Applications are now open for Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife,‘s 2026/2027 intake, and eligible candidates are expected to follow the process described in this post.
Since this process feeds directly into the school’s official admission records, any error at this stage can cost a candidate valuable time correcting it later.
The sections below walk through the eligibility requirements and the exact steps candidates need to follow to complete their application.
Objectives of the OAU Executive MBA Programme
The main objectives of the Executive MBA program include:
- Provide managers who may not be able to leave their work to study an opportunity to acquire a postgraduate degree in business management and administration.
- Develop the potential of individuals and encourage participation in modern business and management techniques.
- Develop high-level manpower needed in both the public and private sectors of the economy and in all sectors of business management and administration, including financial management, production, marketing, and human resource management.
OAU Executive MBA Admission Requirements
Any of the following academic qualifications are required for OAU Executive MBA admission:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) from any recognized University
- Bachelor’s degree with Third Class PLUS Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) from any recognized University
- HND in Accounting, Business Administration, Banking & Finance or related disciplines from recognized Polytechnics PLUS relevant professional qualifications, e.g., ACA, ACCA, ACII, ACIS, ACS, AMNIM, animn, arpa, ACIB, ACIPM, CIS, ACTI, CAN
- HND in other disciplines from recognized Polytechnics PLUS Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Administration, Finance, and Management disciplines from any recognized University
- Professional qualification, e.g., ACA, ACCA, ACII, ACIS, AMNIM, animn, arpa, ACIB, ACIPM, CIS, ACTI, CNA- PLUS five (5) years work experience in a managerial position.
Important Notice
- All candidates must have Five Credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics at the ‘O’ level, as basic requirement.
- Applicants will be notified of the date for the MBA Admission Test (MBAAT) via e-mail in due time.
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Objectives of OAU Executive MBA Programme
The overall objectives of the program are to:
- Provide managers at all levels an opportunity to acquire postgraduate education in business management and administration;
- Develop the potential and increase the proficiency of participants in modem management techniques; and
- Develop high-level manpower needed in both the public and private sectors of the economy and in all sectors of business management and administration, including financial management, production, marketing, and human resource management.
How to Apply for OAU Executive MBA Programme Admission
Purchase of the application form shall be online only.
Candidates can pay the application fee and complete the application forms online by following the steps:
- Log on to http://apply.oaunetque.com.
- Click on Create application account and use a viable personal e-mail address and password to create an application account.
- Click on Create New Form to select Executive Master of Business Administration.
- Click on the displayed Form number to open the application form.
- Click on Remita to pay the application processing fee of N20.000.00 (Twenty thousand Naira only).
Additional Information
- Applicants should provide two (2) sets of the following documents to support their applications:
- Photocopy of all applicable academic and professional certificates
- Photocopy of NYSC Certificate
- Photocopy of O’Level Certificate(s) (WAEC/NECO)
- Birth Certificate /Declaration of Age
- Original academic transcript
- Applicants should forward one set of the above-listed documents to:
Deputy Registrar/College Secretary,
Postgraduate College,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife. - The second set of the above-listed documents should be forwarded to:
The Coordinator,
Executive MBA Programme,
Department of Management and Accounting,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife. - (a) ATM Cards for all banks are supported.
(b) Progress on application forms can be monitored online.
(c) Admission letters will be sent by e-mail and courier.
Why Accuracy Matters on Your OAU MBA Program Form
Completing the steps above and submitting through the right channel is what keeps your OAU MBA Program application for 2026/2027 moving forward. Treat the steps above as a guide rather than the final word, since the school’s own portal carries the version that applies to your specific case.
Applying early and double-checking every entry spares you the back-and-forth that catches out candidates who rush at the last minute.