M.Phil. in Non Governmental Studies and Community Development

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

Programme Rationale

There has been a proliferation of NGOs and their sibling-organizations (namely Civil Society Organization’s, Community Based Organisation’s and Farmer Based Organisation’s) throughout the West African sub-region. It is publicly acknowledged that they are key development partners to national and local government institutions and agencies. Notwithstanding this recognition, NGOs, both local and international have come under severe criticism for a number of reasons most of which are directly related to the quality of leadership/management in their operations. There is the felt need there to prepare theoretically and technically competent leaders for the community development world of today and the future hence the M.Phil programme in NGO and Community Development.

Programme Objectives

assist students to build sound conceptual, theoretical and technical knowledge in Non Governmental Studies and Community Development
assist students to develop desirable attributes for research and scholarly activities in Non Governmental Studies and Community Development and be able to publish in leading journals with leading publishers;
assist students develop requisite skills in the management of development programmes for the benefit of society; and
improve students’ chances for upward mobility in academic, research and professional institutions and agencies concerned with social issues or the progress of science – both public and private

Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission into M.Phil. in Non Governmental Studies and Community Development must have obtained a good baccalaureate degree at least Second Class Lower Division or better from a recognised institution or Cumulative Grade Point (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 1 - 4 scale or its equivalence in agriculture or related field. Considerable working experience preferably in Agriculture is desirable but not required. A considerable working experience will be an advantage but not a prerequisite.