ESSEC Business School launches a General Management Program in Mauritius and Southeast Africa

Tailor-made program to explore both regional and Asian markets

ESSEC Business School, one of Europe’s top management schools with campuses in Cergy and Paris, France, and in Singapore, has launched a new general management program today specifically tailored to meet the needs of business leaders residing in Mauritius and in Southeast Africa.

This six-module program will provide participants with a global vision of operating a 21st century business in a changing global economy and will allow them to enhance their strategic thinking all while reinforcing their marketing, finance and management skills. The first program of its kind developed specifically for business executives of this region, four of the six modules will occur in the economically resilient island nation of Mauritius.

“There must be a constant search for innovative solutions in order to sustain companies’ profitable growth in this thriving yet challenging economic environment,” said Jean-Marie Ardisson, Director of ESSEC Corporate Education. “We have created this program based on the unique and remarkable willingness of regional business people to support the economic development in this part of the world.”

The course will also explore the region’s strong relationship with Asia through international residences in Singapore and Delhi, providing ample opportunities to network in both Asia and in Southeast Africa.

“This program will forge a small network of managers from different companies in the Southeast African region, thus developing a ‘community of learning’ in which participants will share insights and learn from each other. We are convinced that this experience will be stimulating, challenging and career-changing,” said Alan Jenkins, Academic Director of the program.

In addition, Mauritius has aspirations to create a knowledge hub similar to that of Singapore, given the similarities between the nations, both in terms of their economies and their status as island states. With proven expertise in tourism, finance, health management and education and with a campus in Singapore since 2005, ESSEC is a natural partner to work in coordination with the Mauritian authorities to provide guidance for this type of endeavor, in addition to creating the custom leadership development programs of the GMP type for top executives.

The first General Management Program will include 20 participants from Mauritius Island, Nigeria and Madagascar.