Igbinedion University Postgraduate Courses

Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), a distinguished institution renowned for academic excellence, has published a comprehensive list of postgraduate courses for the 2025/2026 academic session. This roster of programmes spans across various colleges within the university, including the College of Arts and Social Sciences, Business and Management Studies, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Pharmacy. Let’s take a deep dive into each of these.

Recommended: How to Apply for Igbinedion University Postgraduate Admission.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

1. Economics and Developmental Studies – M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Development Economics
2. International Economics
3. Finance and Public Sector Economics
4. Econometrics
5. Monetary Economics
6. Financial Economics

2. International Relations & Strategic Studies – M.Sc, Ph.D

Ph.D in International Relations – Areas of Specialization:

1. Humanitarian Studies
2. Development Assistance
3. Foreign Policy and Diplomatic Studies

Ph.D in Strategic Studies – Areas of Specialization:

4. Defence and Security Studies

5. Peace and Conflict Studies

6. Transborder Crime and Terrorism

3. Mass Communication – PGD, M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Print Journalism
2. Broadcast Journalism
3. Advertising
4. Public Relations

4. Political Science & Public Administration – M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Political Sociology
2. Political Theory
3. Comparative Politics and Development Studies
4. Public Policy
5. Management of Public Sector Organization
6. Management of Public Enterprises
7. Comparative and Public Administration

5. Theatre Arts – M.A, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Directing
2. Playwriting
3. Film and Media Arts
4. Acting/Presentational Speech
5. Dramatic Theory and Criticism
6. Costume/Make-up Design
7. Community Theatre/TFD
8. Theatre Administration and Events Management

6. Geography – M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Environmental and Resource Management
2. Urban Studies
3. Regional Planning and Development
4. Population Studies
5. Hydrology and Water Resources Management
6. Geomorphology
7. GIS and Remote Sensing
8. Biogeography
9. Climatology and Climate Change
10. Disaster Management
11. Tourism Development Management

7. Sociology – M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Criminology
2. Development Studies
3. Demography
4. Social Psychology
5. Industrial Sociology

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES

8. Accounting – M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Taxation
2. Environmental Accounting
3. Forensic and Investigation

9. Banking and Finance – M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. International Finance
2. Public Finance
3. Corporate Finance
4. Financial Inclusion
5. Capital Market Studies

10. Business Management – M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Management Information System
2. Human Resources
3. Marketing
4. Management

11. Business Administration – M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Management Information System
2. Human Resources Management
3. Marketing Management

COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

12. Biochemistry – M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Toxicology and Environmental Biochemistry
2. Nutrition, Food Chemistry and Health
3. Ethno-Biochemistry
4. Medical and Clinical Biochemistry

13. Microbiology – M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Environmental and Public Health Microbiology
2. Food and Industrial Microbiology
3. Brewing Science
4. Plant Pathogenic Microbiology
5. Animal Pathogenic Microbiology (Medical Microbiology)
6. Immunology and Immunochemistry
7. Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry

14. Computer Science & Information Technology – M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Software Engineering
2. Systems Programming and Operating System
3. Algorithm Design and Analysis
4. Artificial Intelligence
5. Information System and Security
6. Cyber Security
7. Internet Technology and IoTs
8. Mobile Computing
9. Cloud Computing

COLLEGE OF LAW

15. Law – LLM, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Comparative Criminal Law
2. Corporate Management and Finance
3. Maritime Law
4. Principles of Civil Litigation
5. Labour Law
6. Comparative Constitutional Law
7. Comparative Family Law
8. Comparative Conflict of Law
9. Jurisprudence and Legal Theory

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

16. Chemical Engineering – PGD, M.Eng, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Chemical Reaction Engineering
2. Process Control and Analysis
3. Environmental Engineering
4. Renewable Energy
5. Process Design and Optimization
6. Corrosion Engineering

17. Electrical/Electronics Engineering – PGD, M.Eng, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Control/Instrumentation
2. Electronics/Telecommunication
3. Power/Machines

18. Mechanical Engineering – PGD, M.Eng, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Thermal Power Engineering
2. Advanced Fluid Mechanics
3. Applied Energy Engineering
4. Design and Manufacture
5. Industrial and Maintenance Engineering
6. Engineering Management (M.Sc)

19. Petroleum Engineering – PGD, M.Eng, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Drilling Engineering
2. Reservoir Engineering
3. Petroleum Production Process
4. Natural Gas Processing and Engineering

20. Civil Engineering – PGD, M.Eng, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Structural Engineering
2. Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
3. Geotechnical Engineering
4. Highway and Transportation Engineering

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Basic Medical Science Programme

21. Physiology – M.Sc

Areas of Specialization:

1. Environmental and Applied Physiology
2. Cardiovascular Physiology and Metabolism
3. Gastrointestinal Physiology
4. Inflammation and Carcinogenesis
5. Endocrine, Reproductive Physiology and Embryogenesis
6. Neuroscience

Clinical Science Programme

22. Nursing – M.Sc, Ph.D

Areas of Specialization:

1. Medical-Surgical Nursing (MSN)
2. Community Health Nursing (CHN)
3. Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Nursing (MN & CHN)

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

23. Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology – M.Sc

Areas of Specialization:

1. Liposome Technology/Drug Delivery System Optimization
2. Powder and Tableting Technology/Phytomedicine

In Conclusion

With this extensive range of postgraduate programmes, Igbinedion University Okada (IUO) provides a unique platform for higher academic pursuits. Interested candidates should consider their areas of interest and expertise when selecting a suitable course and specialization. The diverse curriculum promises to provide a holistic and comprehensive academic experience, equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge required to excel in their chosen fields.