Senegal business school commits to pan-African excellence

 The African Centre for Advanced Studies in Management (CESAG) officially launched its entrance examination for the 2026-2027 academic year on Monday, with two sessions planned and exams held in the eight UEMOA countries as well as in several centres outside the community.

The CESAG’s ambition is to strengthen its position as an African leader in management, finance, and governance training.

During the official ceremony, the Director General of CESAG, Professor Rosaline Dado Worou Houndekon, presented the institution as “an African benchmark of excellence,” boasting more than 40 years of experience in training the continent’s leaders.

Placed under the supervision of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), the school benefits, according to her, from a strong regional presence and degrees recognised by the African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (CAMES), opening up opportunities in public administration, international institutions, and major corporations.

The Director General also highlighted CESAG’s international reach, as a member of AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development), two leading networks of global business schools.

“Choosing CESAG means choosing excellence, investing in a future where skills, openness, and leadership combine to build the Africa of tomorrow,” she stated.

The academic offerings include bachelor’s degrees, specialised bachelor’s degrees, professional master’s degrees, and MBAs in several fields, including banking, finance, auditing, accounting, marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship, public health, governance, decentralisation, and sustainable development.

CESAG also emphasizes an innovative teaching approach, with blended learning combining in-person and online instruction, the integration of digital skills, leadership development, and an incubator to support students’ entrepreneurial projects.

French-English bilingualism is also a cornerstone of its educational program, facilitating professional integration in French-, English-, and Portuguese-speaking markets. Admission is open to all programs and is based on a written exam or application review.

The first session will close registration on May 20, 2026, while the second ends on July 22, 2026.

The tests will take place in the national directorates of the BCEAO in the eight countries of the
UEMOA, as well as in several approved centres outside this area.

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