National Diploma (ND) in Computer Science is a 2-year program under the supervision of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
Goal: The National Diploma programme is designed to produce diplomates capable of applying computer in various areas of computing.
Objectives: A product of ND in Computer Science should be able to:
i. Operate Computer systems
ii. Use various Computer packages
iii. Maintain hardware
iv. Solve simple hardware problems
v. Use various programming languages:
• Visual BASIC
• JAVA
• C Programming
• Unified Modelling Language (UML)
• Hyper Text Mark-up Language
vi. Use Internet
vii. Set up Network
viii. Set up and manage an enterprise
Requirement
Admission Requirement:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates from those who sat for the last UTME examination of JAMB, especially those who are vocationally inclined. Our budding entrepreneurs should please avail themselves of this opportunity.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
The entry requirements into National Diploma Computer Science programme are as follows:-
a) Five credit level passes in GCE “O” level, Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), NECO and NABTEB at not more than two sittings.
The five subjects must include:
I. English Language, Mathematics, Physics and two other subjects chosen from the following:
II. Economics, Geography,
III. Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,
IV. Biology/Agricultural Science.
V. A Pass in Physics is compulsory for VI. Computer Science.
VII. And Relevant NTC/NBC & NVC Trades
Plus JAMB Examination as resolved by National Policy on Education.
b) A pass in Computer Foundation Examination (CFE) of Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN). The student must be prima fascia qualified as in (a) above
Assessments
GIPI offers accredited programmes will award the National Diploma to candidates who successfully completed the
programme after passing prescribed course-work, examinations, diploma project and the supervised industrial work experience.
Such candidates should have completed a minimum of 90 and 100 semester credit units. National Diploma Certificate shall be
awarded based on the following:-
i. Grading of Courses: Courses shall be graded as follows:
MARKED RANGE
LETTER GRADE
WEIGHTING
75% and Above
A
4.00
70% – 74%
AB
3.50
65% – 69%
B
3.25
60% – 64%
BC
3.00
55% – 59%
C
2.75
50% – 54%
CD
2.50
45% – 49%
D
2.50
50% – 54%
CD
2.25
40% – 44%
E
2.00
Below 40%
F
0.00
ii. Classification of Diplomas: Diploma Certificates shall be awarded based on the following classifications:
Distinction - CGPA 3.50-4.00
Upper Credit - CGPA 3.00-3.49
Lower Credit - CGPA 2.50-3.00
Pass - CGPA 2.00-2.49
Curriculum
The curriculum of ND, Computer Science consists of the following four main components:
i. General Studies/Education
ii. Foundation courses
iii. Professional courses
iv. Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
ND1 - First Semester
S/N
CODE
COURSE TITLE
L
P
CU
CH
1
GNS101
Use of English I
2
0
2
2
2
GNS102
Citizenship Education 1
2
2
4
4
3
MTH111
Logic and Linear Algebra
2
0
2
2
4
COM101
Introduction to Computing
2
2
3
4
5
COM112
Introduction to Digital Electronic
2
2
3
4
6
COM113
Introduction to Programming
2
2
4
4
7
COM114
Statistics of Computing I
2
0
2
2
8
COM115
Computer Application Packages I
2
2
3
4
9
TOTAL
16
10
23
26
ND1 - Second Semester
S/N
CODE
COURSE TITLE
L
P
CU
CH
1
GNS102
Communication in English I
2
0
2
2
2
GNS128
Citizenship Education II
2
0
2
2
3
GNS228
Research Methods
2
0
2
2
4
EED126
Practice of Entrepreneurship
2
0
2
2
5
COM121
Programming using C Language
2
2
3
4
6
COM122
Introduction to Internet
1
2
3
3
7
COM123
Programming Language using Java I
2
2
3
4
8
COM124
Data Structure and Algorithms
2
1
3
3
9
COM125
Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design
2
1
3
3
10
COM126
PC Upgrade and Maintenance
1
3
3
4
11
TOTAL
18
10
25
28
ND2 - First Semester
S/N
CODE
COURSE TITLE
L
P
CU
CH
1
GNS201
Use of English II
2
0
2
2
2
SIW219
SIWES
0
0
4
4
3
EED216
Practice of Entrepreneurship
2
0
2
2
4
COM216
Statistics for Computing II
2
0
2
2
5
COM211
Programming Language using Java II
2
2
4
4
6
COM212
Introduction to Systems Programming
1
1
2
2
7
COM213
Unified Modelling Language(UML)
2
2
3
4
8
COM214
Computer System Troubleshooting
1
2
3
3
9
COM215
Computer Application Packages II
2
2
3
4
10
TOTAL
15
18
25
27
ND2 - Second Semester
S/N
CODE
COURSE TITLE
L
P
CU
CH
1
GNS204
Communication in English II
2
0
2
2
2
COM221
Basic Comupter Networking
1
3
3
4
3
COM222
Seminar on Computer and Society
2
0
2
2
4
COM223
Basic Hardware Maintenance
1
2
2
3
5
COM224
Management Information System
2
1
2
3
6
COM225
Web Technology
2
2
3
5
7
COM226
File Organisation and Management
2
1
2
3
8
COM227
Project
2
4
6
6
12
TOTAL
12
13
20
25
Fees (2025/2026 Academic Session)
Approved Fees for 2025/2026 Academic Seesion: To be released soon
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Candidates who do not choose Gateway Industrial & Petro-Gas Institute (GIPI), Oni, Ogun State has their first choice should follow these steps:
- Visit any JAMB accredited CBT centre nearest to you and apply for Change of Institution
- Choose Gateway Industrial & Petro-Gas Institute, Oni as your first choice of institution.
