Overview

The Lagos Business School, Pan-African MBA programme is intended to provide a solid foundation in general management, and will be specially suited for the young professional who aspires to a career in management. Emphasis will be given to the knowledge of management science, the development of management skills and the acquisition of a capacity for sound decision making. The programme consists of three basic elements:

A rigorous and highly structured first year with emphasis on the functional areas of management. All courses in the first year will be compulsory or required. A more diversified second year with core courses and electives An internship to be done during the 12-week break between the first and second years.

The programme runs full-time for 21months, divided into 2 sessions (or years) of 3 semesters each. A semester is 11 weeks of lectures, and is followed by a 2-week break before the next semester begins.

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission, you will have to meet all the following requirements:

Five credit passes including English and Mathematics at the O' Level. At least a second-class lower university degree from a recognised university; or a Higher National Diploma together with a postgraduate diploma; or an acceptable professional qualification together with a postgraduate diploma.

Minimum of one year's post-qualification work experience (the NYSC experience will suffice). GMAT or you will be invited to take the Pan-African University entrance exam. Demonstrated intellectual capacity, professionalism, maturity and effective decision-making and problem-solving potentials assessed during an interview

Application documents

A completed application form Three reference forms (these may also be sent directly by the referees) Copies of secondary school and university degree certificates (statements of results are acceptable) Official Transcripts (these may be sent directly by your former school) Curriculum Vitae

Copy of the NYSC Certificate or Letter of Exemption; Candidates due to complete the NYSC scheme before September should indicate. Four passport photographs.

The application package should be sent to: The Lagos Pan-African Km Ajah, Lagos. 22, Lekki-Epe MBA Business Admissions Office School University Expressway

Programme Calendar
First year Brush-up programme First term Second term Third term Internship Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep

Second Year

First term Second term Third term

Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr - May

Fees and Living Expenses

The programme currently costs N1,500,000 per session. Fees cover tuition and course materials and can be paid in three installments at the beginning of each semester. There are few scholarships available, and awarded to students on the basis of financial need and merit. Candidates can apply for a scholarship once they have been offered a place on the programme. The School does not provide accommodation, but we can assist you with information on how to find suitable housing around the School. Students typically share flats with other students at a rate of N120,000 - N150,000 per person p.a. Monthly expenses after paying the rent could be about N30,000.

Internship
The internship period consists of 10 to12 weeks (between July and September) of supervised work in industry during which students carry out a clearly defined project. Its aim is to help the students develop their managerial and working skills and gain knowledge in their particular field of interest. At the end of the internship period each student prepares a report on his or her experience and the learning achieved. The internship is also an opportunity for the organisation students work with to evaluate a possible hire. A number of our students go back to work for the companies they did their internship with. Companies participating in the internship programme (partial list)

Ambo International Limited Oando Nigeria Plc Cadbury Nigeria Plc. PricewaterhouseCoopers Dangote Group Prudent Bank Plc Diamond Bank Shell Petroleum Development Company Exel Contract Logistics Nigeria Ltd Strategy Safari Ltd Guinness Nigeria Plc Tantalizers Global International College Telnet Nigeria Ltd Hygeia Health Management Organisation Tequila Events Nigeria

Kakawa Discount House Total Nigeria Plc KPMG Professional Services Vigeo Holdings Ltd Nigeria International Bank (Citigroup)