School of Business & Management Studies

SBMS

Developing business leaders and management professionals who drive economic growth and organisational excellence.

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About the School

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The School of Business & Management Studies at Best Solution Polytechnic prepares students for careers in accounting, finance, marketing, and general management. Our curriculum blends business theory with practical case studies, industrial training, and entrepreneurial development, producing graduates who are both professionally competent and self-reliant.

Accountancy

ACC
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Diploma Option: National Diploma in Accountancy

Programme Philosophy

The philosophy of this programme is to produce graduates with middle level manpower, who can effectively perform a range of functions in the field of Accountancy and who understand the principles of Financial Accounting and their application and implication in business.

Programme Objectives

  1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of financial operations of different types of business
  2. Assist in collection, recording, processing and integration of basic data for investment decisions; prepare financial accounts; assist in budget plans
  3. Interpret/analyze basic financial statistics; carry out auditing and record keeping; produce balance sheets

Duration

4 semesters of 17 weeks each. Students are expected to register a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 20 credit units per semester.

National Diploma (ND)
Foundation programme
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Entry Requirements

Five O'Level credits including Mathematics, English Language, and Economics. Credits in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Studies are an advantage. UTME score as prescribed by JAMB.

Career Prospects
Accounts ClerkAudit AssistantTax AssistantPayroll OfficerBanking Officer
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Advanced programme
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Entry Requirements

National Diploma in Accounting with a minimum of Lower Credit from a recognised institution. One year of relevant industrial experience (IT/SIWES).

Career Prospects
AccountantFinancial AnalystInternal AuditorTax ConsultantBudget Analyst

Business Administration and Management

BAM
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Diploma Option: National Diploma in Business Administration and Management

Programme Philosophy

The department is established to produce competent graduates with vast practical and theoretical knowledge to carry out activities in the business sector, create and effectively manage business ventures, use business application software, and create clear, concise business documents such as memos, reports and executive summaries.

Programme Objectives

  1. Understand business concepts, terms and theories; apply to solve management problems
  2. Carry out effective purchasing, sales advertising, storage and preservation of materials; keep records of financial transactions
  3. Interpret basic statistical data; evaluate investment assets; assist in preparation and analysis of short and long term budget plans
  4. Conduct simple structured surveys on any aspect of business; carry out inspection and auditing of books and records

Duration

4 semesters of 17 weeks each. Students are expected to register a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 20 credit units per semester.

National Diploma (ND)
Foundation programme
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Entry Requirements

Five O'Level credits including Mathematics, English Language, and Economics. Credits in Commerce, Business Studies, or Government are an advantage. UTME score as prescribed by JAMB.

Career Prospects
Administrative AssistantMarketing AssociateCustomer Relations OfficerOffice ManagerSales Executive
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Advanced programme
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Entry Requirements

National Diploma in Business Administration or related discipline with a minimum of Lower Credit from a recognised institution. One year of relevant industrial experience (IT/SIWES).

Career Prospects
Business ManagerMarketing ManagerHuman Resources ManagerOperations ManagerManagement Consultant