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MA Program
The Graduate Program in Educational Administration and Supervision was established in 1990 to award the Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.) degrees in Educational Administration and Supervision.
Generally, the Master’s degree is intended to:
a. Provide opportunities for professional growth beyond the baccalaureate for those
in the education profession within the Republic of Liberia as well as those from
other nations;
b. Improve the administration of schools and the supervision of instructional programs so that the overall quality of education in Liberia is improved.
Admission to the Master’s degree program is open to holders of a Bachelor’s degree with
an average of 3.000 or better from an accredited university or an equivalent institution. In special cases, a student with less than a Grade Point Average of 3.000, but not
less than 2.700, may be admitted on a conditional basis.
The candidate should have had at least two years of professional educational experience before being admitted into the program of Educational Administration and Supervision.
Presently, the Graduate Program of Educational Administration and Supervision offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree and a Master of Education (M.Ed.), with a total of no less than forty-eight credit hours of required work completed.
Admission requirements
1. All candidates enrolled in the program must maintain at least a grade
of ‘B’ in every course.
2. The normal course load should be 12 credit hours per semester.
3. All candidates seeking admission to the Graduate Program in Educational Administration and Supervision are required to sit a Graduate Admission Examination and interview administered by the university.
4. A candidate who did not graduate from Teachers College (or equivalent) and seeks admission into the program is required to take remedial courses before being formally admitted.
A major expansion for our program shall see the elevation of the master’s degree in international relations to a Ph.D. program in the near future. This will prepare scholars to:
The Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida School of International Studies (IBBSIS) envisions becoming a leading hub of international academic excellence in West Africa and across the globe. We are committed to nurturing future leaders, policymakers, and global influencers who are well-equipped to shape international affairs, diplomacy, governance, development, and human rights.
Our mission rests on a foundation of rigorous research, transformative pedagogy, and community-centered service. IBBSIS seeks to launch innovative graduate programs, including our landmark Ph.D. initiative, that tackle pivotal global challenges. Through an interdisciplinary and experiential learning model, we cultivate critical thinking, intellectual engagement, and cross-cultural understanding.
IBBSIS is committed to offering a dynamic and flexible curriculum tailored to diverse career goals. Our graduate programs allow students to specialize in areas such as Development Studies, Leadership & Governance, and Human Rights & Humanitarian Law. Through our robust network of institutional partners, students benefit from experiential training, policy-based research, and real-world diplomatic exposure.
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Fostering meaningful, equitable, and sustainable collaborations with local, national, and international institutions.
We recognize the transformative power of partnerships and community engagement. At IBBSIS, we actively collaborate with government agencies, diplomatic missions, civil society organizations, and international entities to co-create solutions to contemporary global issues. Through academic exchange, joint research, and collaborative programming, our students gain invaluable exposure to real-world international affairs.
The school organizes public lectures, policy discussions, and media engagement activities to foster dialogue on pressing issues in governance, diplomacy, and global development. At the national level, we actively collaborate with think tanks, corporations, and public agencies to incorporate applied knowledge into our curriculum and research.
Curriculum/ Course offerings
All Master’s Degrees require a minimum of forty-eight (48) semester hours; 27 of the
48 hours must be earned in residence- i.e., at the University of Liberia.
Thesis
All students in graduate degree programs (except those in Accounting) are required
to write a thesis. The Thesis accounts for 6 credit hours toward graduate requirements. Accounting students are required to do special projects instead of a thesis.
Duration of Study
Duration of study should not exceed five years as of the date of initial enrollment. An
extension may be granted in an unusual case when approved by the Graduate Program
Committee.
Requirements for the MBA
Category Cr/Hr
Core Requirements 15
Thesis (Optional) 6
Specialization 18
Electives 9
Total 48
Review detailed admission requirements and prepare your application portfolio for enrollment at Liberia's premier graduate school.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a CGPA of 3.0 or higher (Provisional admission with CGPA of 2.7 to 2.99).
Pass the University of Liberia’s Graduate Entrance Exam or the General Graduate Record Examination (GGRE).
Social Science background (Or complete four non-credit prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of 'B').
Prospective students are required to submit the following:
Our faculty comprises esteemed academics, public servants, diplomats, and international policy experts with decades of experience in teaching, governance, and global affairs. Their research and professional insights shape national and regional policy and enrich student learning.
Director, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Graduate School
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Instructor and Advisor, IBB Graduate School
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