Faculty of Management, Social, & Media Sciences

The Faculty of Management, Social, & Media Sciences at Iconic Open University is a vibrant academic unit dedicated to developing innovative, socially conscious, and media-savvy professionals through flexible, technology-driven learning. As part of Nigeria's first private open university in Northern Nigeria, the Faculty offers programmes including Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, International Relations, Criminology and Secuirty Studies and Mass Communication. The Faculty is committed to producing competent leaders, managers, policymakers, and media practitioners through innovative teaching, cutting-edge research, and community engagement, with a focus on transforming lives through technology and driving socio-economic development. In line with the university's open distance and e-learning model, the Faculty ensures students receive rigorous, industry-focused training while balancing their studies with other commitments.

Speech from the Dean

Prof. B. B. Amin

Dean

On behalf of myself and our faculty members, we are so excited to welcome our enrolled students to this nascent university.

This faculty will be a special one as we are striving to offer an even broader range of courses and programmes to help our students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the ever–evolving world.

Our faculty is committed to providing an exceptional learning experience to our students. Our experienced and dedicated faculty members will ensure that students are exposed to a balanced learning experience that is both academically rigorous and stimulating.

We will also continue to ensure that our students receive individualized attention, guidance and support to help them reach their full potential.

We wish you all a successful and fulfilling academic journey!

Best wishes.

Direction

Vision and mission

The strategic outlook guiding teaching, research, and student outcomes in this faculty.

Vision

We strive to be a leader in providing quality, innovative education and research to prepare students to become ethical, responsible, and engaged citizens in an ever-changing global society.

Mission

Our mission is to provide students with access to quality education, research and community engagement in order to promote personal and professional development.

Leadership profiles across the faculty's departments.

Department of Business Administration

Dr. Ahmed Yabagi

Head of Department

Department of Accounting

Prof. Ahmad Suleman

Head of Department

Department of International Relations

Prof. Ubale Muhammad

Head of Department

Department of Mass Communication

Dr. Naziru Tukur

Head of Department

Department of Criminology and Security Studies

Prof. O. Olabode

Head of Department

Department of Public Administration

Dr. Musa Aliyu

Head of Department

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