The award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program graduated the first cohort of international founders through the new MBC Global option this month at a celebration in Ghana.

The founders enrolled from countries across Africa and grew their businesses with support from applied curriculum, personal mentorship, marketing support, and more.

An estimated 18 founders are expected to graduate from the program in the inaugural cohort. The exact number will be determined following a final records review.

“The graduation celebration in Ghana is a great accomplishment for the African founders and the MBC program,” said Jeff Davis, the newly appointed director of all options of the MBC program globally.

“The founders gained the skills and confidence they needed to scale their incredible businesses. At the same time, the MBC program learned what it takes to offer a world-class program and is positioned for continued growth around the world.”

The MBC program is expected to expand to Europe next, with founders from that region projected to enrol in fall 2026.

Anyone interested in enrolling in MBC Global can apply and request information on the program website to be notified of expanding program options. Expansion to a global program began following years of growth in the U.S.

The MBC program was first introduced in 2019 as a first-of-its-kind program, and over 200 founders have enrolled in the program since then.

It matches the best of a business accelerator with a top-ranked university graduate degree to provide entrepreneurs with the information and resources they need to grow and scale their companies.

The program is offered in partnership with the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy and Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the Eccles School of Business.

The MBC Global program features all the core elements of the successful U.S. program.

The founders in the global program will have access to one-on-one mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs in their location, an applied and highly relevant curriculum, networking opportunities and more.

They will also join a growing, international network of MBC alumni, founders, faculty and mentors.

Residents in the U.S. can enrol in two formats of the MBC program. They can enrol online in a flexible, three-semester format or an in-person, full-time, two-semester option.

The MBC Global option is offered online, and founders join a cohort with other entrepreneurs from their region in a high-touch online offering with extensive peer learning.

“We are proud to be able to offer the world’s leading business accelerator plus a graduate degree for serious entrepreneurs in the U.S. and more and more locations around the world,” Davis said.

“We invite you to learn more about the program, what it can offer you, and stay tuned as we expand to new regions. We are looking for the best founders to grow the program as well as local mentors and coaches to assist their ventures.”

Dr. Bright Vandyke Okyere is one of the founders expected to graduate from the MBC Global program. He enrolled in the program from Ghana to grow Anidaso Eye Centre, a social-health enterprise committed to eliminating avoidable blindness and empowering lives through restored vision.

Okyere called his experience in the MBC program an “eye-opener.” The collaboration has helped shape a content strategy focused on storytelling, highlighting patient journeys, community impact, and the people behind the mission.

“Working one-on-one with the MBC team has been incredibly helpful,” he said. “It’s an eye-opener, and I’m excited about the direction we’re heading with our marketing.”

Jannifer Muthike is another African founder expecting to graduate from the MBC Global program in the inaugural class.

She enrolled for help to scale her business, Dudu Masters, a Kenya-based company that turns organic insect waste into sustainable farming solutions for smallholder farmers across the continent.

“Coming from a scientific background, I found myself a bit unsteady when I first faced the business world,” she said.

“The MBC program helped me with pricing, marketing, and even customer relationship management software.”