The Business School Netherlands (BSN) has recently celebrated a significant milestone in its educational journey, marking the graduation of 67 Nigerians from its 2024 Masters in Business Administration (MBA) program. This latest cohort brings the total number of MBA graduates to 1,025 since the school’s inception, underlining BSN’s commitment to nurturing business leaders equipped to drive transformation and growth. The institution has adopted a hands-on approach, training its students as action learning transformation leaders, which reflects its innovative educational philosophy designed to meet the dynamic demands of the global business environment.
In terms of academic excellence, the 2024 MBA batch has set impressive benchmarks with 18 students achieving distinctions for their dissertations. Additionally, there was one recipient of the Cum Laude honor and a total of 15 overall MBA distinctions awarded, which highlights the rigorous evaluation standards maintained by the school’s management and faculty. BSN prides itself on providing thoughtful feedback and continuous support to students throughout their academic journeys, which contributes to the high success and graduation rates among its cohorts, thus reinforcing the institution’s reputation for quality education.
Since its establishment, BSN has successfully enrolled approximately 2,000 MBA students, with over half reaching graduation. The institution has awarded two Cum Laude honors within its graduating classes, reaffirming its aspiration to elevate the standards of business education in Nigeria. This dedication to high-quality education is part of BSN’s broader mission to develop innovative business practices and leadership capabilities among its students, ensuring they are well-prepared to address the challenges in today’s business landscape.
BSN’s commitment to educational excellence is further demonstrated through its global accreditation status, which includes endorsements from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, as well as the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation. Moreover, the school is a proud member of the Association for Transnational Higher Education Accreditation and has earned accolades as the best MBA provider in the Netherlands, which solidifies its position as a leading institution for business education in an increasingly competitive field.
Professor Lere Baale, the Country Director of BSN Nigeria, emphasized the institution’s focus on developing exceptional leaders through its innovative curriculum. He articulated the school’s goal of fostering success and growth among leaders and organizations worldwide, highlighting the importance of practical action learning approaches that address current leadership challenges. The curriculum is designed to be highly relevant, instilling core leadership principles such as vision, clarity, resilience, and diversity, which are essential in navigating today’s complex business environment.
In addition to its rigorous academic offerings, BSN provides a practical and flexible part-time MBA program that is readily accessible in Nigeria, with study centers located in major cities including Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. The program is designed to accommodate individuals with bachelor’s degrees, higher diplomas, or significant professional experience, allowing for inclusivity without the barrier of English proficiency tests. This accessibility, coupled with the school’s commitment to maintaining high educational standards, reinforces BSN’s commitment to empowering the next generation of business leaders and contributing positively to the business landscape in Nigeria and beyond.
