OAU Executive MBA
The Executive MBA built for practicing managers who cannot leave work
The two-year (four semesters) Executive MBA is a professional programme concerned with the ever increasingly complex professional needs of practicing managers. The Executive MBA is especially designed to meet the needs of managers who have had considerable experience in the field but are unable to leave their work to engage in full time study.
Run in conjunction with the Postgraduate College of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife — one of West Africa's most distinguished research universities — this programme delivers world-class graduate education to working professionals wherever they are located.
Facilitated by Mr. E.B. Adebayo in partnership with AOLEM Edu Consult, the programme covers financial management, production, marketing, and human resource management across both public and private sector contexts.
OAU Accredited
Degree awarded by Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife — NUC-accredited and internationally recognised.
Online & Flexible
Application and monitoring fully online. Progress tracked via portal at apply.oaunetque.com.
Senior Cohort
Study with experienced managers, directors, and entrepreneurs from across Nigeria and beyond.
What the Executive MBA sets out to achieve
Three core goals that drive every module, case study, and learning outcome in the programme.
Postgraduate Management Education
Provide managers at all levels an opportunity to acquire postgraduate education in business management and administration through structured, rigorous academic study.
Modern Management Proficiency
Develop the potentials and increase the proficiency of participants in modern management techniques, analytical tools, and contemporary leadership frameworks.
High-Level Manpower Development
Develop high-level manpower needed in both public and private sectors across financial management, production, marketing, and human resource management.
Eligibility Criteria
Review the mandatory basic requirements and academic criteria to verify your qualification for admission.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Applicants must possess at least one of the following criteria:
- Option 1 Bachelor's degree with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) from any recognized university.
- Option 2 Bachelor's degree with Third Class PLUS Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) from any recognized University.
- Option 3 HND in Accounting, Business Administration, Banking & Finance or related disciplines from recognized Polytechnics PLUS relevant professional qualifications e.g. ACCA, ACII, ACIS, ACS, AMNIM, ANIMN, ARPA, ACIB, ACIPM, ACTI, ANAN, NIN, IBAKM, CIBAKM.
- Option 4 HND in other disciplines from recognized Polytechnics PLUS Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Administration, Finance and Management disciplines from any recognized university.
Mandatory Prerequisites
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O-Level Requirement
Five O-Level credits in not more than two sittings with credit in English Language and Mathematics.
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National Service Status
NYSC Discharge certificate or official exemption letter.
⚠ Important Notice
Any applicant whose original transcript is not available before the admission exercise commences will not be considered for admission. Ensure all documents are ready before applying.
Required Application Documents (2 sets)
- Photocopy of all applicable academic and professional certificates
- Photocopy of NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter
- Photocopy of O'Level Certificate(s) — WAEC/NECO
- Birth Certificate / Declaration of Age
- Original Academic Transcript
How to apply — online only
Purchase of application form shall be through online only. Follow these five steps exactly as listed.
Log on to the portal
Create account
Click "Create application account" and use a viable personal e-mail address and password to register.
Select programme
Click "Create New Form" and select Executive Master of Business Administration from the list.
Open form
Click on the displayed Form number to open your personal application form and complete all sections.
Pay via Remita
Click Remita to pay the application processing fee of ₦100,000.00 (Twenty thousand Naira only). All ATM cards supported.
Applicants will be notified of the date for the MBA Admission Test (MBAAT) via e-mail. Admission letters will also be sent by e-mail. Progress on application forms can be monitored online via the portal.
What our graduates say
Meet us before you apply
Virtual Open Day
Live Q&A with the Programme Facilitator and current students. Register to receive the Zoom link.
Register nowExecutive Info Session
Meet Mr. E.B. Adebayo and the admissions team online or at designated info centers. Ask questions and learn about entry pathways.
Register nowAlumni Networking Evening
Virtual reception and panel discussion with OAU Executive MBA alumni across various industries.
Register nowReady to advance? Your Executive MBA starts here.
Join Nigeria's most respected cohort of practising managers. Apply online today — application fee is ₦100,000 paid securely via Remita.
Application portal: apply.oaunetque.com