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Masters in Accounting at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Programme overview

The Masters in Accounting is a master's programme offered at Ahmadu Bello University by the Department of Accounting in the ABU Business School, Zaria, Kaduna State. It runs for 2 years.

Level: Master's  |  Faculty: ABU Business School  |  Department: Accounting  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Location: Zaria, Kaduna State

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Entry requirements

Admission Requirements The minimum entry qualifications for the programme are: a) B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. Business Administration (with specialisation in Banking & Finance), and B.Sc. Banking and/or Finance at a minimum of a Second Class (Lower Division) from any recognised university in Nigeria or elsewhere. b) HND in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, and Banking and/or Finance from accredited institution coupled with recognised professional qualification; such as ACA, ACCA, ACIB, ICAN, ACS, and ANAN among others. c) Candidates with third class degree in B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. Business Administration, B.Sc. Economics, and B.Sc. Banking and/or Finance are also eligible provided they have Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance (PGDAF) or a 5-year post graduation relevant work experience. d) Candidates with HND in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, and Banking and/or Finance from accredited institution with distinction, upper credit or lower credit but without professional qualifications should also have Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance (PGDAF) or recognised equivalent qualification. e) Candidates that reach high accounting/finance managerial positions in the financial or public sector, with good degree in other fields would also be considered.

Postgraduate admission for the 2026/2027 academic session runs through the Postgraduate College; academic Masters and PhD applicants must upload a research proposal of not more than 300 words.

Postgraduate application forms for 2026/2027 are sold online at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms for N10,000 excluding bank charges; all admission processes end on 2 November 2026. Entry requirement: five O'level credits including English and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

Apply through the university admissions page: https://abu.edu.ng/admissions

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