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Bachelor & BBA ESTIAM · November 2026 intake

e-MBA · next intake December 2026

e-MBA

e-MBA Leadership & Innovation for Africa

Train leaders able to drive meaningful change.

Target audience: Leaders, managers and entrepreneurs who want to make a positive impact on their organizations and their communities.

Next intake · December 2026

  • 6 months
  • 6 modules of 15 hours
  • Live
  • A certificate per module + final diploma

Bonus

  • Bonus

    Access to exclusive international conferences and workshops with mentors.

The 6 modules

Leadership and strategic vision for Africa in a globalized world

Module 1 · 15 h

1 expert professor

Objective
Develop leaders able to understand and steer African development in a global context.
Input · what you learn
Global and African strategic dynamics; building a vision suited to economic and cultural realities; intercultural leadership.
Output · what you produce
Analysis of a tech case study.
Workshop
Team management and strategic decision-making techniques
International conference
Intercultural leadership
Assessment
Exam + module certificate

Innovation and digital transformation

Module 2 · 15 h

1 expert professor

Objective
Integrate modern technologies to meet African needs.
Input · what you learn
Disruptive technologies and their impact on African markets; applied artificial intelligence and blockchain.
Output · what you produce
An expansion strategy in an emerging country.
Workshop
Artificial intelligence and blockchain applied to the African market
International conference
African tech hubs
Assessment
Exam + module certificate

Marketing strategy and business development

Module 3 · 15 h

1 expert professor

Objective
Understand and leverage the behavior of African consumers.
Input · what you learn
Digital and mobile marketing strategies in Africa; buying behavior; business development.
Output · what you produce
A mobile-first marketing strategy.
Workshop
Branding and growth hacking strategies
International conference
Digital opportunities in Africa
Assessment
Exam + module certificate

Finance and project management

Module 4 · 15 h

1 expert professor

Objective
Identify and secure local and international funding.
Input · what you learn
Case studies and financing strategies of African companies; project management; risk management.
Output · what you produce
Financial modeling of a social project.
Workshop
Risk management and budget optimization
International conference
Sustainable finance
Assessment
Exam + module certificate

Entrepreneurship and social innovation

Module 5 · 15 h

1 expert professor

Objective
Create and grow impact startups.
Input · what you learn
Social startup models; entrepreneurship in Africa; impact measurement.
Output · what you produce
A business plan for a social startup.
Workshop
Social impact business models
International conference
African entrepreneurship
Assessment
Exam + module certificate

Fundraising and the startup ecosystem

Module 6 · 15 h

1 expert professor

Objective
Understand funding mechanisms and prepare a fundraising round.
Input · what you learn
Sources of funding (business angels, investment funds, donors, crowdfunding); valuation; preparing a round.
Output · what you produce
A pitch deck and a fundraising plan, presented to a jury.
Workshop
Pitching to investors
International conference
Investing in African startups
Assessment
Exam + module certificate

What you will be able to do

  • Strategic leadership: lead with a vision suited to African realities in a global context.
  • Technological innovation: integrate modern technologies to meet market needs.
  • Marketing expertise: master digital and mobile marketing.
  • Financial management: secure funding and steer complex projects.
  • Social entrepreneurship: create and grow high-impact startups.
  • Fundraising: master fundraising and pitching techniques.

Among the program’s professors

Speakers may vary from one cohort to the next.

Certification

Certification

One certificate per validated module + the e-MBA diploma after the six modules.

Admission

  1. Online application
  2. Application review
  3. Admission
  4. Payment
  5. Start of classes

Frequently asked questions

Are the classes live?

Yes. Each module is taught live on Collisium, in the evening and at the weekend. Sessions are recorded: you can watch them again at any time.

What if I can only follow part of the program?

Each module is validated by a certificate and paid separately. You obtain the e-MBA diploma after validating the six modules.

What is the difference between the specializations?

The format, duration and certification are identical. Only the six modules change according to your field.

When does the next intake start?

In December 2026, for all specializations.

How much does the e-MBA cost?

€350 per module, i.e. €2,100 for the six modules. You can pay module by module or in one go, by card or bank transfer.