Adventist University of Africa

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is a professional programme designed to develop skilled professionals of integrity whose influence as agents of change will be felt within the Church and society.

The aim of this programme is to provide students with the true MBA experience, combining expertise and professionalism with practice and integrity in a multicultural learning environment based on Christian values.

The MBA programme at AUA is about fresh thinking, innovative leadership, stewardship, positive impact, social responsibility, spiritual and ethical values to balance professional competency.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is an accredited two-year blended online academic degree designed to provide a business-relevant learning experience anchored on Biblical principles to students, equipping them to reach their potential and serve society.

The philosophy of the MBA programme is in accordance with the basic beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the mission of the University concerning ministering, stewardship, responsible leadership, social responsibility, and ethical behaviour.

Organisations today demand versatile, technologically literate professionals who can actively contribute and thrive in a team/project management environment. The AUA MBA programme is distinctive in design, incorporating spiritual and ethical values to balance professional competency.

Since management techniques quickly become obsolete, we focus on developing versatility through critical thinking, analytical and applied research skills, creativity, and high standards for professional integrity and ethics. The programme emphasises three of the most fundamental aspects of business administration: strategic thinking, functional effectiveness and effective decision-making. To this end, every course in the programme offers opportunities to develop decision-making skills in practical situations.

1.    Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or its equivalent grade of 60%. Applicants with a CGPA of 2.5 to 2.99 or 55% to 59% may be accepted on probation.

2.    Have at least two years of post-graduate relevant work experience. Students who lack work experience will be required to undertake on-the-job training through internship/practicum for at least 12 weeks (480 clock hours) in a reputable organisation after completion of the first two semesters.

3.    Submit a written personal Statement of Purpose explaining why he/she wants to take MBA at AUA.

4.    Those with degree programmes other than Business Administration must take the following undergraduate courses or equivalents as prerequisites and earn a minimum grade of C:

a.   Principles of Accounting

b.   Business Statistics

c.   Business Economics

d.   Principles of Management

5.    Have two Recommendations.

One from a religious leader and one from your previous university or from your employing organization.

Submit the name, email address and designation of your referees, and AUA Admissions will email the link for completing the online recommendation form. The applicant should seek the consent of the referee before submitting their details.

6.    Must demonstrate proficiency in English.