New International Dual-Degree Pathway Between Canada’s Smith School of Business and Nigeria’s Lagos Business School

Kingston, Ont. and Lagos, Nigeria — Smith School of Business, Queen’s University (Smith) and Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, are thrilled to announce the launch of a new dual-degree pathway. This pathway leverages the strengths of both schools, bringing top international business students to Canada to gain expertise in high-demand fields.

Through this opportunity, students will earn both an MBA or EMBA degree from Lagos Business School and a professional master’s degree from Smith. Participating Lagos students will have the opportunity to choose from a selection of Smith's specialized programs:

• Master of Management in Artificial Intelligence
• Master of Finance
• Master of Management Analytics
• Master of Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Master of Digital Product Management
• Master of Financial Innovation & Technology

The new pathway builds on a successful collaboration between the two institutions that has been in place since 2019 through an exchange program that allows students from both schools to experience international academic environments. Smith has also hosted two successful study tours for Lagos Business School students and alumni in recent years.

"We are proud to deepen our partnerships with Lagos Business School through this new dual-degree pathway,” says Lynnette Purda, Interim Dean, Smith School of Business. “Our collaboration is rooted in a shared commitment to excellence in business education and having meaningful global impact on the practice of management. Students pursuing this exciting pathway will gain practical expertise in dynamic and evolving sectors while enhancing Smith students’ understanding of global business challenges and opportunities with their insights into the African market."

The ongoing relationship between Smith and Lagos Business School provides students with further opportunities to broaden their global networks and thrive in the increasingly globally connected business landscape.

"As the next evolution of our impactful collaboration with Smith, this dual-degree program is fundamental to realising Lagos Business School's vision: developing responsible leaders to inspire Africa's growth," affirms Professor Olayinka David-West, Dean, Lagos Business School. "It serves as a critical gateway to global excellence, essential for establishing our school as a true citadel of excellence. By combining our strengths, we deliver a transformative education that cultivates the responsible leadership, deep global perspective, and innovative mindset required to navigate the interconnected business world and drive meaningful progress across Africa."

About Lagos Business School

Lagos Business School is the graduate business school of Pan-Atlantic University. Lagos Business School is accredited by The Association of MBAs (AMBA), putting it in an exclusive group of only 2% of business schools in 70 countries to achieve this accreditation. It is the first business school in West Africa to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is a member of the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) - an alliance of 32 globally leading business schools. Learn more: https://www.lbs.edu.ng

About Smith School of Business

Smith School of Business at Queen’s University is renowned for its excellence, innovation, and leadership in business education. From establishing the first undergraduate business degree over a century ago to creating groundbreaking programs and courses in emerging areas, Smith is at the forefront of preparing students for the business marketplace. In addition to its tradition of academic and teaching excellence, Smith is known for delivering an outstanding learning and development experience. Personal attention, individual and team coaching, opportunities for specialization and a deep commitment to student success characterize the Smith experience. To learn more, visit smithqueens.com.