UgoThe global tech industry has experienced tremendous growth over the last decade and Nigeria has not been left out. But a growing industry does not always mean that more businesses are successful.
According to a report by Weetracker cited in the Punch, Nigerian tech start startups have a high failure rate of up to 61.7%. Funding for startups saw 54% decline in 2023. One of the reasons for this is the poor management practices by Nigerian founders such as mismanagement of funds, fraud and product-market fit challenges.
These failures highlight a gap in the Nigerian education sector. The Nigerian tech scene needs skilled business leaders that can drive and manage its growth. This gap is one that the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) hopes to fill.
If you are a professional in the tech Industry looking to equip yourself with entrepreneurial skills that would empower you to succeed in the fast-paced world of technology then you should know more about the NUTM.
In this article, I would go over facts about the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) including their postgraduate programmes and the NUTM scholars programme.
About NUTM
The NUTM was founded in 2019 with the mission ‘To develop innovative leaders in technology and management who will create an impact in Africa and the world’
“ NUTM was founded to address Africa’s lack of quality higher education institutions and to develop leaders in technology and business who will drive the economic transformation of Africa.”
Okechukwu Enelamah, Co-Founder & Chairman, Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM)
The University has faculty from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford, Harvard, and Oxford. According to NUTM founding president, Dr Babs Omotowa, the University has a curriculum that is relevant to the industry, future-focused, experiential and hands-on.
NUTM accreditation
NUTM is a licensed university with its undergraduate programmes approved by the Nigerian University Commission (NUC). It received NUC approval in 2023.
Courses offered at NUTM
There are different courses offered at NUTM. I will go over them in this section.
Undergraduate courses;
- Cybersecurity
- Computer science
- Information Technology
Postgraduate courses
- Masters in Business Administration
- Masters in Software Engineering
- Masters in Data Science
The NUTM has often been referred to as the MIT of Africa because of its focus on technology and management.
The NUTM scholars program
The NUTM scholars programme was created to prepare graduates to navigate the complex world of business especially in the tech industry. The programme provides an experiential learning experience.
The NUTM scholars program has been converted to an MBA programme. I believe this kind of programme can give aspiring tech entrepreneurs an edge in the tech industry.
NUTM Tuition fees
The NUTM tuition fee for the undergraduate programmes is N2 million. Accommodation costs about N 500,000.
As for the Postgraduate programmes, the fees would be made known to you after applying for the programme you want. The Postgraduate programmes are still quite new.
Admission requirements
For the undergraduate programmes;
- You should have at least 180 marks in the UTME exam
- You should have 5 credit level passes in your O’level including Mathematics, English and Physics.
In order to gain admission, you would have to apply here. If your application is successful you would be invited for an interview.
For the NUTM MBA programme, you would have to fulfill the following requirements ;
- You need to have a recognized bachelor’s degree.
- Up to 3 years full time professional working experience
This MBA programme is online and part-time,
How to apply for the NUTM MBA programme
- fill out an application form on the NUTM portal online. There is no application fee.
- Complete online assessment and a telephone interview
- Successfully complete a panel interview.
How to contact NUTM
If you would like to contact NUTM for further information about their postgraduate school application. I will outline their contact details below;
Email address– admissions@nutm.edu.ng
Contact address– 6 Freetown Road, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
Conclusion
The NUTM provides unique training that would prepare tech professionals for business in Nigeria. The tech ecosystem in Nigeria needs such an institute because the professionals driving the industry need to develop the capacity to create and manage successful businesses in the industry.
If you are interested in taking advantage of the NUTM’s programmes to gain such skills, understanding their admission process and requirements would enable you to apply for their programmes successfully.
I also believe that the NUTM programme is a great option for working professionals because it offers the flexibility of studying part-time and online.
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