The mandate of the graduate school is to coordinate postgraduate programmes and research in the university and to provide oversight to graduate students enrolled in the programs to ensure quality and integrity in their academic pursuits.
The graduate school is expected to bring a robust collaborative relationship by working closely with Schools and other university departments to come up with friendly processes that will support graduate students achieve the highest quality of educational experience at Daystar
Welcome to the Graduate School at Daystar University. We are committed to nurturing scholars and leaders who pursue academic excellence with integrity, engage in rigorous research that serves God and humanity, and graduate ready to transform society in Africa and beyond.
Meet Our BoardHow the Graduate School serves the university community
Coordinates academic matters relating to postgraduate students in the university.
Monitor implementation of postgraduate procedures and policies in the University.
Works closely with schools/departments to enhance good educational experience.
Provides oversight and tracking of postgraduate students from admission to completion.
Provision of academic support to faculty and postgraduate students in all phases of their research.
Organises workshops and training for graduate students on referencing style, research seminars and colloquiums.
Creates a faculty students mentor programs to promote and support students grow and enrich career growth.
Monitoring students' thesis and dissertation through TMS and ensuring proper use of the System.
Work with the deans of schools to ensure graduate students comply with all the University policies and Commission of University Education (CUE) regulations.
Ensure graduate students publish in peer-reviewed journals as per the CUE requirements.
Organize postgraduate interdisciplinary colloquiums, seminars and conferences to disseminate research findings.
The Graduate School works with all academic Schools to coordinate research for postgraduate students and ensure seamless delivery of services to students in the following areas, among others:
Coordination of thesis and dissertation supervision to ensure quality guidance.
Conducting workshops and trainings on thesis/dissertation writing to enhance research skills.
Fostering mentorship programs and supporting student publications.
Effective use of the Thesis Management System for monitoring progress.
Implementation of the postgraduate academic handbook to ensure consistency and compliance.
Organizing academic conferences to showcase research.
Oversight of research awards to recognize outstanding postgraduate students.