1. The Objectives and Philosophies of Postgraduate Education
Prof. Samuel T. Wara, PhD, FICA, FRHD, FIET, FNSE
Dean, School of Post-Graduate Studies
Professor of Electrical Engineering, Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, College of Engineering, Covenant University, Ota

2. OPENING REMARKS
“A graduate degree is increasingly considered an asset by employers and governments all over the world and
opens up advanced leadership positions in the knowledge economy.” –QS Top Universities,

3. OVERVIEW – OUR VISION
To be a leading World-Class Christian Mission University committed to raising a new generation of leaders in all fields of endeavor,
How do we intend to achieve this by our Post Graduate Programmes?

4. OVERVIEW – CNT’D
To be One of the leading centers for Postgraduate training in
Research
Scholarship
Skill Acquisition

5. OBJECTIVES OF POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION(PGE)
Develop a spirit of enquiry amongst graduate students for
research,
intellectual independence
individual creativity and,
teamwork

6. OVERVIEW – Cont’d Foster a deeper understanding of key concepts and
Increasing ability to apply fundamental ideas to new problems
Teach about intellectual growth; successes in relation to depth of command and application of basic principles
Achieving the high degree of specialization in the context of extending mental horizons, producing new orientations, and developing a depth of understanding in the relevant discipline;

7. OVERVIEW – Cont’d Provide training in research for those ;
whose future careers lie in teaching and research at university level, and
who may have to operate in research and development situations in public or private sectors

8. OVERVIEW – Cont’d
Provide both short and long-term training facilities aimed at improving and upgrading the existing and potential high level manpower needed for planning, implementing and reviewing national development plans as well as improved national productivity and performance in the private sector.

9. ‘Recite: A Research-Intensive Approach for the Attainment of Vision 10:2022’, to be presented by the the Vice-Chancellor

10. PHILOSOPHY OF POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION(PGE)
Four Cardinal Points (where should our focus lie in PGE?):
Scholarship
Innovation
Collaboration
Professionalism

11. SCHOLARSHIP/COMPONENTS
ensures that students master
the theoretical perspectives,
methodological techniques, and
professional practices
essential to the production of knowledge within their disciplines.

12. SCHOLARSHIP/COMPONENTS
exposing students to
an expanded definition of scholarship (which moves)
beyond the traditional emphasis (upon discovery) they can
integrate, apply and disseminate knowledge within and across disciplines.

13. INNOVATION It ensures students
recognize the role of creativity, and the entrepreneurial spirit as a catalyst for the advancement of knowledge.
learn that professional conduct must be tempered by an ethic of responsibility for their communities (live, work and learn).

14. COLLABORATION – why collaborate?
to respond to issues of local, national and global significance. How do you equip the students?
communications and technological skills (within the context of transnational and interdisciplinary networks) why?
to serve as sites for the production, application and dissemination of knowledge.

15. PROFESSIONALISM
Graduate studies is a prelude to a lifetime of ongoing professional development.
How should Faculty convey this message?
by modeling professional practices within the context of an active research agenda and
Use other forms of scholarly activity(ies) which contribute to the production, dissemination and application of knowledge within and across disciplines.

16. PROFESSIONALISM – Role of SPS
demonstrate commitment to educational leadership
provide academic programs, faculty, and the graduate community with institutional support
sustain high levels of academic achievement in the face of evolving professional, societal, and global standards.

17. CONCLUSION We promise to
deliver the highest-quality of Post-Graduate education and experience.
Ensure you work hand-in-hand with faculty, staff, collaborators and management(Promote team building and engagement),
we pray that you all will proffer
groundbreaking and
revolutionary solutions
to the challenges in Nigeria, Africa and the World as you fully engage with all our processes delightsomely and willingly in an interactive manner.

18. GOING FORWARD THANK YOU Know these:
We are a departure university(Not conformist but vision/rule driven),
We believe in gainful and provable Disruptions
We believe in all possibilities and as you join this enviable, path finding, trail blazing, excellence driven family
“You can make anything happen by trusting and taking needful steps” – Dr. D. O. Oyedepo
We encourage you to be very spiritual, “ it is foolishness to be shameful of what is gainful” – Dr. D. O. Oyedepo
Exodus 23:20, Eccl. 10: 10, Psalm 91:10, Prov. 3: 5 – 6
DEPEND WHOLLY ON GOD’S LEADING AND YOU SHALL NEVER BE FOUND WANTING
THANK YOU