Business Administration and Management

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT

Department of Business Administration and Management is one of the pioneer departments of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State. It started admitting students in 1982/83 academic session after it received approval to run programmes leading to the award of National Diploma (ND) and Higher Nation Diploma (HND) in Business Administration and Management by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). Since then the department has grown to what it is today.

Benefits of Studying Business Administration and Management

The benefits of a business diploma are numerous. A diploma in Business Administration and Management gives unlimited possibilities in future business career. from there on, the diploma holder can level up and pursue a master’s degree or Ph.D in Business Administration and Management. Generally, studying business administration and management enables students:

1. to gain knowledge of managing organizational resources.
2. to learn how to make informed business decisions
3. to recognize and appreciate market trends.
4. to develop and sharpen management skills.
5. to develop capacity to become self-employed, job-creators and entrepreneurs.
6. to develop a multidisciplinary perspective and critical thinking skills.
7. To develop leadership and team spirit.

Qualifications for Admission into the Department

ND Programme: 4 credit passes that must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other relevant subject. Admission is through Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

HND Programme:  Students must have successfully completed their ND programme with 2.5 and above Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and a mandatory one-year Industrial Training Experience (IT).

Heads of Departments Since Inception of the Department

1. Awa A.E.
2. Inya A. Ibiam
3. B.N. Onyemesim
4. G.A. Anugwom
5. Dan O. Igwegbe
6. Chioma Aginah