Lagos Business School (LBS), a constituent of Pan-Atlantic University, has once again solidified its position as a leading business education institution in Africa and a global contender, achieving prominent rankings in the Financial Times (FT) 2025 Executive Education rankings. This accomplishment underscores LBS’s consistent pursuit of excellence in management education and its dedication to nurturing responsible leadership for Africa’s development. The school’s performance in the rankings reflects not only its commitment to delivering world-class programs but also its strategic focus on continuous improvement and benchmarking against international standards.
LBS secured the 47th position globally out of 95 institutions in the Custom Executive Education category and 49th out of 85 in the Open Enrolment category. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it places LBS at the forefront of all African business schools in the Custom category and maintains its strong competitive position in Open Enrolment programs. This consistent performance in the prestigious FT rankings, spanning nearly two decades, highlights LBS’s unwavering dedication to providing high-quality management education and its impactful contribution to the development of business leaders across the continent.
The school’s journey towards achieving these rankings has been marked by a series of significant milestones, including international accreditations from renowned bodies such as AACSB and AMBA. These accreditations, obtained and reaffirmed over the years, serve as a testament to LBS’s commitment to upholding rigorous academic standards and providing a globally recognized learning experience. Furthermore, the school’s adherence to quality management systems, as evidenced by its ISO 9001:2015 recertification, further strengthens its commitment to delivering excellence in all aspects of its operations.
Professor Yinka David-West, the Dean of Lagos Business School, expressed immense pride in the school’s performance, attributing the success to the dedicated faculty and staff who consistently strive to equip executives with the necessary skills and knowledge to drive positive change in Africa. He emphasized the importance of benchmarking against global best practices through rigorous accreditations and transparent rankings, highlighting that this approach not only allows LBS to meet international standards but also to establish itself as a pacesetter for business education in Africa. The Dean’s perspective underscores LBS’s commitment to continuous improvement and its ambition to play a leading role in shaping the future of business leadership on the continent.
The 2025 FT rankings represent a significant validation of LBS’s strategic approach to quality-driven growth. The school had set ambitious internal targets for the 2024-25 period, aiming for a top-40 position in Open Enrolment and a top-60 position in Custom programs. While narrowly missing the Open Enrolment target by nine places, LBS comfortably surpassed its goal in the Custom category. This accomplishment demonstrates significant progress while also identifying areas for further refinement, presenting an opportunity for the school to enhance its programs and further strengthen its position in future rankings.
LBS recognizes that rankings are a snapshot of an ongoing journey and views the results as a valuable source of feedback for continuous improvement. The school plans to meticulously analyze the data from the FT rankings to identify specific areas for enhancement in program design, learner engagement, and client partnerships. This data-driven approach will enable LBS to refine its strategies and further elevate the quality of its programs, positioning the school for even greater success in the 2026 rankings and beyond. This commitment to continuous improvement reflects LBS’s dedication to providing a world-class learning experience and its unwavering pursuit of excellence in business education.
