Overview

Designed to develop management, leadership and advocacy skills of senior practitioners for African conservation

About the course

The MBA for Conservation Leaders is a rigorous 20 month programme which combines world-class business education with cutting-edge training in leadership and pressing conservation issues, to prepare graduates for the next level of their careers. The programme features curriculum developed by ALU School of Business Wharton online. It concludes with a practical ‘capstone project’ for managers to apply their new skills to real problems in their organizations. Participants will graduate with world-class skills needed to manage projects and protected areas like businesses and get plugged into a high-calibre pan-African network.

Content & Format

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The Need

The world of conservation has become much more complex. Leaders must now create and execute viable business plans, lead large teams, manage private and public sector stakeholders, leverage technology and data, while creating environmental and economic return on donors’ investments. In addition to a firm conservation background, today`s conservation leaders need a broad range of managerial, financial, entrepreneurial and leadership skills that will enable them to make lasting impact. To meet this need, ALU runs a specialization of the ALU School of Business’ Executive MBA program for conservation leaders.

Who is this for?

The MBA for Conservation Leaders is designed for exceptional dynamic Africans who are passionate about our natural heritage and leadership potential. To apply for this programme, applicants must first apply and gain admission to the MBA via the standard ALUSB admissions process. Preliminary admissions requirements for the ALUSB MBA are:

  • A full undergraduate degree.
  • Have at least 5 years, post-graduate work experience with demonstrated career progression.
  • Some management experience, with strong leadership potential.
  • Currently be in full-time employment

Scholarships

Several full-tuition scholarships are available for rising leaders in the conservation industry, with exceptional leadership and academic track records. Applicants must first gain admission to the MBA programme, selecting the Conservation Scholarship application option in the application portal, once their MBA application is complete.

Explore this and other funding options for an MBA at ALU School of Business.

2020 Admissions

The Conservation MBA program starts every October. Applications are now open for the October 2020 ALUSB intake.

Application Deadlines

22 June 2020
Round 2 Application Deadline

03 August 2020
Final Round Application Deadline