Lagos State is a hub of the world famous universities. The most esteemed universities include Lagos State University, Caleb University, and Yaba College of Technology. These high ranked universities offer advanced studies to overseas students in hundreds of disciplines; therefore, Lagos State is ideal for higher education.

The management field often applies to individuals in leadership positions in business. Students seeking a management education can learn to be representatives of their respective organizations. They can also learn to handle administrative and employee-related issues.

To gain admission into the Nigerian universities (both public and private universities are in every state of the federation including the FCT), a prospective student has to sit for and successfully pass the UME(Universities Matriculation Examination) which is administered by JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board). Also individual universities regularly screen prospective candidates to make sure they are up to par for university level work in Nigeria.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.