Be a high – value professional manager. Boost your profile with CMBA. Enhance your visibility, credibility and professional status.

 

Earn postgraduate – level certification designed for astute corporate managers and administrators, ingenious entrepreneurs and business leaders, academics and consultants.

 

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

FACULTY LEAD

The Certified Master of Business Administration (CMBA) 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 CMBA 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 INNOVATION AND CHANGE GLOBALLY.

CMBA is a credential for high – value professionals. With CMBA you can leverage career opportunities in global organizations and build top – notch businesses.

 

Master the art and science of Administration and Management with CMBA from NIPM CIAMA.

 

Share global best practices for sustainable business operations, career advancement and business 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 CMBA PROGRAM for professional management development of executives and business leaders

CERTIFIED MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CMBA) | NIPM CIAMA

■ PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

The Certified Master of Business Administration (CMBA) is a senior executive certification program of NIPM and CIAMA designed for experienced professionals, managers, administrators and business leaders.

 

Unlike traditional MBAs, CMBA focuses on applied strategic management, operations excellence, and enterprise leadership across manufacturing, services, logistics, and public sectors. It validates mastery in running profitable, efficient, and sustainable organizations in Nigeria’s and Global operating environment.

■ TARGET PARTICIPANTS:  

CEOs, General Managers, Operations Directors, Business Owners, Senior Managers, Heads of Department, Consultants, Entrepreneurs, and professionals preparing for top executive roles.

■ CORE MODULES COVERED:

1. CMBA 701: Strategic Management & Business Policy 

Every organization needs clear direction to compete and win.

This module equips executives with tools to formulate, implement, and evaluate corporate strategy in volatile markets.

 

Course Objectives:  

– Formulate vision, mission, and strategic objectives aligned with stakeholder expectations

 

– Conduct industry and competitive analysis using advanced strategic tools

 

– Translate strategy into actionable business policies and performance systems

 

2. CMBA 702: Production & Operations Management

Operations is the engine of value creation. This module develops competence to design, manage, and improve production and service delivery systems for cost, quality, and speed.

 

Course Objectives:

– Design efficient production/service systems and capacity plans

 

– Apply lean, Six Sigma, and productivity improvement techniques

 

– Optimize resource utilization to drive operational excellence

 

3. CMBA 703: Financial Management & Business Accounting

Profitability and cash flow determine survival. This module builds financial acumen for non-finance executives to make sound investment, funding, and control decisions.

 

Course Objectives:  

– Interpret financial statements and use ratios for business diagnosis

 

– Apply budgeting, cost control, and working capital management techniques

 

– Evaluate capital projects and financing options for value creation

 

4. CMBA 704: Marketing & Customer Relationship Management

Customers drive revenue. This module provides strategic marketing skills to win, serve, and retain customers in competitive Nigerian and global markets.

 

Course Objectives:

– Develop market segmentation, targeting, and positioning strategies

 

– Design integrated marketing mix and brand management plans

 

– Implement CRM systems to build customer loyalty and lifetime value

 

5. CMBA 705: Human Resource & Organizational Development

People execute strategy. This module equips leaders to attract, develop, and retain talent while building high-performance organizational cultures.

 

Course Objectives:  

– Align HR strategy with business objectives and organizational design

 

– Apply performance management, compensation, and talent development systems

 

– Lead organizational change, culture transformation, and employee engagement

 

6. CMBA 706: Supply Chain & Logistics Strategy

Introductory Remark: Supply chain efficiency impacts cost and service. This module develops strategic oversight of procurement, warehousing, transportation and distribution networks.

 

Course Objectives: 

– Design integrated supply chain strategies for cost and responsiveness

 

– Optimize procurement, inventory, and logistics operations

 

– Apply technology and analytics for supply chain visibility and control

 

7. CMBA 707: Quality Management & Business Excellence 

Quality is a competitive weapon. This module builds capacity to lead TQM, ISO systems, and continuous improvement for customer satisfaction.

 

Course Objectives: 

– Implement ISO 9001, TQM, and business excellence frameworks

 

– Apply quality tools for defect prevention and process improvement

 

– Lead quality audits, compliance, and certification initiatives

 

8. CMBA 708: Project & Risk Management

Projects deliver strategy. This module develops advanced skills to initiate, plan, execute, and close projects while managing enterprise risks.

 

Course Objectives:

– Apply PMBOK/PRINCE2 principles to manage complex projects

 

– Identify, assess, and mitigate business and operational risks

 

– Use project finance, contracts, and governance for successful delivery

 

9. CMBA 709: Business Law, Ethics & Corporate Governance  

Introductory Remark: Compliance protects the business. This module provides legal and ethical grounding for directors and executives to govern responsibly.

 

Course Objectives: 

– Apply company law, contract law, and regulatory requirements to business decisions

 

– Implement corporate governance, board practices, and compliance systems

 

– Uphold ethical standards and corporate social responsibility

 

10. CMBA 710: Technology Management & Digital Enterprise

Technology drives competitive advantage. This module develops executive capacity to evaluate, adopt, and manage enterprise technologies for productivity and growth.

 

Course Objectives:  

– Assess emerging technologies and IT investments for business value

 

– Lead ERP, automation, and enterprise system implementation

 

– Manage IT governance, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure

 

11. CMBA 711: Innovation Management & New Product Development

Innovation fuels market leadership. This module equips leaders to build systems for continuous innovation, R&D, and commercialization of new ideas.

 

Course Objectives:  

– Design innovation strategy and manage R&D portfolios

 

– Apply design thinking and stage-gate processes for new products/services

 

– Commercialize innovations and manage intellectual property

 

12. CMBA 712: Entrepreneurship & Venture Management

New ventures create wealth. This module provides tools to launch, fund, and scale businesses or corporate ventures in Nigeria’s economy.

 

Course Objectives: 

– Develop viable business models and bankable business plans

 

– Access venture capital, angel funding, and government SME support

 

– Manage start-up growth, pivots, and exit strategies

 

13. CMBA 713: Business Analytics & Decision Intelligence

Data is the new oil. 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 business problems

 

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

 

– Use big data and AI insights for strategy and operations

 

14. CMBA 714: International Business & Trade Management

Global markets offer scale. This module develops skills to manage cross-border trade, export, FDI, and multinational operations.

 

Course Objectives:  

– Evaluate international market entry and expansion strategies

 

– Manage export documentation, Incoterms, forex, and trade finance

 

– Navigate cross-cultural management and global regulatory compliance

 

15. CMBA 715: Strategic Project/Dissertation in Business Management 

Application validates mastery. This module requires candidates to solve a real strategic business problem using research and CMBA tools.

 

Course Objectives:

– Conduct applied research on a critical business challenge

 

– Develop and defend a strategic solution with implementation plan

 

– Demonstrate integration of CMBA knowledge in a senior/ general management and board-level policies, decisions, execution, auditing and reporting.

■ PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum 3- 5 years managerial or professional experience  

 

2. BSc/HND or NIPM Professional Diploma

 

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

 

4. Submission of strategic business project/dissertation  

 

5. Paper Presentations and Internship 

 

6. Professional assessment/interview

■ AWARD:

Certified Master Certificate + Designatory Letter “CMBA” + 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:

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

DURATION:

12 Months

MODE: 

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