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Best business schools in Nigeria

If you are skeptical about the best business school for your budget, schedule, and intellectual preference, then you might want to consider the five schools that will be discussed in this article. For clarification, this is not professional or career advice but merely a ranking based on a perceived hierarchy of the undermentioned business schools in Nigeria.

International school of management (Lagos)

ISM is located in Lagos at 5 Yesuf Abiodun Way, Off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island. As of the time of writing this article, ISM offers a total of 40 courses at the undergraduate level, postgraduate as well as professional development programs all business and management related. 

Another amazing thing is the fair tutoring fee which ranges between face-to-face learning and online learning. Depending on your preferred course of interest, you can decide to take all your classes online or physically at their training centers. The cost of online learning is between ₦80,000 to ₦120,000 while face-to-face learning goes between ₦100,000 to ₦350,000.

Courses offered in international school of management Lagos

• Certificate in Digital Marketing

• Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

• Strategic Human Resource Management

• Advanced Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Advanced Leadership Development and People Management Skills

• Strategic Key Account Management

• Strategic Marketing Management

• Comprehensive Management Theories, Skills & Practices

• Converting Strategy to Action

• Agile Business Process And Management Development

• Budgeting & Budgetary Control Methods

• Credit control and Debt Recovery

• Business Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

• Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving

• Customer Retention and Superior Engagement

• Total Quality Management

• Train The Trainer

• Capital Market Analysis and Investment Management

• Capturing Markets; Connecting With Customers

• Understanding Emotional Intelligence

• Understanding Financial Management

• Certificate in Key Performance Measurement

• Understanding the Psychological Contract of Employment

• Universal Design for Learning

• Certificate in Petroleum Accounting

• Certificate of Proficiency in Spoken and Written English

• Complaints Handling, Resolution & Compliance for Operational Excellence

• Effective Business Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Techniques

• Designing & Delivering Effective Online Courses for Academic/ Learning & Development Professionals

• Effective Change and Crisis Management

• Microsoft Excel Academy

• Essential Microsoft Office Applications

• Finance for Non-Finance Managers

• Financial Analysis and Valuation

• IFRS for Board Members and Non-Finance Senior Management

• Leadership and People Management for New & Aspiring Managers

• Management of Medical & Health Care Organisations

• Professional Certificate in Customer Service and Relationship Management

• Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Link to ISM website here

Lagos Business school

LBS situated at Lekki - Epe Expressway Ajah, Lagos is undoubtedly one of the few best MBA institutions in Nigeria with over 20 other executive and online programs. If you are looking for the overall best school to study business administration then Lagos business school might be the best decision you should consider. Sequel to the quality education provided at LBS, they have been recognized and accredited by international business organizations. 

In the east, west, and central African regions, LBS is the first business school to be accredited by the association of MBAs which puts them in the exclusive list of 2% of schools to achieve such accreditation. LBS courses include but are not limited to:

Courses offered in Lagos business school

• General Management Programme

• Owner Manager Programme 

• Agribusiness Management Programme 

• Senior Management Programme Global CEO Programme

• MBA 

• Executive MBA 

• Modular Executive MBA 

• Modular MBA 

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Link to LBS website

University of Ibadan School of business

Located inside the university campus, UISB is one of the few federal universities that offer quality MBA programs whether part-time or full-time program. Unlike the aforementioned schools of business, UISB does not particularly offer online training. They also offer non-degree courses of 1-3 months like Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) Certificate in Business Administration (DBA) Certified executive programs, seminars, and workshops.

Courses offered in the university of Ibadan school of business

• Master of Business Administration for business executives

• Master of Business Administration with a specialty in finance, agribusiness, marketing, and entrepreneurship

Ilorin business school

IBS is located inside the University of Ilorin permanent site, they offer 28 courses in both business and innovation fields. Unilorin is known to be one of the foremost universities to adopt e-learning so it's no surprise that online teaching is part of the training platforms for students in Ilorin business school. 

Courses offered in Ilorin business school

• Diploma in Accounting and Data processing (DADP)

• Diploma in Administrative Management (DAM)

• Diploma in Arabic and Islamic Studies (DAI)

• Diploma in Arts and Craft (DA&C)

• Diploma in Computer Science (DCS)

• Diploma in Crime Control Management (DCCM)

• Diploma in Financial Studies (DFS) 

• Diploma in Fitness Instruction and Exercise Therapy (DFI & ET)

• Diploma in Management Studies (DMS)

• Diploma in Marketing and Logistic (DM&L)

• Diploma in Money and Banking (DM&B)

• Diploma in Photography (DPH)

• Diploma in Social Administration (DSA)

• Diploma in Sports Administration and Coach (DSA&C)

• Diploma in Statistics (DS)

• Master in Business Administration (MBA) Executive

• Master in Business Administration (MBA) Part-Time

• Master in Business Administration (MBA) Regular

• Master in Geographical Information System (MGIS)

• Master in Industrial and Labour Relation (MILR)

• Master of International Studies (MIS)

• Master in Public Administration (MPA)

• Master in Health Planning and Management (MHPM)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management (PGDSM)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Geographical Information System (PGDGIS)

• Postgraduate Diploma in International Affairs and Diplomacy (PGDIAD)

• Master in Information Technology (MIT)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and Logistic (PGDM&L)

Link to Ilorin business school

ABU business school Zaria

What makes Ahmadu Bello university's business unique from the previously mentioned schools is the fact that they specifically offer degrees in  Actuarial Science and Insurance which most business schools do not have in their brochure. Other courses include:

Courses offered in ABU business school Zaria

• Actuarial Science and Insurance

• Accounting

• Banking and finance

• Business administration

• Marketing

• Economics

Link to ABU business school