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THE ALUSB EMBA CLASS OF 2020 ONLINE GRADUATION: RECAP
Author: Tumiso Kevin Mokakangwe, ALUSB Intern As 2020 has stretched humanity to its optimum level, even the ALUSB graduation was challenged. Truth be told, we did not know how virtual graduation would turn out, but we knew one thing: we had to celebrate the ALUSB EMBA class of 2020! As all eyes turned to our […]
How to successfully start a new job remotely
How are you doing? I hope you are safe and healthy as you read this post. Months into the COVID-19 travel restrictions and work-from-home realities that have become the new normal this 2020, we and our organisations have started to adapt and move forward. It hasn’t been easy, but we take each day as it […]
Successful Online Learning: 10 tips from ALUSB EMBA students
The ALUSB EMBA is a blended, part-time programme. This means that the EMBA is part in person (in Kigali, Rwanda) and part online, where students engage in interactive, online learning while remaining at work in their home countries. This part-time EMBA learning structure requires students to dedicate approximately 20 hours per week to their studies […]
Khalila Mbowe ’21: “It’s time for exemplary leadership in all sectors.”
Khalila Mbowe‘21, Founder and CEO of Unleash Africa Social Ventures, is a multi-talented, serial social entrepreneur that has her hand in many industries including technology, gender, art and development, communications, and youth innovation. How did she end up in the EMBA class of 2021 at ALUSB, you ask? Read on to discover the answer to […]
Lilian Kuria ’20: “This is a time for all of us to use our creativity to find solutions for Africa.”
15 months into her EMBA journey at ALUSB, Lilian Kuria ‘20 has made tremendous career moves, gained a family in her EMBA classmates and broadened her perspective on doing business in Africa! Read on to learn more about her EMBA experience, how she leveraged her ALUSB network and became the Country Manager at Chancen International […]
“I transformed from a function-oriented person to a strategy-oriented person.” – Bob Mugisha ’21
The past couple of months have brought on rapid changes that have pushed the world to adapt – and our students were not exempt. Due to the blended nature of the ALUSB EMBA programme, the institution was able to quickly adjust to this ‘new normal’ and continue to deliver a great academic experience. But how […]
“This class understands where we’re heading as a continent.”- Christian Muhawenimana
The class of 2020 ‘Umoja’ is graduating in less than a month! Besides their academic experience and their interactions with other students, there is another player in the ALUSB community that we want to highlight: the ALUSB staff who worked closely with the students throughout their EMBA journey. We had the opportunity to have a […]
A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF CATHERINE CHUMO ’20
CATHERINE CHUMO ’20 IS AN INFORMATION OFFICER AT Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) in Kenya and is currently enrolled in the EMBA for Conservation Leaders! We had the privilege to chat with her about her experience and work in the conservation field. Catherine’s interest in nature and animals started at a young age. After visiting […]
A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF OLATUNDE IMMANUEL ’20
OLATUNDE IMMANUEL ’20 IS A REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR FOR WEST AFRICA AT IDEMIA, AN AUGMENTED IDENTITY COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN SECURITY AND IDENTITY SOLUTIONS. We had a chance to have a chat with Olatunde and discuss how he combines his different roles: father, regional sales director, and ALUSB EMBA student. Being the Regional Sales Director for […]
