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MBA Program Management

Core + Specialty Model - All MBA students share the same foundation

15 Specialties

Total Students

2

MBA Specialties

15

Core Courses

14

Active Programs

15

MBA Core Curriculum (Common to All Students)
Managerial Economics
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Corporate Finance
Strategic Management
Marketing Management
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Organizational Behavior & Leadership
Business Law & Ethics
Digital Business & Innovation
Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation
Data Analytics for Managers
Research Methods & Business Statistics
African Business Environment
Capstone Project / Business Consulting Project

MBA Specialties

Each specialty adds 1-2 unique courses to the core curriculum

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MBA-AGRI
Agribusiness & Food Systems

MBA with specialty in Agribusiness and Food Systems. Focus on farming, processing, and agro-trade.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-DIPLOMACY
Diplomacy, Business & International Relations

MBA with specialty in Diplomacy, Business and International Relations. Focus on diplomats, trade envoys, and international business leaders.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-INFRA
Infrastructure, Energy & Industrial Development

MBA with specialty in Infrastructure, Energy and Industrial Development. Focus on construction, power, transport, and manufacturing.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-TOURISM
Tourism, Culture & Creative Economy

MBA with specialty in Tourism, Culture and Creative Economy. Focus on tourism, film, music, fashion, and heritage.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-REALESTATE
Real Estate, Housing & Urban Development

MBA with specialty in Real Estate, Housing and Urban Development. Focus on housing, cities, property, and infrastructure.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-SPORTS
Sports Business & Entertainment Management

MBA with specialty in Sports Business and Entertainment Management. Focus on sports industry, leagues, athletes, and events.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-PUBLIC
Public Sector & Development Administration

MBA with specialty in Public Sector and Development Administration. Focus on government, NGOs, and development agencies.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-FINANCE
Finance, Investment & African Capital Markets

MBA with specialty in Finance, Investment and African Capital Markets. Focus on banking, investment, and infrastructure finance.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-SUSTAIN
Sustainable Business, SDGs & Agenda 2063

MBA with specialty in Sustainable Business, SDGs and Agenda 2063. Focus on sustainability, climate, social impact, and policy.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-WORKFORCE
Apprenticeship, Skills & Workforce Development

MBA with specialty in Apprenticeship, Skills and Workforce Development. Focus on traders, artisans, trainers, and HR leaders.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-LOGISTICS
Trade, Logistics & Supply Chain in Africa

MBA with specialty in Trade, Logistics and Supply Chain in Africa. Focus on transport, warehousing, shipping, and customs.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-ATDS
African Transformation & Development Strategy

MBA with specialty in African Transformation and Development Strategy. Focus on nation-building, development projects, and transformation leadership.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-DIGITAL
Digital Economy & Innovation in Africa

MBA with specialty in Digital Economy and Innovation in Africa. Focus on ICT, fintech, AI, e-commerce, and digital startups.

0 students
0 courses
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MBA-AFCFTA
Featured
AfCFTA & Intra-African Trade

MBA with specialty in African Continental Free Trade Area and Intra-African Trade. Focus on trade, export, regional integration, and cross-border business.

2 students
10 courses
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MBA-ENTRE
Pan-African Entrepreneurship & SME Development

MBA with specialty in Pan-African Entrepreneurship and SME Development. Focus on startups, SMEs, youth and women entrepreneurs.

0 students
0 courses
Program Structure

Shared Foundation

All MBA students complete 14 core courses covering essential business disciplines

Specialty Focus

Each specialty adds 1-2 unique courses aligned with African development priorities

Degree Award

MBA with Specialty in [chosen area] - globally recognizable, Africa-relevant