Press Release – Njala, Sierra Leone (April 29, 2024) – Njala University is pleased to announce its new online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Launched today, April 29, 2024, this new online program results from a collaborative partnership among Njala University, the Association of African Universities (AAU), and eLearnAfrica. 

The MBA program is designed to create visionary leaders equipped with the know-how to tackle the challenges of the ever-dynamic global business landscape. The program’s curriculum integrates core business principles with emerging trends and technologies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of modern business environments. 

Through a blend of applied readings, assignments, and discussions, participants will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for success in their future careers. The MBA program features core courses in strategic management, marketing management, economic analysis, human resource management, financial management and accounting, and research methodology. Students will have access  to a wide portfolio of case studies and real-world examples to apply theoretical knowledge to practical business challenges. The program concludes with an applied research project or dissertation. 

This new online MBA program highlights Njala University’s focus on excellence in education and provides an exciting opportunity for students to participate in a flexible online degree program. We invite you to join us in this innovative program and become part of a community of visionary leaders poised to make a significant contribution to global business. 

Applications for the inaugural cohort of Njala University’s online MBA program are now open.  

Click to create an account and register via this link: https://app.njala.edu.sl/2023-2024/online-mba-programme/apply. Learn more about the program: https://app.njala.edu.sl/online-mba-programme-admissions   

About Njala University 

Njala University (or simply Njala) has had a rich history since its establishment in 1964 as a university college based on the model of the American Land Grant University. Since then, it has metamorphosed into one of the leading universities in the country, preparing undergraduate and postgraduate students for careers in a variety of specializations, including Education, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental and Community Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Natural Resources Management, and Information Technology. Njala University is a multi-disciplinary university with three campuses: the main Njala campus in the Moyamba District, the Bo campus in the Bo District, and the newly established Bonthe campus in the Bonthe District. Njala University also operate a location in Freetown. 

About eLearnAfrica 

eLearnAfrica is a social enterprise committed to increasing and expanding access to educational and professional development opportunities throughout Africa. ElearnAfrica’s instructor toolkit  simplifies course design and presentation for professors and other facilitators, while its virtual classroom promotes thoughtful participation, learning review for mastery, and collaborative assignments and grading.  

In 2016, eLearnAfrica entered a partnership agreement with the Association of African Universities (AAU), to expand online learning opportunities for students enrolled in AAU’s over 400 member institutions and counting. Its target has been to make educational opportunities available to 10 million African students. In pursuing this agenda, the AAU-eLearnAfricaLMS was launched at the 15th Quadrennial AAU General Conference of African University Leaders on July 7, 2021. 

For further details, please contact: tsongu@njala.edu.sl /  jfsandy@njala.edu.sl /  fbakarr@njala.edu.sl /admin@elearnafrica.com  or aaulms@aau.org.