Bauchi varsity SAZU introduces new courses to enhance academic opportunities
By Samuel Luka, Bauchi
Management of the Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) Bauchi has announced the introduction of new programs aimed at providing students with enhanced academic and career opportunities.
The University’s Director of Human Resources and Career Development, Dr. Wasilu Suleiman who stated this known in a press statement made available to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer PRO, Auwal Hassan on Tuesday, said the introduction of the new programs was unveiled following approval by the University’s Senate during its 49th Regular Meeting held on 25th July, 2024.
The Director added that the new programs are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in their chosen careers.
The new programs include Top-Up Degree, HND to BSc Conversion Programs, Diploma Courses, and Professional Certificates in various fields.
According to SAZU, the new programs would enhance the university’s academic offerings and provide students with a competitive edge in the job market.
The Director further explained that in the Faculty of Management, the university has introduced BSc Accounting, BSc Business Administration, and BSc Public Administration.
He said that the programs which are to be completed within two academic sessions, are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the management sector.
The statement added that in the Faculty of Social Sciences, the university has introduced BSc Economics, BSc Political Science, and BSc Sociology.
“These programs which are also to be completed within two academic sessions, would provide students with a comprehensive understanding of social sciences and prepare them for careers in research, policy-making, and more.
The University noted that it has also introduced Diploma Courses in Accounting and Finance, Marketing, and Science Laboratory Technology which are to be completed within four semesters.
The statement which said the new courses are designed to provide students with practical skills and knowledge in their chosen field, noted that a range of Professional Certificates, including Basic Certificate Course in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Basic Certificate Course in Public Health Surveillance and Outbreak, Basic Certificate Course in Vector Control, Certificate in Bioinformatics Foundation have been introduced.
SAZU maintained that, in addition, the institution has also introduced Professional Certificate in Demography Population Studies (PCDPS), Professional Certificate in Rural Economy and Sociology (PCRES), Certificate in Biostatistics and Data Management, Certificate in Health Nutrition, and Certificate Program in Molecular Biology.
The statement pointed out that “the introduction of these new programs is expected to provide students with enhanced academic and career opportunities”.
“The programs are designed to be industry-relevant and will provide students with practical skills and knowledge in their chosen field”, the University explained.
