Master’s
Master of Library and Information Science
Develop your knowledge of library management, information systems and research, with practical attachment and a dissertation.
At a glance
- Qualification
- Master of Library and Information Science
- Level
- Master’s
- Study mode
- Fully online
- Faculty
- Faculty of Social Sciences
About this program
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Entry requirements
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What you’ll study
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800 level
| Course code | Course title | Units | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIS801 | Research Methods in Library and Information Science | 2 | Core |
| LIS803 | Foundation of Library and Information Science in Contemporary Society | 2 | Core |
| LIS805 | Collection Management | 2 | Core |
| LIS807 | Advanced Organization of Knowledge I (Cataloguing) | 2 | Core |
| LIS809 | Principles and Practice of Management in Library and Information Centres | 2 | Core |
| LIS811 | Advanced Information Storage and Retrieval System | 2 | Core |
| LIS813 | Preservation and Conservation of Information Resources | 2 | Core |
| LIS815 | Information Technology in Libraries | 2 | Core |
| LIS817 | Public and National Libraries | 2 | Elective |
| LIS819 | School Libraries and Libraries for Youths | 2 | Elective |
| LIS821 | Academic Libraries | 2 | Elective |
| LIS823 | Special Libraries | 2 | Elective |
| LIS825 | Literature in Social Sciences | 2 | Elective |
| LIS827 | Literature in Humanities | 2 | Elective |
| LIS829 | Literature in Science and Technology | 2 | Elective |
| Course code | Course title | Units | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIS801 | Research Methods in Library and Information Science | 2 | Core |
| LIS803 | Foundation of Library and Information Science in Contemporary Society | 2 | Core |
| LIS805 | Collection Management | 2 | Core |
| LIS807 | Advanced Organization of Knowledge I (Cataloguing) | 2 | Core |
| LIS809 | Principles and Practice of Management in Library and Information Centres | 2 | Core |
| LIS811 | Advanced Information Storage and Retrieval System | 2 | Core |
| LIS813 | Preservation and Conservation of Information Resources | 2 | Core |
| LIS815 | Information Technology in Libraries | 2 | Core |
| LIS817 | Public and National Libraries | 2 | Elective |
| LIS819 | School Libraries and Libraries for Youths | 2 | Elective |
| LIS821 | Academic Libraries | 2 | Elective |
| LIS823 | Special Libraries | 2 | Elective |
| LIS825 | Literature in Social Sciences | 2 | Elective |
| LIS827 | Literature in Humanities | 2 | Elective |
| LIS829 | Literature in Science and Technology | 2 | Elective |
| Course code | Course title | Units | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIS839 | Industrial Attachment | 2 | Core |
| LIS899 | Thesis/Dissertation | 6 | Core |
Tuition & payment options
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Master’s (Domestic)
| Charge | Amount (NGN) | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| Core tuition | ₦240,000.00 | Each session |
| Administrative fees | ₦60,000.00 | Each session |
| Technology & resource fee | ₦15,000.00 | Each session |
| Acceptance fee | ₦50,000.00 | New students only |
| External examination fee | ₦150,000.00 | Before external examination |
| New-student session total | ₦365,000.00 | Excludes completion charges |
Pay in full or in three instalments
Full payment: ₦365,000.00
- First instalment (50%)₦182,500.00
- Second instalment (40%)₦146,000.00
- Third instalment (10%)₦36,500.00
Acceptance is payable by new students only. Instalments cover the session charges and acceptance where applicable; any completion charge is separate. Confirm payment deadlines with the Centre.
Master’s (International)
| Charge | Amount (USD) | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| Core tuition | US$1,750.00 | Each session |
| Administrative fees | US$50.00 | Each session |
| Technology & resource fee | US$20.00 | Each session |
| Acceptance fee | US$40.00 | New students only |
| New-student session total | US$1,860.00 | Excludes completion charges |
Pay in full or in three instalments
Full payment: US$1,860.00
- First instalment (50%)US$930.00
- Second instalment (40%)US$744.00
- Third instalment (10%)US$186.00
Acceptance is payable by new students only. Instalments cover the session charges and acceptance where applicable; any completion charge is separate. Confirm payment deadlines with the Centre.
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