Bayelsa State Polytechnic Courses and Requirements

Are you planning to pursue your undergraduate studies at Bayelsa State Polytechnic Aleibiri and wondering if the school offers your program of choice? If so, worry not because we have published a complete list of all accredited Bayelsa State Polytechnic courses and the entry requirements.

All the courses offered in the school are fully accredited and recognized by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

So if you want to study science, art, or any social science courses at Bayelsa State Polytechnic, then check the complete list of available programmes offered in the institution below. BYSPOLY courses and requirements are listed below.

Bayelsa State Polytechnic Courses and Admission Requirements

 School of Commerce and Management

                                                                    Entry Requirements

Programmes  DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY
Full-Time and Part-Time National Diploma (ND)

(i)                   G.C.E. Ordinary O level or its equivalent (Teachers Grade ll, WASC., SSCE.) with four credit passes English Language Mathematics, and any other three subjects from the following in not more than two sittings: Economics, Business Studies, Principles of Accounts, Commerce, Government, Geography, Statistics, Biology, Agricultural Science and Literature in English. Or

(ii)                 Four credit passes in relevant subjects as stated in (i) above obtained at the final examination of an NBTE Recognized Preliminary ND Programmes offered by the Polytechnics and similar post- secondary technical institutions.

Programmes DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION
Full-Time and Part-Time National Diploma (ND)

Five (5) G.C.E. (O level), WASC, NECO or NABTEB subjects passed at not more than two sittings. The subjects must be passed at Credit level and should include English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics and any two others such as Economics/Commerce, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, Geography, Office Practice, Government, Biology/Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Physics, History/Government, Typewriting, Shorthand.

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Entry Requirements
 

Programmes          

 

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

 

Full-time and Part-Time

National Diploma (ND)

(1) Four O, level credit passes in SSCE or its Equivalent Examination which must include English Language and Mathematics, Physics and any other two subjects from the following in not more than two sittings:

(2) Four credit passes in NBTE recognized preliminary National Diploma course offered in a Polytechnic or similar post-secondary technical Institution. The credit passes must include mathematics, physics English and any other subject.

(3) A pass in Computer Foundation Examination (CFE) of computer professionals registration council of Nigeria (CPN). The student must be prima fascia qualified as in (1) above.

 

Programmes

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

Full-time and Part- Time National Diploma (ND)

(1) Four credit level passes in the West African School Certificate, Senior Secondary School Certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary level and National Examination Council (NECO), TCII, NTC, in not more than two sittings.  The subject must include mathematics and any three of the following: Statistics, Geography, further mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Agricultural Science, Economics.  At least, pass in English language is compulsory.

(2) Candidates who have successfully completed the Boards recognized Pre-National Diploma (Science and Technology) course.  Such students must have passed mathematics, English language and any two subjects listed in (1) above.

 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

                                                                        Entry Requirements

 

Programmes             

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY                    
 

Full-time and Part-Time

National Diploma (ND)

1. Four credit level passes at senior school certificate examination (SSCE) or its equivalent at not more than TWO sittings. The four subjects must include Mathematics, Physics and any TWO other science subjects. At least a pass in English Language is required.

2. The National Technician Certificate (NTC) in electrical trade with credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and ONE other subject. Also, a pass in English Language is mandatory.

3. Four credit passes in an NBTE recognised preliminary ND course offered in a Polytechnic or similar post-secondary technical institution. The credit passes must include Mathematics, Physics and any TWO other science subjects. Candidates must in addition obtain at least a pass in English language.

 

 Programmes           

 

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY      

 

Full-time and Part-Time

National Diploma (ND)

1. Four credit level passes at senior school certificate examination (SSCE) or its equivalent at not more than TWO sittings. The four subjects must include Mathematics, Physics and any TWO other science subjects. At least a pass in English Language is required.

2. The National Technician Certificate (NTC) in electrical trade with credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and ONE other subject. Also, a pass in English Language is mandatory.

3. Four credit passes in an NBTE recognised preliminary ND course offered in a Polytechnic or similar post-secondary technical institution. The credit passes must include Mathematics, Physics and any TWO other science subjects. Candidates must in addition obtain at least a pass in English language.

SCHOOL OF FOUNDATION STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Programme DEPARTMENT OF LAW
 

Full-time and Part-Time

Ordinary National Diploma (OND)

Five credit passes, including English Language and Literature in English and other three subjects from

1.        Christian Religious studies

2.        Government

3.        Economics

4.        Commerce

5.        Mathematics (at least a pass)

6.        History

Programmes

 

      INTERIM JOINT MATRICULATION BOARD (IJMB)

                                  Entry Requirements

Accountancy

Banking and Finance

Marketing

Business Management

Economics

Political Science

Sociology

Law

International Studies/ Public Admin.

Public Administration

Mass Communication

Geography

Urban and Regional Planning

Archaeology

Five O’level credit passes in SSCE or its Equivalent Examination which must include English Language in not more than two sittings:
Computer Appreciations

Computer Hardware Maintenance

Computer Programming

Data Base Management/

Administration

Computer Networking

Electrical Installations

Project Management

Electrical Installation

Fine and Applied Art

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (IIICT)

 

Entry Requirements (Certificate Programme)

Candidate must possess minimum Three O level credit passes in SSCE, NECO, GCE, NABTEB or its Equivalent.

Above is the list of Bayelsa State Polytechnic Courses and the admission requirements. If you have any questions regarding the BYSPOLY courses, feel free to use the comment box below this page.

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About Folashade Olawale, M.Ed.

Folashade Olawale is a distinguished education expert and academic consultant with over 12 years of experience in the Nigerian educational sector. She holds a Master's degree in Education from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where she specialized in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design. Folashade's expertise encompasses innovative teaching strategies, educational technology, and student engagement. As a passionate advocate for quality education, Folashade regularly contributes insightful articles to Just School News, focusing on educational trends, school management, and student success strategies.