Lagos Business School

School

Lagos Business School is the graduate business school of Pan-Atlantic University, owned by the Pan-Atlantic University Foundation, a non-profit foundation registered in Nigeria. LBS was founded on inspirations from the teachings of St Josemaria Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei.

Location

Lagos Business School is located in Ajah, Lagos, sitting on 10 hectares of greenery along the Lekki-Epe motorway.

Lagos is the biggest city in Africa and one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. The city’s population has increased from 762,000 in 1960 to over 20 million today. Lago is a major financial hub in Africa, home to financial services companies like Standard Chartered Bank, Citi, United Bank for Africa, and Goldman Sachs.

The African metropolis is also filled with cultural attractions, with 14 theaters, 27 cinemas, 51 art galleries, 12 museums, 68 bookshops, and 20 libraries – and counting. Lagos is the center of the Nigerian movie industry, also known as Nollywood. With plenty of social and cultural activities, combined with its powerhouse economy and business environment, Lagos might be one of the most exciting student destinations in the world.

Accreditations

Lagos Business School has received several international accreditations. It is the first business school in the West, East, and Central Africa regions to be accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA). LBS is also the first business school in West Africa to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

LBS is a member of the Association of African Business Schools (AABS), the Global Business School Network (GBSN), the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), AACSB International, and the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).

Programs

Lagos Business School has four different MBA programs. The full-time MBA is an 18-month program for professionals with at least three years of experience. The Modular MBA (MMBA) is a 24-month, part-time program in a blended format (online and on-campus).

The Executive MBA (EMBA) is a 24-month, part-time program for candidates with a minimum of seven years’ experience. Finally, the Modular Executive EMBA (MEMBA) is a 24-month, part-time program in a blended format.

All MBA programs at LBS are industry-oriented with a renowned faculty, as well as international. Full-time MBA students have the opportunity to participate in international exchange programs, while Executive MBA students partake in immersion trips to leading schools in Europe, America, Africa, and Asia.

Scholarships

Lagos Business School awards scholarships to outstanding students with financial need, covering the tuition fee of the MBA program. Candidates must apply for a scholarship after receiving admission to the program.

Fun fact

Notable alumni at Lagos Business School include Omobola Johnson, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Grace Ofure. Omobola Johnson is a Nigerian technocrat and Honorary Chairperson of the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), a global initiative to make the internet more affordable for people around the world. She was also the first Minister of Communication Technology in the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu is a Nigerian politician and the current Governor of Lagos State. Before entering politics, Sanwo-Olu served as the managing director and CEO of the Lagos State Property Development Corporation (LSPDC).

Grace Ofure is a Nigerian real estate investment expert, life coach, and philanthropist. She is the founder & CEO of Lifecard International Investment Limited, a real estate investment company that prides itself on creating wealth and opportunities for corporate and individual clients.