Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
Postgraduate Certificate in African Business Studies
Mechelen, Belgium
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,690 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for Non-EEA students | EEA students: €2390
Introduction
Unique in Belgium
- The Postgraduate Certificate in African Business Studies (PABS) is the first of its kind in Belgium and Europe.
- The Postgraduate is specifically developed to maximise professionals' knowledge of business on the African continent.
- In collaboration with African embassies in Brussels and first-class regional universities, the PABS programme offers a quality curriculum in African Business for graduate students and future managers pursuing a successful business career in Africa, Europe and the world at large.
- This programme has a unique global perspective as well as a regional focus. It was designed to face the growing demand for world-class professionals to manage relations between Africa and the rest of the world in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural management.
- Through the PABS programme, you will benefit from a combination of in-depth global and Africa-specific business knowledge, setting yourself apart in the competitive global marketplace.
- The experience will also result in lasting friendships and access to a broad international network of ambitious professionals who, like you, care about making a difference in the world.
Admissions
Curriculum
Credits: 60
Courses
Below you can find an overview of the courses ( under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per phase. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit.
Semester 1
- African Business Societies I
- African-International Business Systems I
- Export and Import Management
- Intercultural Business Practices I
- Marketing - Sales - Consumer Behaviours
- Introduction to Swahili
Semester 2
- Management Skills I
- Business Sustainability Management
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Business in Practice
- Internship and Final Project
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Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Trade Advisor to International Businesses Expanding to Africa
- Import & Export Manager / Officer
- Business Consultant
- Sales Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Public Relations Manager
- CSR Manager
- Logistics Officer
- Entrepreneur
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.