Department of Information Resource Management

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

VISION STATEMENT

Through skillful teaching, innovative research and a dedicated faculty, the Department of Information Resources Management aims to contribute to the development of the Nigerian society by empowering people for effective information management and use

PHILOSOPHY OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Information and it’s effective communication and use are vital activities within all areas of government, commerce, industries and social life. The growing demand for individuals with specialized skills to manage information resources efficiently and effectively, coupled

with global happening in the information field with accelerating information and communication technologies have been prominent factors driving the need for Information Resources Management in Babcock University. The selectivity and screening of information have become very crucial in today’s information environment where information overload has become a constant burden. Our mission is to produce professionals with a firm grasp of the principles of information retrieval, information technology and management, as well as individuals who are cognizant of the changing information environment and able to function effectively in them.

1 EDUCATIONAL GOALS

i. To prepare men and women for positions of responsibility in the profession of information resources management. ii. To inculcate knowledge and skills needed by the students for information resources management work.

2 RESEARCH GOALS

To carry out scholarly study and research that advances the knowledge base of information resources management To disseminate the output of research and scholarship to academic and professional communities in the field of Information Resources Management.

3 SERVICES GOALS

1. To contribute to the development of the community at large through the dissemination of research and scholarship 2. To support the profession of Information Resources Management through consultancy services, leadership and continuing education 3. To participate in the collegial administration of Babcock University

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We offer Programs that are competitive and industry relevant. Our Graduates from the department come out equipped to deal with real world challenges.

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M.Phil Information Resources Management

Masters in Information Resources Management

Ph.D Information Resources Management

"Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress in every society, in every family."
~ Kofi Annan

BIRM Bachelor in Information Resources Management

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THE NATURE AND IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Advances in information technology and the radical changes it engenders in the workplace have compelled organizational leaders to recognize information as a valuable resource comparable with capital, equipment, staff and mineral resources. The need for highly-skilled manpower who can effectively manage data, information and knowledge using existing and emerging communication technologies is intensified as our contemporary society gradually transforms into a knowledge- driven society. The relatively new discipline of Information Resources Management (IRM) is designed to meet this need.

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