International Journal of Educational Research and Development Vol. 4(1), pp. 005-012, February 2014 ISSN 2327-316X ©2014 Academe Research Journals

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of the Postgraduate Programme of Babcock University using CIPP Model

Omotunde Oluwatobi. I

Department of Information Resources Management, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. E-mail: Omotundetobi@yahoo.com. Tel: +2347067327037.

Accepted 13 October, 2014

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate Babcock postgraduate program using a Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) evaluation model. Research conducted during the evaluation of the program followed a research methodology in which data were collected through a CIPP survey, structured interview and personal observation. Findings from this study reveal that the postgraduate program to a great extent improves the pattern of learning among students of higher learning in Babcock University, indicating that most students were pleased with the vision of the postgraduate study in advancing sustainable researching and learning. Further, this study revealed that the turnout rates of students are encouraging ratio of the human and capital investment made by the university.

Key words: CIPP Model, postgraduate program, evaluation, Babcock University.