Masters Programs – NiBS

• Modular Block Intensive Delivery –We deliver each course with pre- and post-course assignments over several days. The block mode may include a blended format (face-to-face and Live Online, including full-day, evening, and weekend attendance requirements.
• Business Simulation – Students run a business in a simulated environment and manage all the critical aspects of the company r project. This process enables students to lead business strategies in a risk-free environment. Business simulation provides more meaningful and deeper learning and practical skill development than more traditional static case studies.
• Experienced Faculty – We blend experienced academics and doctoral-qualified practitioners as Executive Doctors in Residence. These senior executives have doctorate degrees and can shape and add value to students’ personal and professional development.
• Use of a blend of Local and Foreign Case Studies – Students use a blend of foreign and African case studies to evaluate business dilemmas and decisions. We use case studies to cultivate the capacity for critical analysis, judgment, decision-making, and action and to build that student’s meta-skills – those like preparation, discernment, bias recognition, judgment, curiosity, collaboration, and self-confidence that stay a lifetime and are helpful in all spheres of life.
• Industry Project – Industry projects help students bridge the gap between classroom learning and the real business world. Industry projects offer hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and a chance to make a difference with partner organizations. You’ll apply theory to practice to solve real-world business problems for various organizations. Students have one of three industry project options:
  • Industry Pathway – The industry pathway provides the opportunity to obtain practical experience in planning and implementing a project with an industry partner and gain insight into the subject matter as a career. Students apply the knowledge gained in the Program to generate an innovative solution to a specific problem and report recommendations to a company.
  • Startup Pathway – The Startup Pathway provides the opportunity to obtain practical experience planning and implementing a new idea and gain insight into entrepreneurship. Students provide managerially helpful and theoretically underpinned advice and recommendations.
  • Applied Research Pathway – This pathway provides the opportunity to obtain practical experience in planning and implementing a subject-matter-related applied research project. Students develop an awareness of the appropriate use of theory, literature, methodology, and data in pursuing an original thesis.

• Experiential Activities – We complement the lectures and seminars with renowned professionals who present their experiences and case studies on leadership, change management, and emerging business management topics through workshops. Students may also visit companies where professional experts and leaders share their experiences and provide best practices in specific industry sectors.

• Optional Foreign Study Trip – Working with partner schools and organizations in other countries, we organize an 8-day study trip for each program cohort. The trip provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in an international subject-related hot spot to discuss and learn new subject matter practices from foreign executives.

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with at least five years of experience (EMBA program) and two years of relevant work experience for other Master’s programs
• Professional Qualifications (e.g., AIB, ICAG, ACCA, CIM, CIMA, etc.), with at least five years of experience for EMBA and two years of relevant work experience for other programs.
• Applicants with HND and other professional development certificates and at least five years of management experience are assessed case-by-case.

• Applicants may be granted entry with advanced standing if they can demonstrate equivalence to the learning outcomes of a module.
• A student can gain credit for an award through prior certificated learning.
• Students may receive a maximum of 15 credits.

• Full-time – 12 – 15 months – Delivered in blended format on-campus, face-to-face, or live online during weekends, evenings, or weekdays.

All Master’s degree students graduate from NiBS with two certificates plus a certificate of international study trip, where applicable.

• Master’s degree certificate
• Professional Certificate in the specific subject area