By Umar Sani
Sa’adu Zungur University, SAZU has introduced new programs aimed at providing students with enhanced academic and career opportunities.
This was made known to journalists in a press release issued by the Public Relations Officer, PRO of the university, Auwal Hassan.
He noted that the Director of Human Resources and Career Development of the university, Dr. Wasilu Suleiman explained that “the introduction of the new programs was unveiled following approval by the University’s Senate during its 49th Regular Meeting held on 25th July, 2024.
“The new programs are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in their chosen careers.
“The new programs include Top-Up Degree, HND to BSc Conversion Programs, Diploma Courses, and Professional Certificates in various fields.”
According to the PRO, it is believed that these programs will enhance the university’s academic offerings and provide students with a competitive edge in the job market.
Auwal maintained “In the Faculty of Management, the university has introduced BSc Accounting, BSc Business Administration, and BSc Public Administration all to be completed within two academic sessions which are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the management sector.”
He added that in the Faculty of Social Sciences, the university has introduced BSc Economics, BSc Political Science, and BSc Sociology.
Others are Diploma Courses in Accounting and Finance, Marketing, and Science Laboratory Technology, Professional Certificates, including Basic Certificate Course in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Basic Certificate Course in Public Health Surveillance and Outbreak, Basic Certificate Course in Vector Control, Certificate in Bioinformatics Foundation, Demography Population Studies, PCDPS, Professional Certificate in Rural Economy and Sociology, PCRES, Certificate in Biostatistics and Data Management, Certificate in Health Nutrition, and Certificate Program in Molecular Biology.