Intensives are periodic week-long sessions where ALUSB EMBA students meet in Kigali to learn directly from seasoned guest faculty. They also take the time to reconnect in person with their classmates. Here are some highlights of the recently-concluded October 2018 EMBA intensive. SUNDAY, 28 OCTOBER Kicking off with a schedule overview and course introductions, our EMBA […]
A Week in the Life of Hector Chilimani ’19
Hector Chilimani is a Business Operations Project Specialist at One Acre Fund, Malawi. His passion lies in serving his community by equipping and empowering people with the tools they need to solve their problems. Through his leadership style of imparting ownership, Hector is, in his own right, building leaders and problem-solvers for the African century. […]
ALUSB Welcomes the EMBA Class of 2020
ALU School of Business (ALUSB) was honoured to welcome their third EMBA cohort to Kigali, Rwanda on Saturday 7th July, 2018. The EMBA Class of 2020 is made up of 46 students, of which 33% are women. Residing across Africa, Europe, the United States of America and the Middle-East, this class represents 17 countries of […]
Graduation Message to the Founding Class of 2018 from the Dean
Dear Founders, Words cannot express how proud I am of you, that you have made it successfully to the end of this grueling program of business leadership transformation and earned the right to be called the FOUNDING GRADUATES of ALUSB. You caught the vision, married it with your passion, you were selected among thousands, you […]
Haroun Habib ’18: From the USA to Sierra Leone!
“This EMBA has taught us how to use and leverage the business, leadership skills and so forth to make an impact, and what it means to be a visionary leader”. A member of ALUSB’s inaugural EMBA Class of 2018 and a global health international development professional who was born and raised in the USA, Haroun recounts […]
An Interview with ALUSB Guest Faculty Micheal Ikpoki
We had the honour of interviewing Former CEO of MTN Nigeria, Business Advisor and CEO of Africa Context Consulting, Micheal Ikpoki, in between his classes in March. This video summarises Michael’s superb insights on some of the important nuances of doing business in Africa, gives excellent advice for rising leaders on the cusp of entering […]
#MEETTHESTUDENTS SERIES: INUTU ZALOUMIS ‘19
“The future of Africa is bright, but only we the leaders of today and tomorrow can make it bright. It is filled with many challenges, but these challenges can be flipped into opportunities depending on the lens we choose to look at them.” Inutu Zaloumis ‘19 #MeetTheStudents is a series where we profile our students […]
Highlights from EMBA Intensive Week: a week in the life of ALUSB EMBA students!
Our EMBA students return to Kigali every 4 months. They come to be inspired and to learn from tremendous leaders from across the continent and from awesome ALUSB faculty. They network, participate in social activities and spend valuable face time together. We have compiled highlights from this week to give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into […]
#MeetTheStudents series: Diana Mulili ‘18
“My personal mission is to inspire and empower African entrepreneurs to build an inclusive African dream that others can believe in; to bring about hope for African youth – so that they know if they work hard, they can achieve their goals.“ Diana Mulili ’18. #MeetTheStudents is a series where we profile our students from […]
#MEETTHESTUDENTS: MATTHEW GROLLNEK ’18
“ Africa is going through a transition in which the people are learning that they can hold their leaders accountable for their actions and their results. I believe that as this happens, Africa will see rapid development with millions lifted out of poverty.” #MeetTheStudents is a series where we profile our students from all over […]
