The Federal University Otuoke Business School (FUOBS) is now accepting applications from qualified individuals for its diverse programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. Designed to meet the needs of career professionals, aspiring academics, and entry-level learners, FUOBS offers world-class academic and professional development opportunities.

With a strong commitment to innovative education, FUOBS leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver hybrid and virtual learning experiences, providing flexible access to learners across Nigeria and beyond.

FUOBS Admission Form

🔹 Available Programmes

Certificate & Short Courses

Duration: 2–24 weeks
Ideal for skill-building and practical exposure.

1–6 Months Courses

Taxation & Digital Transformation
Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Defence & Security Strategy in the Digital Age
Strategic Conflict Management & Peacebuilding (Virtual)
Risk Management & Corporate Leadership
Social Work Administration

2–4 Weeks Courses

Strategic Hotel & Hospitality Management
Local Government Management (Virtual)
Health Records/Facilities Management
Peace, Security & Conflict Transformation
Traditional Institutions Management

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

Accounting & Financial Analysis
Business Intelligence (Virtual)
Tourism & Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management (Virtual)
Management & Artificial Intelligence
Digital Entrepreneurship Development
Health Information Management (HIM)

Executive / Professional Master’s Degrees (Hybrid/Weekend)

For professionals seeking career advancement and leadership roles.

Innovation & Leadership for Senior Executives (Virtual)
HR Strategies & Management in the Digital Economy (Virtual)
Communication & Media Management
Taxation in the Digital Era
Executive MBA
Executive MPA

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programmes

Oil & Gas Accounting and Finance
Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality (Virtual)
HR Management & Organizational Behaviour
Accounting, Financial Management & Digital Business
MBA
MPA
Health Information Management (HIM)

Doctoral Programmes (Ph.D./DBA/DPA)

Ph.D. in Forensic Accounting & Audit
Ph.D. in Tourism & Sustainable Development (Virtual)
Ph.D. in Strategic HR & Change Management
Ph.D. in Taxation & Business Law
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
Ph.D. in Health Information Management (HIM)

📌 Entry Requirements

Certificate Programmes

Minimum of 5 O’Level credits including English and Mathematics or equivalent qualifications (e.g., High School Diploma).

PGD Programmes

Five credits including English & Mathematics
Bachelor’s degree (Third Class or higher) in relevant field, or
Second Class Lower degree in non-business-related field, or
Upper Credit in relevant HND

Executive / Professional Master’s

Five years of industry or business experience
Bachelor’s Degree, HND, or PGD in any discipline

M.Sc. Programmes

Second Class Lower in a relevant degree, or
PGD with at least 3.00 CGPA (5-point scale) or 2.50 (4-point scale)

Ph.D. Programmes

Master’s Degree with at least 3.5 CGPA (on a 5-point scale) in relevant disciplines

⏳ Programme Duration

Certificate/Short Courses: 3 weeks to 6 months
PGD: 2–4 semesters (Full-time); 4–6 semesters (Part-time)
Executive Masters: 3–4 semesters
M.Sc.: 3–4 semesters
Ph.D.: 4–6 semesters

📅 Application Timeline

Certificate Courses: Open all year (upon request)
Postgraduate Programmes: Admissions are conducted twice a year — April/May and September/October
Deadline: Application closes on August 3, 2025

💵 Application Fees

Certificate Programmes – ₦20,000
Postgraduate Diploma – ₦30,000
Executive/Professional Master’s – ₦50,000
M.Sc. – ₦30,000
Ph.D. – ₦30,000

📝 FUOBS Admission Form Application Procedure

Step 1 – Visit: FUO Application Portal

Step 2 – Click on FUOBS Business School Application Form to generate a payment invoice

Step 3 – Use a valid phone number for easy communication

Step 4 – Pay the application fee via Remita at any designated bank

Step 5 – Return to the portal, enter your RRR code, and complete the online form

Step 6 – Download and print your completed form

📧 Referees and Transcript Submission

Provide names and emails of referees in the application portal
Referees will receive a link to complete and submit their recommendation online
Applicants must also submit hard copies of referee forms with other required documents

Transcripts should be sent to:
The Secretary, FUO Business School, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State
(Ensure it is marked: “FUO Business School”)
Deadline for transcript submission: Within 1 month from the application date

📬 Submission of Printed Application Forms

Send the printed form and all supporting credentials to:
The Secretary, FUO Business School, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State
(Envelope should be clearly marked “FUO Business School”)

📞 For More Information

Email: [email protected]
Phone (WhatsApp only): 090 4220 5859

FUO Business School (FUOBS) Admission Form 2025/2026 Academic Session