Everyone’s different—including you. That’s why at ALU, we don’t do “one size fits all” education. ALU’s Leadership Core program and the first year of real work experience will prepare you for our unique approach to individualized learning. We build the skills that you, as a young leader and entrepreneur will need for the future. Harness the characteristics essential for creating a mission-based life of impact and purpose. All ALU students develop 21st-century skills and network that will remain relevant amidst rapid global change. Want to guide that change? With the right education, you can.
BECOME THE CHANGE
YOU SEEK
WHY ALU?
THE ALU ADVANTAGE
Conventional classes are just one way to do it. At ALU, you’ll take a different approach. An individualized, student-focused leadership curriculum develops and tests your skills, your intellect, and your ideas. A heavy emphasis on real-world internships and experience solidifies crucial qualities for the future. You’ll be exposed to new global cultures, opinions, and challenges to your problem-solving abilities. And you’ll gain the skills that 21st-century employers want—critical skills like problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and leadership. At ALU, you don’t just pick a major—you pursue life experience.
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ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP: IT'S IN OUR DNA
Entrepreneurial leaders rally the troops. They see failure as a learning opportunity. They take risks for the greater vision. They solve problems and chase solutions. Unfortunately, most schools don’t teach these skills. At ALU, we believe every 21st-century graduate should be able to think entrepreneurially. You’ll declare a mission, not a major. You’ll be exposed to the grand challenges and opportunities of our time and work to address and capture them. You’ll discover your life’s purpose and align your learning with it. The employers of tomorrow—organizations like our internship partners L’Oréal, Swiss Re, Cellulant, and more—want leaders and problem-solvers. ALU’s accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs prepare help get you there.
STUDENT INTERNSHIP STORIES
Joyce Nyeri
Going into my internship I expected to enhance my skill set in data analytics & industry knowledge of Africa. Some of my responsibilities included identifying server downtime and reporting to relevant personnel.
Cellulant, Kenya
Mardiya Siba Yahaya
I was a Marketing intern and helped devise strategies and campaigns. My manager taught me more than what I had expected by guiding and mentoring me along the way. I would advise other students to be open-minded, as my expectations weren’t actually the reality - it was a more fast-paced environment than I had imagined. I would also urge them to build relationships and keep in contact with colleagues.
L'Oreal West Africa
Edward Mbewe
I was afraid of working in a big organization, I found that it was the perfect place to learn and grow. Internship season is the best time to learn from your failures as much as your accomplishments. My advice is not to go into an internship expecting to be a Superman; you are there for learning.
Pepkor Africa, Zambia
Faith Mbatha
I am hoping not only to be able to put into practice the skills that I have obtained during the leadership core but also to learn and gain more skills and knowledge. I will work to ensure that I increase my network and leave an impact at my place of work by getting out of my comfort zone.
CIM Finance, Kenya
Ofeibea Sakyi-Addo
I'm excited to work with the CSR department of PwC Ghana! I hope to cultivate a good spirit of inquiry, improve my social skills as well as get a hands on experience on what goes on in the 'world of work'. I'm also looking forward to being coached by Ayesha Bedwei who made it unto Ghana's list of 20 most influential business leaders under the age of 40!
PwC, Ghana
Munyaradzi Mupariwa
I feel excited to have such an opportunity in my first year and I can see the trust ALU has in their leadership core that their students can perform better in the corporate world compared to a regular student.
Untu Capital, Zimbabwe
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BECOME FUTURE-PROOF
It’s no secret that machines and computers are becoming better than humans at things that used to require academic knowledge. That’s why in the future, human traits like imagination, creativity, entrepreneurship, and empathy will be more important than basic facts and figures. In order to “future-proof” graduates, we consider these traits to be fundamental skills, not by-products of education. At ALU, they’re in the DNA of everything we do—a certainty in an uncertain world.
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ALU’s unique, proven leadership education curriculum can benefit your company or organization. Interested in hiring our students as interns or employees? Post a job opportunity here. Think ALU’s methods can improve your own workforce? Contact us today to find out more.
