NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
24 – 27 November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
Babcock University,Ilishan-Remo
DISCIPLINE:
Computing
PROGRAMME:
Software Engineering
PROGRAMME SCORE:
92.80%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
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REMEDIES |
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1. Some core courses are omitted in the Curriculum 2. Test and examinations do not cover the curriculum. 3. Classrooms are inadequate in space 4. Academic staff offices are not furnished with file cabinets, bookshelves, refrigerators and television 5. Physical library books are inadequate in number 6. Funding for the programme is inadequate.
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1. The curriculum should be reviewed to include all core courses omitted. 2. The University should ensure that Standard of tests and examinations is improved and cover curriculum 3. Standard classrooms should be provided for the programme 4. Well-furnished academic staff offices should be provided for the programme. 5. Adequate number of books should be procured for the programme, 6. The programme should be adequately funded.
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The total score for the programme is 92.80%. It scored 34 (91.89%) in Academic Matters, 35 (100.00%) in Staffing, 23 (85.19%) in Physical Facilities, 17 (94.44%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 3 (100.00%) in Research and Collaborations and 2 (100.00%) in Employers’ Rating. Based on the fact that the programme scored up to 70% and above in all four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended FULL accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of FULL accreditation status for the Programme