Lagos State University, LASU Diploma Programmes Admission Form: The Lagos State University (LASU) Diploma Programmes admission form for the 2023/2024 academic session. See the requirements, duration, course fee and how to apply below.
The University's mission, as stated in the Edict establishing the institution, is to provide qualitative education to the large population of Lagos State by preparing them for the challenges of managing the state's private and public sectors by bringing education closer to those who want to learn.
LASU Diploma Programmes
Category A
- Bread Making and Confectionary
- Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Installation
- Computer Networking
- Fish Breeding
- Medicinal Plant
- Metal Fabrication
- Photography/Image Editing/Videography
- Proficiency in Communication Skills
- Python Programming
- Safety and Crime Management
- Snail and Grasscutter Breeding
- Solar Inverter Installation and Repair
- Transport and Logistics
- Web Development
Category B
- Small Business Start-Up
- Cyber Security
- Data Science
- Educational Management
- Environmental Management
- Government Administration
- Leadership and Management
- Production Management
- Project Management
- Road Traffic Management
- Help Desk and Support Services
- Strategic Financial Management
- Warehousing and Supply Chain Management
LASU Diploma Programmes Admission Requirements & Duration
DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY STUDIES
Admission Requirements
- Candidates must have obtained four credit passes at not more than two sittings at Ordinary Level/Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WAEC, NECO, or GCE). The credits must include English and three other subjects.
- Matured students, who must hold four (4) O’ level passes and have worked in the tourism and hospitality industry for at least five years must possess a pass in English Language or Mathematics and any other subjects
- Any other qualification as may be determined by the university Senate from time to time.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions –
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only
DIPLOMA IN REAL ESTATE & FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Admission Requirements
Admission into Diploma in Real Estate and Facility Management is opened to SSCE /GCE holders who must have Five (5) O’ level credits passes including English and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. Holders of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or its equivalent from a recognized Polytechnic or College of Technology, not below Pass and any other qualifications such as membership of relevant Professional bodies such as NITP, CITL, NIM, NIS, NIA, NIESV, NIOB, ATC, NSE as approved by the Senate of Lagos State University may also be considered for admission.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Admission Requirements
Candidates with Five (5) credits at not more than two sittings to include English Language at the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), General Certificate of Education (GCE) or National Examination Council (NECO). Candidates with merits in Four (4) subjects including English Language at not more than two sittings in Grade II Teachers Certificate Can also be considered.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Admission Requirements
Candidates are expected to have Five (5) Credit Passes in O` Level (GCE/SSCE/NECO) which must include: English Language, Literature, Mathematics and two other subjects from Arts, Commercial or Social Sciences
Note: ANY CANDIDATE WITH A PASS IN LITERATURE CAN BE ADMITTED INTO DIPLOMA IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN THEATRE AND FILMS ARTS
Admission Requirements
- Credit pass in the SSCE or GCE O’ Level Examination, NECO or its equivalent in four (4) subjects including English Language at not more than (2) sittings or Credit passes in the Teachers Grade II Examination including English Language and Social Studies. Credit in Literature in English will be an added advantage.
- Waivers shall be given to mature students (not less than 30 years of age) with other certificates but who have (3) three years of experience in Theatre and Media Arts Practices and with a recommendation letter from a renowned professional or organization.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN ECONOMIC STUDIES
Admission Requirements
- Credit passes in at least four (4) subjects including: English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two subjects in the General Certificate of Education (GCE), Senior School Certificate of Education (SSCE) or its equivalents.
- A Professional Certificate in Technology, Business Administration, Banking, Accounting, Law, Marketing, Finance or Insurance and holders of related Professional Certificates, is also acceptable.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Admission Requirements
- Credit passes in at least Four (4) subjects including English, Mathematics, and any other subjects like Commerce, Civil Education, Biology, Economics, Government, as well as and any other subject in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, (SSCE) WAEC/NECO, General Certificates of Education (GCE), Ordinary Level, or its equivalent
- Matured Candidates of not less than 30 years of age with at least a pass in either English Language or Mathematics plus credit passes in three relevant subjects may be considered.
- Four (4) Credit Passes which must include English Language and Mathematics or at least a pass in either Mathematics or English but with not less than Ten (10) years of cognate working experience may also be considered
- Four (4) Credit Passes in Teachers Grade II/WAEC Technical/NABTEB Certificate for Candidates who are not less than 30 years of age. A minimum of 10 years of cognate work experience is required.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
Admission Requirements
- Grade II Teachers Certificate with at least Three (3) Merits, one of which must be Physical and Health Education
- West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) /General Certificate of Education (GCE) with at least Three (3) credits passes at O’ level.
- Mature Candidates who can benefit from the programme could also apply (Not Less than 35 years of Age)
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND STRATEGIC STUDIES (DIASS)
Admission Requirements
- Four (4) credit passes at not more than Two (2) sittings to include English Language and History or Government in SSCE or its equivalent.
- Candidates with less than Four (4) credits but with English Languages and one of History or Government and at least ten years of work experience. Can apply.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions –
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN LAW
Admission Requirements
- Aspiring candidates must have at least Four (4) Credit passes at SSCE/GCE/NECO or its equivalent, including English Language
- Mature Candidates of not less than thirty-five (35) years of age with at least a pass in English Language or Mathematics and with ten (10) years of working experience at the managerial level may be considered.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Admission Requirements
- Prospective candidates for the Diploma in Public Administration Part-Time Programme must possess the West Africa Senior School Certificate (WAEC), Senior Secondary School Certificate NECO or GCE Ordinary Level or its equivalent with a minimum of Four (4) Credits including English Language.
- Mature Candidates who do not possess the minimum entry requirements but who can prove that they have sufficient work experience in Public Administration may be admitted, so far as they have attained the age of 35 years.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN MUSIC
Admission Requirements
- Credit passes in at least three (3) O’ level subjects, a minimum of merit pass at Grade 3 Level in ABRSM or MUSON examination is acceptable for the program.
- Applicants by whichever mode they seek admission must satisfy the Department of their basic musical aptitude and competence at a specially conducted departmental audition. This consists of written (theoretical), practical (playing of various instruments, singing etc.) as well as aural examination. Candidates are recommended for admission only after they have passed the audition.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION &DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Admission Requirements
- WASC, SSCE, NECO, GCE O’L, NABTEB, TC II or equivalent with a minimum of Four (4) credits including English Language and Mathematics.
- Certificates in Local Government, Public Administration and other relevant certificates recognized by the institution. PSSDC Certificate in Local Government Administration and any other professional certificate recognized by the institutions. Candidates may be required to undergo written examinations and interviews.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the Diploma in Business Administration are required to possess at least four (4) Credit passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO Ordinary Level which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and/or Commerce and any other subject from Physical and Social Sciences.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the Diploma in Entrepreneurship are required to possess at least Four (4) Credit passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO Ordinary Level which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and/or Commerce and any other subject from Physical and Social Science.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN MARKETING
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the Diploma in Marketing are required to possess four (4) O- Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Marketing, Commerce, Economics and any other subjects from Physical and Social Sciences.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN PHILOSOPHY
Admission Requirements
Candidates intending to be admitted to the programme must obtain the requisite certificate (s) as specified below:
- Candidates with Four (4) credits passes at not more than two (2) sittings to include English Language at the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), West African School Certificate (WAEC), General Certificate of Education (GCE) or National Examination Council (NECO) Certificate.
- Candidates with merits in Four (4) subjects including English Language at not more than two (2) sittings in Grade II Teachers’ Certificate.
- Mature candidates who are thirty (30) years old and above possess three (3) credits passes which must include English Language.
- Candidates with Five (5) credits passes in WASC, NECO or GCE or TCII with at least a pass in English.
There shall be a qualifying examination and interview for all applicants to be conducted by the University through the Department of Philosophy.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING
Admission Requirements
Applicants with the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the Diploma in Accounting Programme by direct entry:
- G.C.E. Ordinary Level or its equivalent (Teachers Grade II, W.A.S.C., S.S.C.E.) with Five (5) credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any other three (5) subjects from physical and social sciences subjects or
- Five credit passes in relevant subjects as stated in (i) above obtained at the final examination of an NBTE-recognized Preliminary ND Programme offered by the polytechnics and similar post-secondary technical institutions.
Candidates may also be interviewed or required to take a written examination or both as part of the
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Diploma programme, the candidate must possess one of the following:
- Candidates with SSCE/WAEC or equivalent O’ Level with credit in Physics, Mathematics, and any two of the following courses: Chemistry, English Language, Technical Drawing, Economics Geography and Agricultural Science. A minimum of a Pass in English Language, is required for admission.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions –
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Admission Requirements
Applicants that meet any of the following requirements are eligible:
- Potential candidates must possess SSCE/WASCE/GCE (O’ Level) or its equivalent with a minimum of Four (4) credits in Chemistry, Mathematics and any two of the following courses: Physics, Biology, Further-Maths, Agricultural Science, Geography and Economics. A minimum Credit Pass in English Language is required for admission.
- National Technical Certificate in related science subjects with credit passes.
- Mature candidates, not less than 30 years of age with five (5) years working experience in Chemical Engineering industries may be considered for admission if such candidates possess at least three (3) credits in related science subjects of which Chemistry, Mathematics and English are a must.
- Candidates may also be interviewed or required to take a written examination or both as part of the screening
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Diploma programme in Electronic and Computer Engineering, the candidate must possess one of the following:
- Candidate with SSCE/WASCE/GCE (O’Level) with credit in Physics, Mathematics and any two of the following courses: Chemistry, Biology, English Language, Economics, Geography, and Agricultural Science. A Minimum of a credit pass in English Language is required for admission.
- National Technical Certificate in related science subject with credit passes.
- Candidates aged 30 years who have been working in Electronic and Computer industries for upward of Five (5) years but do not meet the above requirements may be considered if they have passed in Three (3) subjects which must include Physics, Mathematics and a credit in English Language.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN NURSERY AND PRIMARY EDUCATION
Admission Requirements
Four types of people are expected to take advantage of this programme:
- Teachers with Grade II or other qualifications recognized in Nursery and Primary Education who have at least three years’ experience in teaching.
- Candidates with Three (3) credit passes at Ordinary Level including English Language.
- Matured candidates who are above-35 years but do not have the required three (3) credit passes.
- Candidate with passes in N.C.E.
Duration: Two (2) Academic Sessions.
Application fee: Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000) only.
How to Apply for LASU Certificate Programmes Admission
- Candidates are to visit odlri.lasu.edu.ng for details about the programme of choice.
- Then proceed to www.lasu.edu.ng/epayment to make payment for the application fee of ₦15,000 for Diploma Programmes and then proceed to complete the application form.
- Kindly note that ALL LASU payments are made ONLINE via www.lasu.edu.ng/epayment.
- Successful Candidates will be contacted through their submitted email addresses.
Screening: Candidates who have been offered admission and have paid the acceptance fee will also be subjected to a screening exercise.
Mode of Teaching and Learning: All academic activities are going to be blended learning with 70% online classes and 30% physical classes with a prompt and accurate delivery system, including workshops.
Enquiries: For further enquiries, kindly send an email to [email protected] or [email protected].
Disclaimer: Any applicant who pays money into any individual/other account OR through other means aside from the one above does that to his/her own disadvantage.
Deadline: The closing date for the application form is six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
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