PhD in Information Resources Management - Babcock University, Nigeria

• Information Systems

• Candidates seeking admission into the PhD programme in Information Resources Management are required to have a Master’s degree in Information Resources Management (MIRM), Library and Information Science, or Information Science or Archival studies, wherein they would have obtained an average of at least 60% (4.0 on a 5-point scale). Candidates must submit official transcripts as evidence.
• Candidates with a CGPA of 3.50 and 3.99 on a 5-point scale or 55-59% in the MIRM may be admitted under conditional status to the PhD programme, provided that they successfully complete a minimum of 16 additional credits in Master’s level coursework in information resources management in Babcock University prior to commencing any coursework in the PhD in Information Resources Management programme.
• Candidates who score between 3.00 and 3.49 on a 5-point scale or 50-54% in the MIRM may be admitted into the MPhil programme. The MPhil programme shall be for two years (4 semesters). In the first year, the MPhil candidate will be expected to complete the first year (2 semesters) of PhD coursework. In the second year, the MPhil candidate will complete the MPhil program, as well as submit an MPhil Dissertation. The MPhil must be completed with a minimum of 60% for the candidate to be eligible for regular admission into the PhD in Information Resources Management programme. After the successful completion of all requirements for the MPhil, the candidate may directly proceed to the second year of the PhD programme.
• For candidates with Master’s degree in an area other than Information Resources Management, or Library and Information Science or Information Science, but that meets the required level of proficiency, the transcript will be reviewed to ascertain which of the required courses in the Babcock University Master’s in Information resources Management have been completed. Any outstanding deficiencies must be completed prior to admission to the doctoral programme.
• An MPhil in IRM from Babcock University, with a minimum proficiency level of 60%, will count for the first year of the PhD programme, with the student commencing with the activities of the 2nd year of the PhD programme of studies. If the student has an MPhil in IRM from any other institution, with a minimum proficiency level of 60%, the student will commence with the first year of the PhD programme of studies.

Note: Professional experience may not be counted to waive a deficiency in the programme requirement.

After completion and submission of your Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)/Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) FORM

Step 1: VISIT https://applications2.babcock.edu.ng/babcock/ to start the application process.

Click on "Click to start application" button to create login details with a valid email address and telephone number to obtain your Password Admission Application

Step 2:  Log-in with your Username as your email address and Password as sent to the email address supplied in step 1.

To login click on the "Click to start application" button and then select Login here

Step 3: Filling the form:

• Click to fill Form. Make sure you fill all information requested for.
• Click button to save form if you have filled every information.
• Upload your Passport Photograph according to the specified size, and JPG or PNG format.
• Select Screening Centre and Date of Screening.

Payments: Take the APPLICATION ID to the bank (Wema, Diamond, GTB, FirstBank, UBA). Tell the Teller you are paying for Babcock Application Fees via eTranzact platform. The fee is ₦2,000.00. Service charge is ₦350.00. Total ₦2,350.00.

You can now pay online as well

Step 4: Once payment is done, then log in to the application system and Click Submit.

Step 5: Follow all instructions on the left menu, and be sure you print your completed Application Form