Welcome to Riara University’s School of Business, where our commitment lies in nurturing innovative business minds. Rooted in the principles of lifelong learning, innovation, and ethical leadership, Riara School of Business is dedicated to imparting influential, impactful, and instrumental knowledge that shapes our students into employers and innovators.
Our courses and teaching methodologies are centered on lifelong learning, aiming to transform our students into self-aware, strategic thinkers, and contributors to societal solutions. At Riara University, you are not just a student; you are a vital link in a puzzle that needs honing to deliver the best to your fellow citizens.
Embark on a journey with us through the halls of management, finance, marketing, accounting, human resources, and procurement, laying the foundation for you to become an influential and efficient business professional. Our focus is on a holistic approach, opening doors for you to understand how to serve mankind through community engagement.
We’ve been privileged to address societal challenges through endeavors like organizing blood donation drives in collaboration with the Nairobi Hospital and Kenyatta National Hospital to replenish blood banks facing critical shortages. Additionally, we devote our time and material resources to support children from homes such as NewLife and Mama Fatuma through student-led initiatives. These actions underscore our steadfast dedication to contributing to and uplifting society.
Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, the School of Business actively supports student activities like the Riara Business Club. We also prioritize nurturing entrepreneurial skills through programs that expose students’ startups to real-world challenges. Our students have successfully participated in and won various competitions supporting innovators and entrepreneurs, including programs funded by the British Embassy and Open University through AESU (Accelerating Entrepreneurship Students).
Internationalization is a core tenet of our approach, exposing students to global networks, learning, and environments. Collaborating with institutions such as the University of Arkansas, Sheridan College, and Griffith College, we offer exchange programs and Collaborative Online Learning (COIL) sessions. Students also have the opportunity to visit countries like Rwanda, Tanzania, and Dubai, gaining practical insights into thriving business environments.
At Riara University’s School of Business, we instill ethical attributes, emphasizing the delivery of goods and services to mankind without shortcuts, ensuring our students become principled leaders in the business world.
If you aspire to become a business entrepreneur and a problem-solving force, Riara University School of Business is prepared to welcome you.
Dr. Thaisaiyi Zephania Opati (PhD)
Head of Department
School of Business