The University of Lagos Business School (ULBS) hereby invites qualified candidates to apply for the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme, for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.

The DBA programme is designed to link research-based knowledge to professional capacity development in order to enhance professional practice, national economic growth and the wellbeing of society. The Degree awarded is: Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).

OBJECTIVES:

The specific objectives of the programme include:

• Providing an environment that promotes collaborative learning of professionals with the support of experienced academics and professional scholars;
• Equipping participants with the capacity for developing and applying theories in professional practice;
• Providing an environment that inspires applied research capable of delivering innovative solutions to complex, real-world business and management problems; and
• Exposing participants to the knowledge, skills and attributes required for effective management and leadership beyond the workplace in their lifetime.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

• DBA in Management and Leadership
• DBA in Finance
• DBA in Entrepreneurship

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for admission into the DBA programme must possess the following qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master’s degree in Business, Management, Accounting, HRM, Marketing, Finance, Actuarial Science, and Risk Management from a recognized University, with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale;
• Ten years industry work experience and must be presently in a senior management or administrative position;
• In addition to i and ii above, applicants must submit and successfully defend a research proposal in the area of interest. The proposal should include: Statement of the Problem, Objectives, Literature Review and Methodology.

PROGRAMME DURATION: The DBA Programme will run for a minimum of three years (six semesters), and a maximum of five years (10 semesters).

APPLICATION PROCESS: Kindly click http://www.ulbs.unilag.edu.ng to apply for the programme

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, July 31, 2025

SELECTION INTERVIEW: Tuesday, August 19 – Thursday, August 21, 2025

COMMENCEMENT DATE: Monday, September 8, 2025

For further information, please visit ULBS, 3rd Floor, UNILAG Alumni Jubilee House, UNILAG; OR contact:

  Mrs. A. Akinyeye (ULBS Administrative Secretary) via ulbs@unilag.edu.ng or call +2347051174444, and +2347055960077.

Dr. Simeon E. Ifere (Director, DBA Programme, ULBS) via +234 803 314 4937.