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MINI MBA
Mini MBA in International Trade
An executive MBA-style program for global trade leaders.
Executive-level program blending business administration with deep international trade expertise for global leaders.
12 months
300+ students
Executive
5 rating
Tuition
₦2,000,000/ full program
Secure payment via Paystack
Starts
One cohort per year — starts May.
Format
Executive weekends + 3 international residencies over 12 months.
Certification
LSEM Mini MBA in International Trade, with executive alumni network access.
Program Overview
The Mini MBA in International Trade is a 12-month executive program that fuses core MBA disciplines — strategy, finance, marketing, leadership — with deep specialisation in cross-border trade. Cohorts learn alongside senior peers from banks, ministries and multinational exporters.
Curriculum & Modules
01
Strategy & Leadership
Global strategyExecutive decision-makingLeading high-performing teamsChange management
02
Finance for Trade Leaders
Corporate financeTrade & structured financeValuation of export venturesM&A in trade
03
Global Marketing
Country-market analyticsInternational brandingChannel designDigital-first exports
04
Trade Policy & Diplomacy
Trade negotiationsAfCFTA implementationPublic–private trade partnershipsAdvocacy
05
Executive Residencies
LagosAccra or NairobiDubai or GuangzhouPeer-led case labs
06
Board Project
Live enterprise challengeExecutive sponsorBoard defence
What You'll Achieve
Lead international trade strategy at executive level
Evaluate and finance cross-border ventures
Represent your organisation in trade negotiations
Build a peer network across African & global trade
Deliver a board-ready international growth plan
Who This Is For
- C-suite executives in trade-dependent businesses
- Senior bankers & trade finance leaders
- Government & regulatory leaders
- Founders scaling internationally
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