April, 2025
“What is an MBA?”
“How different is an MBA from a regular Masterโs Degree?”
“Why should I get an MBA?”
“Of what value will an MBA be to me, considering I already hold a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship?”
“How important is the rank of a school with reference to where you attain your MBA?”
“Is an MBA valuable for entrepreneurs?”
These are just a few questions I had for myself โ and by extension, admissions officers โ as I toured MBA programs around the U.S. in 2023.
2025 Leadership Award (Broad College of Business): On Belonging, Leadership, and Anchoring
On the 25th of April, 2025, I received the 2025 Leadership Awardโan absolute surprise to me. I came into the MSU MBA program seeking belonging. Along the way, I discovered leadership, community, and deeper self-awareness โ embracing growth, anchoring in love, and leading with authenticity.
Our Connected Future: the Kwathu Konnect Vision
At the beginning of 2025, I took on 32 students: 25 ๐บ๐ธ MSU students, and 7 ๐ฒ๐ผ MUST students; as their guide through their Capstone and WIL projects respectively. When I set my goal of teaching during my MBA, I envisioned myself sharing insights, leading teams, making an impact.
What I did not fully anticipate was how profoundly teaching โ while also being a full-time student โ would transform me.
A Teaching Experience: Bridging Worlds with Creativity and Innovation
When I began contemplating a return to graduate school to pursue my MBA, I harbored a silent desire:
I wanted to teach. This aspiration was more than just about standing before a classroom; it was about contributing meaningfully to the academic and personal growth of students.
