UNILAG DBA Admission 2026/2027: Requirements, Deadline & How to Apply

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The University of Lagos Business School invites applications for its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.

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University of Lagos (UNILAG) Business School Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Admission for 2026/2027



Programme Overview

ItemDetails
Degree AwardedDoctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Programme DurationMinimum: 3 years (6 semesters)
Maximum: 5 years (10 semesters)
Commencement DateSaturday, 12th September 2026

Areas of Specialisation

  • Management and Leadership
  • Finance
  • Entrepreneurship

Key Dates

ActivityDate
Application DeadlineFriday, 31st July 2026
Selection Interview19th – 21st August 2026
Programme Commencement12th September 2026

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. Hold an MBA or a relevant Master’s degree in one of the following fields:
    • Business
    • Management
    • Accounting
    • Human Resource Management (HRM)
    • Marketing
    • Finance
    • Actuarial Science
    • Risk Management
  2. Possess a minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5-point scale
  3. Have at least 10 years of relevant work experience
  4. Currently occupy a senior management or administrative role
  5. Submit and successfully defend a research proposal

Research Proposal Requirements

Your proposal must include:

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

Note: The research proposal is a critical component of the selection process and will be defended during the interview stage.


Transcript & Submission Guidelines

  • Academic transcripts must be sent confidentially to the ULBS Administrative Secretary
  • Research proposals should be submitted via email:
ulbs@unilag.edu.ng

Application Process

To apply:

  1. Visit the official application portal:
    www.applications.unilag.edu.ng
    
  2. Complete the online application form
  3. Submit all required documents

Enquiries

For further information, contact:

  • Email:
    ulbs@unilag.edu.ng
    
  • Telephone:
    +234 705 117 4444  
    +234 802 876 8933
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