Become a high-value, high impact professional manager, administrator and leader.

 

Boost your executive profile and advance your career with CMMLA.

Enhance your visibility, credibility and professional status.

 

Earn postgraduate-level certification designed for astute corporate leaders, administrators, ingenious entrepreneurs, policy makers, academics and consultants.

 

Stay up-to-date, stand out to employers, let a tangible proof of your leadership expertise speak for you. Earn the prestigious CMMLA from NIPM CIAMA.

FACULTY LEAD  

The Certified Master Program (CMP) is the initiative of Dr Olaniyi Opanuga focusing on building high – value, high impact professional leaders. 

 

The Certified Master of Management, Leadership & Administration (CMMLA) is pioneered by Dr Olaniyi Opanuga-led team from Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM) and The Certified Institute of Applied Management And Administration (CIAMA).

 

Dr Opanuga is a renowned expert in educational administration, leadership, entrepreneurship, business policy and strategy, a management thought leader and an internationally certified management consultant with 40 years’ experience in the public and private sectors’ corporate governance. He is a highly successful entrepreneur and Chairman of several boards of reputable organizations.

 

Dr Opanuga leads the CMMLA faculty. He is a Professor at COPOM and CMLSCOM, Dean of Postgraduate Studies, a Fellow of several professional bodies and the President/Chairman of Council, Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM).

LEAD PEOPLE, SYSTEMS AND CHANGE GLOBALLY

CMMLA is a credential for high-value professionals. With CMMLA you can leverage executive opportunities in global organizations and build world-class institutions.

 

Master the art and science of Management, Leadership and Administration with CMMLA from NIPM CIAMA.

 

Share global best practices for sustainable governance, executive leadership and institutional transformation.

 

The edge professional mastery has over academic achievement has been aptly defined and clearly proven by NIPM’s industry-standard transformational certification, diploma, advanced diploma and postgraduate diploma (PGD) programs.

 

The Certified Institute of Applied Management And Administration (CIAMA) in collaboration with NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT  

School of Applied Management And Administration organize the CMMLA PROGRAM for professional executive development of leaders and administrators.

CERTIFIED MASTER OF MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION (CMMLA) | NIPM CIAMA

■ PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

The Certified Master of Management, Leadership & Administration (CMMLA) is a senior executive certification program of NIPM and CIAMA designed for experienced professionals, leaders, administrators and policy makers.

 

Unlike traditional academic degrees_, CMMLA focuses on applied leadership, organizational governance, and administrative excellence across manufacturing, services, public sector, NGOs, and multinational corporations.

 

CMMLA validates mastery in leading people, systems, and institutions for efficiency, accountability, and sustainable growth in a global operating environment.

■ TARGET PARTICIPANTS:

Directors, CEOs, Executive Secretaries, Permanent Secretaries, Board Members, Heads of Administration, General Managers, Senior Managers, Heads of Department, Consultants, Entrepreneurs, Policy Makers, and professionals preparing for _top leadership and governance roles.

■ CORE MODULES COVERED:

1. CMMLA 701: Strategic Leadership & Executive Policy 

Every institution needs visionary direction to thrive.

This module equips executives with tools to formulate, implement, and evaluate leadership strategy and administrative policy in complex environments.

 

Course Objectives:  

– Formulate leadership vision, mission, and governance objectives aligned with stakeholder expectations

 

– Conduct institutional and policy analysis using advanced leadership tools

 

– Translate leadership strategy into actionable administrative policies and performance systems

 

2. CMMLA 702: Management Systems & Organizational Design

Systems deliver results. This module develops competence to design, manage, and improve organizational structures, processes, and service delivery for effectiveness and agility.

 

Course Objectives:  

– Design efficient administrative and management systems and structures

 

– Apply lean management, systems thinking, and productivity improvement techniques

 

– Optimize human and material resources to drive institutional excellence

 

3. CMMLA 703: Financial Leadership & Administrative Control

Accountability ensures sustainability. This module builds financial acumen for non-finance leaders to make sound budgetary, funding, and control decisions.

 

Course Objectives: 

– Interpret budgets, financial reports and use ratios for institutional diagnosis

 

– Apply cost control, financial planning, and working capital management techniques

 

– Evaluate capital projects and funding options for value creation

 

4. CMMLA 704: Stakeholder Management & Public Relations 

Relationships drive influence.

This module provides strategic skills to engage, serve, and retain key stakeholders in competitive and political environments.

 

Course Objectives:  

– Develop stakeholder mapping, engagement, and communication strategies

 

– Design integrated public relations and reputation management plans

 

– Implement systems to build trust, loyalty and institutional goodwill*

 

5. CMMLA 705: Human Capital Leadership & Organizational Culture

People power institutions. This module equips leaders to attract, develop, and retain talent while building high-performance administrative cultures.

 

Course Objectives:

– Align talent strategy with institutional objectives and governance design

 

– Apply performance management, succession planning, and leadership development systems

 

– Lead organizational change, culture transformation, and employee engagement

 

6. CMMLA 706: Procurement, Logistics & Administrative Strategy

Administrative efficiency impacts service. This module develops strategic oversight of procurement, assets, facilities, and logistics networks.

 

Course Objectives: 

– Design integrated procurement and administrative strategies for cost and responsiveness

 

– Optimize asset, facility, and logistics operations

 

– Apply technology and analytics for administrative visibility and control

 

7. CMMLA 707: Quality Governance & Institutional Excellence 

Excellence is a leadership mandate. This module builds capacity to lead TQM, ISO systems, and continuous improvement for stakeholder satisfaction.

 

Course Objectives:  

– Implement ISO standards, TQM, and institutional excellence frameworks

 

– Apply governance tools for compliance, accountability and process improvement

 

– Lead administrative audits, compliance, and certification initiatives

 

8. CMMLA 708: Program & Risk Leadership 

Programs deliver mandates. This module develops advanced skills to initiate, plan, execute, and close institutional programs while managing enterprise risks.

 

Course Objectives: 

– Apply best-practice principles to manage complex programs and portfolios

 

– Identify, assess, and mitigate institutional and operational risks

 

– Use governance, contracts, and oversight for successful delivery

 

9. CMMLA 709: Administrative Law, Ethics & Corporate Governance  

Introductory Remark:

Compliance protects the institution. This module provides legal and ethical grounding for leaders and administrators to govern responsibly.

 

Course Objectives:

– Apply public service rules, contract law, and regulatory requirements* to administrative decisions

 

– Implement corporate governance, board practices, and compliance systems

 

– Uphold ethical standards, due process and corporate social responsibility

 

10. CMMLA 710: Technology Leadership & Digital Administration  

Technology drives institutional efficiency. This module develops executive capacity to evaluate, adopt, and manage enterprise technologies for productivity and transparency.

 

Course Objectives: 

– Assess emerging technologies and e-governance investment for value

 

– Lead ERP, automation, and enterprise system implementation

 

– Manage IT governance, cybersecurity, and digital administrative infrastructure

 

11. CMMLA 711: Innovation Leadership & Institutional Development

Innovation sustains relevance. This module equips leaders to build systems for continuous innovation, policy reform, and institutional modernization.

 

Course Objectives:

– Design innovation strategy and manage institutional development portfolios

 

– Apply design thinking and reform processes for new services and policies

 

– Commercialize public value and manage intellectual capital

 

12. CMMLA 712: Entrepreneurship & Institutional Venture Management 

New initiatives create impact. This module provides tools to launch, fund, and scale institutional ventures or public-private partnerships.

 

Course Objectives: 

– Develop viable institutional models and sustainable operating plans

 

– Access development funding, grants, and impact investment support

 

– Manage institutional growth, pivots, and impact measurement

 

13. CMMLA 713: Administrative Analytics & Decision Intelligence 

Data drives effective leadership. This module builds competence to use analytics, dashboards, and AI tools for evidence-based executive decisions.

 

Course Objectives:  

– Apply descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to leadership problems

 

– Build KPIs, dashboards, and data visualization for performance tracking

 

– Use big data and AI insights for policy, strategy and operations

 

14. CMMLA 714: International Leadership & Global Administration

Global exposure scales impact. This module develops skills to manage cross-border collaboration, diplomacy, FDI, and multinational administration.

 

Course Objectives:

– Evaluate international collaboration and expansion strategies

 

– Manage diplomatic protocol, international agreements, and global compliance

 

– Navigate cross-cultural leadership and global regulatory frameworks

 

15. CMMLA 715: Strategic Project/Dissertation in Management, Leadership & Administration

Application validates mastery.

This module requires candidates to solve a real strategic institutional problem using research and CMMLA tools.

 

Course Objectives:  

– Conduct applied research on a critical leadership or governance challenge

 

– Develop and defend a strategic solution with implementation plan

 

– Demonstrate integration of CMMLA knowledge in senior management, board-level policy, decisions, execution, auditing and reporting.

■ PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum 3-5 years executive, administrative or professional experience 

 

2. BSc/HND or NIPM Professional Diploma

 

3. Completion of prescribed coursework, case studies, and simulations

 

4. Submission of strategic leadership project/dissertation

 

5. Paper Presentations and Internship

 

6. Professional assessment/interview

■ AWARD:

Certified Master Certificate + Designatory Letters “CMMLA” + Professional Membership of Nigerian Institute of Production Management (NIPM), The Certified Institute of Applied Management And Administration (CIAMA) and The Certified Management And Administration Institute (CMAI).

THE TOTAL PACKAGE:  

CMMLA + one free membership certificate – MNIPM, MCIAM, MCMAI

DURATION:

12 Months

MODALITIES:  

Online Distance Learning, Occasional Executive Classes + Research Projects + Academic/Consulting Internship

■ CONTACT US:

The Head of Department, Department of Business Administration, School of Applied Management And Administration

 

Tel./WhatsApp: 08069006671, 08023140750

Email: info@nipmnigeria.com.ng