The University of Benin, Benin City, has a Centre for Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This Centre, runs a two-year Full-Time Diploma in Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The course has adequate professional and academic content, to produce manpower for the promotion of staff proficiency, capacity building and performance in the Sea Ports, Shipping, Oil and ICT sectors of the economy for middle and top management positions.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Full-Time Two-Year Diploma in Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
The runs a two-year Full-Time Diploma in the following Courses:
- Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology
- Marine Drilling and Production Technology
- Industrial Welding and Fabrication Technology
- Computing and Computer Technology.
Furthermore, the Centre also runs professional courses at Advanced Certificate Level.The Courses are as follows:(i) Oil and Gas Instrumentation and Control Engineering (ii) Oil and Gas Electrical Engineering and Naval Architecture (iii) Marine and Naval Architecture Engineering, (iv) Oil Field Development and Subsea Engineering.The duration of this is 12months. And waivers can be given to desiring candidates.
COURSE BENEFITS:
- Graduates from the Centre shall acquire both academic and practical knowledge to be employed directly into Sea Ports, Shipping, Oil, Custom Services, and other Agencies in maritime and ICT industries.
- No entrance examinations into this programme.
- The Diploma in Maritime Studies and ICT is recognized as a direct entry qualification in the University of Benin into 200 level for all Engineering programmes and degree programme in the Faculty of Science (Computer Science, Mathematics (Pure and Applied), Industrial Mathematics, Mathematics with Physics, Mathematics with Chemistry, Statistics with Computer Science, Physics, Geology and Industrial Physics), Faculty of Education (Department of Vocational and Technical Education) and Library Studies and similar institutions in the country.
- Programme would also serve as capacity building for the academic and professional enhancement of persons with innate maritime culture and tradition.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING: Students must undertake and pass a three-month industrial training period between the first and second years of the programme.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for DIPLOMA:
- Credit in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and any other subject at GCE/WASE/SSCE/NABTEB/NECO
- City and Guilds (Part 1) in any area of Engineering
- A qualification equivalent to any of the above.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCE CERTIFICATE:
- B.Eng. in any Engineering Programs
- B.Sc. in any Science (Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Computer Science, Mathematics or the Equivalent)
- HND in any Engineering programs
- HND in any Science Programs (Computer Science, Marine Engineering, Nautical studies/ICT PROGRAMS)
- Diploma in Maritime Studies, Information and Communication Technology
- OND in any Science Programs (Computer Science, Mathematics, Navigation and Nautical Studies, Maritime Studies/ICT Program)
- OND in any Engineering Program
How to Apply for UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime and ICT Admission Form.
Candidates should visit the website myuniben.org then click on Application to initiate the online application process by printing application fee slip of the sum of N12, 500:00 (Twelve Thousand, Five Hundred Naira, only) and then proceed to any Commercial Bank of their choice to make the payment through Remita platform. Thereafter, candidates are expected to go back to the same website to complete their application online.
Candidates should ensure that forms are clearly filled with all information required on or before 31st January, 2021. Any application Form not properly filled will not be treated.
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