About US
Preparing ambitious learners, professionals and organisations for global business, innovation and leadership.
Who We Are
Ascend Business School is a forward-looking business education platform designed to connect African ambition with global opportunity. Our programmes combine practical business learning, international exposure, executive development and future-focused skills.
We support learners at different stages of their journey, from MBA and specialist master’s programmes to executive education, global research trips, consultancy support and international certification opportunities.
Our Focus
- MBA and postgraduate business programmes
- Executive education for working professionals
- Digital business, entrepreneurship and innovation
- Global research trips, study tours and company visits
- Consultancy, career and international opportunity support
Our Mission
To deliver practical, globally relevant business education that develops confident leaders, innovative thinkers and career-ready professionals.
Our Vision
To become a recognised African-rooted business school with a global outlook, known for innovation, international collaboration and real-world impact.
Why Ascend?
Flexible, Practical and Globally Connected
Flexible Learning
Study through online, on-campus and blended options designed for busy professionals and ambitious learners.
Career-Relevant Programmes
Our courses focus on business leadership, management, digital transformation, entrepreneurship and executive growth.
Global Exposure
Students and professionals benefit from study tours, company visits, international certification and global networking opportunities.
Faculty & Programme Leaders
Experienced academics, researchers and industry practitioners
Dr. Hector Anoruo
Dr. Anoruo is the Dean of Studies at this noble institution. He is an interdisciplinary scholar, educator and programme leader with expertise in sustainability studies, political philosophy and business strategy.
He is a doctoral researcher in Environmental Engineering at UPC Barcelona, with research interests in sustainability transitions, governance, ESG, policy and business model innovation.
He holds a PhD, MA and BA in Philosophy from Imo State University, as well as an MBA from Paris School of Business.
Dr. Chukwuemeka Echebiri
Dr. Echebiri is an Associate Professor of Organisation and Leadership Studies at the Inland School of Business and Social Sciences, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, Lillehammer Campus.
His research focuses on employee-driven innovation, leadership, empowerment and working life, with a strong interest in how organisations unlock innovation through people-centred leadership.
Matthew Philip Nse
Matthew Philip Nse brings extensive experience in business advisory, mentorship, regulatory compliance, facilitation and business planning.
His career includes work with major development and enterprise institutions, including the World Bank, GIZ, UNDP, the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, and the Enterprise Development Centre at Pan-Atlantic University.
Dr. Udochukwu U. Osuigwe
Dr. Udochukwu Osuigwe is a faculty member in the Entrepreneurship Stream at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), and a learning consultant and entrepreneur with a strong passion for education, leadership and business development. He holds a Bachelor of Philosophy from Urban University, Rome, an Advanced Diploma in Management and an MBA.
With experience supporting individuals and organisations, he focuses on practical learning, strategic thinking and entrepreneurial growth, helping learners translate knowledge into real-world impact.
Dr Anthony Okechukwu Izunobi, Ph.D.
Dr. Izunobi is a Lecturer in Banking and Finance at Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Nigeria, with over a decade of experience in teaching, research and consultancy. He holds a PhD in Financial Management from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
His expertise focuses on financial markets, macroeconomic policy and digital finance, with publications in reputable academic journals. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and the Institute of Credit Administration of Nigeria (ICEN), and contributes to advancing finance education and research in emerging economies.
Engr. Hector Akuta
Engr. Hector Akuta is a Research Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, with experience in advanced engineering systems and applied research. He contributes to innovative, data-driven solutions within a dynamic global research environme
His work centres on engineering innovation, applied technology and solving complex systems challenges, with a strong focus on translating research into real-world impact for industry and society.
Dr. Magnus Chioma Orjiako, PhD
Dr. Magnus Chioma Orjiako is an academic, researcher and social historian with over 15 years of experience in higher education, specialising in History, International Studies and policy-oriented research.
He holds a PhD, MA and BA in History and International Studies (Social History), alongside qualifications in Secretarial Administration and Latin. He currently lectures at Imo State Polytechnic, Omuma.
His work explores education, skills development and emerging technologies for social transformation. He is also actively involved in several international academic and professional bodies relating to social research, addiction studies, policy and education.
Tolulope G. Frazer
Tolulope G. Frazer is an accomplished education consultant, trainer and founder of The Learning Pod, an educational consultancy dedicated to enhancing teaching standards, curriculum development and leadership training across schools and educational organisations.
With over two decades of experience in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, she has supported teacher development, school improvement programmes and mentoring initiatives for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.
She holds degrees from Rome Business School Nigeria, the University of Lagos and the UK, and was recognised with the Outstanding Facilitator Award under the UNESCO-funded Port Harcourt World Book Capital Project for her contributions to literacy and education.
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