NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
REPORT ON ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
A. SUMMARY OF PANEL’S REPORT
DATE OF VISITATION:
17th – 21st November, 2024
INSTITUTION:
North Eastern University, Gombe
DISCIPLINE:
Computing
PROGRAMME:
Cyber Security
PROGRAMME SCORE:
88.43%
ACCREDITATION STATUS:
FULL
DEFICIENCIES |
REMEDIES |
1.Relevant Courses such as Data Base Management system, Networking and Communication system, Cyber Incident reporting and Management, Computer hardware are omitted from the curriculum
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The Department should include Data Base Management system, Networking and Communication system, Cyber Incident reporting and Management, Computer hardware in their curriculum
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The total score for the programme is 88.43%. It scored 31 (88.57%) in Academic Matters, 34 (97%) in Staffing, 23.5 (87.04%) in Physical Facilities, 14 (77.78%) in Library. The programme scored 2 (66.67%) in Funding, 2.5 (83.33%) in Research and Collaborations and (0.00%) 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