LBS has a practical approach to learning with real-life case studies and application, with teaching and research curricula that are geared to industry and ethical best practices. Our management education is tailored to the needs of the African market but allows you to be competitive on the global stage.

All of LBS programmes are graded by faculty.

The Full-time programme is for young professionals with at least 3 years of work experience looking to boost their career and increase their earning potential. They are available to attend classes full-time during the 18 month period of their programme. All MBA students go through the same curriculum, the major difference lies in the duration  and timeline of the programmes.  All our MBA programmes are optimally designed to suit students at various life stages. You get full value regardless of whichever programme you decide to enrol in.

The  LBS MBA equips participants with a thorough  knowledge of main business disciplines, analytical competencies and problem-solving capabilities. MBA students are required to offer all courses in their first year but have options of picking specilaised electives in their second year.

Full-time MBA: 18 months 

Modular MBA: 24 months

Executive MBA: 24 months

Modular MBA: 24 months

The MBA programme is a generalist MBA, meaning it’s not specialised in any particular area. It is a business MBA that equips participants with a thorough knowledge of main business disciplines, analytical competencies, and problem-solving capabilities. Focus includes:

• Strategy, entrepreneurship, social and political environment of business and business law
• Operations, Marketing, Information Systems
• Organisational Behaviour, Management Communication, Negotiation HRM
• General (Business Ethics and Decision Analysis).

LBS has 4 intakes: 2 in January, 1 in August and September

Yes. Full-time and Modular MBAs require 3 years of work/entrepreneurial experience while Executive and Modular Executive MBAs require 7 years of work/entrepreneurial experience with a minimum of 3 years managerial experience.

Yes, you don’t need a business degree or previous business experience to apply for our MBA programme. We have had successful applicants from diverse professional and academic backgrounds including law, life sciences, medicine and the arts. All we require is that you fulfil all application eligibility criteria, as we consider your past experience and performance when assessing your application.

The LBS MBA readiness assessment test is  an optional test designed to help participants know which MBA programme they are best suited for and which is tailored specifically to meet their needs and schedule.

The LBS partners with some foreign business schools like- University of Bocconi (Italy), Ipade Business School (Mexico), Neoma Business School (France), IESE Business School (Spain), Indian Institute of Management (India), IESEG School of Business (France), Graduate School of Business Cape Town (South Africa), Smith School of Business (Canada), Nanyang Business School (Singapore), MIDE Business School (Cote d’ívorie), EBS University (Germany), Gordon Institute of Business Science (South Africa), Strathmore Business School (Kenya), University of Dubai (UAE).

English is the primary language of instruction at LBS.

No, you do not. A credit in English language in your O’level result or its equivalent will suffice.

Yes, the programme can be stopped halfway through and deferred to a later date, but the admission offices and administrators should be properly informed to guide you through the process.

Education at LBS is comprehensive, drawing on the experiences of a multinational faculty and participants. Learning is participant-centred. The LBS MBA  Programme employs a variety of case methodologies, simulations, group learning, and roleplays.

Full-time MBA: Application starts in January and ends in August every year.

Modular MBA: The application starts in March and ends in December every year.

Executive MBA: The application starts in March and ends in December every year.

Modular Executive MBA: The application starts in September and ends in June every year.

Full-Time MBA and Modular MBA applicants must take either GRE, GMAT, ESA, or NMAT, while Executive MBA and Modular Executive MBA applicants must take either GRE, GMAT, ESA, NMAT or the LBS entrance exam.

Not at this time, LBS doesn’t currently accept transfers from other schools.

This would depend on the programme that has been chosen. We require a minimum of 3 years experience for the Full time and Modular MBAs and 7 years for the Executive and Modular Executive MBAs.

Not at all. There are no age restrictions. We only recommend that if you have above 10 years of post-graduate work experience, you apply for either of the Executive MBAs. In the Executive programme, you will have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with your peers in a more experienced group.

Yes, you can. Applications are primarily online.

The admissions officers are always on ground to help you through the application process. Reach out to them once you encounter a problem.

The candidate will get a mail and will also be reached out to by an admissions officer.

Yes, feedback will be provided.

You are free to reapply if your application was unsuccessful.

No, you can’t. The first degree is one of the admissions requirement to get into LBS.

GRE: 270

GMAT: 570

NMAT: 170

Always submit your best score.

Yes, you can.

Yes, an interview is required. Once a candidate writes and passes the entrance test, they will be scheduled for an interview with some faculty members. It is a compulsory step in the admissions process.

You will be reached out to by an admissions officer and also get a mail prompt to that effect.

Once the candidate fulfils all admissions requirement and is enrolled, he/she will be issued an admissions letter informing him/her of the success of their admission.

Once an application has been submitted, any corrections to be made can only be done by contacting the admissions office.

Yes, you can but you have to duly inform the admissions officer in charge of your application.

Yes, you can.

Full-time MBA: N7,000,000

Modular MBA: N7,200,000

Executive MBA: N8,400,000

Modular Executive MBA: N8,400,000

All programmes cost $20,000 for international students.

This would depend on your budget and lifestyle but we see an average of N 500,000 a year for rent.

Full-time MBA: Payable in 6 instalments with an initial deposit of 1.5 million

Modular MBA: Payable in 8 instalments with an initial deposit of 1.2 million.

Executive MBA: Payable in 8 instalments with an initial deposit of 2 million.

Modular Executive MBA: Payable in 8 instalments with an initial deposit of 2 million.

Undertaking an LBS MBA yields a lifetime of personal and professional benefits. Funding could be from personal savings, loans, family gifts, company sponsorship, as well as LBS or external scholarships.

Merit-based Scholarship: Limited slots for students with outstanding academic results.

Need-based Scholarships: Limited slots for students facing financial difficulties. NB- proof must be shown.

Medical Background: Limited slots for students with medical school background; sponsored by Q Life

International students: Limited slots available courtesy of the Mandela institute for development studies

NB- Financial aids are only available when a student has been given admission. Scholarships are not 100%.

Loans are available with banks in affiliation with the school. E.g, Polaris, GTBank, Edfin Microfinance Bank.

Yes, but this is majorly dependent on the programme and academic performance of the candidate.

You may apply for only one scholarship at a time.

Yes, you will. An admissions officer will get in touch with you.

A typical day begins with group study in a business executive meeting setting. Classes to discuss case studies with facilitators interspersed with tea/coffee breaks and lunch in between sessions. The rest of the day is yours to explore the beautiful city of lagos and make lifelong connections.

No, however, affiliated hostels around the environs offer discounts.

Full-time MBA (FTMBA): Mondays-Fridays 9 am-3:30 pm

Modular MBA (MMBA): Tuesdays-Thursdays 5:30 pm-7 pm; Saturdays 9:30 am-3:30 pm; and one intensive week every quarter Saturday-Saturday 8:30 am-5:15 pm

Executive MBA (EMBA): Fridays 2 pm-8 pm; Saturdays 9 am-3 pm

Modular Executive MBA (MEMBA): Saturday 9:30 am-10:45 am; and one intensive week every two months Saturday-Saturday 8:30 am-5:15 pm

Yes, the modular MBA and Modular Executive MBA programmes are designed to be flexible with work schedules. The programmes are a mixture of online and physical classes.

Yes; inter-cohort team bonding exercises, group hang-outs, career fairs, and family days.

Many networking opportunities are available within and across campus as well as across different programmes. Over the course of a programme, participants will be able to interact with key business leaders, alumni, and international students through events, competitions and group projects with other business schools world wide.

Yes, we have exchange programmes available with other internationally ranked business schools such as the University of Bocconi (Italy), Ipade Business School (Mexico), Neoma Business School (France), IESE Business School (Spain), Indian Institute of Management (India), IESEG School of Business (France), Graduate School of Business Cape Town (South Africa), Smith School of Business (Canada), Nanyang Business School (Singapore), MIDE Business School (Cote d’ívorie), EBS University (Germany), Gordon Institute of Business Science (South Africa), Strathmore Business School (Kenya), University of Dubai (UAE).

Yes, we have international immersion trips. However, they come at an additional cost.

No, grades are not disclosed to recruiters.

The impact survey is available on the MBA website, it shows the top recruiters.

MBA Careers provides support to the Full-Time and Modular MBA on career choices and placement upon completion of the programmes.

The LBS MBA prepares you to fit easily  into any area of specialisation.

The chance of securing a job in Nigeria as an international student is high. The LBS offers job placement for students at the end of their MBA studies.

The internship programme is an integral part of the Full-time MBA programme. It is compulsory and forms part of the curriculum. Participants gain work and practical experience through working on projects at leading business institutions and organisations.

Depending on your years of experience, any of the MBAs will work well for you. The LBS MBA is a generalist MBA and this will give you enough room to explore and pick an area of strength. This equips our participants with relevant skills to explore any future career or business opportunities.

We have student and alumni ambassadors you can reach out to upon request.

Over 7,000 professionals and business leaders currently make up the LBS alumni network.

By studying and graduating from any of the MBA or executive programmes.