Admissions
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 on the world and contribute to the ALUSB community.
MBA Class of 2019
The MBA Class of 2019 includes executives, public sector managers and entrepreneurs from more than 15 countries in Africa and beyond.
Countries Represented
Female Student Population
Class Size
SAMPLE COMPANIES REPRESENTED
Admissions Criteria
Work Experience
We generally require that applicants have at least 5 years of substantive, post graduate work experience, evidencing career progression.This 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 15-20 hours per week to your studies during online 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.
Application Process
Start Application
Once you have created an account and started your application, you will be able to save your application and return to it at anytime, until you have submitted your application.
Deadline
Please take into account our 4 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 & Review
Once 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 Interview
Interviews 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 Decision
You will be informed of your admission decision within two weeks of your interview.
Financial Assistance
If admitted, start your financing process immediately: Commence the chairman’s scholarship application and the ISA financial assistance. Receive an ISA offer from ALFC. Accept your offer. Find more about financial details here.
Application Checklist
The ALUSB MBA application includes the following elements:
Demographic Information
Tell us about yourself. Brief details such as gender, nationality and years of work experience.
References
We require two references. One must be a direct supervisor or someone to whom you have been accountable.
MBA Experience
Show us how you would perform as a student. This section requires you to complete two types leadership exercises similar to those that you would be undertaking in the ALUSB MBA. Set aside some time to engage and learn, courtesy of ALUSB.
Resume/CV
We require a one-page resume that clearly summarizes your professional profile, career progression and academic achievements.
Undergraduate Transcript
Contact our admissions office if you do not have access to your transcript at the moment.
Note: We accept both GMAT and GRE scores, but they are not a mandatory part of our admissions process.