Earn a Dual Degree from Canada’s Smith School of Business
Smith School of Business, Queen’s University and Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University are excited to offer an exclusive opportunity for Lagos Business School MBA and EMBA students to earn a second degree from Smith.
Smith School of Business is consistently ranked amongst Canada’s very best business schools. We have earned international recognition for our outstanding faculty and innovative approaches to business education.
This partnership provides many added benefits
- Access to two highly engaged alumni networks
- Leverage the benefits of career offices at both schools
- Get the strong foundation of the Lagos Business School MBA plus a specialized degree from Smith School of Business
- Augment career opportunities in North America, Africa and around the world
- Earn two degrees quickly and affordably
Top-Ranked in Canada
- • Career Services
- • ROI
- • Salary Increase
- • Alumni Network
How it Works
Take the first year of your MBA or EMBA at Lagos Business School and your second year in Canada with Smith in one of our specialized Professional Master’s degrees. At successful completion you graduate with both an Lagos Business School MBA and a Smith Master’s degree.
To participate in this option you need to:
- be an enrolled Lagos Business School MBA or EMBA student
- complete the selection process at Lagos Business School to be nominated to Smith School of Business. Check with Lagos Business School for details
- after you have been nominated to attend Smith, you will receive an email from the school with a link to an online application
- complete your application as instructed and you will receive an "application confirmation" email
- all required application steps must be completed to confirm your eligibility for the Smith program
- once your application and documents have been assessed, you will receive from Smith a formal acceptance letter and further details regarding your next steps
Looking for Help?
Contact your Lagos Business School advisors to learn more about your dual degree options.
- mba@lbs.edu.ng
- 08104529134
Degree Options
Smith’s Professional Master’s degrees will complement your Lagos Business School MBA or EMBA with deeper dives into specialized areas.
Master of Finance
Advance in your finance or investment career with a deeper and broader understanding of leading concept and practices, and emerging market developments. Gain the knowledge and tools to move from theory to real-world applications, to communicate effectively, and work in or lead high performance teams.
Classes are held evenings and weekends at SmithToronto, our state of the art learning facility in the heart of Toronto’s business and finance district.
Master of Financial Innovation & Technology
Technology has fundamentally changed how financial markets and institutions function. Prepare for this world with a combination of knowledge and skills in financial models, data and technology.
Classes are held evenings and weekends at SmithToronto, our state of the art learning facility in the heart of Toronto’s business and finance district.
Master of Management Analytics
Smart use of data can unleash potential, generate competitive advantage, improve customer experience, identify risk, and much more. Understand not only how to use data for business needs, but how to structure and manage complex projects, and lead high-performance teams.
Classes are held evenings and weekends at SmithToronto, our state of the art learning facility in the heart of Toronto’s business and finance district.
Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence
Harnessing AI’s potential for competitive performance requires a new type of professional. Our program prepares you to not only understand the capacity of the AI science, but to apply it to organizational needs and strategies, and navigate ethical, economic and societal implications.
Classes are held evenings and weekends at SmithToronto, our state of the art learning facility in the heart of Toronto’s business and finance district.
Master of Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship
If you want to start, grow, or drive new ventures – whether as a startup or inside a corporation – you need special skills, strategies and strengths. This program is dedicated to teaching the keys to new venture success. You work on real business ideas including taking a year-long project through stages of development.
Three on-campus sessions in Canada are complemented by self-directed learning between.
A joint program with Smith Engineering, Queen’s University.
Master of Digital Product Management
These days every business must be a digital business. Products and services, operations, and innovation are being transformed by digital capabilities. Skilled leaders are needed to ensure success. Gain the skills and knowledge to effectively manage digitalization initiatives – such as in work productivity, automation, micro-learning, or personalized customer experiences, and more.
Two on-campus sessions are complemented by remote classes on weekday evenings and weekend days.
Studying in Canada with Smith
Smith School of Business at Queen’s University is one of Canada’s premier business schools, known for its academic excellence, outstanding faculty, innovation, and leadership in business education.
Canadian universities are internationally renowned for their high-quality teaching and research. To learn more about top reasons to study in Canada please visit EduCanada.
Learning Environments
Smith delivers classes and activities in Kingston and Toronto, Ontario and through innovative remote learning platforms.
Kingston
Kingston is a vibrant business and cultural city strategically located between Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa and within a day’s drive of New York and Boston. It is home to three post-secondary academic institutions and a leader in research and development, fostering innovative startups and growing multinational corporations. Smith School of Business is located on the campus of Queen’s University in the heart of Kingston.
Toronto
Toronto is Canada’s largest city and its business and financial hub. It is an international centre for business and finance, media, industry, telecommunications, technology, consulting, arts and culture and home to many Canadian head offices and multinational corporations. SmithToronto is a state-of-the-art learning facility located in the business and finance core.
Remote Learning
Smith also is at the forefront of delivering business education in dynamic and engaging remote formats as part of its programs. With leading technology — including a dedicated, interactive teaching studio — we have been delivering outstanding business education to the classroom, the boardroom, and the desktop for thousands of students for more than a decade.
Living & Learning in Canada
A study permit is required for anyone that wants to study in Canada for 6 months or more. Study permits will only be issued for study at Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) of which Queen’s University is one.
For details on acquiring a Study Permit and the requirements, please visit Queen's University International Centre (QUIC).
It is important to apply for your study permit as soon as you receive an offer of admission from Smith School of Business because it can take several months to complete the application process.