Top 5 Business Schools In Nigeria

Business is so easy; all you need is a great idea, a strong desire and simply “believe to achieve” your way to success, right? Definitely not. We all know that business and entrepreneurship has never been easy and requires a unique set of skills and knowledge to grow. This is further evidenced by multiple statistics which show that less than 70% of small businesses fail to survive to the tenth year. This does not include those businesses that are barely breaking even.

One habit every successful person lives by is living a life of continual education, ensuring they remain relevant at every point in time. Having a great business idea is just the first step. To find success as an entrepreneur, you also need general and industry-specific knowledge that enables you to effectively launch, market, and run your business. Business schools are an incredible resource for those who want to advance their knowledge and expertise in the world of business. While a lot of universities in Nigeria offer business management at a degree level, they often only deal with the basics and are hardly in-depth enough to produce any significant results in the real world.

These are the top 5 business schools in Nigeria.

• Lagos Business School

Lagos Business School (LBS) is the graduate business school of Pan-Atlantic University, owned by the Pan-Atlantic University Foundation (PAUF), a non-profit foundation registered in Nigeria. LBS was founded on inspirations from the teachings of St Josemaria Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei. LBS offers academic programmes, executive programmes and short courses (customised to specific company needs, as well as open-enrolment courses) in management. Its offerings have been accredited globally and ranked among the best in Africa, as it systematically strives to improve the practice of management on the continent. The business school’s efforts have been recognised by several world-class accreditations and rankings.  Besides the quality bar set at world-standards, LBS programmes also stand out because of the emphasis on professional ethics and service to the community.

• Metropolitan School of Business and Management, Lagos Campus

Metropolitan School of Business and Management, Lagos serves as one of the branches of the Metropolitan School of Business Management in the United Kingdom. Metropolitan School of Business and Management London UK has been known for challenging, engaging and developing great minds all over the world. A world-class Business School characterised by a tradition of innovation and practical knowledge research. The College has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge and made an impact on people's lives.

MSBM empowers her teaching Faculties to teach in the best possible way by harnessing modern technology and delivering best practice and real-time learning throughout its Curricula. MSBM Lagos Business School has over 500 courses that can be delivered via MSBM online campus in fields such as Business, I.T and Law. 

MSBM offers a British MBA in Lagos that is both online and on-campus with academic support available 24/7. This business school is a very nice option for those who are looking to add a foreign degree to their portfolio without having to travel abroad.

• West African Business School

The West Africa Business was established in the year 2002 in response to the need for high-quality professional development and education institute to address the needs of working professionals who have the desire to continue professional and academic training while remaining in the workforce. It has branches in Nigeria and Ghana.

• African Business School

The African business school has a wonderful affiliation with Magner Carter College, a school in the United Kingdom. This notable school was established in the year 2000 and is located in Abuja. They offer a wide range of programs in Marketing, Finance, Administration and Accounts, Banking and Business management.

• International School of Management

IISM is another top business school that delivers quality education services in business management. They offer undergraduate, postgraduate and online educations. As their name implies, ISM has been able to forge academic alliances with top universities in the international space, particularly in Europe and America.








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