Business Administration (B.Sc.)

College of Management and Social Sciences

Course Overview

The B.Sc. in Business Administration equips students with a deep understanding of management principles, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, and operations. This programme combines academic excellence with practical application, fostering leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking to address real-world business challenges. Students are trained to become versatile professionals capable of excelling in both corporate and entrepreneurial environments.

This programme covers a wide range of subjects, from business start-up strategies and project management to supply chain logistics and financial decision-making. Students will develop competencies in critical thinking, problem-solving, and resource management, while also being exposed to the latest trends in business innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. The course blends theoretical frameworks with hands-on experiences, ensuring graduates are industry-ready and adaptable to various economic and cultural contexts.

Course detail

AWARD TITLE

B.Sc.

START DATE

September 2025

DURATION

4 years

STUDY MODE

Full-time

CAMPUS

Nigeria, Lokoja

Teaching and Learning

Learning Methods

  • Classroom lectures and interactive seminars

  • Case study analysis and business simulations

  • Fieldwork and project-based assignments

  • Entrepreneurial workshops and innovation labs

  • Group presentations and debates

  • Guest lectures from industry professionals

Assessment Structure

  • Continuous assessment (40%) via tests, assignments, term papers, and presentations

  • Final semester examinations (60%)

  • Minimum 85% class attendance required

Modules

  1. Management Theory – Explore classical, neo-classical, and modern management theories, motivation models, and their applications in Nigerian and global contexts.
  2. Financial Management – Learn capital budgeting, working capital management, financial statement analysis, and strategies for sustainable corporate finance.
  3. Supply Chain Management – Study strategic sourcing, logistics, risk management, and sustainable supply chain strategies for competitive advantage.
  4. Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Develop entrepreneurial thinking, business planning, e-commerce strategies, and creative problem-solving skills.
  5. Principles of Project Management – Understand project planning, execution, and monitoring for effective business outcomes.
  6. Quantitative Analysis in Management – Apply statistical and mathematical models to business decision-making.
  7. Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving – Learn to design, evaluate, and implement strategies for complex business challenges.

Career

Graduates can pursue roles in:

  • Business and corporate management

  • Financial services and banking

  • Entrepreneurship and business start-ups

  • Supply chain and logistics management

  • Project management

  • Marketing and sales leadership

  • Management consultancy

  • International business and trade

  • Non-profit and public sector management

Entry Requirements

Minimum of five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings in WASC, GCE, NECO, or equivalent (including English Language and Mathematics).

Candidates applying for admission into 100 level undergraduate programmes must possess a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings in WASC, GCE, NECO or its equivalent. Awaiting result is also accepted.

  1. JAMB UTME result print-out.
  2. SSCE/NECO Result (Awaiting Result Accepted).
  3. Two Passport Photographs.
  4. A Letter of Sponsorship, stating the commitment to pay the prescribed fees.
  5. National Identification Number (NIN)
  6. A Reference Letter from a spiritual mentor, vouching for your character

Candidates applying for Direct Entry into 200 level must possess the following

  1. Jamb direct entry form
  2. A/L, IJMB, OND or NCE in the relevant courses.
  3. SSCE/NECO Result (Awaiting Result Accepted)
  4. Two Passport Photographs.
  5. A Letter of Sponsorship, stating the commitment to pay the prescribed fees.
  6. National Identification Number (NIN)
  7. A Reference Letter from a spiritual mentor, vouching for your character.

Fees and Funding

The course fees you’ll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. Visit the links below to find the Undergraduate section.

 
More information

Find out about grants, bursaries, scholarships and living costs in our undergraduate taught fees and funding section.

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