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MBA Careers & Placement Office

Welcome to MBA Careers & Placement Office, which connects LBS MBA talent and employers (both global and local) and provides avenues for on-campus recruiting as well as networking events.

  • MBA Careers & Placement
  • Full –Time Engagement of MBA graduates
  • MBA Internship Programme
  • Recruiters & Employers
  • Alumni Mentoring
  • Executive Coaching
  • Entrepreneurship & Career Development Session
  • Student-Led Activities
  • Internal/International Case Competition
  • MBA Careers/Placement Event
  • Career Assessment Tool

The mission of the Careers & Placement Office (CPO) is to collaborate with organisation to recruit the best talent. At LBS, the CPO team’s job is two-fold: to support our MBA candidates in reaching their career goals every step of the way, and to continually build and nurture our extensive network of employers. Through the school’s close links with industry, students are provided with a practical learning experience that ensures lifelong value to their careers and employers.

For more information or enquiries, please contact:
Jacinta Anakua//Head, MBA Careers/Placement //janakua@lbs.edu.ng//+234-070-80070528


Graduates from our full time MBA programmes are equipped with sound knowledge and tools to solve problems, create and take advantage of opportunities; thereby adding real value across business functions. In addition to high ethical standards, they have an average of five years’ work experience cutting across diverse industries.

The full-time MBA classes are made up of individuals whose previous work experiences cut across diverse industries as well as functions. Each member of both classes has an average of 5 years of work experience.

Our MBA candidates/graduates have been contributing to making a significant impact on the organisations that they work for both within and outside the country. We believe you will find these individuals, who have gained new knowledge and skills on the rigorous MBA programme, of high value to your organisation.

Beyond full time job placements, we partner with organisations in securing internship positions for our MBA candidates for a 3-month period built into their programme. It is an important part of their learning and capacity building experience.

LBS MBA interns are ‘mini-consultants’. They are available to solve thorny challenges in any job function within three months as projects.

Every internship experience is expected to be unique and tailored to meet the needs of the company and of the intern.

Programme Objectives
The objectives of the corporate internship are two-fold. It enables the student to learn about a new industry or company and apply knowledge and skills acquired in the first year of the MBA Programme. The internship also provides an opportunity for the company to evaluate possible new hires and assess their fit in the organisation. The interns act as consultants and contribute to the solution of business problems in organisations that would otherwise require more time and/or personnel.

Evaluation
The internship is a compulsory part of the MBA Programme. As such it is evaluated like any other course. To this end, a Project Supervisor (a member of the LBS faculty) is assigned to each student. The supervisor liaises with the organisation (through the intern’s manager) to obtain a report on the intern and an evaluation of his/her work at the end of the internship programme.

International Internship
Internships outside Nigeria are also possible. Students who wish to gain international experience accept to work on projects in locations outside the country. It is advised that organisations offering international internships provide accommodation to reduce the settle-in time of the Intern.

(You may send an email to janakua@lbs.edu.ng early to request for an MBA intern to work in any business unit in your organisation.)

Lagos Business School is the model institution to meet your hiring needs. Our students and alumni cut across diverse cultures and experience, trained to add great value to organisations both within and outside the country. Businesses worldwide need leaders and managers who can find ground-breaking ways to create value. Our programme attracts independent thinkers who immediately add value to the organisations that hire them.

Our industry partners are a vital constituent of our success. We have developed relationships with the world’s leading companies, seasoned entrepreneurs, and local businesses in the community. We cultivate accomplishment through meaningful relationships that are mutually valuable to both the student and the organisation.

Why recruit at LBS?
In a nutshell, our students benefit from:

  • Alumni mentoring programme
  • Executive coaching
  • Entrepreneurship and Career development programmes
  • Experiential learning through project work
  • Global Business Experiences
  • Outstanding teaching by faculty through business research

Areas of Collaboration with LBS

  • Full –Time Engagement of MBA graduates
  • MBA Internship Programme
  • Company Days/Visits
  • Consulting Coaching Sessions via Student-Led Activities
  • Career/Entrepreneurship Session Facilitations
  • MBA Career Fair Participation
  • On/Off Campus Recruitment
  • Recruiters Feedback Meeting Participation
  • Sponsorship of Events such as Alumni networking events, Africa Business Conference, Breakfast meetings, International Case Competitions, etc.


At LBS, the mentoring programme is designed to build a vibrant group of professionals by providing an opportunity for close and career-focused interaction between the MBA participants and experienced and successful Alumni. This relationship aims at providing guidance, pragmatic advice and continuing support that will help the mentees in their learning and career development process.

The alumni mentors are selected based on the following attributes; knowledge, experience and character. The programme comprises of the following phases;

Phase 1: Building Rapport
Here, the mentor and mentee are formally introduced and begin communication.

Phase 2: Setting Objectives
After the communications lines have been opened, both parties discuss the terms and conditions of their mentoring relationship. Here, the objectives, meeting schedule and guiding rules are set and agreed on and then the mentoring agreement form is signed.

Phase 3: Progression
The mentoring relationship at this stage has kicked off in earnest. The mentor and mentee have established a steady relationship and communication are in full swing.

Phase 4: Winding up:
The mentoring programme lasts for 6 months but can be extended based on agreement by both the mentor and mentee. At this stage, both parties have an idea of where the relationship may be headed.

Phase 5: Closing/Moving on:
This stage ends the mentoring programme for the cycle. The relationship can either be retained or closed depending on the values created and their benefits to both parties.


At LBS, Executive Coaching is an inquiry-based approach to personal and professional development that is aimed at creating awareness, generating action, and facilitating learning and growth.

It focuses on improving performance by helping individuals to develop and sustain new perspectives, attitudes, skills and behaviours. The Executive Coaching in LBS is a collaborative relationship between the EMBA, MEMBA, Executive Education and International Coach Federation (ICF) Certified Coaches.

Executive Coaching involves:
• Gathering and giving feedback
• Identifying development opportunities
• Building awareness
• Facilitating solutions by asking powerful questions
• Setting goals and creating action plans
• Facilitating learning
• Supporting and encouraging over the long term
• Monitoring progress and holding others accountable

Executive Coaching does not entail:
• Telling, teaching, or giving advice
• Counselling, therapy, or consulting
• Correcting mistakes
• Managing performance
• Solely focused on fixing problem behaviours
• Mentoring

The benefits of Executive Coaching include:
• Enhancing performance and increased productivity
• Improving morale
• Reducing turnover
• Attracting talent
• Increasing self-esteem and confidence
• Leveraging of talents
• Building new skill sets
• Increasing the likelihood that goals will be reached

LBS partners with top executives from various organisations to facilitate entrepreneurship and career development sessions for the MBA candidates as part of their Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility.

These 75 minutes sessions usually take the form of company or industry presentations that deliver insight into various career opportunities that exist in organisations as well as develop skills and the right attitudes required for success in the work environment.

Student-Led Activities (SLAs) are encouraged in Lagos Business School, in order to enhance networking opportunities among MBA participants within and outside the LBS community with business leaders across the world based on individual’s interests, needs and goals.

It provides platforms for leadership development, function/industry-specific skill development for students, exposure to and partnership with relevant industry experts through activities of the club

List of SLAs at LBS:

Africa Business Club
The club is a platform dedicated to increasing awareness within the LBS community of business opportunities in Africa. ABC’s purpose is to create knowledge of African business and cultures; promote the discussion of political, social, and economic issues in Africa. It promotes an understanding of Africa at Lagos Business School.

Consulting, Tech & Media Club
CTM club educates MBA participants about the consulting industry and prepares them for careers in the industry. The club supplies a range of services and information throughout the year in a variety of forms so that students can be suitably prepared when it comes to applying for consulting jobs.

It also aims to foster a collaborative learning environment among students interested in technology, telecom, media, and entertainment industries.

Data Analytics Club
The club seeks to enhance student’s understanding of the role analytics plays in business leaders’ enterprises and the challenges their industries face. Members will participate in forums with business leaders, hone programming and design skills.

The Data Analytics Club’s (DAC) mission is to focus on career development and help equip students with the right skills and tools that will enable them to apply relevant analytics-driven business solutions. Students will gain hands-on experience in business analytics through, discussion, events, programme simulations, and guest speakers.

Energy Club
The club is an avenue for discussion and networking on energy and environment-related issues for all the LBS community. The energy club is intended to be the centre for connecting MBA students to the energy and environment industry. The club also aims to support student and alumni entrepreneurs in energy tech and energy trading.

The mission of the club is to provide members with meaningful insights and the skills required to work in the industry. The club educates members and facilitates engagement in all facets of the energy and environment industry.

Entrepreneurship Club
The club aims to provide a channel by which students can access entrepreneurial resources, network with top-level entrepreneurs, and share ideas. The club is dedicated to furthering understanding about new and small businesses. E-Club provides exposure to mentorship and networking opportunities with outside business owners. Events include; CEO Series, Consulting Services to SMEs, Networking with fellow entrepreneurs and investors

Ethics & Compliance Club
The mission of the club is to foster discussions about areas that involve ethics and compliance, as well as solidifying Lagos Business School’s worldwide position as a school of excellence. The club also aspires to equip MBA students with good practices that would guide them in serving society in the most ethical manner which eventually would re-affirm the sense of morality and justice in society.

We believe that integrity and ethical business practices are the basis of a sustainable society. The club will keep this perspective visible to be able to maintain a long-term value-driven culture.

Finance & Investment Club
The F&1 Club provides its members with an avenue to explore and learn about various aspects of the financial world. The vision of the club is to provide superior value to MBA participants with finance passions and exceed expectations.

The mission is to help MBA students learn more about finance, bring regional financial executives to campus, and help its members build their industry network. It is also a platform to get investors to finance school activities like international case competitions, CEO Series, etc.

Global Leadership Club
The club aims at bringing renowned global leaders such as CEOs of international corporations, prominent business leaders and world leaders to interact with students on the LBS MBA programme. We believe that the business leaders who have built businesses, led global conglomerates, and had a considerable impact on the lives of people, will have great information to share that will enrich the lives of participants on the MBA programme.

The club aims at inviting the highest achievers in business and entrepreneurship from around the world to address MBA participants at LBS. We believe we can learn most from those who have made a difference.

Toastmasters Club
Toastmasters offer MBA participants the opportunity to improve their listening, thinking and speaking skills. With Toastmasters, you can break barriers. Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organisation that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.

The mission of the club is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. The core values of Toastmasters are: Integrity; Respect; Service; Excellence

Women in Leadership Club
WIL is a club that aims to create more opportunities for women to become stronger leaders and future role models. It educates women on balancing career and the home. It is aimed at promoting awareness of gender diversity issues in the business world, across the LBS community, and beyond.
Women in Leadership provides a platform for dialogue and networking for anyone promoting gender diversity within the business community.


Our internal case competitions are designed to provide the MBA participants across all the cohorts with the opportunity to compete internally and get well prepared for international case competitions. The Case Competition is a great opportunity for them to gain insight into the competitive environment.

The objective of the competition is to:
1. Create awareness about Management Consulting as a profession
2. Enable participants to develop fundamental consulting
3. Strengthen the analytical and problem-solving skills of the participants

There have been robust discussions on the implications of technology for the future of work, the advent of artificial intelligence in the workforce, and its impact on several job functions.

These conversations predate the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, but current trends are accelerating the pace at which organisations must adapt to the new normal. Organisations must begin to rethink their strategy and must be agile enough to adjust to disruption. These changes hover around the skills required for future jobs and the quality of those skills.

As the workplace evolves rapidly, HR professionals and employers need to rethink employee planning, performance, management, and experience plan of action. The message is clear: the future of work is not pre-established, it is up to us to shape it and the time to act is NOW.

Please join Lagos Business School Faculty, MBA candidate, and notable industry experts in different management functions, as they unpack the topic and provide a roadmap for navigating the future.

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2020

Time: 5.00pm – 6.00pm WAT

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/LBS-FutureofWork

We look forward to an engaging conversation.

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