ACE-FUELS is now offering, flexible, part-time Executive MSc programmes based on its fully accredited MSc programme curricula. The programmes currently on offer are:
ACE-FUELS Executive MSc programmes are especially designed for professionals and offer necessary flexibility to enable participants effectively combine full-time jobs with academic activities. The programmes provide an efficient mix of training packages in science, technology and innovation, with technology management.
PROGRAMME DURATIONACE-FUELS Executive MSc programmes consist of five (5) semesters spread over 24 months. The programmes shall ensure on-time graduation. The maximum duration of the programmes shall be eight (8) semesters.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEligible candidates should possess any of the following qualifications:
Admission is currently once in a year.
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The ACE-FUELS Executive MSc programmes are designed as 24-month flexible part-time courses. Each Executive MSc programme of study is made up of five (5) essential work packages:
The work packages include lectures, tutorials, tests, mono review assignments, seminars, hands-on sessions as well as guest lectures by industry subject-matter experts. The minimum credit units for the ACE-FUELS Executive MSc programme is 59 units.
3.1 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The ACE-FUELS Executive MSc programmes is structured into five (5) work packages, totaling 59 credit units. Each credit unit corresponds to 15 hours of instruction. The work packages are spread across five (5) semesters. Total teaching hours is 585 hours.
Total = 101 Weeks = 24 Months
SEMESTER 1: WORK PACKAGE 1:
Name |
Credit Units |
Duration |
Mandatory Work Package |
18 |
30 weeks |
The Mandatory Work Package is made up of five (5) carefully designed courses, aimed at providing comprehensive and broad-based education in the general area of the programme. Each course is divided into 5 modules. All the contents of the Mandatory work package for each MSc programme must be taken by all students enrolled in the programme, irrespective of area of interest or specialization.
SEMESTER 2: WORK PACKAGE 2
Name |
Credit Units |
Duration |
Work Package of Specialization |
15 |
25 weeks |
The work package of Specialization is more flexible and designed to offer courses that are most suited for each student’s area of specialization and research interest. The work package is made up of five (5) fundamental courses in the area of specialization. Each course is divided into 5 modules.
SEMESTER 3: WORK PACKAGE 3
Name |
Credit Units |
Duration |
Electives |
6 |
8 weeks |
For the Elective work package, students are required to enroll for any three (3) courses from a list of elective courses. Each course is divided into 4 modules.
SEMESTER 4: WORK PACKAGE 4:
Name |
Credit Units |
Duration |
Project Work Package 1 – Seminars |
8 |
12 weeks |
Project work package 1 includes a bouquet of 4-6 seminar sessions (online and on-site). These include:
SEMESTER 5: WORK PACKAGE 5:
Name |
Credit Units |
Duration |
Project Work Package 1: Research/Consultancy Project |
12 |
26 weeks |
In the Project Work Package 2, each student will be guided to undertake and complete an in-depth individual experimental, theoretical or computational research project, or a group consultancy project addressing real-life problems and opportunities. Each student will be guided by a principal supervisor and co-supervisors who are academics and experts in the area. An industry-based supervisor may be included where necessary. The team of supervisors shall be assigned at the start of Semester 3 and will work closely with the student all through the study period. Project Work Package 2 includes 2 seminars:
3.2 COURSE DELIVERY
The Executive MSc programme adopts a blended learning model.
The Courses will be delivered one after the other. For each course, lectures will be held in the evenings, from 7 pm t0 10 pm. Exams will be taken immediately after each module, in the week following the module delivery. By this arrangement, each course shall be concluded in 5 weeks, then another course begins. Thus, the five (5) courses in Semester 1 will be concluded in 25 weeks. Same for Semester 2.
COMMENCEMENT
The Executive MSc programmes shall commence in September of every year and application closes in June.
2.5 FEES STRUCTURE
The cumulative fees for Executive MSc programmes is N2,500,000.00 (Two Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira).This amount is subject to changes without prior notice. There is a non-refundable application fee of N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) for all applicants.
The programme fees cover:
The programme fees do not cover:
Payment plan
ACE-FUELS offers a flexible payment plan, with options of making payments in installments.
2-Installment Payment Plan
3-Installment Payment Plan
Please note: Only students who have completed payment of fees will be allowed to sit for exams.
ACADEMIC CONTENT
SEMESTER 1: WORK PACKAGE 1:
SEMESTER 2: WORK PACKAGE 2
SEMESTER 3: WORK PACKAGE 3
For the Elective work package, students are required to enroll for any three (3) courses from a list of elective courses.
List of Elective Courses
FUTURE ENERGIES PROGRAMME OPTIONS (5 OPTIONS)
This postgraduate programme has five (5) possible areas of specialization and equips students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in research, development, innovation in clean and renewable energies:
ACADEMIC CONTENT
SEMESTER 1: WORK PACKAGE 1:
SEMESTER 2: WORK PACKAGE 2:
There are fiver (5) areas of specialization in the MSc Future Energies programme:
SEMESTER 2: WORK PACKAGE 2:
1. SOLAR ENERGY SPECIALIZATION
2. BIOENERGY SPECIALIZATION
3. CLEAN HYDROCARBON ENERGY SPECIALIZATION
4. GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SPECIALIZATION
5. HYDROGEN ENERGY SPECIALIZATION
SEMESTER 3: WORK PACKAGE 3
For the Elective work package, students are required to enroll for any three (3) courses from a list of elective courses.
List of Elective Courses