University in Ghana
South Legon, Accra, Ghana
University profile
NiBS University (Nobel International Business University) is a private, boutique business university in Accra, Ghana, presenting itself as a chartered, research-driven business university for Africa. It began in July 2014 as the Nobel International Business School and has since been granted a Presidential Charter. Its vision is to be the leading practice-oriented research business school in Africa, and its mission is to develop thought leaders who can drive economic prosperity and social change across the continent. Its values are summarised as RISE: Respect, Excellence, Service with Integrity and Innovation.
The university is based at No. 9 Arko Lane, off Nelson Mandela Avenue, near Gulf House, South Legon. It teaches only at postgraduate level, aimed at working professionals, and delivers programmes through block-modular sessions with thesis supervision support. Roughly 95% of participants are senior managers, CEOs and directors, and the university reports an 85% on-time completion rate per cohort.
Programmes
Master's programmes run for 12 to 15 months in a blended format of on-campus sessions, face-to-face classes and live online classes, with weekend, evening or weekday options and intakes in March/April and August/September. The PhD runs 3-4 years full-time or 4-5 years part-time (85 credits), with intakes in April/May and September/October and delivery in Accra and Lagos.
NiBS admits international students. About 70% of the student body is Ghanaian, 21% Nigerian, 3% Beninese, 3% Zimbabwean and 3% from outside Africa. The DBA, DBL and EMBA are accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and their certificates are awarded by SBS Swiss Business School, while the PhD in Business Administration is awarded by the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
Scholarships are granted on a case-by-case basis, and fee-reduction scholarships are available to students who meet certain conditions. NiBS reports having disbursed $4.5m in scholarships. Fees can be paid by agreed instalment plan. Enquiries: [email protected] or the programme admissions contacts listed at nibs.edu.gh/contact.
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View scholarships for NiBS University →Scanned certificates or transcripts, a passport or other official photo ID (such as a Ghana Card), an updated CV and a personal statement. Assessment runs through an online application, online assessment, personal interview and a final committee decision.
For the EMBA the FAQ gives 5 years of experience with a first degree or professional qualification, or 8 years with an HND.
A Master's or MPhil in a business-related discipline (for example management, finance, accounting, economics, strategy, HRM, leadership or information systems), a research proposal with a successful proposal defence, an interview, CV, two passport photos and certified transcripts. Professional accountants (ICAG, ACCA, CIMA) with a non-research MBA, EMBA, MA or MSc may be considered case by case.
A maximum of 15 credits may be transferred in the master's programmes, where prior learning matches module outcomes.
Qualifications from home-country universities are assessed for equivalence by GTEC, and non-native English speakers must show English proficiency.
Apply online at application.nibs.edu.gh or email a CV and copies of qualifications to [email protected]. Application fees are non-refundable; an accepted offer that is declined forfeits a 30% administrative charge on the deposit.
South Legon, Accra (main campus): No. 9 Arko Lane, off Nelson Mandela Avenue, near Gulf House. Doctoral and master's programmes are taught here in block-modular sessions. Support services include a library, an IT and help desk, an online learning platform (LMS), a registry, research support and venue rental.
Lagos, Nigeria: the PhD is also delivered in Lagos, with a Nigeria contact office.
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