For the 2022–2023 academic session, Lagos State University (LASU) and LASU Consult Limited are inviting applications from qualified individuals for LASU Certificate and Diploma Programs.
The University’s mission is to provide high-quality education to the sizable population of Lagos State by bringing education closer and closer to those who desire to learn while preparing them for the challenges of managing the state’s private and public sectors, as stated in the Edict establishing the institution.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR LASU CERTIFICATE COURSES
(1) CERTIFICATE IN TOUR GUIDING
Admission Requirements
Candidates should obtain three (3) credit passes in relevant subjects in Arts, Sciences, and Commercial Studies at not more than two (2) sittings at GCE/WAEC/SSCE/NECO. Credit pass in the English Language will be an added advantage.
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Matured Candidates not less than 30 years old who possess other Certificates and at least five years’ work of experience in their chosen course of study are also eligible to apply.
Application fee: *Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000)* only
(2) CERTIFICATE IN REAL ESTATE & FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Admission Requirements
Admission into Certificate in Real Estate & Facility Management is opened to SSCE/GCE holders who must have any three (3) compulsory ‘O’ Level credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings.
*Duration*: The certificate programme in Real Estate & Facility Management is a Part-Time Programme and will run for a period of Six (6) months (intensive training)
Application fee: *Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000)* only
(3) CERTIFICATE IN SOCIAL WORK AND ADMINISTRATION
Admission Requirements
An applicant for admission into Certificate in Social Work and Administration shall be required to possess any of the following qualifications:
a. Senior secondary school certificate with at least three (3) credits passes including English Language
b. GCE Level with at least 3 credit s including English Language
c. SSSC or GCE O’ level with at least 3 or less Credits and a Minimum of 30 years of age.
d. Officers from the Ministry of Social Welfare, Religious Organizations, Media, Local Government Service, and Security Agencies amongst others can also apply
e. Any other interested candidates with OND/NCE/B.SC Certificates or equivalent qualifications
Duration: The course shall run for a period of three (3) months on a Part-Time Basis
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA COURSES
(A) DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY STUDIES
Admission Requirements
Candidates must have obtained four credit passes at not more than two sittings at Ordinary Level/Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WAEC, NECO, or GCE). The credits must include English and three other subjects.
Matured students, who must hold four (4) O’ level passes and have worked in tourism and hospitality industry for at least five years must posses a pass in English Language or Mathematics and any other subjects
Any other qualification as may be determined by the university Senate from time to time.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only
(B) DIPLOMA IN REAL ESTATE & FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Admission Requirements
Admission into Diploma in Real Estate and Facility Management is opened to SSCE /GCE holders who must have Five (5) O’ level credits passes including English and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. Holders of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or its equivalent from a recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology, not below Pass and any other qualifications such as membership of relevant Professional bodies such as NITP, CITL, NIM, NIS, NIA, NIESV, NIOB, ATC, NSE as approved by the Senate of Lagos State University may also be considered for admission.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee:
Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only
(C) DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Admission Requirements
Candidates with Five (5) credits at not more than two sittings to include English Language at the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), General Certificate of Education (GCE) or National Examination Council (NECO). Candidates with merits in Four (4) subjects including English Language at not more than two sittings in Grade II Teachers Certificate Can also be considered.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only
(D) DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Admission Requirements
Candidates are expected to have Five (5) Credit Passes in O` Level (GCE/SSCE/NECO) which must include: English Language, Literature, Mathematics and two other subjects from Arts, Commercial or Social Sciences
Note: ANY CANDIDATE WITH A PASS IN LITERATURE CAN BE ADMITTED INTO DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION STUIDES
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: *Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000)* only
(5) DIPLOMA IN THEATRE AND FILMS ARTS
Admission Requirements
Credit pass in the SSCE or GCE “O” Level Examination, NECO or its equivalent in four (4) subject including English Language at not more than (2) sittings or Credit passes in the Teachers Grade II Examination including English Language and Social Studies. Credit in Literature in English will be an added advantage.
Waivers shall be given to mature students (not less than 30 years of age) with other certificates but who have (3) three years` experience in Theatre and Media Arts Practices and with a recommendation letter from a renowned professional or organization.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000) only
(E) DIPLOMA IN ECONOMIC STUDIES*
Admission Requirements
Credit passes in at least four (4) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Economics, and any other two subjects in the General Certificate of Education (GCE), Senior School Certificate of Education (SSCE) or its equivalents.
A Professional Certificate in Technology, Business Administration, Banking, Accounting, Law, Marketing, Finance or Insurance and holders of related Professional Certificates, is also acceptable.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions -Application fee: *Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000)* only
(E1) DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Admission Requirements
Credit passes in at least Four (4) subjects including English, Mathematics, and any other subjects like Commerce, Civil Education, Biology, Economics, Government, as well as and any other subject in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, (SSCE) WAEC/NECO, General Certificates of Education (GCE), Ordinary Level, or its equivalent
Matured Candidates of not less than 30 years of age with at least a pass in either English Language or Mathematics plus credit passes in three relevant subjects may be considered.
Four (4) Credit Passes which must include English Language and Mathematics or at least a pass in either Mathematics or English but with not less than Ten (!0) years cognate working experience may also be considered
Four (4) Credit Passes in Teachers Grade II/WAEC Technical/NABTEB Certificate for Candidates who are not less than 30 years of age. A minimum of 10 years of cognate work experience is required.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000) only
(F) DIPLOMA IN PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
Admission Requirements
Grade II Teachers Certificate with at least Three (3) Merits, one of which must be Physical and Health Education
West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) /General Certificate of Education (GCE) with at least Three (3) credits passes at O’ level.
Mature Candidates who can benefit from the programme could also apply (Not Less than 35 years of Age)
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000)
only
(A) DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND STRATEGIC STUDIES (DIASS)
Admission Requirements
Four (4) credit passes at not more than Two (2) sittings to include English Language and History or Government in SSCE or its equivalent.
Candidates with less than Four (4) credits but with English Languages and one of History or Government and at least ten years work experience. Can apply.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only
(G) DIPLOMA IN LAW
Admission Requirements
Aspiring candidates must have at least Four (4) Credit passes at SSCE/GCE/NECO or its equivalent, including the English Language
Mature Candidates of not less than thirty-five (35) years of age with at least a pass in English Language or Mathematics and with ten (10) years of working experience at managerial level may be considered
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only
(E1) DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Admission Requirements
Prospective candidates for the Diploma in Public Administration Part-Time Programme must possess the West Africa Senior School Certificate (WAEC), Senior Secondary School Certificate NECO or GCE Ordinary Level or its equivalent with a minimum of Four (4) Credits including English Language.
Mature Candidates who do not possess the minimum entry requirements but who can prove that they have sufficient work experience in Public Administration may be admitted, so far as they have attained the age of 35 years.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only
(A) DIPLOMA IN MUSIC
Admission Requirements
Credit passes in at least three (3) O’ level subjects, a minimum of merit pass at Grade 3 Level in ABRSM or MUSON examination is acceptable for the program.
Applicants by whichever mode they seek admission, must satisfy the Department of their basic musical aptitude and competence at a specially conducted departmental audition. This consists of written (theoretical), practical (playing of various instruments, singing etc.) as well as aural examination. Candidates are recommended for admission only after they have passed the audition.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only
(E1) DIPLOMA IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION &DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Admission Requirements
WASC, SSCE, NECO, GCE O’L, NABTEB, TC II or equivalent with a minimum of Four (4) credits including English Language and Mathematics.
Certificates in Local Government, Public Administration and other relevant certificates recognized by the institution. PSSDC Certificate in Local Government Administration and any other professional certificate recognized by the institutions. Candidates may be required to undergo written examination and interviews.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only
(E1) DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the Diploma in Business Administration are required to possess at least four (4) Credit passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO Ordinary Level which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and/or Commerce and any other subject from Physical and Social Sciences
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: *Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000)* only
(E1) DIPLOMA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the Diploma in Entrepreneurship are required to possess at least Four (4) Credit passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO Ordinary Level which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and/or Commerce and any other subject from Physical and Social Science.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only
(16) DIPLOMA IN MARKETING
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the Diploma in Marketing are required to possess a four (4) O- Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Marketing, Commerce, Economics and any other subjects from Physical and Social Sciences.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions -Application fee: *Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000)* only
(17) *DIPLOMA IN PHILOSOPHY*
Admission Requirements
Candidates intending to be admitted for the programme must obtain requisite certificate (s) as specified below:
Candidates with Four (4) credits pass at not more than two (2) sittings to include English Language at the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), West African School Certificate (WAEC), General Certificate of Education (GCE) or National Examination Council (NECO) Certificate.
Candidates with merits in Four (4) subjects including English Language at not more than two (2) sittings in Grade II Teachers’ Certificate.
Mature candidates who are thirty (30) years old and above possess three (3) credits passes which must include English Language.
Candidates with Five (5) credits passes in WASC, NECO or GCE or TCII with at least a pass in English.
There shall be a qualifying examination and interview for all applicants to be conducted by the University through the Department of Philosophy.
*Duration*: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: *Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000)* only
(E1) *DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING*
Admission Requirements
Applicants with the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the Diploma in Accounting Programme by direct entry:
(i) G.C.E. Ordinary Level or its equivalent (Teachers Grade II, W.A.S.C., S.S.C.E.) with Five (5) credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any other three (5) subjects from physical and social sciences subjects or
(ii) Five credit passes in relevant subjects as stated in (i) above obtained at the final examination of an NBTE recognized Preliminary ND Programme offered by the polytechnics and similar post-secondary technical institutions.
Candidates may also be interviewed or required to take a written examination, or both as parts of the admission requirements
*Duration*: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: *Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000)* only
(H) *DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING*
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Diploma programme, candidate must possess one of the following.
Candidates with SSCE/WAEC or equivalent O’ Level with credit in Physics, Mathematics, and any two of the following courses: Chemistry, English Language, Technical Drawing, Economics Geography and Agricultural Science. A minimum of a Pass in English Language, is required for admission.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: *Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000)* only
(H) *DIPLOMA IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING*
Admission Requirements
Applicants that meet any of the following requirements are eligible:
Potential candidates must possess SSCE/WASCE/GCE (O’ Level) or its equivalent with a minimum of Four (4) credits in Chemistry, Mathematics and any two of the following courses: Physics, Biology, Further-Maths, Agricultural Science, Geography and Economics. A minimum of Credit Pass in English Language is required for admission.
National Technical Certificate in related science subjects with credit passes.
Mature candidates, not less than 30 years of age with five (5) years working experience in Chemical Engineering industries may be considered for admission if such candidates possess at least three (3) credits in related science subjects of which Chemistry, Mathematics and English are a must.
Candidates may also be interviewed or required to take a written examination, or both as parts of the admission requirements
*Duration*: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: *Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000)* only
(H) *DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING*
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Diploma programme in Electronic and Computer Engineering, candidate must possess one of the following:
(i) Candidate with SSCE/WASCE/GCE (O’Level) with credit in Physics, Mathematics and any two of the following courses: Chemistry, Biology, English Language, Economics, Geography, Agricultural science, A Minimum of a ‘credit pass in English Language is required for admission.
(ii) National Technical Certificate in related science subject with credit passes.
(iii) Candidates aged 30 years who have been working in Electronic and Computer industries for an upward of Five (5) years but do not meet the above requirements may be considered if they have pass in Three (3) subject which must include Physics, Mathematics and a credit in English Language.
*Duration*: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: *Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000)* only
(H) *DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN NURSERY AND PRIMARY EDUCATION*
Admission Requirements
Four types of persons are expected to take advantage of this programme.
Teachers with Grade II or other qualifications recognized in Nursery and
Primary Education who have at least three years’ experience in teaching.
Candidates with Three (3) credit passes at ordinary Level including English Language.
Matured candidates who are above-35 years but do not have the required three (3) credit passes.
Candidate with passes in N.C.E.
*Duration*: Two (2) Academic Sessions – Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000) only
2. *METHOD OF APPLICATION/PAYMENT*:
Please visit www.lasu.edu.ng/epayment to make e-payment of a non-refundable fee of *Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15, 000:00)* only to access the application form.
3. *CLOSING DATE*:
The closing date for the application form is six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
4. *Disclaimer* :
Any applicant who uses the e-payment gateway to send money to another person’s account or using a method other than the one mentioned above does so at their own risk.
For more on the program, prospective candidates are urged to visit the university website at www.lasu.edu.ng.
