Business Administration and Management

The Department of Business Administration and Management (BAM) provides National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes designed to train competent business and management professionals for the public and private sectors. The Department equips students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and ethical orientation necessary for effective decision-making, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.

Students are trained in business management, accounting, economics, quantitative techniques, law, marketing, operations, and entrepreneurship. Emphasis is placed on hands-on learning, including industrial attachments under the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) and final-year projects, to ensure graduates are industry-ready and self-reliant.

Graduates are prepared to analyze management problems, design solutions, conduct surveys, perform budgeting, oversee operations, and lead teams, positioning them for employment, entrepreneurship, and professional advancement.

The ND and HND Business Administration and Management programmes aim to:

1. Equip students with practical and theoretical knowledge in business and management to operate effectively at technician and technologist levels.

2. Enable graduates to identify, analyze, and solve management problems at appropriate organizational levels.

3. Train students to conduct surveys, market research, audits, and investment evaluations to support decision-making.

4. Develop skills in financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and application of quantitative techniques for business control.

5. Foster competence in legal principles, company regulations, and business ethics to ensure compliance and professionalism.

6. Encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership for students aspiring to start and manage their own businesses.

7. Provide hands-on experience through SIWES and final-year projects, linking classroom theory with real-world business practice.

8. Produce graduates capable of effective communication, problem-solving, and strategic management in diverse organizational environments.

The Department of Business Administration and Management was established as one of the foundational academic units of the School of Management and Financial Studies at Thomas McGettrick Institute of Technology, Ogoja, in response to Nigeria’s growing demand for skilled managerial and administrative personnel.

Since its inception, the Department has adhered strictly to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Minimum Standards, ensuring that its curriculum, teaching methods, and practical training meet national quality benchmarks. Over the years, the Department has contributed significantly to producing competent middle- and higher-level managers for industries, commerce, government, and non-governmental organizations.

The Department continues to expand its academic offerings and partnerships with industries to maintain relevance, excellence, and employability for its graduates.

The ND and HND programmes in Business Administration and Management are fully designed in compliance with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Minimum Standards.

Key accreditation features include:

• NBTE-approved curriculum covering general studies, foundation courses, and professional courses.

• Mandatory industrial training (SIWES) for practical exposure to business operations.

• Final-year projects to reinforce problem-solving and research skills.

• Teaching and learning facilities equipped for hands-on business training.

• Qualified academic staff with extensive experience in business management, administration, and entrepreneurship.

• Compliance with NBTE guidelines on credit units, grading, examinations, and graduation requirements, ensuring national recognition of the diploma.

Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded the National Diploma (ND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Administration and Management, classified according to GPA: Distinction (3.50+), Upper Credit (3.00–3.49), Lower Credit (2.50–2.99), and Pass (2.00–2.49).

The Department maintains regular curriculum review and quality assurance processes to sustain NBTE accreditation and industry relevance.