MSc. Transport Management
Philosophy
The primary focus of this programme is to train skilled manpower that has the capacity to effectively manage
our Transport System. Presently, the nation’s transport system is poorly managed with attendant chaos and
dilapidation. It is hoped that graduates of this programme can make necessary impact in this sector of the
nation’s economy.
Preamble
The Master of Science (M. Sc.) degree programme shall consist of course work and a research thesis. Courses
normally involve lectures, seminar/workshop and field work pursued on a full time and part time basis. After
registration, every candidate for the M.Sc. shall pursue the programme for not less than twenty four (24)
calendar months which implies that both course work and thesis run simultaneously. Students may be required to
take special or remedial undergraduate courses to make up for deficiencies where such exist. Candidates will
be required to take a minimum work load of 36 credit units, inclusive of 6 credit units for seminars and 12
credit units for the thesis).
Objectives
The M.Sc. Programme is designed to produce professionals (who are not necessarily academics) in the field of
transportation management. Candidates shall be trained to be well grounded not only in concept, theories, and
principles, but also in relevant skills and practical field experience in transport planning, and management.
The products of the course are therefore intended to fill the growing need for skilled manpower in the
transportation industry so critical at this stage of Nigeria’s development, and in tune with Millennium
Development Goals, the Federal Government’s Seven Point Agenda and Vision 2020.
Entry Requirements
The Master of Science degree programme in Transport Management is a full time course. The minimum qualification
for admission to the programme is any of the following:
(i) An honors degree (first class or second class divisions) of Ahmadu Bello University or of any other
recognised university in geography, urban and regional planning, engineering, economics, business
administration, mathematics and physics, of Ahmadu Bello University of any other recognized university.
(ii). An honors degree in Geography (Second Class Lower Division) of Ahmadu Bello University provided that
performance in the core Geography subjects and the area of specialization are of a standard which, in the
opinion of the Head of Department and the Departmental Board of Postgraduate studies, will make the holder
benefit from postgraduate work.
(iii). A combined honors degree (at least Second Class Upper Division) in Geography and any other subject in
which the G.P.A in Geography course is not lower than 3.5 and provided that the holders are prepared to take
remedial courses in areas of Geography which may be stipulated by the Head of Department.
Duration
The programme shall run on full time and part time basis for 24 and 36 calendar months respectively.
Evaluation
i. All the course units in the programme, with the exception of the field exercises which shall be
continuously assessed, shall be examined at specific times as determined by the department.
ii. All candidates shall submit a research thesis, which shall be externally examined.
iii. To be awarded the. M. Sc. degree in Transport Management, a candidate shall be required to pass all
courses with a minimum score of 50% in each course and accumulate a minimum of 36 credit units.
Courses
Note: Students are required to pass all course units and accumulate a minimum of 36 credit units.