The Story Behind IPCDS
Our academic menu:
- Masters Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies (M.Sc)
- Masters Degree in Peace and Conflict Management (MPCM) (Executive)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Peace
Philosophy of the Institute for Peace, Conflict and Development Studies:
The Institute is the brain child of the Centre for Social Sciences Research, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State (ESUT). The Centre was founded in the 1990s by Professor Osy Okanya, then Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and related disciplines. It was in 2016 that the Center was strengthened and the vision for the establishment of Institute for Peace, Conflict and Development Studies (IPCDS) was conceived.
In 2016, the current Director of the Centre for Social Sciences Research was sponsored by the West African Network for Peace-Building (WANEP), for a training programme in the Kofi Annan International Peace Training Centre, Accra-Ghana in 2016. At the end of the programme, WANEP expressed desire to collaborate with the Centre for Social Sciences Research, ESUT for the establishment of an Institute for Peace, Conflict and Development Studies, in the Southeast zone, Nigeria.
Consequent upon the above, the administration of the University with the support of West Africa Network for Peace-Building (WANEP), agreed to establish the Institute to be modelled after similar Institute in the University of Ibadan, South-West Nigeria. The Institute draws its faculty staff from experts across Nigerian universities and beyond. This is in addition to field practitioners/professionals.
Rationale:
Peace, Conflict, and Development Studies (PCDS) is a multi-disciplinary, research-based Institute designed for capacity building for those involved in peace-building and development. As a multi-disciplinary field of study and practice, it stands to serve Nigeria and Africa by equipping practitioners, scholars, students and stakeholders with requisite intellectual and research skills. Fundamentally, the Institute shall offer the following programmes:
- Masters Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies (M.Sc)
- Masters Degree in Peace and Conflict Management (MPCM) (Executive)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Peace and Conflict Studies
The Institute will therefore undertake teaching, research and simulation exercises on peace process, human rights, conflict management and sustainable development in Nigeria and Africa.
Vision:
To become a leading Institute for learning, research and professionalism on Peace, Conflict and Development Studies.
Mission:
To provide high level theoretical and practical capacity-building for students, scholars and practitioners to acquire requisite skills in peace, conflict and development studies.
The Aim
The aim of IPCDS is to employ high standard of teaching, research and publication to promote capacity-building in peace, conflict and development studies
The Objectives
The strategic objectives of IPCDS include:
- To develop students, scholars and practitioners with increased interests and practical understanding of issues bordering on peace, conflict and development studies.
- To develop and institutionalize academic and relevant career-oriented teaching programmes for peace, conflict and development studies
- To inculcate in the researchers and practitioners with requisite skills for peace-building and dispute resolution mechanisms
- To establish a comprehensive documentation Institute for Peace, Conflict and Development Studies
- To contribute through research, training and advocacy towards local, national, regional and international conflict resolution and peace-building mechanisms for purpose of development
- To provide an umbrella institution for Universities, Governments and communities that will promote issue-based debate on peace, conflict and development
- To promote trans-disciplinary research for policy advocacy and policy advice to institutions, organizations, groups and governments
- To create networks and international linkages with peace, conflicts and development-oriented establishments and individuals.
Course Administration:
The Institute for Peace, Conflict, and Development studies (IPCDS) will run the following programmes:
- Masters of Science Degree (M.Sc) in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Masters Degree in Peace and Conflict Management (MPCMP) (Executive)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme in Peace and Conflict Studies
Target Beneficiaries
The target beneficiaries include:
- Degree holders in tertiary institutions (B.A, B.Sc, B.Ed, M.A, PGD, M.Sc, M.Phil and Ph.D)
- Serving and retired military and para-military personnel
- Retired or serving senior public servants/officers in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)
- Interested members of civil society organizations
Components of the Programme
These programmes will run under similar conditions with the existing Masters and Ph.D programmes. The IPCDS activities shall comprise of lecturing, desk and field research and out-reach activities through workshops, roundtable discussions, seminars, simulations and conferences. The programme has three inter-locking components:
- Peace Studies Course Work
- Curriculum Development
- Internship Placement/Mentorship/Field work
Our key focus areas are:
- Focus Area I: Peace-building- Addresses systems and infrastructure needed to create more peaceful societies.
- Focus Area II: Peace-making- Addresses leadership skills; skills for resolving and transforming conflict situations
- Focus Area III: Promoting Understanding, Cooperation and Development-Addresses cross-cultural issues, international organizations, and social development.
- Focus Area IV: Addressing Global and Regional Pressures- Addresses challenges associated with population, scarcity, sustainability, urban and environmental pressure, climate, and migration
Duration
The Institute will run the programmes on both full-time and part-time basis. The duration of the programmes is in accordance with the guidelines regulating postgraduate studies in Nigerian universities and ESUT.
Admission Requirements
In addition to satisfying the Post-Graduate School admission requirements, prospective candidates shall possess the following qualifications:
- For M.Sc Regular:
- HND Upper Credit with PGD of 3.0 CGPA
- Sc in Humanities and Social Sciences with 3.0 CGPA
- Any other Degree from other Disciplines with PGD in Conflict and Peace Studies
- MPCM Executive: Master Degree in Peace and Conflict Management:
- Sc/B.A Degree; B.Ed/B.Eng with 5years cognate experience
- HND (Lower Credit) or its equivalent with 10years cognate experience
- ACCA/Banking Institute and other professionals with at least 10years cognate experience
Graduation Requirements
There are compulsory and elective courses for students. Students may wish to audit some elective courses. Students shall undertake a 3-month period of internship/field work in peace-building-related organizations. Reports of the internship/field work shall be submitted at the end of the exercise.
Grading System
The CGPA system shall be used for the computation of final results, and the grade points shall be determined as shown in the following table:
| Mark | Letter Grade | Points Grade | Remarks |
| 70 and above | A | 5 | Excellent |
| 60 – 69 | B | 4 | Very Good |
| 50 – 59 | C | 3 | Good |
| 0 – 49 | F | 0 | Fail |
Course Contents
The courses are organized into 800-level in the basics of conflict management and peace-building:
M.Sc Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies
FIRST SEMESTER:
Compulsory Courses:
PSC 801: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
PSC 803: Research Methods
PSC 805: Framework for Peace and Security Management
PSC 807: Communication and Dispute Resolution Mechanism
PSC 809: Conflict Analysis & Dimensions
Elective Courses (Any three elective Courses):
PSC 811: Early Warning System and Preventive Diplomacy
PSC 813: Multi-Ethnic Society and National Integration
PSC 815: Peace Support Operations and Post Conflict Management
PSC 817: Internal Security and Community Peace-Building
SECOND SEMESTER:
Compulsory Courses:
PSC 802: Gender, Peace and Conflict
PSC 804: Statistical Analysis in Peace & Conflict Studies
PSC 806: Human Security and Development
PSC 818: Dissertation
Elective Courses (Any Three Elective Courses):
PSC 808: Public Policy and Analysis
PSC 810: Resource Governance and Conflict Management
PSC 812: Migration, Urbanization and Conflict Management
PSC 814: Strategic Management & Labour Relations
PSC 816: Civil-Military Relations and Security Management
PSC 840: Hate Speech and Conflict Management
MASTER DEGREE IN PEACE AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
(MPCM Executive)
FIRST SEMESTER:
Compulsory Courses
PSC 801: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
PSC 803: Research Methods
PSC 805: Framework for Peace and Security Management
PSC 807: Communication and Dispute Resolution Mechanism
PSC 809: Conflict Analysis and Dimensions
Elective Courses (Any Three Elective Courses)
PSC 811: Early Warning System and Preventive Diplomacy
PSC 813: Multi-Ethnic Society and National Integration
PSC 815: Peace Support Operations and Post Conflict Management
PSC 817: Internal Security and Community Peace-Building
SECOND SEMESTER:
Compulsory Courses
PSC 802: Gender, Peace and Conflict Studies
PSC 804: Statistical Analysis in Peace and Conflict Studies
PSC 806: Human Security and Development
PSC 899: Dissertation
Elective Courses (Any Three Elective Courses)
PSC 808: Public Policy and Analysis
PSC 810: Resource Governance and Conflict Management
PSC 812: Migration, Urbanization and Conflict Management
PSC 814: Strategic Management and Labour Relations
PSC 816: Civil-Military Relations and Security Management
Ph.D in Peace and Conflict Management
First Semester: Two Courses of 3credits each
Second Semester: Two courses of 3credits each
Thesis/Dissertation: 12credits
First Semester:
PSC 901: Advances in Peace and Security Management 3credits
PSC 903: Advances in Dispute Resolution Mechanism 3credits
PSC 905: Advances in Internal Security and Community
Peace Development 3credits
N/B: Any two of the above courses
Second Semester:
PSC 902: Advances in Communication and Conflict Management 3credits
PSC 904: Research Methodology using Statistics and ICT in Analysis 3credits
PSC 906: Advances in Civil-Military Relations and Security Management 3credits
PSC 999: Thesis or Dissertation 12credits
N/B: Any one of the courses above including PSC 904 and Dissertation
| Course Guide
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| Course
Code |
Course Title | Units | Status:
Compulsory |
Status:
Elective |
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| M.Sc Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies | ||||||
| PSC 801 | Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 802 | Gender, Peace and Conflict | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 803 | Research Methods | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 804 | Statistical Analysis in Peace & Conflict Studies | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 805 | Framework for Peace and Security Management | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 806 | Human Security and Development | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 807 | Communication and Dispute Resolution Mechanism | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 808 | Public Policy and Analysis | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 809 | Conflict Analysis & Dimensions | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 810 | Resource Governance and Conflict Management | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 811 | Early Warning System and Preventive Diplomacy | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 812 | Migration, Urbanization and Conflict Management | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 813 | Multi-Ethnic Society and National Integration | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 814 | Strategic Management & Labour Relations | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 815 | Peace Support Operations and Post Conflict Management | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 816 | Civil-Military Relations and Security Management | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 817 | Internal Security and Community Peace-Building | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 899 | Dissertation | 6 | C | – | ||
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Professional Masters Degree in Peace and Conflict Management (MPCM Executive) |
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| PSC 801 | Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 802 | Gender, Peace and Conflict Studies | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 803 | Research Methods | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 804 | Statistical Analysis in Peace and Conflict Studies | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 805 | Framework for Peace and Security Management | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 806 | Human Security and Development | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 807 | Communication and Dispute Resolution Mechanism | 3 | C | – | ||
| PSC 808 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 809 | Conflict Analysis and Dimensions | 3 | C | E | ||
| PSC 810 | Resource Governance and Conflict Management | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 811 | Early Warning System and Preventive Diplomacy | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 812 | Migration, Urbanization and Conflict Management | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 813 | Multi-Ethnic Society and National Integration | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 814 | Strategic Management and Labour Relations | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 815 | Peace Support Operations and Post Conflict Management | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 816 | Civil-Military Relations and Security Management | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 817 | Internal Security and Community Peace-Building | 3 | – | E | ||
| PSC 899 | Dissertation | 6 | C | – | ||
Course Guide:
Summary of the Proposed Curriculum/Course Description
| Course Code | Course Title/Contents (Course Description/Synopsis) | Remarks |
| M.Sc Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies | ||
| PSC 801 | Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies: Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, this course aims at introducing peace and conflict-studies and its evolutions within the wider context. It also aims at presenting conceptual, theoretical and practical issues relating to: conflicts, their sources, their underlying dynamics, their mechanisms and regulations. It will rely on case studies and will endeavour to familiarize the students/participants with a set of conceptual tools and approaches, enabling them to analyze and understand contemporary conflicts and the kind of efforts that are deployed in order to bring strife to an end. | C |
| PSC 802 | Gender, Peace and Conflict: Gender roles have contributed to discrimination and oppression globally. This course recognizes that conflicts affect men and women differently. In this regard, the effective participation of both in peace processes is crucial to sustainable peace. The course looks at how gender discrimination has resulted in inequities in the participation of men and women in peace processes. In order to address these inequities, the course also seeks to provide gender perspectives in peace and security and equip students/participants with the skills for gender analysis. This course is structured to challenge thinking so as to enable understanding of the significant role of both men and women in conflict and peace processes. Key Elements of the course include, the concept of Gender, Gender issues in conflict and peace-building (Perspectives on the Impact of Conflict & Violence), Gender and Violent Extremism, Inclusivity in Peace-building and Decision Making, National, Regional, Continental and International instruments for Gender Mainstreaming into Peace-building, Gender, Peace Support Operations and post conflict reconstruction | C |
| PSC 803 | Research Methods: The course explores the basic instruments for conducting research in Peace and Conflict studies. Emphasis shall be on methods of data collection/analysis, appreciation/analysis of concepts, variables, relationship of variables, and empirical referents. Conventional research format and research process aimed at systematic inquiry in Peace and Conflict Studies will also be considered. Other critical issues of concern are: theorizing, hypotheses/test of hypotheses, problem formulation, logic and problems of measurement; relevance of statistics; inferential; descriptive statistics; introduction to the logic of inference in Peace and conflict studies. Other major issues of primary concern include: quantitative/qualitative research and public policy; research design; development of a logical data framework; research techniques; observation; self-report techniques such as interviewing, focused group discussion and key informants’ interview etc. Issues of reliability, validity, and nature of causation and causal interpretations in the collation and interpretation of data in Peace and conflict studies will also be explored in peace and conflict studies. | C |
| PSC 804 | Statistical Analysis in Peace & Conflict Studies: The course provide students with tools to read and critically evaluate existing statistical research on peace and conflict topics, as well as conducting their own statistical studies. It introduces students to various statistical techniques widely used in the peace and conflict literature. The main focus is on: various statistical concepts and measures; logic model and its underlying logic; different types of data structures and the differences between them, including cross-sectional data, research design, methods of research, time-series data, and panel data. The course also introduces students to the scientific method; research methods in peace and conflict studies; the logic of political inquiry and the language of variables; problem formulation; development of a logical data framework; the relationship between the research format and research process; and qualitative and quantitative measurements etc | C |
| PSC 805 | Framework for Peace and Security Management: Various institutional and state policy frameworks, treaties, conventions and norms support peace and security work at global, continental, regional and national levels. This course provides participants/students with the understanding and provisions of the United Nations, African Union, ECOWAS and Nigerian peace and security architecture that enhances conflict resolution and peace-building work. It provides understanding of the legal and operational ethnics of peace and security operation in order to enhance tools and procedures of the various levels of International and national mechanisms in peace operation. It also exposes students/participants to the structure of international organizations and application of these institutional instruments in policy formulation and advocacy. Key Elements of the course include, the background and structure of the United Nations, African Union and ECOWAS as well as national peace infrastructures, provisions of the policy instruments and treaties in relation to peace and security, the linkages of the global instruments with national peace and development agenda among others | C |
| PSC 806 | Human Security and Development: This course introduces students to the concept of Human Security, history and rationale for human security .Different approaches to Human Security; UN a, Political, Military, Legal and Economic approaches to Human Security. The study examines how human security relates to individuals and communities as opposed to the security of the state. It combines physical security and material security; freedom from fear and freedom from want. The course debates about the concept and its relevance of human security in the contemporary era. Other topics include the roles of international humanitarian law, human rights law; humanitarian intervention and counter-insurgency, stabilization, and transitional justice in human security, the link between governance and human security and development; gender-based violence (GBV) and human security, human security policies and implantation at different levels, stakeholders in human security, health and arms control and human security | C |
| PSC 807 | Communication and Dispute Resolution Mechanism: This course is grounded in a commitment to interactive, dialogue-based methods of managing and resolving conflicts as well as a detailed excursion into all the mechanisms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The communication component examines the role of verbal and non-verbal communication in the management and resolution of conflicts. Using theoretical discussions and role plays, students will be exposed to the dynamics and role of active listening as essential component of effective communication. The course also examines and explores the role of the media in conflict escalation, de-escalation and in peacemaking/peace-building processes. The importance of peace communication as well as the essence of reporting events with a view to building peace will be emphasized. The ADR component examines the different options available and appropriate in dispute resolution and management. The options include but are not limited to the following: Mediation, Negotiation, Arbitration, and Conciliation, among others. Students/participants will be guided on the benefits of ADR and its limitations and a comparison with court-based dispute resolution. | C |
| PSC 808 | Public Policy and Analysis: The course is designed to acquaint students and practitioners on the key dimensions of public policy and analysis as a life activity in government. As a behavioral discipline focal points include, very concepts; models/ theories of public policy; varying stages of public policy process policy agenda setting, policy formulation, policy adoption, policy monitoring and evaluation. Factors accounting for public policy are examined against incidences of policy implementation lapses. Case studies of policy documents will enhance understanding of public policy process and strategic effects. | E |
| PSC 809 | Conflict Analysis & Dimensions: Conflict analysis is a practical process of examining and understanding the reality of the conflict from a variety of perspectives. This course aims at providing students/participants with the understanding of the causes, background and history of conflicts, skills for stakeholders’ analysis including their positions, interest and needs in conflicts, factors and trends that underpin conflicts. Key Elements of the course include, causes of conflict theories, dimensions of conflicts, stakeholders mapping and analysis, tools for conflict analysis including gender analytical frameworks, power, attitudes, behaviours, systems and structures and other dynamics of conflicts | C |
| PSC 810 | Resource Governance and Conflict Management: This course focuses on understanding and managing natural resource-based conflicts with a particular eye toward, pollution, environmental degradation and biodiversity. The course will cover areas that include causes and nature of environmental conflicts; impacts of conflict on environmental conditions; the environment’s role in generating conflict; land, protected areas, and human-wildlife conflict; biodiversity conservation during and after overt social conflict; methods of analyzing natural conflicts about natural resources; managing and mitigating environmental conflicts; the conflict managers’ role in environmental conflicts; managing and mitigating environmental conflicts. | E |
| PSC 811 | Early Warning System and Preventive Diplomacy: Early warning is about assessing the likelihood of violent conflicts, the possibility of a resurgence or escalation of violence and identifying the windows of opportunities for peace and stability. This course provides analytical frameworks for understanding the nature, causes, dynamics and actors of conflict; skills for developing indicators, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting conflict and human security. It also exposes students/participants to the skills for communicating early warning reports and developing response options/strategies. Particular focus is placed on how to conduct and write risk assessment reports, policy briefs; monitor and report qualitative and quantitative early warning indicators, and mobilize strategic, integrated responses to prevent conflicts or relapse to violence. Key Elements of the course include, Evolution of Early Warning, Introduction to EW Concepts, Early Warning Pillars and Models, Continental, Regional, National and Community EW Systems, Overview of Early Warning Methodology and Application, Indicators and Conflict Monitoring processes, Engendering Early Warning, Analysis and Scenario Building, Early Warning outputs and Audience, Response Planning & Mobilization | E |
| PSC 812 | Migration, Urbanization and Conflict Management: The course attempts to provide conceptual and empirical basis from which to understand urban ‘problems’ and critically evaluate prescribed ‘solutions’. Students will develop an understanding of how urban and development theory has changed over time, and how these theories combine and conflict in their application to real world situations. Students will be encouraged to appreciate how a wide range of policy intentions and outcomes can be evaluated from economic, social, political and cultural perspectives, from international to local scales, and in ways sensitive to concerns for gender, ethnicity, social justice and democratic deepening. | E |
| PSC 813 | Multi-Ethnic Society and National Integration: This course provides a broad theoretical base, both descriptive and analytical, for the study of ethnicity and ethnic relations, identity politics and integration, management of diversity, and other broad topics and cases of nation-state building and majority-minority relations. | E |
| PSC 814 | Strategic Management & Labour Relations: The course is designed to enhance understanding on strategic management and the formulation and implementation of the major goals and initiatives taken at the strategic level of authority Emphasis is on corporate strategy and strategic planning; strategic marketing, human resource management and innovation. The competitiveness of corporate organizations depends largely on labor relations. Focal areas of interests include the level of workers participation in management, wages and industrial Relations; management of trade unions and the application of labour laws, including International Labour laws in the management of industrial disputes. Overall, students and practitioners will be acquainted with the principles and practices of personnel management in corporate organizations. | E |
| PSC 815 | Peace Support Operations and Post Conflict Management: This course familiarizes participants/students generally with the conceptual frameworks of peace support operations and post conflict management. In particular, it reviews United Nation peace operations, development of peacekeeping forces, international division of labour in Peace Support Operations, civil-military relations in international peace operations, humanitarian aspects of international peace support operations, stabilization and peace support, the role of NGOs in peace building, post‐conflict transitional justice, economic reconstruction, and the relationship between peace building and counterinsurgency. | E |
| PSC 816 | Civil-Military Relations and Security Management: The Course aims primarily at providing the students/participants with the modern techniques of human or public relations management. It will examine the various theories of human relations as tools for explaining and understanding the dimensions of civil-military relations in Nigeria. This is premised on the assumption that effective security management can be feasible through clear understanding of the nature, dimensions and the importance of human relations for our national security managers or operators such as the military personnel. | E |
| PSC 817 | Internal Security and Community Peace-Building: The Course provides an overview of the entire internal security architecture of a State. It will provide definitions, critiques and counter-critiques on the diverse perspectives to security. It will then link the consolidation of the internal security of the society to the idea of community peace-building. Emphasis will be on the modern instrument of policing through the doctrine of community policing, which tries to bridge the gap between in the internal security agencies and the members of the community | E |
| PSC 899 | Dissertation | C |
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Masters Degree in Peace and Conflict Management (MPCM) (Executive) |
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| PSC 801 | Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies: Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, this course aims at introducing peace and conflict-studies and its evolutions within the wider context. It also aims at presenting conceptual, theoretical and practical issues relating to: conflicts, their sources, their underlying dynamics, their mechanisms and regulations. It will rely on case studies and will endeavour to familiarize the students/participants with a set of conceptual tools and approaches, enabling them to analyze and understand contemporary conflicts and the kind of efforts that are deployed in order to bring strife to an end. | C |
| PSC 802 | Gender, Peace and Conflict Studies: Gender roles have contributed to discrimination and oppression globally. This course recognizes that conflicts affect men and women differently. In this regard, the effective participation of both in peace processes is crucial to sustainable peace. The course looks at how gender discrimination has resulted in inequities in the participation of men and women in peace processes. In order to address these inequities, the course also seeks to provide gender perspectives in peace and security and equip students/participants with the skills for gender analysis. This course is structured to challenge thinking so as to enable understanding of the significant role of both men and women in conflict and peace processes. Key Elements of the course include, the concept of Gender, Gender issues in conflict and peace-building (Perspectives on the Impact of Conflict & Violence), Gender and Violent Extremism, Inclusivity in Peace-building and Decision Making, National, Regional, Continental and International instruments for Gender Mainstreaming into Peace-building, Gender, Peace Support Operations and post conflict reconstruction | C |
| PSC 803 | Research Method: Emphasis shall be on concepts, variables, relationship of variables as well as empirical research in peace and conflict management. Again the course shall focus on conventional research reporting, research process, theorizing, hypotheses, problem formulation, research design, qualitative and quantitative test of hypotheses and research techniques. Observation, self-report techniques such as interviews, focused group discussions and questionnaire construction/administration in peace and conflict management shall be explored. Issues of reliability and validity; nature of causation and causal interpretations as well as types of data, sources of data; the logic and problems of measurement and inferential and descriptive statistics as they relate to peace and conflict management will be studied. Other issues of concern include: constructing mathematical models of phenomena of interest to peace and conflict management and models for the distributions of state size, war magnitude, and democracy over time and space. | C |
| PSC 804 | Statistical Analysis in Peace & Conflict Studies: The course provide students with tools to read and critically evaluate existing statistical research on peace and conflict topics, as well as conducting their own statistical studies. It introduces students to various statistical techniques widely used in the peace and conflict literature. The main focus is on: various statistical concepts and measures; logic model and its underlying logic; different types of data structures and the differences between them, including cross-sectional data, research design, methods of research, time-series data, and panel data. The course also introduces students to the scientific method; research methods in peace and conflict studies; the logic of political inquiry and the language of variables; problem formulation; development of a logical data framework; the relationship between the research format and research process; and qualitative and quantitative measurements etc | C |
| PSC 805 | Frameworks for Peace and Security Management: Various institutional and state policy frameworks, treaties, conventions and norms support peace and security work at global, continental, regional and national levels. This course provides participants/students with the understanding and provisions of the United Nations, African Union, ECOWAS and Nigerian peace and security architecture that enhances conflict resolution and peace-building work. It provides understanding of the legal and operational ethnics of peace and security operation in order to enhance tools and procedures of the various levels of International and national mechanisms in peace operation. It also exposes students/participants to the structure of international organizations and application of these institutional instruments in policy formulation and advocacy. Key Elements of the course include, the background and structure of the United Nations, African Union and ECOWAS as well as national peace infrastructures, provisions of the policy instruments and treaties in relation to peace and security, the linkages of the global instruments with national peace and development agenda among others | C |
| PSC 806 | Human Security and Development: This course introduces students to the concept of Human Security, history and rationale for human security .Different approaches to Human Security; UN a, Political, Military, Legal and Economic approaches to Human Security. The study examines how human security relates to individuals and communities as opposed to the security of the state. It combines physical security and material security; freedom from fear and freedom from want. The course debates about the concept and its relevance of human security in the contemporary era. Other topics include the roles of international humanitarian law, human rights law; humanitarian intervention and counter-insurgency, stabilization, and transitional justice in human security, the link between governance and human security and development; gender-based violence (GBV) and human security, human security policies and implantation at different levels, stakeholders in human security, health and arms control and human security. | C |
| PSC 807 | Communication and Conflict Management: This course is basically grounded in a commitment to interactive, dialogue-based methods of managing and resolving conflicts. It will also examine the role of verbal and non-verbal communication in the management and resolution of conflicts. Using theoretical discussions and role plays, students/participants will be exposed to the role of active listening as essential component of effective communication. The course also interrogates and examines the role of the media in conflict escalation and de-escalation as well as in peacemaking and peace-building processes. The importance of reporting events with a view to building peace and sustaining relationships will be emphasized. | C |
| PSC 808 | Public Policy and Analysis: The course is designed to acquaint students and practitioners on the key dimensions of public policy and analysis as a life activity in government. As a behavioral discipline focal points include, very concepts; models/ theories of public policy; varying stages of public policy process policy agenda setting, policy formulation, policy adoption, policy monitoring and evaluation. Factors accounting for public policy are examined against incidences of policy implementation lapses. Case studies of policy documents will enhance understanding of public policy process and strategic effects. | E |
| PSC 809 | Conflict Analysis and Dimensions: Conflict analysis is a practical process of examining and understanding the reality of the conflict from a variety of perspectives. This course aims at providing students/participants with the understanding of the causes, background and history of conflicts, skills for stakeholders’ analysis including their positions, interest and needs in conflicts, factors and trends that underpin conflicts. Key Elements of the course include, causes of conflict theories, dimensions of conflicts, stakeholders mapping and analysis, tools for conflict analysis including gender analytical frameworks, power, attitudes, behaviours, systems and structures and other dynamics of conflicts | C |
| PSC 810 | Resource Governance and Conflict Management: This course focuses on understanding and managing natural resource-based conflicts with a particular eye toward, pollution, environmental degradation and biodiversity. The course will cover areas that include causes and nature of environmental conflicts; impacts of conflict on environmental conditions; the environment’s role in generating conflict; land, protected areas, and human-wildlife conflict; biodiversity conservation during and after overt social conflict; methods of analyzing natural conflicts about natural resources; managing and mitigating environmental conflicts; the conflict managers’ role in environmental conflicts; managing and mitigating environmental conflicts. | E |
| PSC 811 | Early Warning System and Preventive Diplomacy: Early warning is about assessing the likelihood of violent conflicts, the possibility of a resurgence or escalation of violence and identifying the windows of opportunities for peace and stability. This course provides analytical frameworks for understanding the nature, causes, dynamics and actors of conflict; skills for developing indicators, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting conflict and human security. It also exposes students/participants to the skills for communicating early warning reports and developing response options/strategies. Particular focus is placed on how to conduct and write risk assessment reports, policy briefs; monitor and report qualitative and quantitative early warning indicators, and mobilize strategic, integrated responses to prevent conflicts or relapse to violence. Key Elements of the course include, Evolution of Early Warning, Introduction to EW Concepts, Early Warning Pillars and Models, Continental, Regional, National and Community EW Systems, Overview of Early Warning Methodology and Application, Indicators and Conflict Monitoring processes, Engendering Early Warning, Analysis and Scenario Building, Early Warning outputs and Audience, Response Planning & Mobilization | C |
| PSC 812 | Migration, Urbanization and Conflict Management: The course attempts to provide conceptual and empirical basis from which to understand urban ‘problems’ and critically evaluate prescribed ‘solutions’. Students will develop an understanding of how urban and development theory has changed over time, and how these theories combine and conflict in their application to real world situations. Students will be encouraged to appreciate how a wide range of policy intentions and outcomes can be evaluated from economic, social, political and cultural perspectives, from international to local scales, and in ways sensitive to concerns for gender, ethnicity, social justice and democratic deepening. | E |
| PSC 813 | Multi-Ethnic Society and National Integration: This course provides a broad theoretical base, both descriptive and analytical, for the study of ethnicity and ethnic relations, identity politics and integration, management of diversity, and other broad topics and cases of nation-state building and majority-minority relations. | E |
| PSC 814 | Strategic Management and Labour Relations: The course is designed to enhance understanding on strategic management and the formulation and implementation of the major goals and initiatives taken at the strategic level of authority Emphasis is on corporate strategy and strategic planning; strategic marketing, human resource management and innovation. The competitiveness of corporate organizations depends largely on labor relations. Focal areas of interests include the level of workers participation in management, wages and industrial Relations; management of trade unions and the application of labour laws, including International Labour laws in the management of industrial disputes. Overall, students and practitioners will be acquainted with the principles and practices of personnel management in corporate organizations. | E |
| PSC 815 | Peace Support Operations and Post Conflict Management: This course familiarizes participants/students generally with the conceptual frameworks of peace support operations and post conflict management. In particular, it reviews United Nation peace operations, development of peacekeeping forces, international division of labour in Peace Support Operations, civil-military relations in international peace operations, humanitarian aspects of international peace support operations, stabilization and peace support, the role of NGOs in peace building, post‐conflict transitional justice, economic reconstruction, and the relationship between peace building and counterinsurgency. | E |
| PSC 816 | Civil-Military Relations and Security Management: The Course aims primarily at providing the students/participants with the modern techniques of human or public relations management. It will examine the various theories of human relations as tools for explaining and understanding the dimensions of civil-military relations in Nigeria. This is premised on the assumption that effective security management can be feasible through clear understanding of the nature, dimensions and the importance of human relations for our national security managers or operators such as the military personnel. | E |
| PSC 817 | Internal Security and Community Peace-Building: The Course provides an overview of the entire internal security architecture of a State. It will provide definitions, critiques and counter-critiques on the diverse perspectives to security. It will then link the consolidation of the internal security of the society to the idea of community peace-building. Emphasis will be on the modern instrument of policing through the doctrine of community policing, which tries to bridge the gap between in the internal security agencies and the members of the community | E |
| PSC 899 | Dissertation | |
LIST OF FACULTY MEMBERS
- Professor Felix C. Asogwa
- Professor Dan Osy Okanya
- Professor Samuel C. Ugwu
- Professor Obiageli Omeje
- Professor Regina Eyah
- Professor Sunny Udeze
- Professor Frank Asogwa
- Professor Aja-Akpuru Aja
- Professor Aloysius Michaels Okolie
- Professor Eugene Nweke
- Professor Jude Udenta
- Professor (Mrs). Joy Ezilo
- Emeka Eze
- Uche Anioke