Mini-MBA · Online · Starts 1 February 2027
GAA Mini-MBA
A practical Mini-MBA for ambitious professionals, rebuilt for the age of AI. Build fluency in strategy, finance, data, operations and leadership, and learn to use AI well in every part of your work.
Programme at a glance
Applications open
- Starts: 1 February 2027
- Length: 14 weeks, plus an orientation week
- 12 modules, each with a hands-on AI lab
- Weekly live sessions or self-paced study
- A capstone on a real problem from your organisation
- 12 months of access from the programme start
- Fee: ₦625,000, with payment plans
- Early bird: ₦525,000 until 31 December 2026
The next cohort starts on 1 February 2027. Apply by 31 December 2026 for the early bird fee of ₦525,000.
Programme overview
Business thinking for professionals ready to step up
The GAA Mini-MBA gives you the core of a business education in a focused, practical format, rebuilt for a workplace where AI is part of the job. You learn how markets work, how firms compete, how to read the numbers and how to turn data into decisions, through real business cases rather than abstract theory.
Every module includes an AI lab, so you learn to use AI well and to check what it produces. The programme was launched in 2017 as the Global Analyst Training Program (GATP). Since then, more than 500 analysts and emerging executives have completed it, and alumni have gone on to senior roles in Nigeria and abroad.
What you will learn
Six competency areas employers value
Practical skills you can apply at work straight away.
- Strategy, problem solving and competitive advantage
- Customers, markets, growth and digital business models
- Finance, modelling and the business case for investment
- Data, analytics and AI for managers
- Operations, projects and leading change
- Communication, leadership and responsible AI
Programme objectives
By the end of this programme, you will be able to
01
Think strategically
Diagnose complex problems with structured frameworks, using AI as a thinking partner.
02
Read the finances
Interpret financial statements, build models and make a sound business case.
03
Use data and AI
Turn data into insight and use AI productively, checking what it produces.
04
Improve operations
Improve processes and decide where automation and AI fit.
05
Lead and communicate
Lead people and change, and write and present with the logic senior leaders expect.
06
Grow your career
Plan your next move in a job market reshaped by AI.
How the Mini-MBA works
Practical, case-based and flexible
Every module is built around real business problems, with tools you can use at work straight away.
Case-based learning
Original African business cases. Step into the role of a manager and make real decisions.
A weekly AI lab
Practise using AI on real business tasks, and learn to check what it produces.
Live or self-paced
Join weekly live sessions with your cohort or study on demand.
Templates and recordings
Templates, recordings and the AI toolkit on the learning portal for 12 months from the programme start.
Practitioner faculty
Learn from professionals with real experience across industries.
Peer network
Learn with professionals from different backgrounds and industries.
Curriculum
Programme curriculum
Twelve modules in four phases, with a weekly live session and a hands-on AI lab in every module. The programme ends with a capstone on a real problem from your organisation.
Phase 1: Strategy and Markets
- Module 1: Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving. Frame problems clearly and make sound strategic choices.
- Module 2: Customers, Markets and Growth. Understand customers and find profitable ways to grow.
- Module 3: Digital and Platform Business Models. See how digital and AI-native businesses create value.
Phase 2: Finance and the Business Case
- Module 4: Financial Statements for Decision Makers. Read financial statements with confidence and spot warning signs.
- Module 5: Business and Financial Modelling. Build simple models that support better decisions.
- Module 6: The Business Case for Technology and AI. Make a credible case for investing in technology and AI.
Phase 3: Data, AI and Operations
- Module 7: Data, Analytics and AI for Managers. Understand what AI can and cannot do, and use it well at work.
- Module 8: Data Storytelling and Visualisation. Turn data into clear insight that leaders act on.
- Module 9: Operations, Process Improvement and Automation. Make processes faster, leaner and smarter.
Phase 4: Leading Change and People
- Module 10: Leading Projects and Change. Deliver projects and lead change that sticks.
- Module 11: Communicating and Influencing. Write and present with the clarity senior leaders expect.
- Module 12: Leading People and Responsible AI. Lead people well and use AI responsibly.
Capstone: Solve a Real Business Problem
Solve a real challenge from your organisation and present a board-ready recommendation to a panel.
Career Lab
Sessions across the programme to plan your next move and strengthen your profile in a job market reshaped by AI.
Sponsoring staff? Employers can request the detailed programme guide.
What is included
Everything in the programme
12 modules
Strategy, finance, data, operations and leadership, each with an AI lab.
Live or self-paced
Weekly live sessions with your cohort, or study on demand.
12 months of access
Templates, recordings and the AI toolkit, counted from the programme start.
Case studies
Original African business cases in every module.
Capstone and Career Lab
Solve a real business problem and plan your next move.
Certificate
The GAA Mini-MBA Certificate, with Distinction for top performers.
Who this programme is for
Built for ambitious professionals
Whether you are launching, pivoting or accelerating, the Mini-MBA meets you where you are.
- Aspiring analysts and strategists
- Mid-career professionals moving into management
- Technical professionals who need business and AI skills
- Graduate school and MBA aspirants
- Professionals changing career or industry
Keep growing with GAA
Related programmes
Other ways to build your business skills with GAA.
Entry Level Analyst Program (ELAP)
New to business analysis? Start with ELAP.
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GAA's 12-week programme for senior leaders leading AI.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
A short recorded course on strategy frameworks you can start today.
Training for Your Team
Run the Mini-MBA for your emerging leaders.
Apply
Apply for the February 2027 cohort
The programme starts on 1 February 2027, and the early bird fee of ₦525,000 is open until 31 December 2026, so applying early helps.
Sending a team of three or more? One person applies and chooses Team of three or more. You will then list your participants on the next page, and we email you the bank details and an invoice.
Questions? Email support@globalanalystacademy.com or book a conversation with the team.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the GAA Mini-MBA?
The GAA Mini-MBA is Global Analyst Academy’s flagship executive programme: twelve practical modules across strategy, finance, data, operations and leadership, each with a hands-on AI lab, followed by a capstone. It is a certificate programme, not a degree.
Is the GAA Mini-MBA the same as GATP?
Yes. The programme was launched in 2017 as the Global Analyst Training Program (GATP) and has since grown into the GAA Mini-MBA, rebuilt for the age of AI. Everyone who completed GATP is a GAA Mini-MBA alumnus.
How much does it cost?
The fee is ₦625,000. Register before 31 December 2026 for the early bird fee of ₦525,000. Payment plans are available.
When does the next cohort start?
The next cohort starts on 1 February 2027. The programme runs for 14 weeks, plus an orientation week.
Can I study live or self-paced?
Yes. Join weekly live sessions with your cohort, or study on demand, with 12 months of access from the programme start.
Do I need a technical background for the AI content?
No. The AI labs are designed for managers and professionals, not programmers. You learn to use AI tools well and to check what they produce.
Are payment plans available?
Yes. Payment plans are available to make the programme accessible.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Participants who complete the assignments and the capstone receive the GAA Mini-MBA Certificate, with Distinction for top performers.
Is there a scholarship?
Outstanding ELAP participants can be offered a partial scholarship to the GAA Mini-MBA.
Can my organisation sponsor a group?
Yes. Visit our corporate training page or contact us to discuss a group.
Ready to start?
The next cohort starts on 1 February 2027
Applications are open. The early bird fee of ₦525,000 closes on 31 December 2026.