Admissions Requirements

Admission Requirement

Acceptance into the University’s postgraduate programme is not automatic. We seek candidates who can best complete the rigorous programme and contribute to the quality of the class. Applicants who have met the admission requirements will be contacted to attend a high-level selection interview.

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Applicants to the University’s postgraduate programmes are required to possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a strong academic record. James Hope University admits graduates from all recognized universities to its postgraduate programmes provided that they satisfy the requirements stipulated below.

Master of Business Adminitration (MBA) Programme

MBA Admissions Requirements

Candidates must have the basic ordinary level university entry requirement of at least 5 credit passes in WASC, SSCE/GCE, NECO or their equivalent, which much include a credit pass in English and Mathematics.
Applicants who obtained post graduates of postgraduate diploma (PGD) programs must possess a minimum of a first degree or HND (Merit Pass); they must have at least a Credit level pass in the relevant areas.
Applicants from recognized universities or other higher institutions must have a good first degree (second class, lower division).
JHBS may take registered students of higher degrees from other universities on transfer if they meet all conditions for entry to the MBA programme.

MBA Admissions Requirements Documents

MBA Required Admissions Documents

Completed online application.
Application fee.
Official transcripts from all past academic institutions. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application; once admitted, official transcripts, sent directly to JHBS from the issuing institution, are required prior to registration
A professional resume that provides evidence of work experience.
- Executive MBA applicants should provide work experience in a mid- to senior-manager role. Ideally, they have managed people, worked internationally, held P&L responsibilities, and hold a proven management track record in the public or private sector.
- Professional MBA applicants should provide evidence of 3-5 years of work experience.
A personal statement that discusses your career goals, your interest in the programme and your perspective into how the JHBS degree will help you achieve your goals.
Three professional/academic referees

Students whose native language is not English may be required to participate in an admissions interview and/or submit official TOEFL/IELTS scores or equivalent evidence of English proficiency.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme

M.Sc. Admissions Requirements

Provided the University’s matriculation requirements are satisfied:

Applicants with degree in relevant area from a recognized university with minimum of second class lower division may be admitted to the Master of Science degree programme.
Applicants with postgraduate diploma at upper credit level in relevant areas from a recognized university may be admitted.

M.Sc. Required Admissions Documents

Completed online application.
Application fee.
Official transcripts from all past academic institutions. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application; once admitted, official transcripts, sent directly to JHBS from the issuing institution, are required prior to registration
A professional resume that provides evidence of work experience.
- No prior work experience is required for the M.Sc. programme.
A personal statement that discusses your career goals, your interest in the programme and your perspective into how the JHBS degree will help you achieve your goals.
Three professional/academic referees

Students whose native language is not English may be required to participate in an admissions interview and/or submit official TOEFL/IELTS scores or equivalent evidence of English proficiency.

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Scholarships

The James Hope University Scholarship takes the form of a partial or full tuition waiver to encourage and assist high-achieving candidates to undertake their postgraduate degree programme.

For more information: Please contact us at admissions@jhu.edu.ng or call us from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday: 02015150401, 02015150408.

Scholarship Application Steps

To apply for a scholarship, you first need to apply for one of our postgraduate programs and complete your application. Once your application is submitted, download and carefully read the scholarship conditions before proceeding.
After understanding the scholarship requirements, download the scholarship application form and fill in your details accurately. Once completed, scan the filled form along with all other supporting documents required as stated in the scholarship conditions into a single file.
Next, visit the scholarship application page on the application portal. Enter your Applicant ID, upload the scanned document package, and submit your scholarship application.
After submission, our team will review your documents and notify you of the school’s decision following careful consideration.

Admissions Requirements

Admission Requirement

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Master of Business Adminitration (MBA) Programme

MBA Admissions Requirements

MBA Admissions Requirements Documents

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Programme

M.Sc. Admissions Requirements

M.Sc. Required Admissions Documents

Scholarships

Scholarship Application Steps

Scholarship Condition

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