Lagos State University (LASU), through LASU Consult Limited and in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), has opened applications for its ICSAN Professional Qualification programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Graduates from related and non-related academic backgrounds can apply. The programme covers professional subjects in corporate administration, governance, financial management and company secretarial practice, with different exemption and examination requirements based on previous qualifications.
Who is eligible for ICSAN exemptions?
Graduates with B.Sc. or HND qualifications in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance, holders of an LL.B and those with ICSAN's CPA qualification may receive exemptions from all Foundation subjects.
The same Foundation exemption applies to holders of the following professional qualifications:
- Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN)
The university's arrangement provides exemptions for qualifying related-degree holders through the Foundation, Pre-Professional and Professional Part I stages, leaving the subjects at Professional Part II to be completed.
Holders of non-related degrees are required to complete the applicable Professional Part I and Part II subjects, including Corporate Law and Financial Accounting at Part I.
LASU–ICSAN programme fees for 2026/2027
| Fee | Related degree | Non-related degree |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | ₦31,000 | ₦31,000 |
| Exemption | ₦28,000 | ₦28,000 |
| Examinations | ₦120,000 (4 subjects at ₦30,000) | ₦150,000 (5 subjects) |
| Lectures | ₦140,000 (4 subjects at ₦35,000) | ₦175,000 (5 subjects at ₦35,000) |
| Total | ₦319,000 | ₦384,000 |
The examination fee for the related-degree route is subject to change. The non-related pathway describes six subjects across its professional stages, although its fee schedule charges for five examination subjects. Applicants should confirm their individual assessment and the applicable examination charges with LASU Consult before payment.
Programme structure and ICSAN subjects
Under the linkage arrangement, students with related degrees undertake two ICSAN qualifying subjects assessed by LASU at 400 or 500 Level:
- Corporate Administration and Risk Management
- Financial Management and Strategy
Students with non-related degrees undertake three subjects assessed by LASU at 400 or 500 Level:
- Corporate Law
- Corporate Administration and Risk Management
- Financial Management and Strategy
After graduation, candidates who have completed the LASU-assessed qualifying subjects are expected to sit the remaining core subjects under ICSAN's supervision. The subjects identified for completion after graduation are:
- Corporate Secretaryship and Board Dynamics (CSBD)
- Governance: Public, Private and Not-for-Profit (GPPN)
ICSAN examination diets take place in June and December.
How to apply for LASU–ICSAN admission
- Visit the official Lagos State University website.
- Open the Student tab.
- Under New Applicants, select Sandwich/Diploma.
- Follow the instructions on the Sandwich/Diploma Programme Application Portal and complete the required application steps.
The advertised closing date is six weeks from the date of publication of the admission advertisement. Applicants should confirm the operative deadline with LASU Consult before submitting their forms.
Candidates must make payments only to the official LASU Consult Limited account designated by the programme administrators. They should not pay individuals, agents or unauthorised accounts.
For enquiries, contact Yinka on 08065897280 or Temitope on 09064739084.
