MSc Management
Designed for current and aspiring professionals who are dedicated to advancing their managerial expertise and expanding their leadership capabilities.
Overview
The M.Sc in Management (MiM) is an 18-month, full-time, in-person programme. It is designed for recent graduates and young professionals looking to kick-start their careers in management.
It is a specialised degree with a research-focused curriculum that enables you to develop the critical thinking skills needed to address business problems. Upon completion of the programme, you will have gained the knowledge, skills, and expertise to develop solid business recommendations rooted in research.
In addition to being research-oriented, the curriculum incorporates practical industry insights, ensuring real-world applicability. By the end of the programme, you will also be prepared for advanced graduate degrees such as a PhD
The programme’s strong industry connections and the LBS network enable students to build valuable relationships and stay ahead of the curve in their chosen fields. With an M.Sc in Management from Lagos Business School, you are poised to achieve your career ambitions and make a lasting impact.
Specialization Tracks
The programme has been developed to allow for in-depth specialisation. Participants have the option of choosing any one of the following core areas:
• Digital Transformation: Focuses on emerging technologies and their business impact
• Fintech: Explores the intersection of finance and technology
• Supply Chain Management: Covers global logistics and operations
• Sustainability Management: Addresses business sustainability and environmental issues
• Tech Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation: Focuses on innovation and start-ups
• Marketing Management: Covers advanced marketing strategies and digital marketing
Curriculum and Calendar
Year 1
Semester 1 – Core Courses
Semester 2 – Core Courses & Specialisation Tracks
Year 2
Semester 1 – Research Seminar & Dissertation
Graduation
Entry Requirements
• 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
• Entrance Exam: LBS Entrance Exam.
• 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
- In case of self-sponsorship, please provide three months bank statement
Graduation Requirements
The following regulations shall govern the conditions for the award of Master of Science (MSc) degree.
(a) Candidates should have registered for a minimum of 45 units of courses.
(b) Candidates must have registered and passed all the compulsory courses
specified for the programme
- The minimum number of Earned Credit Hours for graduation:
To graduate, the candidates must have passed a minimum of 33 units (which
must include the compulsory units).
Core Courses: 27 Credit Units
Elective Courses: 12 Credit Units
Dissertation: 6 Credit Units
Total: 45 Credit Units - Minimum No. of years for Graduation: One and half-year
Fees and Payment Plans
The tuition fee is NGN8,400,000 (Eight million, four hundred thousand Naira only) and can be paid in 4 instalments.
All instalments must be completed within the first 12 months.
The tuition is also subject to a review without notice.
| MiM | 1st Instalment | 2nd Instalment | 3rd Instalment | 4th Instalment |
| Programme Fee | NGN2,500,000 | NGN2,500,000 | NGN2,000,000 | NGN1,400,000 |
| Application Fee | NGN45,000 |
How to Apply
Complete an application form online by clicking on Get Started 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).
Dates and Deadlines
Application Deadline
2026– 2027
Intake: November 30th, 2025
Start Date
January 2026
Join us on the SMSS Journey
Join a world-class community dedicated to delivering real-world business solutions and driving global development. Enrol today and begin your journey towards a rewarding career in business and management.