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ALUSB’s MBA cost of tuition is $15,000. This does not include additional program costs such as the cost of intensives (i.e. accommodation, flights, feeding, etc). Additional program costs are borne solely by the student.
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Affordable Excellence with Pan-African Focus and Flexibility.

Transform Your Career with ALUSB’s Affordable, World-Class MBA. Gain essential skills, build a Pan-African network, and access unparalleled resources for success in Africa’s dynamic markets. Compared to on average USD $180,000 for an MBA at a typical top-10 business school in the US, the ALUSB MBA is 83% more affordable, yet offers the flexibility of part-time and online elements, as well as a pan-African focus. Because you do not leave your employment to pursue ALU’s MBA program, you will not lose income. As one of the best business schools on the continent, ALUSB makes world-class business education accessible to African business leaders. Join ALUSB, where Africa’s ambitions meet global business excellence.

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Why pursue an MBA with
ALU’s School of Business

Powerful Network and
Pan-African Focus

  • ALUSB MBA is the first pan-African MBA program, offering unique skills, resources and a network for you to succeed doing business in Africa
  • First Rwandan School of Business that is part of the Association of African Business Schools (AABS)

Diverse and Real-World
Applicable Curriculum

  • ALUSB MBA is tailored to address real-world challenges specific to Africa, emphasizing leadership, innovation and ethics in business.
  • For the Class of 2020’s intensive week, ALUSB partnered with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation and members of Hult International Business School to provide innovative solutions to real government challenges in Rwanda.

Affordable and
Flexible Education

  • At USD $15,000 for the entire 20 month programme, ALUSB MBA is significantly more affordable than top-tier MBA programs in the US and the world, being 83% less expensive.
  • The MBA program's cost-effectiveness, combined with its part-time and online structure, allows professionals to continue working while studying.
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Part-time, interactive and online structure, allows you to continue working while studying

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Part of Association of African Business Schools (AABS) network

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“After 18 years of working for a multinational company, I wanted to use the experience acquired to develop a business that would have the same standards and repute of the multinational I worked for but made in Africa. I chose ALUSB because it was the only business school that would teach me business in the African context. I also wanted a network of peers across the continent who have the same hunger to see Africa become an economic power.”
ElizabethTchwenko-Fabu
“I wanted to grow career-wise, transform as a leader and be able to solve business problems as well as change the conservation agenda to be more business-focused. I decided to pursue ALU’s MBA because it is our very own world-class university made in Africa, designed to give answers to Africa’s wicked problems.”
FridaFanuel Mollel
“ALUSB has equipped me well for my current role as Head of Africa-China Trade for the Standard Bank Group. Lessons on understanding African business political and economic contexts, navigating doing business in Africa and the macro-economic factors that drive or hamper international trade by African markets came in very handy.”
LuthandoVuba
“The ALUSB MBA improved my understanding of myself and my leadership style while inspiring me to do better and more for my country and Africa at large. I’m more conscious of myself as a leader and the weight and responsibility that carries. I am thus even more deliberate than before to be an effective, value-driven and virtuous leader. I feel indebted to meaningfully help improve those I lead, my beloved country, Africa, and hopefully beyond.”
NoelMbise
“One of the biggest benefits of ALU’s MBA is being able to tap into a network of pan-African leaders who are movers and shakers in their own regard. And also the diversity of the skills that comes with having people in psychology, in policy, in law, in engineering and science, in technology… you’ve got such a diverse pool of people that you can reach out to and network with."
NatashaMzungu
“Leadership Lab helped me rediscover myself, my core values and my drive! Although it is difficult to do business in Africa due to the different challenges, it is possible for ethical leaders to flourish and create solutions and opportunities. Every second at ALUSB has been truly rewarding, I transformed from a function-oriented person to a strategy-oriented person."
BobMugisha

About ALU’s
MBA Program

Dive deep into the African business environment with courses like ‘Doing Business in Africa I & II’, tailored to understand the continent’s unique business challenges and opportunities. ALU’s MBA program is uniquely designed to blend global business principles with a deep dive into the African context. This approach ensures that ALU MBA graduates not only excel in African markets but are also equipped with globally relevant skills, knowledge and networks to succeed. Here’s how ALU’s MBA prepares you:

Master essential business skills with our modules such as ‘Introduction to Financial Accounting’, ‘Microeconomics for Managers’, and ‘Corporate Finance’, ensuring a strong foundation in the fundamentals of business management.

Engage with courses like ‘Entrepreneurship and Innovation’ and ‘Big Data Analytics’, emphasizing the importance of technological advancement and creative problem-solving in today’s business world.

Transform into a visionary leader through ALUSB multi-stage ‘Leadership Lab’, designed to foster ethical, empathic, and value-driven leadership, crucial for making a lasting impact in Africa and beyond.

Connect with a diverse cohort of professionals from across the continent, creating a rich network of perspectives, experiences and opportunities. 

Choose from courses that relate to topics such as:
‘Healthcare Systems and Policy in Africa’ and Fundamentals of African Agribusiness’, allowing you to tailor your MBA experience to your career aspirations.

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What makes
ALU Unique?

  • We're crafting the leaders of tomorrow, individuals who will shape the world.
  • With a strong focus on entrepreneurship, we're not merely creating job seekers; we're empowering you to become job creators, driving economic growth and innovation.
  • Our One-of-A-kind transformative model equips you with in-demand 21st-century skills needed for success in today's world; enabling you to make a difference in your community right now.
  • We firmly believe in learning by doing because we know it's the combination of theory and practice that truly prepares you to make a significant impact.
  • ALU isn't just an educational decision; it's a smart investment in your future – a future filled with leadership, entrepreneurship, practical learning, immediate impact, and career progression.

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