NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
25 – 28/02/2025
INSTITUTION:
Federal University of Technology, Owerri
DISCIPLINE:
Administration and Management
PROGRAMME:
Project Management
PROGRAMME SCORE:
92.56%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
INTERIM
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REMEDIES |
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1. The mission statement is not well stated. 2. Courses like Peace studies and Conflict Resolution and The Use of Library which are GST courses are omitted from the curriculum. 3. Yet to fully adopt the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). 4. Water supply is inadequate. 5. The project portfolio management software is inadequate. 6. Sand buckets and fire-extinguishers are inadequate.
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1. The University should state clearly, the appropriate mission for the programme. 2. The curriculum should be reviewed to include the omitted courses. 3. The University should fully transit to the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) as soon as possible. 4. The University should ensure that additional water supply is made available for smooth-running of the programme. 5. The University should procure more project portfolio management software. 6. More sand buckets and fire-extinguishers should be provided for the programme.
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The total score for the programme is 92.56%. It scored 29 (87.88%) in Academic Matters, 32 (91%) in Staffing, 26 (96.30%) in Physical Facilities, 18 (100.00%) 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 less than 70% in any of the four core components (Academic Matters, Staffing, Physical Facilities and Library), the Panel recommended INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme.
B. APPROVAL BY THE COMMISSION
Based on further analysis of the report, the Commission upholds the recommendation of INTERIM accreditation status for the Programme