The College commenced its operations with programmes tailored towards the production of high quality graduates. The College also provides instruction in a wide range of general courses, the aim of which is to produce total graduates for the demands of the 21st century.

Philosophy of the College

The College of Development Studies is guided by the philosophy of producing graduates who will be soundly trained in the sphere of Business, Social Sciences, and Human development; and who can bring such training and skills to bear in whatever roles they may be called upon to play in the course of national development. The College offers an impressive range of courses to provide pragmatic, professional and theoretical training for careers in many different industries, teaching field and public sector. These programmes are designed to train students as solution providers to the myriads of social, economic and political challenges besetting the human race. The course contents are meant to raise effective managers of men, materials and money.