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Our Admissions Philosophy:
A Partnership in Your Professional Journey
American Open University is designed for focused individuals ready to take their next big step. Our programs are hands-on, rigorous, and highly specialized, created for learners who have a clear direction and are seeking to accelerate their careers, pivot into a new industry, or launch a new venture.
We see ourselves as your strategic partner in achieving these goals. Our niched curriculum is best suited for students with prior education, work, or life experience who are ready to build upon that foundation. Therefore, our admissions process is designed to identify applicants who demonstrate this clarity of purpose and are prepared for the intensity of our programs.
Admission Requirements
Admission is available into Years 1- 4, allowing you to leverage your previous educational qualifications and real-world work experience to accelerate your learning while acquiring new knowledge to start or advance your career.
01 – All applicants must have a minimum of five (5) credits in SSCE/GCE/NECO O’ level examinations, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in no more than two sittings.
02 – For admission into Year Two, applicants should possess any of the following qualifications in relevant subjects: NCE, ND (minimum Higher Credit), JUPEB, IJMB, or GCE A’ Levels.
03 – For admission into Year Three, applicants must have an HND with a minimum of Lower Credit.
04 – Applicants seeking admission into Year Three for the Bachelor of Business Administration program may also qualify with relevant professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, ACMA, ACIS, CII, CIBN, ANAN, or ACIA.
05 – For admission into Year Four (HND Conversion or Second Bachelor’s Option), applicants must possess an HND with a minimum of Upper Credit or a Bachelor’s degree with at least a Third Class, along with evidence of NYSC Certificate, Exemption, or Exclusion.
06 – Applicants awaiting examination results are not eligible to apply.
07 – Statement of Purpose: All applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose (500-750 words) that clearly articulates their professional and academic goals.
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This statement is a critical component of the application and should address the following:
- Your Motivation: Why have you chosen this specific program and specialization at this stage in your journey?
- Your Preparation: What prior academic, professional, or life experiences have prepared you for the rigor of this specialized program?
- Your “Next Big Step”: What are your specific career goals, and how will graduating from American Open University help you achieve them?
08 – Admission is open to all qualified applicants, including those with learning disabilities or challenges.
09 – Applicants are required to have intermediate computer skills to effectively navigate our ICT-enabled blended learning model.
10 – All students must pass a digital skills test to demonstrate proficiency in the competencies required for success in our programs.
11 – Applicants with limited IT and digital skills must complete our free preparatory course, Learning in the Digital Age, before enrolling.
Begin your journey to a globally recognized, technology-driven degree.
Step 1
Review the entry pathway that best fits your qualifications.
Step 2
Prepare your academic transcripts and certificates.
Step 3
Register your interest to receive application dates and guidance from our admissions team.
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