Africa faces multiple challenges, including geopolitical, economic, technological, environmental, and social issues. One of the major challenges for the continent is to create jobs for the 10 to 12 million young people who enter the job market each year. Africa therefore needs efficient (small, medium, and large) and sustainable businesses that integrate geopolitical, environmental, and social perspectives: anticipating ongoing changes means anticipating major risks for these businesses and conducting their activities in a responsible and sustainable manner. Managing businesses responsibly is a prerequisite and a condition for long-term survival, but it is urgent to go further: it is about profoundly transforming existing businesses and their economic models to create a positive impact, or creating businesses from the outset whose goal is to solve problems. Such transformations require transformational leadership from leaders and managers.
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Morocco, Ivory Coast, South Africa, France
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This program is creditable towards the Global Executive Master In Management (GEMM) - Major in Sustainable Leadership in Africa.
Executive populations exclusively associated with the African continent, either African, working in Africa, or carrying an impact project for the continent:
- Senior executives of private or public companies
- Management of national or international NGOs, and/or local associations
- Members of international organizations
- Social or impact entrepreneurs
- Leaders of developing SMEs
Our program is designed for all executives, senior managers, and functional or operational leaders with at least 5 years of professional.
A traveling program in 4 different countries (Morocco, Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa, and France), as well as two online modules. A pan-African program, delivered in English but can switch to French, focused on analyzing current issues and specific needs of the region, with a 50/50 academic and experiential mix.
Delivered in university partnership with Mohammed VI University in Morocco, content partnership with the impact fund I&P for the SME growth part, as well as the University of Cape Town. Each module is largely adapted to the issues and specificities of the countries or sub-regions visited.
The program includes experienced volunteer mentors, all from or connected to the continent. It is based on Africa-specific case studies and is enriched 50% of the time by visits or interactions with strong organizations or personalities.
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This program is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please contact us to discuss any additional needs or to obtain the Public Accessibility Register.
The program fee includes tuition and meal costs during training hours (lunch and breaks).
Not included: Dinners (except in specific cases), transportation costs, and accommodation costs (except in specific cases).
Funding Options: Depending on your profile and chosen program, several solutions may be available to you. Visit our funding section for more information.
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