In every corner of the continent, you will meet them: some of the brightest minds of their generation, armed with prestigious degrees from world-class European universities, fluent in the language of global policy, and deeply committed to Africaโs development.
As I write this, Iโm midway through the third of four semesters in my MBA journey โ a moment that invites both gratitude and introspection. On paper, Iโve completed more than 80% of the program. In practice, it feels like Iโve only just begun to understand the magnitude of the work Iโm meant to do in this world.
The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is the reason I chose MSU. At Burgess, students donโt have to wait until after graduation to start building. They are encouragedโand equippedโto test ideas, fail fast, iterate, and grow while still in school.
For some industries, recruiting starts even before orientation. Consulting firms and banks host โdiversity weekends,โ leadership summits, and networking events to identify talent early.