The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is headed by the Dean who doubles up as the Chairperson of the Board of Graduate Studies (BGS). The Dean is responsible for the day to day running of the School. He facilitates the implementation of the decisions and or resolutions of the Board of Graduate Studies.

The Board of Graduate Studies is the body through which the School performs her mandated functions and is composed of the Dean, School of Graduate Studies, two Senate representatives, one representative from every teaching school and the University Librarian.

The current members of the Board are as follows: