LASU Opens Applications for 2026/2027 ICSAN Professional Qualification Programme, Releases Admission Requirements and Fees

Lagos State University (LASU), in partnership with LASU Consult Limited and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its 2026/2027 ICSAN Professional Qualification Programme.

The programme is designed to provide accessible, high-quality professional education while equipping participants with the knowledge and skills required to excel in both the public and private sectors. Applications are open to candidates from related and non-related academic backgrounds.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS

Candidates with related academic qualifications, including B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Business Administration and Finance, LL.B, as well as holders of ICSAN's CPA qualification and professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA and CIBN, are exempted from all Foundation subjects.

For the pre-professional and professional programme Part I stages, candidates with related qualifications are required to sit for and pass all subjects in Professional Programme Part II.

However, candidates with non-related degrees are required to sit for and pass six subjects, comprising Corporate Law and Financial Accounting in Professional Programme Part I, alongside the subjects in Professional Programme Part II.

FEE STRUCTURE

For candidates with related degrees:

1. Registration Fee: ₦31,000
2. Exemption Fee: ₦28,000
3. Examination Fee (4 subjects at ₦30,000 each): ₦120,000 (subject to change).
4. Lecture Fee (4 subjects at ₦35,000 each): ₦140,000.

Total: ₦319,000.

For candidates with non-related degrees:

1. Registration Fee: ₦31,000
2. Exemption Fee: ₦28,000
3. Examination Fee (5 subjects): ₦150,000.
4. Lecture Fee (5 subjects at ₦35,000 each): ₦175,000.

Total: ₦384,000.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates are required to follow these steps to complete their applications:

1. Visit the university's official website at www.lasu.edu.ng.
2. Navigate to the STUDENT tab.
3. Under NEW APPLICANTS, click on Sandwich/Diploma.
4. Applicants will be redirected to the Sandwich/Diploma Programme Application Portal.
5. Follow Steps 1–3 to complete the application process successfully.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE UNDER THE LINKAGE ARRANGEMENT

For candidates with related degrees, applicants will undertake two ICSAN Qualifying Scheme subjects, which will be assessed by LASU at the 400-level or 500-level. The subjects are:

1. Corporate Administration & Risk Management.
2. Financial Management & Strategy.

For candidates with non-related degrees, applicants will undertake three subjects under the ICSAN Qualifying Scheme, also assessed by LASU at the 400-level or 500-level. These include:

1. Corporate Law.
2. Corporate Administration & Risk Management.
3. Financial Management & Strategy.

Upon successful completion of their degree programmes and passing the two integrated ICSAN subjects, the students will qualify to sit for the remaining two core subjects of the Qualifying Scheme under ICSAN's supervision to obtain ICSAN membership.

The two integrated ICSAN subjects assessed at the 400-level or 500-level are:

1. Financial Management & Strategy.
2. Corporate Administration & Risk Management.

Meanwhile, holders of both related and non-related degrees will be required to write and pass the following additional ICSAN subjects after graduation:

1. Corporate Secretaryship & Board Dynamics (CSBD).
2. Governance: Public, Private & Not-For-Profit (GPPN).

ICSAN EXAMINATION PERIODS

The ICSAN professional examinations are conducted twice annually, in June and December.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The closing date for applications is six weeks from the date of publication of the admission advertisement.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT DISCLAIMER

LASU has warned applicants against making payments to individuals, agents or unauthorised bank accounts.

According to the university, all payments must be made exclusively into the official LASU Consult Limited account designated for the programme. Applicants who make payments through other channels will do so at their own risk.

For further enquiries and admission assistance, interested candidates can contact:

Yinka: 08065897280

Temitope: 09064739084.

The admission announcement was signed by Emmanuel A. Fanu, MANUPA, MNIM, MCIPM, FCAI, Registrar and Secretary to Council.