The paper examines the dilemma of doctoral degree completion in Nigeria. The paper describes the controversies surrounding the delay in the completion time of doctoral degree programs in Nigeria. It discussed federal and state policies, regular strikes, university management decisions, host departments and faculties decisions, admission policies, corruption, supervision, student attitude, and perception as factors bedeviling doctoral degree completion in Nigeria. The paper therefore recommends measures that tend to speed up the completion time of doctoral degree programs in Nigeria.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Federal and State Policies
- University Management Decision
- Admission Policies
- Supervision
- Corruption
- Faculties and Departments Decisions
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the complexities and challenges surrounding doctoral degree completion in Nigeria. It delves into various factors contributing to delays in program completion, examining how these factors influence the overall process. The paper concludes with recommendations for improving the completion time of doctoral degree programs in Nigeria.
- Impact of federal and state policies on doctoral degree completion
- Role of university management decisions and their influence on doctoral candidates
- Analysis of admission policies and their effect on the time required to complete a doctoral degree
- Challenges posed by supervision and corruption within the academic environment
- Examination of departmental and faculty decisions and their impact on the doctoral degree program
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Abstract: This section provides a concise overview of the paper, highlighting the focus on the dilemma of doctoral degree completion in Nigeria and the factors contributing to delays. It emphasizes the paper's aim to propose measures for accelerating doctoral program completion.
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of higher education, emphasizing its importance in a knowledge-based society. It discusses the role of the National University Commission (NUC) in accrediting and evaluating university programs in Nigeria. The chapter concludes with a statement about the prevalence of delays in completing doctoral degree programs, outlining the diverse factors contributing to this phenomenon.
- Federal and State Policies: This section examines the impact of federal and state policies on the function of university education in Nigeria. It discusses how government policies influence university operations, including admission quotas, faculty recruitment, and resource allocation. The chapter highlights how over-interference and inconsistent policies can contribute to delays in doctoral degree completion.
- University Management Decision: This chapter explores the role of university management decisions in the completion time of doctoral degree programs. It focuses on the potential impact of policy changes, such as tuition fee hikes and admission procedures, on students' ability to complete their studies. The chapter suggests that inconsistencies in policy implementation across different universities can influence students' choices and affect completion time.
- Admission Policies: This chapter delves into the admission policies of various institutions and their effect on doctoral degree completion. It examines the discrepancies in admission requirements across different universities, highlighting how this can impact students' decisions and potentially lead to delays in completing their programs.
- Supervision: This chapter examines the role of supervision in doctoral degree completion. It highlights the importance of effective supervision by faculty members and university authorities in ensuring timely completion of doctoral programs. The chapter also discusses the potential impact of inadequate supervision and corruption on the academic environment.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on the central themes of doctoral degree completion, academic delays, policy analysis, university governance, and the Nigerian higher education system. It examines the interplay of federal and state policies, university management decisions, admission procedures, supervision, and corruption as key factors contributing to delays in doctoral degree completion in Nigeria.
- Quote paper
- Okpeku Timothy (Author), Julius Omonzuanvbo Ihonvbere (Author), 2022, Wow at Last: The Dilemma of Doctoral Degree Completion in Nigeria, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1442598
