Forge a career on the front line of justice. Develop real-world skills in intelligence gathering, criminal investigation, forensic science, and security management — backed by the National Board for Technical Education, Nigeria.
The ND in Crime Management produces middle-level technical personnel with the knowledge, practical skills, and legal grounding to serve across Nigeria's security ecosystem.
Produce middle-level technical personnel equipped with skills in security management, intelligence gathering, and crime detection to support Nigeria's security agencies and private sector.
Deep grounding in Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure Act, Law of Evidence, and professional ethics — preparing graduates who uphold the rule of law.
Access to Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) laboratories, forensic equipment, and mock correctional facilities for immersive, practical learning experiences.
Application of Information and Communication Technology in crime management, including crime mapping with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Skills to set up and manage private security enterprises, positioning graduates as future business leaders in Nigeria's growing private security industry.
Serves as a structured pathway to the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Crime Management and advanced professional development in the security field.
Our curriculum develops eight core professional competency areas, blending theory with intensive practical application.
Four semesters of carefully balanced coursework: 60–70% professional core courses, supplemented by legal, social, and general studies.
Conducted during the long vacation following completion of ND I (Second Semester). Duration: 4 months of supervised industrial attachment.
A clear, structured two-year roadmap from enrolment to diploma — with built-in industry experience.
UTME or WAEC/GCE direct entry. Orientation and placement into the programme structure.
Criminology, Policing, Sociology, Statistics, and Law — 20 credit units across 17 weeks.
20 UnitsCriminal Investigation, Law of Evidence, Constitutional Law, ICT in Security — 23 credit units.
23 UnitsSupervised work experience in police, intelligence, customs, immigration, or private security agencies.
Mandatory PassManagement principles, Juvenile Justice, Correctional Administration, Sociology — 19 credit units.
19 UnitsAdvanced forensics, crime mapping, emergency management, and submission of final diploma project — 19 credit units.
19 UnitsMinimum 90 credit units completed. CGPA-based classification: Distinction (3.5–4.0), Upper Credit, Lower Credit, Pass.
Check your eligibility and begin your application today.
You must possess at least five (5) credit passes at not more than two sittings from any of the following examinations:
A minimum qualifying score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is required.
Valid identification, birth certificate, and original academic certificates for verification.
Applicants must be medically fit to undertake fieldwork and practical security training.
Graduates are qualified for immediate employment across Nigeria's public and private security ecosystem — or academic progression to the HND.
The Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is a cornerstone of the ND programme. Over four months, you will be embedded in an active security or law enforcement agency — applying classroom knowledge in real operational environments.
Deployed to Police, NIA, DSS, Customs, Immigration, NDLEA, EFCC, NSCDC, or approved private firms.
Daily documentation of activities, supervised by both institution and agency supervisors.
Build lasting connections with senior security professionals that support your career entry after graduation.
SIWES is a mandatory pass/fail requirement. Failure to pass requires repeating the four-month attachment before the diploma can be awarded.
"The programme is designed to produce diplomates who can appreciate the need for security consciousness, detect crime when it occurs, assist in intelligence gathering, and apply Information and Communication Technology in security management — ready for immediate deployment across Nigeria's security sector."
— National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), ND Crime Management Curriculum, February 2020
Applications are open for the upcoming academic session. Ensure you meet the entry requirements and submit your enquiry today — our admissions team will guide you through the process.