Looking at the Nigerian business scene today there is something that is common to Nigerian entrepreneur(though not all of them) is their affiliation to the Harvard university.
Most of these entrepreneur have made it big after their education at harvard. Some of them are mentioned below:

1) JIMOH IBRAHIM (owner of global fleet group of companies)

2) HAKEEM BELO OSAGIE (chairman etisalat Nigeria and former chairman of UBA)

3) TONY ELUMELU (former chirman of uba and chairman of heirs holdings) etc.

Now my question is what do they teach at harvard that gets people prepared for the business environment in Nigeria?

I think the level of success attained by the founders of Jumia, Raphael Afaedor and Tunde Kehinde, can be attributed to what they were taught at Harvard Business School. Both met at Harvard and came up with the idea of setting up an online retail shop in Nigeria. I also think Harvard Alumni plays in role in financing most start-ups created by Harvard graduates.

fineboy2: I think the level of success attained by the founders of Jumia, Raphael Afaedor and Tunde Kehinde, can be attributed to what they were taught at Harvard Business School. Both met at Harvard and came up with the idea of setting up an online retail shop in Nigeria. I also think Harvard Alumni plays in role in financing most start-ups created by Harvard graduates.

Exactly. Its not as much what they are taught as it is the networks that come with it.
My younger brother is a harvardite and by virtue of that has met personally with and has phone numbers of a good number of alumni, Bello Osagie inclusive. Its kind of like a club. Plus the name sells like water.

Harvard just rubber stamps people who are already capable of success. This is not to take anything away from their curriculum.

The secret formula is simple - if you admit only the best, your graduates would be the best!

I'm asking the same question as you, what do they teach at harvard that gets
people prepared for the business environment in Nigeria and end up doing nothing

let me wonder too

This is a very good observation. Network of brains plays an important role here.

simple,cos Nigerians can't teach Harvard about business.

you see we kill what ever is native and admire what is foreign ,I just hate that I'm a Nigerian with all this bunch of monkeys that knows nothing apart from stupid things...likes of creating divide and lots of black man weaknesses.

Gentlefada I answer to ur question just push me to the front page thank.

HERE'S WHAT MAKES HBS THICK

1. The Case Method
As you’ve probably heard, the case method is the foundation for the HBS curriculum. The case method makes for a highly engaging and enriching learning experience. At HBS, you don’t sit back in class and listen to a professor lecture. Each class, you read a case about a protagonist and a decision that he/she is facing. You’re put into the shoes of the protagonist and forced to make a decision on what he/she should do, often without all the information that you’d like to have. The case method is truly unique to the HBS experience. It helps prepare you to be a general manager, where you have to make tough decisions.

2. The Section Experience
The first year section experience is a unique part of life at HBS. At the start of your first year, you’re assigned to a section of 90 students. Your sectionmates come from an incredible variety of geographies, industries, functions, and backgrounds. You take all of your first year classes together and socialize outside of class. The case method pairs beautifully with the section experience as you learn from the diverse perspectives and experiences of your section mates.
This becomes very apparent during the Business, Government, and the International Economy (BGIE) course first year. The cases focused on different countries, and while you have the professor to guide the discussion, you also have section mates from virtually every country you examine to provide their perspectives as well. That said, the section experience is more than just about learning from each other. You form deep connections with your section mates, and your section becomes your cheerleader and support network.

3. The Core Curriculum
Your first year at HBS you take all required courses with your section, while your second year you take all elective courses with students from across the class. Although you have to wait until your second year to select your own classes, the core curriculum has a number of benefits. To start, it ensures that everyone develops the foundational skills critical for business. Additionally, you’re introduced to classes and career paths that you might find interesting but that you otherwise wouldn’t take on your own.
Finally, the core curriculum underpins the give and take of the section experience. While someone coming from finance can help a section mate with finance and accounting, he/she might learn from a section mate who ran a team at manufacturing plant before school about leadership.

4. The FIELD Program
FIELD is another unique aspect of HBS. FIELD is a two part program during your required first year curriculum and allows you to apply what you learn in the classroom to real world situations. FIELD 1 is the foundation of the FIELD program. It focuses on developing skills around leadership and working in groups.
During FIELD 2 , students are put into teams and work with a company in an emerging market on a business problem. FIELD 2 culminates with students going in country for a little over a week. FIELD 2 allows you to gain an international perspective and an understanding of business in emerging markets. The FIELD program is a great addition to the case method because it gives you the opportunity to practice the business skills you learn about in class, and it’s a great test in leadership and working in teams.

5. The Large Size
HBS is one of the largest business schools in the world, and this comes with a number of opportunities. The large student body allows you to get to know a diverse group of classmates from all over the world during your time on campus. Additionally, there are student clubs and elective courses to cater to a variety of interests. Furthermore, the global HBS network is a tremendous resource.

Am poised to say that two things contribute to their success,
1) Their willingness to succed.
2) Their network of Alumni, i.e the old boys

The intensive business studies at Harvard only help to gloss someone's innate or long acquired entrepreneurship knowledge and grit. If the knowledge and grit isn't there before going to Harvard, you can't come out a better one.

What is Harvard?

Harvard is not just a school but a clique that takes ready made products to the next level. They only take two categories of people rich kids and best students (Genius). They are like Real Madrid of universities. There is no room for average students.

When the network of ur friends are Big Boys and great minds, whats would be ur excuse of not making it in life after graduation.

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they catalyse your potential

ITS WHO YOU KNOW AND WHO YOU HAVE! HARVARD IS A COLLECTION OF BOOKS.

I have noticed most successful entrepreneurs are Harvard graduates.

Harvard graduates are good at B2B. They have this trait I'll call "expert generalist".

I think the alumni help in financing and providing connection for most of the graduates.

Sisqoman:
What is Harvard?

Harvard is the branch office of an igbo man in Alaba international!

Na just connection.. Dem no dey teach anything special!!!

Sisqoman:
What is Harvard?

A university where excellence is real and practical

tdayof:
I have noticed most successful entrepreneurs are Harvard graduate.

lie!!... Most successful people are business men not certificate pursuers

oneblacboi:
Harvard just rubber stamps people who are already capable of success. This is not to take anything away from their curriculum.

The secret formula is simple - if you admit only the best, your graduates would be the best!

Gbam, you nail it bro

The truth is that most of this guys are already making it before going to Harvard business school.

havard is a school and not a shrine...don't forget some of them attended Havard after they have been made.

This is but a tiny list of Nigerians that went to Harvard Business School. What is the achievement of the other vast majorities ?