(1) The Academic Board, subject to the powers of the Council, shall:

(a) formulate and implement the academic policies of the University;

(b) devise and regulate courses of instruction and study subject to accreditation by the National Accreditation Board;

(c) promote and supervise research;

(d) regulate

(i). the conduct of examinations; and

(ii). the award of degrees;

(e) authorize research work;

(f) advise the Council on the appointment of academic staff, admission of students and the award of scholarships and bursaries;

(g) report on matters that are referred to the Academic Board by the Council;

(h) make representations to the Council on any matter connected with the University; and

(i) perform other functions specified in the Statutes of the University.