College of
Management & Social Sciences
We transform ambitious students into world-class leaders. Backed by internationally trained faculty, we solve global challenges through innovation in management and social research.
One of the pioneer colleges founded September 2007 in the serene Okuku town (35 km north of Osogbo). Modern on-campus accommodation available to support a conducive learning environment.
Led by internationally trained faculty and renowned professors. The College is committed to producing world-class graduates equipped to solve complex developmental challenges in Management and Social Sciences.
The College of Management and Social Sciences is one of the Colleges established with the creation of Osun State University in September 2007. The College is located in the serene environment of Okuku town, a semi-urban area situated about 35km north of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.
The College prides itself on the quality of its academic staff, many of whom received training in leading institutions across the world. Our professors and scholars are respected nationally and internationally for their research contributions and academic leadership.
The vision of the College is to produce globally competitive graduates capable of addressing national and international developmental challenges in management and social sciences.
Location
The College is situated at the Okuku Campus of Osun State University.
Academic Structure
The College consists of two faculties with several departments offering programmes across management and social sciences disciplines.
- Accounting
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration
- Cooperative and Rural Development
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Human Resource Development
- Employment Relation and Human Resource
- Public Administration
Undergraduate Programmes
Research Centre
Centre for Climatic Change and Environmental Research
The College hosts the Centre for Climatic Change and Environmental Research whose vision is to become the leading voice on climate and environmental issues in the West African sub-region.
- Training environmental professionals
- Advancing climate and environmental science
- Undertaking collaborative research
- Partnering with government and NGOs
Professional Certificate: Three-month programme in Climate Change and Environmental Management.
Publication
The College publishes a peer-reviewed international journal titled:
Osun Journal of Management and Social Sciences
The journal features a global editorial board and is a key driver for Webometric Excellence through high-impact research citations.
Previous Provosts of the College
The College of Agriculture has been led by the following distinguished academics since its establishment. Click on each name to view details.
Summary of Leadership
| Provost | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Prof. F. E. Babatunde | Confirmed as of 2017 |
| Prof. Adetunji Lawrence Kehinde | 2020–2021 |
| Founding Provost | 2007 (information pending) |
