UNIPORT Centre for logistics and transport studies (CELTRAS) admission into the post-graduate programmes for 2015/2016 session is ongoing. The application form is out and so is the deadline for applications. Interested members of the public are hereby implored to apply before the deadline.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Post Graduate Programmes of the Centre for 2015/2016 session.

INTRODUCTION: The Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies (CELTRAS) is designed to train and produce technocrats and professionals in the areas of Logistics and Transport in Nigeria. CELTRAS is therefore poised to provide adequate knowledge and practical skills for understanding and solving logistics and transportation problems in Nigeria as well as generate international support in funding for intellectual exchanges through conferences, seminars and publications. The Centre provides a conducive learning environment with well equipped library and laboratory facilities. Students are also provided educational programmes through research and examinations, and industrial training in logistics and transport. Other opportunities are available such as in-service training for staff of logistics and transport and related institutions. The aim of these post graduate degree programmes is to provide graduates in logistics and transport with broad based training required by the public and private logistics and transport companies in Nigeria.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES:

CELTRAS offers the following academic programmes:

a) Post-graduate Diploma (PGD) in Logistics and Transport Management

b) M.Sc. Logistics and Transport Management

c) Ph.D Logistics and Transport Management (specialization in Logistics or Transport Management)

All the programmes run on a modular system, either as Full Time or as Part-Time.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Post-graduate Diploma (PGD) Logistics and Transport Management

  • First Degree from the University of Port Harcourt or any recognized University
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent (with at least an Upper Credit);
  • Holders of a recognized professional qualification in Logistics/Transportation e.g. Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT); institute of Transport Engineers (ITE); Institute of Transport Administration (IOTA), etc, with at least 5 years working experience in a transport or related organization.

Master of Science (M.Sc) Logistics and Transport Management

  • Post-graduate Diploma in Logistics, and or Transport Management from a recognized University with minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5 point scale.
  • First Degree (not lower than Second Class Lower) with at least 3.50 CGPA in Transport, Logistics or related disciplines e.g. Town Planning, Economics, Geography, Civil Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, etc.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Logistics and Transport Management

  • An M.Sc Degree in Logistics, or Transport, or Logistics and Transport Management and a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5 point scale.

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMMES

  • The PGD shall operate the modular system which has 10 modules and a project. Each module carries 3 units and shall run for 3 weekends examination inclusive. It shall run for a minimum of 9 calendar months and a maximum of 18 calendar months.
  • The M.Sc programme has 16 modules and a dissertation. The programme shall run for a minimum of 12 calendar months (3 semesters) and a maximum of 24 calendar months (or 6 semesters).
  • The minimum duration of the PhD. programme is 3 calendar years or 6 semesters beyond the Masters degree.The PhD. lectures are in 8 modules and candidates are required to take and pass the 24 units prescribed in the first 2 semesters of the programme.

The Programme has flexible schedules and modules for working students. This helps to minimize the impact on students’ work schedules. But of all, students receive personal attention from outstanding, professionally and active faculty in a small class environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application is online. Log on to www.uniport.edu.ng and follow the instructions. Payment of a non-refundable Fee of Twenty Thousand, Five Hundred Naira(N20,500) should be made into CELTRAS Account in U & C Microfinance Bank A/C No. 0152825421, Uniport, Choba Campus and proceed with the print out from the Bank after payment and obtain Application Form from the Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies, University of Port Harcourt, East-West Road, Port Harcourt.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS

Completed Application Forms, Academic Transcripts, three reference letters and other relevant documents must be returned to the Director, Centre for Logistics and Transport Studies, University of Port Harcourt, not later than 30th August, 2015.

For more information about the Programme, please contact: [email protected]; +2348150580677 and +2348150580580.

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