Miva Open University has expanded its academic offerings to 37 programmes following approval for seven new courses, including three doctoral degrees in information technology, public administration and public health.
The institution said the approvals would widen access to higher education and provide more options for students and working professionals seeking qualifications in emerging and specialised fields.
The three doctoral programmes, to be offered through the School of Postgraduate Studies, are Doctor of Information Technology, Doctor of Public Administration and Doctor of Public Health.
The four undergraduate additions under the School of Management and Social Sciences are BSc Political Science, BSc International Relations, BSc Project Management, and BSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
The expansion comes ahead of the university’s planned introduction of 10 programmes in January 2027. In addition to the seven newly approved courses, the planned additions include a Master of Economic Policy Management, a Master of Communication and Media Practice, and a BEd in Educational Technology.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tayo Arulogun, said the expansion reflected the university’s commitment to meeting the needs of learners with different academic interests and career ambitions.
“By broadening our academic portfolio, we are creating more opportunities for learners with diverse interests and career aspirations to pursue relevant qualifications and advance their knowledge across levels,” he said.
The university also disclosed that the National Universities Commission had approved two other programmes — BSc Insurance and Risk Management and BEd Science Education (Mathematics) — which are expected to become available by mid-2027.
Arulogun said the new programmes would enable prospective students to pursue qualifications aligned with their career goals, while allowing working professionals to advance their education without putting their jobs on hold.
He added that the institution would continue to develop courses in response to changing industry requirements and emerging areas of professional practice.
The doctoral programmes are expected to broaden postgraduate options for professionals in technology, public administration and healthcare, while the new undergraduate courses will offer additional pathways into governance, diplomacy, project delivery and supply chain management.
Miva said its expansion was driven by changing learner needs, labour-market demands and emerging opportunities across academic and professional fields.
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