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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.
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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Median age of ALU MBA students
Of ALU’s MBA curriculum is dedicated to leadership development
Blended
Learning
Part-time, interactive and online structure, allows you to continue working while studying
AABS
Affiliate
Part of Association of African Business Schools (AABS) network
About ALU’s
MBA Programme
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 programme 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:
Core Business Competencies
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.
Focus on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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.
Practical Leadership Skills
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.
Networking and Diversity
Connect with a diverse cohort of professionals from across the continent, creating a rich network of perspectives, experiences and opportunities.
Innovative courses for Diverse Interests
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.
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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