Learning Goals of the LBS MBA

At the end of the MBA programme, the following learning goals should have been accomplished:

Knowledge of the main business disciplines

Graduates should have a well-rounded knowledge of the main business disciplines, embodying an understanding of their theoretical foundations, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to actual problems.

Problem solving capabilities

Graduates should be able to demonstrate problem-solving capacity through lateral, critical, innovative and creative connections among diverse fields of study in analysing problems. They should also have developed the capacity to perceive many relevant features in business problems and situations, overcoming purely functional points of view.

 Analytical competence

Graduates should have developed the capacity to apply relevant tools of economic, financial, statistical and quantitative analysis.

 Global perspective

Graduates should have a global perspective, based on an understanding of both the domestic and global environments of the organisation and an acquaintance with current Nigerian and global best practices.

Ability to manage information

Graduates should have an understanding of advances in information technology and be able to effectively integrate the innovations in their decision-making process.

 Ethical standards

Graduates should have internalized high standards of professional ethics. They should see the management profession as an opportunity of service to society and to the other members of the organisations in which they work.

 Behavioural skills

Graduates should:-

• Have well-developed work habits;
• Have the ability to utilize leadership skills effectively;
• Interact effectively in group situations;
• Be able to manage in culturally diverse environments;
• Have the ability to help others develop their skills;
• Posses the capacity to resolve conflict effectively; and
• Be able to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing