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DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA REVISED POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD) PROGRAMME JANUARY, 2015 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Philosophy, Aim and Objectives The Department of Geography offers a postgraduate course of study leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Environmental Management. The objective of the programme is to equip students with theoretical and practical skills required to apply geographic principles to the solution of the environmental problems at the national, regional and global scales. The PGD programme is designed to update candidates’ practical knowledge to be able to meet the challenges posed by the changing environment. The training aims at improving on the efficiency as well as inspiring the candidates to pursue further studies in Geography and the related disciplines. Thus, in addition to professional training in Environmental Management, the programme also provides broad preparation for the candidates to pursue Master’s and Doctorate degrees in the Geography and the Environmental Sciences. Entry Requirements In addition to satisfying the conditions for admission into the University of Nigeria, candidates applying for the PGD in Environmental Management should hold Bachelors degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) passed at Upper Credit Level in Geography or related disciplines. LIST OF APPROVED POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISORS S/N Names Qualifications Rank Field of specialization 1. Prof. (Mrs) P. C. Onokala B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D Professor Transportation Geography 2. Prof. P. O. Phil-Eze B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D, Professor Biogeography 3. Prof. I. A. Madu B.Sc, M.Sc, PGDE, Ph.D, Professor Rural Geography 4. Dr. M.C. Obeta B.Sc, M.Sc, PGDE, Ph.D Snr. Lecturer Hydrology Water Resources 5. Dr. T. C. Nzeadibe B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D Snr. Lecturer Environmental Management 6. Dr. H.C. Nnamchi B.Sc