UNILAG Business School DBA Programme 2026 Admission Guide

The University of Lagos Business School, ULBS, has invited qualified candidates to apply for its Doctor of Business Administration, DBA, programme.

This programme is built for professionals who want to connect research-based knowledge with stronger work practice, national economic growth and social wellbeing. It is a doctoral route for people already carrying serious business, management or administrative duties, so the entry rules are set quite high.

About the ULBS Doctor of Business Administration Programme

The ULBS DBA programme links academic research with professional capacity building.

It focuses on practice.

Candidates admitted into the programme will study in a setting that brings professionals, experienced academics and professional scholars together. The aim is to help participants apply sound ideas to real business and management problems, with clear links to leadership inside and outside the workplace.

ULBS DBA Areas of Specialisation

Applicants can choose from three specialisation areas under the Doctor of Business Administration programme.

The available options are:

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

Each route is tied to professional practice and applied research, so candidates should choose the area that best matches their work record and proposed research topic.

Objectives of the ULBS DBA Programme

The programme has clear academic and professional goals.

ULBS wants to provide a shared learning space for professionals, guided by experienced academics and respected professional scholars. It also aims to train participants to develop and apply theoretical frameworks in work settings, rather than leaving research locked away on paper.

The DBA also seeks to promote applied research that can produce fresh answers to difficult business and management challenges.

Another goal is to expose participants to the knowledge, skills and personal attributes needed for management and leadership during their working lives. That part matters for candidates who already hold senior roles, since the programme expects them to bring real workplace experience into their research.

Admission Requirements for ULBS DBA Programme

Candidates seeking admission into the ULBS Doctor of Business Administration programme must meet all stated conditions.

Applicants must hold an MBA or a Master’s degree in Business, Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance, Actuarial Science or Risk Management from a recognised university. The minimum CGPA is 3.50 on a 5-point scale.

They must also have at least ten years of relevant industry experience.

That experience must include verifiable proof of current employment in a senior management or senior administrative role. ULBS also requires each applicant to submit and defend a research proposal in the chosen area of specialisation.

Research Proposal Requirement

The research proposal must be clear and complete.

It should include:

• Statement of the Problem
• Research Objectives
• Literature Review
• Methodology

Applicants must submit a copy of the proposal by email to ulbs@unilag.edu.ng.

Transcript Submission

Applicants must ask their MBA or other relevant Master’s degree school to send academic transcripts under confidential cover to the Administrative Secretary, ULBS.

The address is:

Administrative Secretary, ULBS
3rd Floor, UNILAG Alumni Jubilee House (GTBank) Building
UNILAG, Akoka, Lagos

Programme Duration and Degree Awarded

The ULBS DBA programme runs for a minimum of three years.

That equals six semesters.

The maximum period is five years, which equals ten semesters. At the end of the programme, successful candidates will receive the Doctor of Business Administration, DBA, degree.

ULBS DBA Programme Dates

Applicants should take note of the listed dates, since the process moves from application to interview before classes begin.

• Application deadline: Friday, 31 July 2026
• Selection interview: Wednesday, 19 August to Friday, 21 August 2026
• Commencement date: Saturday, 12 September 2026

How to Apply for ULBS DBA Programme

Interested candidates should complete the online application through the UNILAG application portal.

Applicants should also send their research proposal to ulbs@unilag.edu.ng and arrange for their academic transcripts to be sent under confidential cover to the ULBS Administrative Secretary.

Enquiries

For further enquiries, candidates may contact the following:

Mrs. Adeola Akinyeye
Administrative Secretary, ULBS
Email: ulbs@unilag.edu.ng
Tel.: +234 705 117 4444, +234 802 876 8933

Professor Ayodele Oniku
Coordinator, DBA Programme, ULBS
Tel.: +234 816 618 9687

ULBS Office
3rd Floor, UNILAG Alumni Jubilee House
UNILAG, Akoka, Lagos

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