Hybrid

Executive Master of Business Administration

Maximise your leadership potential without interrupting your career with our Executive MBA offered in Nigeria.

Applications close 14 March 2025

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Schedule

18-month programme starting

Delivery

Hybrid learning: Hybrid learning with in-person impact

Location

Online learning with some in-person events at our Abuja campus

Commitment

30 hours per week learning time for 18 months

Qualification

Master’s degree from Nile University of Nigeria

Programme curriculum

Semester 1

6 MONTHS

Semester 2

6 MONTHS

Meet other MBA students at our exclusive Immersive Weeks

Immersive Weeks take place once per term at our Abuja campus, but you can join from anywhere. These events are jam-packed with inspiring guest-speakers, hands-on experience, and incredible opportunities to build lifelong connections.

This time you will spend with your peers in-person is the fertile ground in which you will grow your ability to leverage diverse perspectives to drive sustainable growth in Africa.

Programme curriculum

Semester 3

6 MONTHS

Electives

Students may select any of the electives as preferred, or select all the electives identified for a specific EMBA specialist track.

Please note: Elective topics are subject to change and depend on demand.

Specialist tracks

Entrepreneurship Marketing Finance Business Analytics Other

Course

Course description

Entrepreneurship course

Marketing course

Finance course

BusinessAnalytics course

Other course

Innovative Product Development and Launch

This course explores the principles and practices of developing innovative products in dynamic market environments. You will learn how to identify market opportunities, leverage emerging technologies, and navigate the challenges of bringing new products to market. Fostering creativity, collaboration, and strategic thinking to drive successful product innovation and launch initiatives will be emphasised. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to lead innovative product development projects and drive business growth through product innovation.

Services Marketing and CRM

This course delves into the unique aspects of marketing services, focusing on strategies and techniques tailored for service-based industries. You will gain insights into how to effectively market intangible services and create value for both customers and businesses.

Retail management

This course provides an indepth understanding of retail management strategies in the context of modern business environments. You will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities facing retailers today and develop the skills necessary to formulate and implement effective retail management strategies to drive business success.

Machine and deep learning for business application

In this course, you will learn how to understand and apply maching and deep learning. The machine learning section of this course will give you with a foundational understanding behind modern machine learning methods including how, why, and when they work. The underlying theme in the course is statistical inference as it provides the foundation for most of the methods covered. In the deep learning section, you will learn about neural networks as a foundational part of deep learning. By the end of the course, you will be familiar with the significant technological trends driving the rise of deep learning -- including how to: build, train, and apply fully connected deep neural networks, implement efficient (vectorised) neural networks, identify key parameters in a neural network’s architecture, and apply deep learning to your own applications. This course provides a pathway for you to gain the knowledge and skills to apply machine learning to your work, level up your technical career, and take the definitive step in the world of AI. It will also help you understand the capabilities, challenges, and consequences of deep learning and prepare you to participate in the development of leading-edge AI technology.

Data science, big data and business intelligence

This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, techniques, and applications of data-driven decision-making in modern business environments. You will explore the entire data lifecycle, from data collection and preprocessing, to analysis and visualisation.

Generative AI and Natural Language Processing/Business Analytics

This course provides you with an in depth understanding of advanced artificial intelligence techniques and their applications in analysing and generating natural language data for business insights. You will explore cutting-edge methods for text analysis, language generation, and predictive modeling.

International trade and export strategies in agribusiness

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the global agricultural trade landscape and equips you with the skills and strategies necessary to succeed in international markets. You will explore the complexities of international trade dynamics, export regulations, market entry strategies, and risk management techniques specific to the agribusiness sector.

Human Resource Management

In order for an organisation to achieve its goals, HR policies, processes, and systems must be aligned with long term organisational goals and outcomes. In strategic HR management, HR’s is a change leader and initiator; their role is transformational with fast, proactive, and integrated initiatives. This course by will provide you with deep knowledge of various key aspects of strategic HR management so that you can design, develop and execute well defined HR strategies, which are in alignment with larger organisational strategies to give your HR department and organisation a competitive advantage. These added skills and competencies will enable your HR department to play a proactive and strategic partner role to helping the organisation achieve its ultimate business goals and objectives.

Sustainable Development in Africa

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing the African continent in achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Along with an introduction to the SDGs, you will also explore the following topics through a uniquely African lens: measuring sustainable development Pprogress, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, environmental sustainability and climate change, social and cultural aspects of sustainability, gender equality and women empowerment, education and skill development, economic growth, sustainable finance and investment, technology and innovation for sustainable development, governance, policy, and legal aspects of sustainable development, public-private partnerships for sustainable development, and ethical leadership, data decision-making and challenges.

Global Market Entry Strategies

This course focuses on the various strategies and considerations involved in entering and expanding into international markets. You will analyse the complexities of global market entry and develop strategies to navigate the challenges and capitalise on the opportunities presented by international expansion. The course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop successful global market entry strategies for your organisation.

Financial Modelling & Valuation

This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to build sophisticated financial models and perform comprehensive valuations of companies and assets. You will learn how to analyse financial statements, forecast future performance, and determine the intrinsic value of businesses.

Financial Derivatives & Risk Management

This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of financial derivatives instruments and strategies for managing financial risk in today's dynamic markets. You will explore the principles of derivatives pricing, hedging techniques, and risk management strategies.

Global investment strategies

This course provides you with an in-depth understanding of investment principles, portfolio management techniques, and strategies for navigating global financial markets. You will explore the opportunities and challenges of investing in diverse international markets.

Global agribusiness supply chain management

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the complexities and dynamics of the global agribusiness supply chain. You will examine key concepts, theories, and practices relevant to managing the flow of agricultural products from farm to consumer in an international context. Topics covered include agricultural production, distribution channels, logistics, sourcing, procurement, risk management, sustainability, and regulatory considerations.

Agri-tech and innovation

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to lead and innovate within the rapidly evolving agricultural technology sector. This course integrates business management principles with cutting-edge advancements in agricultural technology, sustainability practices, and innovation strategies.

Logistics and Distribution Management

This course focuses on the critical role of logistics and distribution management in optimising supply chain performance. You will gain insights into various distribution strategies and techniques essential for ensuring efficient movement of goods from manufacturers to end customers.

Strategic procurement and sourcing

This course delves into the strategic aspects of procurement and sourcing within the broader context of supply chain management. You will explore key strategies and techniques for optimising procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and enhancing supply chain resilience.

Global Supply Chain and Risk Management

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the complexities and challenges associated with managing global supply chains in an increasingly interconnected world. You will gain insights into the strategies and techniques for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across international suply chain networks.

Cross cultural management

The course examines the cultural, attitudinal, and behavioural differences that affect international businesses. Course content focuses on the cultural differences between nations and how these differences affect social organisations. You will also learn about the management of multinational corporations from the perspective of environmental, structural, procedural, interfirm, and intrafirm relations.

Managing & Scaling a Start-up

This course equips you with the knowledge, skills and strategies necessary to successfully launch, manage, and grow a startup venture. Through a blend of theoretical concepts, practical insights, and real-world case studies, you will learn the key principles and best practices for navigating the challenges and opportunities of startup entrepreneurship.

Venture capital and private equity

Executive Master of Business Administration

Schedule

Delivery

Location

Commitment

Qualification

Programme curriculum

Semester 1

Semester 2

Meet other MBA students at our exclusive Immersive Weeks

Programme curriculum

Semester 3

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