The University of Lagos Business School (ULBS) is inviting qualified senior executives and professionals to apply for admission into its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The DBA programme runs for a minimum of three (3) years (6 semesters) and a maximum of five (5) years (10 semesters).
Areas of DBA Specialisation
- DBA in Management and Leadership
- DBA in Finance
- DBA in Entrepreneurship
Admission Requirements
- Academic Qualification: Hold an MBA or a Master's degree in Business, Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management (HRM), Marketing, Finance, Actuarial Science, or Risk Management from a recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale.
- Executive Experience: Possess at least ten (10) years of relevant industry experience, with verifiable evidence of current employment in a senior management or senior administrative role.
- Research Proposal & Defense: Submit and defend a research proposal in your chosen area of specialisation (covering Statement of the Problem, Research Objectives, Literature Review, and Methodology). Email an electronic copy of the proposal to ulbs@unilag.edu.ng.
- Confidential Transcripts: Request that your Master's/MBA academic transcripts be forwarded under confidential cover to: The Administrative Secretary, ULBS, 3rd Floor, UNILAG Alumni Jubilee House (GTBank) Building, UNILAG, Akoka, Lagos.
Key Dates and How to Apply
- Application Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026
- Selection Interview: Wednesday, August 19 to Friday, August 21, 2026
- Commencement of Lectures: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Application Portal: Apply online at www.applications.unilag.edu.ng.
Contact Details
For enquiries, contact Mrs. Adeola Akinyeye (Administrative Secretary, ULBS) at ulbs@unilag.edu.ng or call +234 705 117 4444 or +234 802 876 8933, or Prof. Ayodele Oniku (DBA Coordinator) at +234 816 618 9687.
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