Why MSc in
Management (MiM)?
The MSc in Management is a research focused programme for recent graduates and young professionals looking to kick-start their careers in management.
Career Ready
Preparation for entry level management
Specialised Learning
Management Education with specialisation
Research Focus
Strong research component preparing students for higher academic pursuits.
A Launchpad for Early
Career Success in Management
It is a specialised degree designed to equip you with the research skills and analytical tools to make informed business decisions.
Through rigorous coursework and hands-on projects, you will develop a deep understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, and strategic management.
Duration
18 Calendar Months
Learning Style
Modular
programme overview
duration
18 Calendar Months
learning style
Modular
First 12 months
Intensive core courses and specialisations
Last 6 months
- Focused on extensive research work and thesis preparation.
- Comprehensive, Research-based Management Education (with
specialisation) for entry-level managers.
Programme Specialisation
- Digital Transformation
- Fintech
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainability Management
- Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management
- Marketing Management
Teaching Methodology
Case Studies + Lecture
- Modular (Blend of in-person and remote learning)
- Students are divided into diverse work groups for collaborative learning
- Emphasis on teamwork and peer learning
- Regular group projects and presentations
- Individual mentoring by a faculty adviser
Complete Your Application in
5 Simple Steps
Start your MiM journey with a simple, step-by-step application process. From document submission to final approval, we have made it seamless and student-focused.
Follow the steps below to begin your application.
- Click Apply
- Attach Required Documents
- Submit Your Application
- Submit GMAT/NMAT Scores
- Schedule Admission Interview
- Undergraduate degree: Minimum of a second-class lower university degree or a Higher National Diploma together with a postgraduate diploma from a recognised institution.
- O’Levels: 5 Credit passes, including English and Mathematics
- Write and submit your NMAT/GMAT Results.
- In-Person Assessment: Interview to evaluate intellectual capacity, professionalism, maturity, and motivation.
The following documents are to be attached on your online application
- Letters from two referees (one of whom should know the applicant in an academic capacity)
- Copy of O’ Levels Results
- Proof of University Degree
- A recent passport photograph taken within the last six months
- Financing: Please provide recent bank statements (at least six months)
Transparent and Flexible Tuition Structure
The tuition fee is N8,400,000 (Eight million, four hundred thousand naira only) and can be paid in 4 instalments.
All instalments must be completed within the first 12 months.
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Take the next step towards developing your leadership and management skills with the MiM programme. Apply now.
The academic session begins in January 2026.
Shaping Future Leaders with Global Recognition
The LBS Advantage
Lagos Business School is ranked among the best globally. It is one of Africa’s leading business schools, renowned for its high-quality management education designed for recent graduates, set at world class standards and developed within the African context.
Education at LBS focuses on excellence, high ethical standards and service to the community.
Financial Times
Executive Education
Ranking 2024
Key LBS Factor
LBS cultivates strong connections to the business community.
This ensures that learning at the school is grounded in solid theoretical and academic frameworks and rooted in practical experience drawn from the case method, interactions with peers and leading industry professionals.
Globally renowned faculty
Award-winning faculty with deep industry experience teaching relevant management and business knowledge.
industry engagement
We offer the most robust connection and engagement with African businesses.
Unique education
Practical approach to learning with real-life case studies and interactions between participants and facilitators
Our Accreditation
Learn from Industry Experts and Global Thinkers
He is passionate about sustainable development through enterprise development, economic and financial inclusion, and decision optimisation. He has published many research articles, some of which are in top-tier journals. Olayode facilitates sessions in Analysis of Business Problems and Decision-Making (ABP) and is actively researching the application of economic principles and analytical tools to improve decision-making paradigms.
She holds an MBA from IESE Business School, Barcelona and a second Master’s degree in Applied Philosophy and Ethics (MAPE) from Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya. Prior to joining LBS, Rose had worked as the Managing Director of JMJ Consulting Ltd, a training consulting firm and as a Director in Contact Marketing Services. She was also the Director of Training at the Institute of Financial Planning/First Finance and Trust Ltd in Victoria Island, Lagos for about four years, and a banker at UBA Plc for 15 years.
Her earlier career in banking exposed her to the rigours of the Nigerian banking business environment, and running a medium size business gave her the opportunity to see the many ethical challenges which organisations face. Her expertise in Business Ethics has enabled her develop the eagerness to assist organizations learn to use ethics as a competitive strategy.
Rose consults in the broad areas of business ethics and good management practices for organizations, SMEs and NGOs. Her research interests are in the areas of ethical values, good management practices that lead to sustainability and business success. She is also interested in corporate development and growth, employee loyalty/ effectiveness and how to institutionalise business ethics in private and public companies.
He holds a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Ibadan, and an MBA and PhD from the University of Benin. Before academia, he had a successful career at Texaco and Chevron Nigeria, rising to senior management roles in drilling, production, and operations.
His current research focuses on work-family dynamics, employee engagement, organisational citizenship, and servant leadership. He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the American Academy of Management.
He has led consulting and training projects for global and national institutions including the World Bank, ExxonMobil, Dangote Plc, CBN, SEC, and NERC. He is Public Policy Lead for a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded project on digital financial services and a member of the IUCN Environmental Law Commission.
Prof. Ajai has held prestigious fellowships at Yale and the University of Cape Town and served in executive roles at Dunlop Nigeria Plc. He has contributed to national policy development and legal reforms and is affiliated with several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Bar Association and Institute of Directors. He is an alumnus of LBS, IESE, and Harvard Kennedy School.
With over 15 years of experience in teaching, policy research, and consulting, Prof. Adi has lectured at the University of Tsukuba, Japan (as a JSPS Fellow), and the American University of Nigeria. He is a recipient of several international awards, including those from JSPS, the World Bank, and UNU.
He has consulted for global organizations including the World Bank, UNCTAD, JIRCAS, JICA, and UNU. His research focuses on electricity market design, PPPs, and the political economy of large-scale projects. He holds an MA and PhD in Development Economics from the University of Tsukuba and completed postdoctoral training in remote sensing and agricultural data mining at Japan’s National Agricultural Research Centre.
He holds a First-Class degree in Chemical Engineering from London Southbank University and advanced qualifications in Computer Graphics, Learning & Teaching, and Health Informatics. His PhD from the University of Manchester focused on developing digital systems to improve anaesthesia safety.
Dr. Nsoedo has worked in academia and technology management roles in the UK, including at the University of Portsmouth, Hartpury College, and Queen Mary University. He has also served as a Non-Executive Director on several company boards, including Cutix PLC.
His research interests span ERP systems, digital transformation, e-services, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics. He has authored three practical books for company directors on profitability, financial literacy, and cybersecurity. He is a member of the UK Higher Education Academy.
With over 20 years of experience in plant leadership and consulting, Dr. Ogah has led both multinational and local teams in achieving operational excellence. His expertise spans supply chain management, S&OP, process efficiency, lean enterprise, and Kaizen deployment.
He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, an MBA in Operations Management from Ambrose Alli University, a PGD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos, and a Doctorate from Walden University, USA.
Before joining academia, Prof. Ojadi held roles in operations planning, logistics, and supply chain management across several sectors including steel, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, and hospitality.
His teaching and research focus on operations management and logistics improvement methodologies. His work has been published in leading international journals and he has developed several widely-used case studies, including Sensational Foods Ltd and Talent Drycleaners, recognized among the top-selling cases in Europe.
Prof. Ojadi has consulted for companies in banking, FMCG, distribution, and urban transport on procurement and supply chain optimization. He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management.
He joined Lagos Business School in 2003, serving as a faculty member and the pioneer Director of the Doctorate Programme. He has taught courses in Operations Management, Project Management, and Data Analysis. Earlier in his career, he worked as a researcher at the University of Pittsburgh’s Automation and Robotics Lab and the Centre for e-Design and Realisation.
Dr. Muogboh holds a PhD and MSc in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and a B.Eng. in Electronic Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He has consulted for local and international organizations, including UNIDO, and was an African Faculty Fellow at INSEAD, France. He is a member of INFORMS (Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences).
He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics & Statistics from the University of Benin. He also has a Master degree in Financial Accounting and Doctorate degree in accounting with specialisation in Forensic Accounting.
His core area of research interest includes forensic accounting (financial statement fraud) and financial reporting. He facilitates sessions in corporate financial accounting, cost and management accounting as well as quantitative method in Business in the full-time MBA, Executive MBA, Modular Executive MBA, as well as custom programs.
In addition to teaching, Francis also engages in consulting activities. His consulting activities have included: Financial Modeling, Business Plans, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence for various firms.
He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Monarch Business School, an MBA from Lagos Business School, and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Benin. He also holds certifications from Datac Control (Ireland) and Wave Wireless Institute (USA), and is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants.
Dr. Okafor is Chairman of Cleanmax Industries Ltd and Pushlogic Ltd, and serves as a Director at FIN ICT HUBs UK. He has delivered international talks in South Africa and Kenya, and through his coaching and consulting work including with 54 Collectives he continues to empower entrepreneurs and organisations toward transformative growth.
He teaches courses in Sales Management, Global Marketing, Pricing, and Marketing Research. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University, along with degrees in MBA, M.Ed., and Agricultural Economics.
Prof. Nzegwu has published extensively, consulted internationally, and earned multiple teaching awards, including the University of Wisconsin System’s highest honors. His research focuses on marketing strategy, product development, consumer behavior, and sales enablement.
He is a Fellow of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria and an Emeritus Professor of Marketing at the University of Wisconsin, USA.
She is an expert on brand development, launch and management as well as consumer understanding, market segmentation and brand positioning. Vanessa is currently a Marketing Consultant specialised in Africa. She has consulted widely with a broad range of businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and multinational companies.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree and MBA from ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain. She has also the CEMS Master from HEC Business School in Paris, France.
Dr Osah’s professional experience is in research and learning in the field of information systems. His research interests include – information systems evaluation, information technology (IT) strategy, business intelligence, ICT for development and e-Government implementations. He is particularly interested in the employment of digital tools for development-related initiatives (e.g. Application of digital tools for – citizen engagement and transformation of MSME’s in developing countries).
Dr Osah teaches the following courses to 100, 200 and 300 level students at Pan-Atlantic University: Introduction to information science, database management systems, enterprise resource planning systems & research methodology. He has been involved in several public and private digital transformation projects over the course of his career.
She holds a degree in English Language from the University of Ibadan, a PGDE from the University of Lagos, and both a Diploma and Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Villanueva Centro Universitario, Madrid, Spain.
Margaret collaborates annually with the Women’s Board of ECS to facilitate Philosophy courses for women, including Ethics, Philosophical Anthropology, Theological Anthropology, and Introduction to Philosophy.
Before joining LBS, she spent about two decades in the management of The Lagoon School, serving as its pioneer Head Teacher and later as Principal for six years. She grew enrolment from one to over 200 pupils in four years, implemented a standard curriculum and staff induction programme, and led the school’s transition to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. She developed health and safety protocols that earned the school an exemption for full class capacity in 2022, designed a Professional Ethics Program for staff, and established the Centre for Excellent Teaching to enhance curriculum quality.
Her teaching style inspires senior students to become visionary leaders seeking ethical, impactful solutions to local and global challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
The MSc in Management is a rigorous postgraduate programme designed to equip young graduates and early-career professionals with strong leadership, analytical, and strategic skills to thrive in today’s dynamic global marketplace. The programme blends academic excellence with practical business immersion and ethical leadership.
This programme is ideal for:
- Young graduates (with 0–2 years’ work experience) from any discipline
- Individuals looking to fast-track their careers in business, Consulting, Academia or entrepreneurship
- Those aspiring to pursue leadership roles across various sectors
It is an 18-month full-time programme. This includes classroom sessions, 6 months of Research work, and international Exposure.
Applicants must have:
- A minimum of a second-class lower (2:2) degree from a recognised university
- Strong academic and leadership potential
- GMAT / NMAT Scores
- Successful performance in the admission interview
Yes. The MSc in Management is open to candidates from all
academic backgrounds. Foundational business modules are integrated into the
curriculum to support non-business graduates.
Yes, submitting a valid GMAT or NMAT score is part of the application process. These scores help assess your quantitative and analytical abilities.
The MSc in Management is designed for early-career professionals or recent graduates with little or no work experience, while the MBA is tailored for experienced professionals (usually 3+ years) seeking senior management or executive roles.
Absolutely. We welcome applicants from across Africa and the world. Our global curriculum and diverse student community offer an enriching international experience.
- Exposure to real-world business problems through case studies
- Strong ethical and leadership grounding
- Access to Nigeria’s top business network
- Preparation for a global business career
Graduates go on to secure roles in:
- Consulting
- Marketing Management
- Fintech
- Digital Transformation
- FMCG & Retail
- Tech & Startups
- NGOs & Development Sector
- Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation
- A PhD in Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainability Management
- Tuition: N8,400,000
- No present scholarship opportunities now
- Payment plans available on request
No, presently no internship
To apply:
- Click on apply
- Register and fill out the online form
- Upload the required documents
- Submit a valid GMAT/NMAT Score
- Attend a selection interview
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LBS accepts applications in rounds. Early application is encouraged as space is limited. Check through the page for the latest admission timelines and deadlines.
Our faculty members are accessible to students either via email, phone calls, WhatsApp, or physical visits to their offices on the Lekki & Main campuses.
LBS/PAU MiM Faculty employs a variety of case methodologies, simulations, roleplays and more.
Many opportunities are available within and across campus as well as across different programmes.
No, however, affiliated hotels and apartments around the environment offer discounts.
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor for personalised mentorship. You’ll also have access to LBS’ academic resources and research tools throughout the programme.
LBS is located at Km 22, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ajah, Lagos, Nigeria. It is a serene and conducive learning environment, ideal for professional development and networking.
You can reach out to the Admissions Office via:
Email: mim@lbs.edu.ng
Phone: +234 913 275 0077 +234 903 838 8675
WhatsApp Community: Send us a chat
🌐 Website: https://mim.lbs.edu.ng/
Start Your Application
Complete an application form online by clicking on the Apply Now button.
All supporting documents should be attached before submission.
You should request for your official transcripts to be sent to the admission office before admission (these should be sent directly to us by your former school).