Nigeria UNI:Pan-African University - Lagos Business School

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Nigeria UNI:Pan-African University - Lagos Business School

Brief History of Lagos Business School
The Lagos Business School (LBS) was founded in 1991 as a management development organization offering non-degree professional development programmes to practicing managers. In January 2002 the Federal Government of Nigeria approved the application of LBS to be raised to the status of a private university as part of Pan-African University .

From that moment the Lagos Business School became the first school of Pan-African University and became able to run degree programmes in Business Administration. LBS started its Part-time (Executive) MBA in 2002, the Full-time MBA in June 2003 and a Doctorate Degree programme in Management in October 2006.
LBS Mission
LBS is a community of people committed to creating and transmitting management and business knowledge based on a Christian conception of man and economic activity and relevant to the Nigerian environment. We strive to be a world-class business school which will have a significant impact on the practice of management.

In order to achieve this mission the School seeks to:
• Provide high potential professionals with a general management education which stresses professional ethics and service to the community through the practice of management.
• Have a positive impact on the professional and ethical standards of business management in Nigeria
• Make intellectual contributions which a) support the practice of management; b) contribute to the advancement of the management disciplines; and c) create high quality teaching materials.
Source: Lagos Business School - Full-Time MBA
 
Re: Nigeria UNI:full-time MBA programme

full-time MBA programme
From the Vice Chancellor

If you are willing to engage in a challenging programme that will take you to the heights of professional competence and open the door to a successful career in business, the MBA at LBS is the programme you want.
Our full-time MBA programme has been designed to meet international standards while being directly relevant to our economic environment. It emphasizes the human, ethical and social dimensions of management so that graduates may have a broad vision of life and be outstanding for their integrity and professional competence.
If you are determined to make a difference in the world of business and in the development of our society, we would like to hear from you.
Programme 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 three-month break between the first and second years.
• The programme runs full-time for 21months, divided into 2 sessions (or years) of 3 terms each. A term is 11 weeks of lectures, and is followed by a 2-week break before the next term begins.
From the MBA Director

Are you considering an MBA? Are you searching for a programme that combines local knowledge with global outlook? The MBA programme of the Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan African University will equip you with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to jump start a career in management.
The main pedagogical tool used at LBS is the case study method which brings a slice of reality into the classroom. Through several cases dynamically discussed with your classmates, each with diverse backgrounds, you will be exposed to various management situations in different business functions, industries and geographical markets. Furthermore, the MBA programme incorporates group work which goes a long way in boosting teambuilding and interpersonal skills, a major requirement in today’s business world.
As government regulations, environmental sustainability, globalisation and other social factors take a larger role in shaping businesses and industries, the school’s Christian vision of man, business and society means that business ethics is not taught as a stand alone course but cuts across every course. Therefore you are prepared to be a competent and socially responsible manager in the 21st century. Besides, an MBA from the Pan-African University is an immense asset whether you plan to run your own business or engage in corporate employment.
 
Re: Nigeria UNI:THE MBA Experience

THE MBA Experience
Seun Afuwape
MBA-3
International Graduate Associate, Standard Chartered Bank.
Coming to a programme such as this where people come from different cultural and educational backgrounds, and having to learn from each person’s perspective was quite rewarding. As a pharmacist learning in a class with an economist or an accountant was quite challenging, because we were looking at issues from very different angles, and yet I was able to learn how to accommodate people and understand their perspectives, so that I could appreciate them better.

Dayo Adegun
MBA-3
Corporate Financial Analyst, Orwell International oil & Gas
What I find most rewarding after the MBA programme:
Changing my career and what I do daily has been quite rewarding. I previously worked as an accountant for about 3 years which I found very boring, but now I’m a financial analyst doing new things. I work in the business development department, and that keeps me thinking on my feet. I also feel I can perform any task in any organization, I just need very little time to get the hang of things and then I’m set.

MBA Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into the MBA class, you have to meet the following requirements which will be evaluated at different stages of the admission process:
• Minimum of a second-class lower university degree in any discipline OR a Post-Graduate Diploma from a university
• At least 5 credit passes including Mathematics and English at O’ Level
• Good GMAT score OR good score at our entrance exam
• Minimum of 1 year’s work experience (NYSC will suffice)
• Satisfactory evaluation of the candidate’s intellectual capacity, professionalism, maturity and motivation for work through an interview
 
Re: Nigeria UNI:Philosophical Foundations of the programme

Philosophical Foundations of the programme

LBS welcomes and encourages a wide pluralism of views and methods among its lecturers. But in order to carry out its mission LBS also wants to ensure a basic coherence among all the aspects of the teaching imparted in the School.
At LBS the fundamental unifying factor is provided by the Christian vision of man, society and economic activity, a view that can be shared by all people who, independently of their religious beliefs, recognise a spiritual dimension in human beings.
The following are the basic principles which inform the teaching imparted in the MBA programme:
• Human beings are moral beings whose behaviour is not mechanically determined by either internal or external factors and who cannot attain fulfillment if they restrict their activity to the pursuit of their own individual interests.
• The purpose of business organisations is not restricted to producing profits for their owners nor can the objective of maximising profit be the supreme standard of decision. Business organisations are members of larger societies and must contribute to their common good. The activities of business organisations must also be compatible with - and contribute to - the full human development of those who work in them.
• Business organisations are not mere production units. First and foremost they must be human communities where all have an opportunity to participate and contribute responsibly to the common good of the organisation and that of society.
• Business organisations are not justified in creating and marketing products or services by the mere fact that a demand for them exists or can be created. The value of the organisation's activity ultimately depends on its serving authentic human needs and values.
• Business organisations must respect the dignity of all the human persons (employees, customers, suppliers...) with whom they relate in the exercise of their activity. A person's dignity is not respected when one chooses to harm him or her, even if this is done as a means to attain some desirable objective. When harm to a person results as a collateral effect of an action which pursues other objectives, the dignity of the person harmed is not respected if that action has been performed without a serious, proportionate reason.
 
Re: Nigeria UNI:MBA Internship

MBA Internship

After the first year, MBA students are expected to undertake an internship with a corporate organisation for a 12-week period between July and September. The internship is an opportunity to for students to test their new skills and knowledge, and also an opportunity for the organisation they 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)

Career office

We welcome companies to participate in our internship programme.
Our Career office assists graduating students of the Programme in their job search, as well as first year students in getting internship positions. Staff will assist students in preparing their CV's, train them in interviewing skills, and provide them with career counseling.
For organisations, our MBA Career office organises events where recruiters can meet with students for the purpose of identifying and selecting suitable candidates. One of such events is the annual MBA career fair in which a good number of companies participate.
 
Re: Nigeria UNI:MBA Workload

MBA Workload

Pan-African University offers a 21 calendar month MBA (full-time) programme made up of 2 sessions with 3 terms each. The session begins in September and ends in June. There are five courses in each term of the first year (session), and four in the first term of the second year. All of them are either compulsory or required. In the second and third terms of the second year, students can choose from a number of electives.
The main pedagogical method used in the LBS is the case study method. Students are required to prepare for their classes by reading an average of 10 cases per week each requiring at least 2 hours of personal study and analysis.
Classes take place on Mondays to Fridays at the Lekki Campus of the School. The day starts at 8.15am with students discussing the day’s cases within groups, and ends with the last session at 3.00pm.

Programme of a typical day
8.15 – 9.30 Group Work
9.30 – 10.45 First Session
10.45 – 11.30 Coffee Break
11.30 – 12.45 Second Session
12.45 – 1.45 Lunch Break
1.45 – 3.00 Third Session

MBA Faculty

Our Faculty is made up of full-time staff and resource persons who devote time to research and consulting, to provide up-to-date teaching materials. Click here to view the list

Visiting professors and other guest lecturers

During the programme, the slice of reality that the case study method brings to each session is complemented with visiting professors leading/facilitating a course or by inviting industry practitioners as guest lecturers to further enrich the global and local perspective of the students respectively.
Such opportunities will broaden your perspective particularly when the guest lecturer is a protagonist in a case that has been discussed. Similarly, visiting professors from IESE Business School, our partner school, bring to the class diverse approaches to problem solving unique to their cultural environment and particular to their research interests
 
Re: Nigeria UNI:Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I have a Higher National Diploma, how can I apply for the MBA programme?
A: With a HND qualification, you need a Post-Graduate Diploma from a recognized university in any discipline to enable you apply.
Q: I have a third-class degree, how can I apply for the Full-time MBA programme?
A: With a third-class degree, you will have to obtain a Post Graduate Diploma to apply for the MBA programme
Q: What is a good GMAT score?
A: The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized exam used by business schools to assess how well students are likely to do in an MBA programme. The GMAT measures basic verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing skills. The GMAT is measured over 800, and we will consider scores above 500. Visit www.mba.com to register for the GMAT and locate a test centre near you.
Q: Can I apply for the MBA with only a professional qualification?
A: No, you need to obtain a Post-Graduate Diploma to enable you apply.
Q: I am a graduate of a non-business degree, can I apply for the MBA programme?
A: Yes, if you meet the other requirements.
Q: What is your entrance exam like and how can I prepare for it?
A: Our entrance exam is similar to the GMAT, because it tests both verbal and quantitative skills, therefore you can use the GMAT preparatory materials.
Q: Do I have to do both the GMAT and your entrance exams to apply for the MBA programme?
A: Only one exam is necessary, but you may do both exams to improve your chances.
Q: Can I apply for the MBA with my GRE scores?
A: No
Q: How can I register for the entrance exam, and how much does it cost?
A: You will receive an invitation to the entrance exam when you submit your completed application form before the application deadline.
Q: I wrote the entrance exams previously, but was not admitted. Can I reapply?
A: Yes
Q: If this is a full-time programme, why is it as long as 21 months?
A: This is an MBA programme that covers all areas of general management, and therefore takes longer to complete than specialized MBAs, also there is a 3-month internship opportunity after the nine months of course work.
Q: Can I obtain a specialized MBA such as an MBA in Finance?
A: No, we offer a general management programme with no specialization, but students can choose electives in the second year tailored to their career goals.
Q: I am a fresh graduate but do not have an NYSC certificate, can I apply for the MBA programme?
A: We advise that you complete the NYSC before starting the programme, to ensure you can start working immediately after the programme. If you are currently doing the NYSC, and would have finished by the time the programme starts in September, you may apply.
 
Re: Nigeria UNI:MBA Application

MBA Application

You should begin your application process early, and aim to submit your application package at least one month before the closing date. Application forms are available at both the Victoria Island and the Lekki Campuses of the School.
Contents of your application package
1. Completed and signed application form
2. Three completed reference forms
3. Academic Transcripts
4. Photocopy of degree certificate(s)
5. Photocopy of NYSC certificate
6. Four passport photographs
7. Evidence of change of name (if applicable)
8. GMAT score report (if applicable)
Please note that transcripts must be sealed in an envelope, and signed by the issuing authority across the flap to ensure confidentiality.
The complete application package should be sent to:
The MBA Admissions Office
Lagos Business School
Pan-African University
Km 49, Lekki-Epe Expressway
Ajah,
Lagos
Or
The MBA Admissions Office
Lagos Business School
Pan-African University
2, Ahmed Onibudo Street
Victoria Island
Lagos

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

Applicants are encouraged to take the GMAT and submit a copy of their unofficial test scores with their application. The GMAT code for the Pan-African University is 8NM-K2-36. The GMAC also sends an official test score report directly to us. For details about registering for the GMAT, please visit www.mba.com or www.gmac.com.

The Pan-African University MBA (full-time) Entrance Exam

Applicants who do not submit GMAT scores, will be invited to sit for the Pan-African University Entrance Exam if they meet other requirements.
Application packages must reach us by Friday May 16, 2008 for the September 2008 admissions.
 
Re: Nigeria UNI:FMBA: Information Session

FMBA: Information Session

A visit to the Pan-African University is welcome. Periodic information sessions are held at the school and in other cities. At the information sessions, you will be given extensive information about the MBA programme and the LBS environment.
In order to gain a proper understanding of the MBA at LBS, we invite you to participate in one of our MBA Information sessions at any of the following locations.
1st March 2008 Abuja
16th February 2008 Lagos
15th March 2008 Port-Harcourt
19th April 2008 Lagos
The session will feature a sample class introducing the case-study method and a presentation from the MBA Admissions Office.

Financing The MBA

School fees are paid at the beginning of each term. Fees cover tuition and course materials only.
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.
 
Re: Nigeria UNI:MBA Request For Academic Transcripts

MBA Request For Academic Transcripts

Transcripts will only be issued after the graduate’s records with the Library, Accounts Department and Administration have been cleared.
There is a charge of N2,000.00 per transcript.
This fee is to be paid at the Accounts Department
The procedure takes about one week, after the request form has been filled, so requests should be made early enough to enable you meet your deadlines.
For further enquiries please write to the MBA Director Tayo Fagbule and copy the MBA Administrator Cecilia Enaholo.

Accommodation

We do not provide accommodation. However, useful information based on availability will be passed on to interested students.
For more information, please contact:
Joan Egwuterai
MBA Admissions and Careers
Lagos Business School
Pan-African University
Km 49 Lekki-Epe Expressway
Ajah, Lagos
Tel: 234-1-8991449, 7901510, 7740280 (ext. 1035)
Mobile: 234-803-4340554
 
Re: Nigeria UNI:EMBA Programme

EMBA Programme
From the MBA Director

Are you considering an MBA? Are you searching for a programme that combines local knowledge with global outlook? The MBA programme of the Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan African University will equip you with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to jump start a career in management.
The main pedagogical tool used at LBS is the case study method which brings a slice of reality into the classroom. Through several cases dynamically discussed with your classmates, each with diverse backgrounds, you will be exposed to various management situations in different business functions, industries and geographical markets. Furthermore, the MBA programme incorporates group work which goes a long way in boosting teambuilding and interpersonal skills, a major requirement in today’s business world.
As government regulations, environmental sustainability, globalisation and other social factors take a larger role in shaping businesses and industries, the school’s Christian vision of man, business and society means that business ethics is not taught as a stand alone course but cuts across every course. Therefore you are prepared to be a competent and socially responsible manager in the 21st century. Besides, an MBA from the Pan-African University is an immense asset whether you plan to run your own business or engage in corporate employment.
 
EMBA Programme Overview

The EMBA at Lagos Business School, Pan-African University is an invigorating and intense programme, designed to prepare potential executives for senior leadership.
It also provides an analytical and integrated understanding of business management which allows participants to apply learning and project work directly to their own organizations, while building a strong network of like-minded colleagues across a wide variety of industries. The programme gives future executives the necessary tools and perspectives to successfully lead their organizations into the future.
Our aim is to create an environment where participants can learn how to handle difficult real-life problems by probing, discussing and working together as a team towards achieving a deeper insight than they can ever do on their own. The EMBA amplifies individual strengths and builds synergies between team members. You learn how to exercise judgment, make better decisions and take responsibility. In doing this, you also discover how to communicate effectively in class and at work, and leverage on all the excellent ideas you get on the programme. The EMBA is best for people in full-time employment in positions that allow them apply what they learn while they complete a rigorous academic programme. The exposure is beyond work, it is a well rounded experience that gives participants a balanced view of life.
 
Re: Nigeria UNI:Why the EMBA at LBS?

Why the EMBA at LBS?

The EMBA is meant for those managers who desire to stand out from the crowd by sharpening their management and decision-making skills. The programme provides a solid preparation in the fundamentals of business, high quality tuition by our top faculty complemented with modern facilities, and an excellent regard from leading companies are some of the reasons to choose LBS.
Learning at LBS is collaborative as participants work within groups, sharing responsibilities and taking advantage of each other’s knowledge and experience. The case study method is the main pedagogical tool used at the LBS, thus exposing you in a practical way to the challenges faced by managers in different industries. The part-time structure of the programme also allows you apply what you are learning to challenges and opportunities at work and at home
 
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