McPherson University secures approval for new postgraduate courses
The National Universities Commission has granted approval for four new postgraduate programmes at McPherson University, Ogun State. The approval, conveyed in a letter dated June 19 and signed by Abubakar Girei, allows the university to offer these programmes from the 2026/2027 academic session. The courses will be run on a full-time basis at the main campus. The university has been advised to maintain the approved titles and ensure adequate resources for the programmes.
What we know
- The National Universities Commission approved four postgraduate programmes for McPherson University starting from the 2026/2027 academic session.
- The approval was communicated in a letter dated June 19 and signed by Abubakar Girei for the Executive Secretary.
- Approved programmes include Postgraduate Diploma, Master of Science, Master of Philosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication, Microbiology, Business Management, and History and Diplomatic Studies.
- The university must notify the commission before starting any part-time versions of these programmes.
- McPherson University was cautioned not to alter the approved programme titles or nomenclature without further approval.
