Who Should Apply?
The ALUSB MBA is designed for ambitious, working professionals aspiring to catalyse prosperity, lead change and drive impact across the African continent. We employ a holistic admissions process examining your academic achievements, work experience, professional aspirations and leadership potential, in order to understand how you might benefit from the ALUSB MBA, make your impact to the world and contribute to the business school community.
MBA Admissions Criteria
WORK EXPERIENCE
Similar to an executive MBA programme, ALUSB generally requires that applicants have at least 5 years of substantive, post graduate work experience, evidencing career progression. This part-time programme is for working professionals, therefore we expect that you are professionally occupied for the duration of this programme.
LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL
A dynamic career that demonstrates career progression speaks to leadership potential. We also look for opportunities that you have taken to lead throughout your academic and professional experience.
INTELLECTUAL PREPAREDNESS
We look for students who demonstrate high analytical aptitude and an ability to
rapidly master new concepts.
COMMITMENT
The ALUSB MBA is a demanding, 20-month programme. It will take grit and discipline to complete. Expect to commit at least 20 hours per week to your part-time studies during online MBA periods. Much emphasis is placed on group work and peer learning. We therefore expect every member of the ALUSB community to be a team-player; hardworking and committed to delivering excellence to their teams.ams.
Class of 2023, Starts in October 2021
Start Date: 24 October 2021
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MBA Application Deadlines
03 MAY 2021
Round 1
Application Deadline
21 JUNE 2021
Round 2
Application Deadline
02 AUGUST 2021
Final Round
Application Deadline
MBA Application Process
START APPLICATIONOnce you have created an account and started your MBA application, you will be able to save your application and return to it at any time, until you have submitted your application.
DEADLINEPlease take into account our round deadlines below and plan to submit your application accordingly. Please note that you will not be able to modify, correct or access your application once you have hit the “Submit” button. Our admission committee will not review your application unless it is complete.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEWOnce your application has been confirmed as complete, it will be reviewed by the ALUSB MBA admissions committee, which is made up of admissions staff and faculty.
ADMISSIONS INTERVIEWInterviews are by invitation only. If the admissions committee feels that your application is competitive, you will be invited to a Skype interview with a member of the admissions committee.
ADMISSIONS DECISIONYou will be informed of your admission decision within two weeks of your interview.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEIf admitted, start your financing process immediately. A new part of your application portal opens up where you can explore ALUSB MBA financing options. Find more about financial details here via the MBA Financing page.