April, 2025
“What is an MBA?”
“How different is an MBA from a regular Master’s 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 — and by extension, admissions officers — as I toured MBA programs around the U.S. in 2023.
Is an MBA Worth it? (Reflections): 1 Year into the Programme <PART II>
On my 29th birthday, the 14th of August 2024, I arrived in East Lansing, Michigan.
I had accepted my offer to pursue an MBA at Michigan State University—stepping into a system I didn’t fully understand, but was ready to navigate. What followed was a year of unlearning, rebuilding, and rising. From choosing my concentration to securing a role with Microsoft Xbox, the past year of my life captures what it meant to step into the unknown—and begin again. In this post, I share what I believe every (aspiring) MBA student should know.
My Decision to Pursue an MBA (Reflections): 1 Year into the Programme <PART I>
On the 15th of April, 2024, I returned to Malawi.
I had just completed my contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New York—a chapter that shaped me profoundly. I had also just received an offer to pursue my MBA at Michigan State University, where I’d been awarded a partial scholarship. I had decisions to make, and closure to find. So I went home.
What Defines a Corporation? A Clarity Guide on Corporate Structures and Leadership
This week, I received the honor of being nominated among the “Most Inspiring Corporate Leaders.” Throughout my career, a recurring question has been: “Are you a corporate leader or are you a nonprofit founder?” This query often stems from a limited understanding of what constitutes a corporation.
