The Postgraduate Diploma offered by Nigerian Institute of Production Management- NIPM is a professional management development programme (PMDP) intended for graduates who need to increase their knowledge, skills and competencies for effective performance in senior management position in industry, intending entrepreneurs or business owners and others who seek capacity building for self – development and career growth in organizations. If these resonate with your personal goals NIPM PGD is designed for you!

WHY CHOOSE A PROFESSIONAL PGD?

Academic degrees which focuses on theoretical knowledge prepare people for further research and teaching while professional postgraduate diploma courses which focuses practice prepare people for careers in industry, commerce, public sector and entrepreneurship.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

First degree or Higher National Diploma or equivalent professional qualification with not less than 5 years managerial experience or 7 years supervisory experience.

DURATION:

NIPM PGD is a 1-year programme.

PROGRAMME COMMENCEMENT:

Admission is quarterly: January, April, July, October.

PROGRAMME FEE:

As from #595,000 with convenient payment plan.

PROGRAMME DELIVERY:

You have options of online distance learning (not virtual) (Study at your own location anywhere in the world) and physical classroom lectures (in Lagos only). Study Packs, Online learning materials, research project assignments, continuous assessment and other methodologies including the development of andragogy based on a comprehensive curriculum.

FACULTY:

NIPM PGD Programme is facilitated by top industry experts with broad wealth of knowledge and experience across key economic and industrial sectors, locally and internationally, mostly PhD and Master’s degree holders in Board level positions as Industrialists, Presidents, Chairpersons, CEOs and Directors.

NIPM PGD AND MASTER’S DEGREE

Questions are frequently asked whether NIPM PGD can be used for admission into a University Master’s degree programme. The answer is: Yes, it is possible.  Further academic pursuits is good especially for teaching careers. Many foreign and local universities accept BSc. 3rd Class or HND or membership certificates of professional bodies for admission to Master’s degree programme.

However, it is the perogative of a university to determine its admission criteria. Some create pathways like the use of top – up courses or PGD as alternative criteria. Due diligence is advised if your intention is to use a professional Postgraduate Diploma to gain admission for academic Master’s degree programme. Many reputable universities in Nigeria and globally accept while some don’t. 

Arrangements are in top gear to partner with reputable university in Nigeria and overseas to enable NIPM PGD holders complete Master’s and Doctoral Degree programmes.

ENQUIRIES:

For Registration and further enquiries contact NIPM Admissions Office through Email: info@nipmnigeria.com.ng or call/WhatsApp on 08023140750, 08069006671, 09023194157.