LICENTIATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LMBA) & LICENTIATE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (LMKM)

The Licentiate Certification Examinations comprises of the Knowledge Level Examinations (KLE) of the Business Administration Intermediate Examinations (BAIE) and the Knowledge Management Intermediate Examinations (KMIE).  The KLE of the BAIE and KMIE comprises of a total of twelve (12) subjects.  Successful completion of the Licentiate Certification Examinations qualifies candidate for induction and certification as Licentiate of Business Administration (LMBA) and Licentiate of Knowledge Management (LMKM).  In addition, candidates will be awarded the Professional Advanced Diploma in Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM ADip.).

The entry qualifications for the Licentiate Certification Examinations are: AfMBA/AfMKM, IBAKM Dip., National Diploma (ND) or its equivalent in related disciplines or holders of Higher National Diploma (HND), Bachelor Degree or its equivalents in non-related disciplines desirous of developing a professional career as professional business administrators and knowledge managers.  Please refer to the Admissions Requirements guideline for details on required qualifications.  Meanwhile, a list of some job roles, functions and titles undertaken by Business Administration and Knowledge Management professionals and practitioners are available at Career Prospects.

Candidates who desire the IBAKM/Bachelor Degree combined honours qualifications will be required to satisfactorily sit for and pass the FLEI, FLEII, KLE, SLE and PLEI subjects of the Business Administration Certification Examinations (BACE) and the Knowledge Management Certification Examinations (KMCE).  Meanwhile, candidates who desires exemptions will be required to provide an acceptable transcript of courses undertaken for consideration.  Please note that all academic qualifications and degrees will be awarded by collaborating accredited tertiary institutions and universities in line with its specific academic policy.

To qualify for the Certified Business Administrator (CBA), Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM), Certified Business Administration Practitioner (CBAP) and Certified Knowledge Management Practitioner (CKMP) qualifications candidates are expected to have at least completed the ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS.  Meanwhile, to qualify for the Certified Global Manager (CGMgr.) qualification candidates are expected to have attained the MCBA/MCKM qualifications.

Undergraduates of accredited tertiary institutions in Nigeria and across the globe as well as National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members are encouraged to take advantage of the discounted rates as provided under the Students Scheme and NYSC Scheme to get qualified.

FEE STRUCTURE

Please click on Examination Fees and Induction Fees for details on fee structure.  Application Fee is NGN10,000, USD35 and GBP25.

APPLICATION FORM

Please complete the online membership application form