Discover how to apply for the 2024/2025 Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Institute of Administration Diploma Admission. Learn about the available courses, eligibility criteria, and the application process. Keep reading to find out more.
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Institute of Administration is now accepting applications for its diploma programmes for the 2024/2025 academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to earn a diploma in fields like business, finance, law, or public administration.
If you’re ready to advance your education and career prospects, this could be the perfect fit for you. Read on to explore the courses, entry requirements, and important details for each programme.
Available Diploma Courses, Requirements, and Duration
1. Diploma in Accounting
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Plus 2 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
2. Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Plus 2 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
3. Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Plus 2 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
4. Diploma in Business Risk Management
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Plus 2 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
5. Diploma in Banking and Finance
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Plus 2 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
6. Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Plus 2 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
7. Diploma in Insurance
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Plus 3 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
8. Diploma in Business Management
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Plus 2 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
9. Diploma in Marketing
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Plus 3 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
10. Diploma in Civil Law
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Plus 4 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
11. Diploma in Sharia and Civil Law
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Islamic Studies or Arabic
- Plus 3 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
12. Diploma in Local Government
- Requirements:
- A minimum Pass in English with 5 credits, or
- 4 credits including English Language
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
13. Diploma in Public Finance
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics/Commerce/Financial Accounting
- Plus 2 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
14. Diploma in Development Studies
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Plus 2 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
15. Diploma in Cooperative and Rural Development
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Plus 3 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
16. Diploma in Public Administration
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Government/History/Civic Education
- Plus 2 other credits
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
17. Diploma in Personnel and Industrial Administration
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Government/History/Civic Education
- Plus 1 other credit
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
18. Diploma in Office System Administration and Management
- Requirements: 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ level, including:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Government/History/Civic Education
- Plus 1 other credit
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
Advanced Diploma Courses and Requirements
1. Advanced Diploma (I) in Public Administration
- Requirements:
- Diploma in relevant fields such as Public Administration, Personnel Management, or Human Resources, with a minimum MERIT grade.
- Nursing, Midwifery, or Community Health Officers with 5 years of experience.
- Pass in Diploma in Public Administration from ABU Zaria with 3 years of experience.
- Must have 5 credits in ‘O’ level, including English.
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
2. Advanced Diploma (II) in Public Administration
- Requirements:
- Higher National Diploma or Advanced Diploma in related fields with at least a LOWER grade.
- Must possess 5 credits in ‘O’ level, including English.
- Duration: 1 year (Full Time)
Higher Diploma in Local Government Courses
1. Higher Diploma (I) in Local Government
- Requirements:
- Diploma in relevant fields with a minimum of MERIT grade.
- NCE with 3 years of experience.
- Pass in Diploma in Public Administration with 5 years of experience.
- 4 credits in ‘O’ level, including English Language, or 5 credits with a PASS in English.
- Duration: 2 years (Full Time)
2. Higher Diploma (II) in Local Government
- Requirements:
- Higher Diploma in relevant fields with MERIT or PASS grade.
- Must have 4 credits in ‘O’ level, including English Language.
- Duration: 1 year (Full Time)
How to Apply for ABU Institute of Administration Diploma Admission
Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying:
- Application Fee: ₦2,500
- Step 1: Generate a transaction ID through the ABU Application Portal.
- Step 2: Pay the fee at the bank using your transaction ID.
- Step 3: Return to the portal, complete the application form, and submit.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2024.
For more information, visit the official ABU Diploma Programmes page.
This is your chance to kickstart your career with a diploma from Ahmadu Bello University Institute of Administration!