterated in the previous paragraph that HND is not seen as an intellectually inclined degree but rather as a technically inclined diploma. Having a Distinction in HND only proves that you have an excellent technical expertise, perhaps even beyond that of University Degree holders. However, this does not translate into the fact that you are intellectually buoyant enough to stand a University First Class product. It doesn't add up. For one, our Nigerian Polytechnics operate a 4 points GPA system as opposed to the 5 Points used in our Nigerian varsities. Secondly, the units of courses taken in HND programmes are far lower, both individually and cumulatively, when compared with a University. Thirdly, the course contents in Polytechnics are peripheral and elementary as opposed to that of a University! Fourthly, the calibre of academic staff and their standing is much lower than that of a University. For one, a Polytechnic cannot have a Professorial Cadre! Polytechnics usually have substandard facilities and make-shift labs and instruments. All these come together to haunt the graduates of Nigerian Polytechnics!

The solution to all these bifurcations is easy. Polytechnics should be made to award a B.Tech rather than an "Ordinary" or "Higher" diploma. Polytechnic facilities should be overhauled and made to standards. The Professorial Cadre, alongside its competitive and cumbersome "floating" process, should be introduced to the Polytechnics. Polytechnics should employ the 5 or more Points GPA system and courses should be well developed, standard and carry higher units! In fact, the term "Polytechnic" should be hijacked from parlance and replaced with University of Technology or any other soothing appellation. We should always strive to follow the UK pattern in our technological pedagogical system.

Finally, on the issue of ostracization and stigmatization, I believe it is only Nigerian Legislative Bodies that can end this once and for all. As long as they are comfortable with it, nothing will change! Let's just stop flogging this issue and look forward to better things! This issue has been discussed, ignited and quenched severally since Nigerian employers' decisions to employ preferential treatments! It is time we either take drastic measures or simply let it go as we have always done.

#MyTake
Mr. Baminasri, I am sorry about your plight! Your best is yet to come. I'd advise you to get a PGD and possibly a Masters though.


CC:
Freemanan, Freeemanan, Goodboiy, Scholes0, LordAdam; What do you think?

Fratermathy, hope you know that grade rating in Polytechnic is
higher than University. E.g 74 and half is not A in Polytechnic
while in university it's A. Even 64 and half is not B in Polytechnic
while in university it's B.
what would you say to this Sir? I love your write up it's
educating.
kindly comment, thanks.

LuckyLadolce:
I gave an example using my school and you still have problem with that? Now, tell me my gain if i have to come here and lie about stuffs like dis. Anyway, it's your sh.it if you dont believe it. I have no problem with that.

You are too fast in concluding. I guess you don't understand my right up. sorry oga. I am a Polytechnic graduate too working as a contract staff with a bank....


@ fratermathy, hope you know that grade rating in Polytechnic is higher than University. E.g 74 and half is not A in Polytechnic while in university it's A. Even 64 and half is not B in Polytechnic while in university it's B.

what would you say to this Sir? I love your write up it's educating.

kindly comment, thanks.

LuckyLadolce:
Sincerely, you made some really good points! Bt i will like to draw your attention to one of your points which is "our Nigerian Polytechnics operate a 4 points GPA system as opposed to the 5 Points used in our Nigerian varsities". Brother, it is true. But I've you tried finding out about how polytechincs grade their scores i.e 70=A, 60-B? For instance, in my GF's school (university), 70=A while in my school (polytechnic), 75=A. Whats ur say about this?

Even 74 and half is not A in Polytechnic and 64 and half is not B in Polytechnic.



Cc:fratermathy

Bimbomartins:
As in HND don hear am. Make dey scrap polytechnics na, if dem no go recognize them. Gaskiya I dey go do D.E

why u won do D.E? is that the solution? even people wey get Bsc 1st class sef neva get job.
BTW, you must not work is a bank to achieve your dreams.

MimiHANS:
Any day, bro.

Bro, I am interested in this programme but I am a bit confused here. my job is shift(morning, afternoon and night). putting this into consideration, how will I know if assignment is given?

Will the assignment be submitted at my own leisure?

What is TMA?

finally, how will I know when exam or quiz is scheduled? Is the exam or quiz usually done online or at the study center?

Sorry for bugging you with my questions, it's because I want to enroll for PGD this months and to be sure of want I am about going into.

God bless you as you reply.


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MimiHANS:
Students do not attend lectures in NOUN, they give facilitation. You must be ready to study on your own. You can as well form a study group with some of your course mates.

Yeah, you'll need to go to your SC with your credentials.

Thanks.

MimiHANS:
It's not that titanic.
You can follow these channels:

1) Obtain a PGD form from any Zenith Bank nearest to you.
2) Collect the application pin code equivalent to the amount paid for your form from the Bank.
3) Now, visit www.noun.edu.ng and click on "Application For Admission"
4) Use your Application pin code to access your NOUN online application form.
5) After completion, you can re-open the form as often as you like, before submitting.
6) You can now print out your provisional admission letter.

The duration for PGD programme is 2 semesters (1 year).

I appreciate your response. lastly, how do they take their lectures considering the fact that I am working and the nature. Also, after printing my provisional admission letter, do I still required to go to o the school to submit anything?

MimiHANS:
@ Captmatts...

Sir, there's no cause for alarm. You can start your registration in January next year. One of the importances of proceeding with your reg in Jan is that you'll get to see staff who'll attend to you @ your SC for some of the stages of registration. Right now, exams is in progress and staff are busy.

To the best of my knowledge, Computer Science is a branch of Engineering/Technology that studies the use of the digital computer as a tool that makes possible much of modern technology and the overlap between the two fields is significant. So, without having Credits in those Core Subjects, it won't be feasible, even in Conventional Universities.

Concerning the fees, follow the first layout (meant for Freshers) like you. The other layout is meant for Returning Students (Staylites).

Best of luck!

please how can I apply for PGD programme? Also, what is the duration for
PGD in financial management?
thanks.

tmapark:
You can always apply.

Just pickup your form and secure your admission.

Then start by January.

Thanks. But how can I apply? Also, what is the duration for PGD in financial management?

experts:
IF U WANT TO APPLY, GO TO OCEANIC OR ZENITH BANK TO PURCHASE UR APPLICATION FORM. 5000 NAIRA ONLY.i

GO TO THE SCHOOL WITH THE ETRANZACT COMFIRMATION AND TH BANK TELLER TO COLLECT UR PINCODE AND AFTER THAT U CAN GO ONLINE TO FILL UR FORM FOR ADMISSION

www.noun.edu.ng

please is selling of PGD form for 2015/2016 NOUN out? I need to upgrade myself.

kindly reply, thanks.