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Africa is a region that attracts people from all over the world, including tourists, business people, investors, and students. Africa’s land is vast and landscapes range from lush jungle to dry deserts, with the opportunity for exploration and a variety of adventures. More and more attention is being paid to Africa as the world increasingly understands the importance of a strong Africa, and this has opened many opportunities for international students. A Master in Africa will mean more than a degree, but an experience that will enable students to be stimulated culturally and intellectually, and to grow personally into well-rounded professionals.

Some of the more popular Master in Africa programs are in the fields of archeology and political science. There are also top-notch Master in Africa programs in disciplines such as economics, leadership, energy, public health, finance, and supply chain management, among several others. Many of the Master in Africa programs have excellent facilities, are of high quality, and facilitated by renowned faculty who are experts in their field.

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Engineering Engineer

Université Internationale de Casablanca

Campus Full time 3 years August 2017 Morocco Casablanca

The engineering cycle in Industrial Engineering takes place in 6 semesters, 1 of which is in core subjects and aims to train engineers capable of increasing the productivity, efficiency and profitability of industrial operations. [+]

Best Masters in Africa 2017. The engineering cycle in Industrial Engineering takes place in 6 semesters, 1 of which is in core subjects and aims to train engineers capable of increasing the productivity, efficiency and profitability of industrial operations. The role of the Engineer in Industrial Engineering is to improve the technical efficiency of the production system, but also to know how to manage, to know manager. It will integrate in a global and systemic perspective all the functions of the company. ADMISSIONS Access in the 2 nd year is open, on a case study, to: Holders of a Master 1 in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent diploma. SPECIALIZATION AND PFE The last year of study consists of two distinct parts: The semester (S9) is devoted to specialty courses. It is also an open to research for those students who wish to start doctoral studies. The options available to industrial engineering students are: LOG option: Logistics The proper functioning of any infrastructure project (ports, airports, road or motorway network, various production units, new towns, etc.), from its conception and realization until its commissioning, requires the intervention of Specialists in optimization of human and material resources. This is the role of an industrial engineering engineer specializing in logistics. The Logistics option makes these profiles very coveted by the industry. MIGP Option: Industrial Management and Production Management Training in Industrial Management and Production Management MIGP encompasses the design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, materials and energy.... [-]

Public Policy Executive Program

Strathmore Business School (SBS)

Campus Full time 1 week April 2018 Kenya Nairobi

While governments have successfully implemented management improvements over the past decade, many still struggle with the issue of successful policy making and implementation. [+]

While governments have successfully implemented management improvements over the past decade, many still struggle with the issue of successful policy making and implementation. Common problems include: rushing to solutions without thorough analysis; elegantly written policy documents without adequate implementation arrangements; lack of integration of policy-making into annual and medium term budgeting leading to inadequate funding for new policies; lack of imagination in the choice of policy instruments and methods of implementation; formal evaluation processes than have no impact on policy on the ground. This course is designed to enable middle and senior level personnel to schemes that deliver results. The Public Policy Executive Programme will run from the 11th – 15th April Key Focus Areas At the end of this program, participants will be able to: Understand and be able to follow the stages in the policy making, implementation and monitoring and evaluation processes Be able to advise on the most appropriate policy instruments to use for a policy objective Actively engage in the implementation process Selectively apply modern business strategy methods to public policy issues Contribute to the design and execution of monitoring and evaluation schemes. Program Delivery The program will be delivered by experts in the public policy field, and each day will consist of: A presentation of the framework and analysis of international experience A case study through which participants will reinforce and apply their learning A ‘reflections and applications’ session, in which the whole class works on how what they have learned should be applied to... [-]

Master in Business Decision Engineering

Avicenne Private Business School (APBS)

Campus Full time 4 semesters September 2017 Tunisia Tunis

This program is designed for those who are looking to develop the expert knowledge needed for supporting business and organizational decision-making activities. It is designed for individuals who have earned bachelor’s degrees from accredited institutions in information technology, computer science, management of information systems, or related areas. [+]

Best Masters in Africa 2017. This program is designed for those who are looking to develop the expert knowledge needed for supporting business and organizational decision-making activities. It is designed for individuals who have earned bachelor’s degrees from accredited institutions in information technology, computer science, management of information systems, or related areas. It offers the possibility to study principles governing information systems and develop critical thinking skills to find data solutions for complex problems. Admission Requirements Bachelor degree in related fields; Admission tests administered by APBS. Skills Acquired This program focuses on important information systems concepts that support decision making, including data preparation, modeling, analysis, visualization and deployment. Professional perspectives Graduates will have good opportunities to work in banks, telecommunication companies, retailers. Semester 1 Information management for decision Strategic business environment Data analysis Introduction to Data mining Introduction to SPSS Introduction to STATA Econometrics qualitative Data Analytic table Business english Risk theory Internal audit Semester 2 Contemporary ecconomic Industrial economy Econometrics of time series and prediction techniques Data mining and statistical decision Introduction to Matlab ERP application Investigation and survey Statistical quality control Semester 3 Preference modeling and multicriteria decision Modeling and decision support Interactive system for decision support Decision theory and game theory Technical simulations Management toolbox Soft skills 3 Stress testing theory Thorough management control Semester 4 Business game Thesis [-]

Master in Global Energy Transition and Governance Nice--Berlin

Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE)

Campus Full time 1 year January 2018 Germany Berlin + 2 more

A unique graduate programme in Global Energy transition and Governance. Anglophone, takes place in Nice and Berlin [+]

The Master in Global Energy Transition and Governance is targeted at students who have completed their undergraduate studies. Its objective is to give a deep understanding of the complexity of the current energy transformations in Europe and worldwide. The programme takes place in Berlin and Nice. The programme offers a unique, multidisciplinary approach which distinguishes it from other Master’s courses in the field of energy studies. It analyses the links between the different levels of energy governance, from an international to a local level, offering problem-focused learning at the crossroads of theory and practice. The one-year programme stretches over three terms and takes place in two study locations: Nice and Berlin. Students who successfully complete the programme acquire 60 ECTS credits. The programme is structured into three terms: The first term (October-December) in Nice encompasses classes on the basics of the four energy modules: International energy governance, Economic energy governance, the EU energy governance and Energy and territories. Each module is complemented by seminars dealing with current energy issues. An academic or professional expert is invited for each event. For their second term (January-March) students move on to Berlin where teaching in the four modules continues in the form of workshops. Each module organises a half-day workshop with an expert. Students prepare the workshops in group work delivering papers on themes linked to the topic of the seminar (climate negotiations, energy stock exchange, the role of the EU interconnections in the European energy market, the EU funds and the territorial... [-]

Master of International Business Management (IMBA)

Westford University College

Campus or Online Full time Part time 12 months Open Enrollment United Arab Emirates + 30 more

This course is structured in a manner that the learner will receive dual certification, Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in International Business Management, awarded by Cambridge International Qualifications, UK and a Master of International Business Administration awarded by Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy. This MBA is accredited by Ministry of Education, Italy and Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), United States, hence the MBA has dual accreditation from Europe and US.The University also comes under the ENIC NARIC Approved Universities and is recognized worldwide. [+]

Best Masters in Africa 2017. Master of International Business Administration, Awarded by Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy. Guglielmo Marconi is a world-class university promoting the use of innovative learning methodologies and an approach based on the development of interdisciplinary knowledge, skills and competences with a particular emphasis on the global perspective. Our diverse community has presently a total number of around 16000 students enrolled in graduate and postgraduate programs, 300 faculty members and an academic advising team made of more than 200 experts. The University Headquarters are situated in the heart of Rome, near the Vatican City but numerous regional and international branches allow both domestic and overseas students to take their final exam and present their thesis dissertation without leaving their own country or state. Guglielmo Marconi University is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education and is also accredited by ACICS – Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, the largest US accrediting institution linked to the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).This means that GMU Bachelors and Master’s will be valid not only in Europe but also in the United States, giving students new and greater career opportunities in a larger number of countries: ... [-]

Masters Degree Programmes in Education

University of Johannesburg

Campus Full time February 2018 South Africa Johannesburg

Masters Degree Programmes consist of full dissertation or course work and minor-dissertation. [+]

Master of Education Degree (MEd) Admission requirements Prospective candidates will have obtained a BEd (Hons). A suitable four year professional bachelor’s degree plus a teacher’s diploma/ teaching qualification and work experience in the proposed field of specialisation. A teacher’s diploma /teaching qualification, plus an appropriate honours degree and work experience in the proposed field of specialisation. The Education knowledge of such candidates will be assessed by the Head of Department and the subject expert in the proposed field of specialisation and a reading programme may be prescribed prior to registration. Additional selection criteria Academic performance: students need to have attained a minimum of 65% in their previous degree. If 65% was not attained, prior learning and experience in the field may be taken into consideration and students could be allowed to register based on a pre-registration research proposal which is accepted by the academic department in which the student will be registering. Curriculum Full dissertation: A dissertation on an approved topic in the field of Education. All students must attend a short learning programme in research methodology. Coursework and minor-dissertation: All students must attend a short learning programme in research methodology. Students choose one of the following as an area of specialisation: Curriculum Policy Evaluation (M5CPEQ) Inclusive Education (MED099) Pipeline students only Life and Career Orientation (M5LCOQ) Teacher Education (M5TEDQ) Educational Linguistics (M5EDLQ) Values and Human Rights in Education (M5VHRQ) Adult Education (M5AEDQ) Higher Education (M5HEDQ) Mathematics and Science Education (M5MSEQ) Philosophy of Education (M5PHEQ) Psychology of Education (MED107) Pipeline... [-]

Master in Finance

East London University

Campus Full time 2 years February 2018 South Africa East London

In the era of new business, the formula for success demands more than clicking through spreadsheets or grabbing headlines from stock-market tickers. Here at the East London University, our greatest insights are born from a hands-on understanding of how ﬁnance can improve people's lives. We invite you to roll up your sleeves — and get down to business. [+]

Best Masters in Africa 2017. In the era of new business, the formula for success demands more than clicking through spreadsheets or grabbing headlines from stock-market tickers. Here at the East London University, our greatest insights are born from a hands-on understanding of how ﬁnance can improve people's lives. We invite you to roll up your sleeves — and get down to business. This Postgraduate Master program will prepare you for a position in the Finance field (Analyst, Quant, Risk Management, etc.). The Master in Finance affords up-to-the minute knowledge in the most innovative areas of finance, including geopolitics, behavioral finance, risk governance, and Islamic finance. The master will also equip you with a practical and applied knowledge, as well as the additional values you will need to succeed as a financier. The master combines the academic rigor of the analysis tools with the experience of seasoned professionals. Our immersive, MS in Finance program will equip you with the foundational skills to: Identify, evaluate, and implement capital budgeting processes to maximize shareholder value Assess ﬁnancial risk and proﬁciency, especially when future payoffs are uncertain Understand and implement asset allocation strategies and risk management procedures Leverage cutting-edge ﬁnance techniques and the resources that support them Program objectives This full-time program will put you to work with real world group projects and hands-on assignments revolving around the following 3 areas of expertise.: Financial modeling (including capital budgeting, basic statistics, and forecasting) Financial accounting and the principles underlying financial accounting and use of... [-]

CLE Master program in European Literary Cultures

Erasmus Mundus Master Course in European Literary Cultures

Campus Full time 2 years September 2017 Italy Bologna + 7 more

The CLE Master’s program teaches students how to manage the manifold aspects of the European scene, offering them a multicultural education along three main methodological lines: [+]

About CLE The program seeks to provide a high quality preparation reflecting the multicultural aspects of Europe. The CLE Master Course is a program devoted to improving the quality of European Higher Education and strengthening intercultural communication. The programme encourages and supports: cooperation as well as student, scholar and staff exchange among universities; the worldwide promotion of the image of the European Union as a space of academic excellence; communication between university and cultural institutions and enterprises (Museums, Publishers, Foundations) as well as public and private companies; better career opportunities for its graduates and access to the international workforce. The CLE Master Course aims at providing international students with excellent T-shaped skills in: at least three European languages (English – mandatory, two other languages among French, Italian and Greek); at least three domains of European culture and thought (Literature, Art, Cultural History, Ethics and Aesthetics, Science of Language). The CLE Master Course is a two-year full-time academic program. At the end of the two-year program, after defending their Master’s thesis before an international committee, CLE students receive a multiple diploma issued by the universities of the consortium where they spent at least one semester. The language in which the courses are offered may vary according to the University providing them. Over the years, many additional activities (seminars, conferences, workshops, language courses) have been entrusted to highprofile scholars/guest lecturers. The CLE intends to maintain and reinforce this successful collaboration pattern. Participating universities : Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna, ITALIA Université... [-]

MRes in Psychology

University of Bolton

Campus Full time 3 - 5 semesters August 2017 United Kingdom Bolton

The MRes Psychology is for psychology graduates who wish to continue their studies to an advanced level and may be considering progression to a doctorate. The main focus of the course is the study of research methods, which will give you an advanced critical appreciation of contemporary methods, theories and issues in psychology and will build upon and enhance the skills you acquired from your undergraduate studies... [+]

Best Masters in Africa 2017. Psychology - MRes The MRes Psychology is for psychology graduates who wish to continue their studies to an advanced level and may be considering progression to a doctorate. The main focus of the course is the study of research methods, which will give you an advanced critical appreciation of contemporary methods, theories and issues in psychology and will build upon and enhance the skills you acquired from your undergraduate studies. In advanced research methods modules you will develop in-depth research skills for psychology and apply them to a substantial piece of independent research, ensuring that you apply your knowledge and understanding of appropriate ethical issues. You will develop your intellectual and thinking skills to a very high academic standard, which will be reflected in your studies, in particular your dissertation. About the course The Psychology department at the University of Bolton is one of the oldest and most established psychology departments in the UK with a long history of teaching the subject at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Teaching will be carried out in small groups to encourage interaction and in-depth discussion of ideas and specialist knowledge. There are many opportunities to develop key and transferable skills for example presentation, research and numeracy skills, critical thinking, personal development and self awareness. A variety of innovative teaching and learning methods are employed throughout the degree to ensure the acquisition and development of appropriate concepts, knowledge and skills. Tutors are active researchers within the areas of psychology that... [-]

MRes Business Administration

GIMPA Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration

Campus Part time 2 years September 2017 Ghana Accra

The MRes is a research-based degree that prepares graduates for academic careers in various functional areas of business at tertiary institutions and in the research departments of organizations. The programme emphasizes the development of skills in understanding theory, the research process and methodology. [+]

If you are looking for: A Master’s degree in business with world-class credentials Global faculty with latest knowledge in leadership and management The best set of PhD-qualified Lecturers in any business school in Ghana A strong link between classroom learning and the practice of global business To raise your management and leadership skills to the highest global standard Then GIMPA is your perfect match. The MRes is a research-based degree that prepares graduates for academic careers in various functional areas of business at tertiary institutions and in the research departments of organizations. The programme emphasizes the development of skills in understanding theory, the research process and methodology. Graduates of the program are expected to make contributions to the advancement of knowledge of business practices through research, teaching and consulting. It is also designed for those interested in acquiring a doctoral degree in the future. The curriculum is intended to provide graduates with a broad perspective of business plus an in-depth exposure to a specific business content area and research methods. Programme Content Required (Core) Course(s): MSCO 700 Quantitative Methods (6Cr)* (Pre-Program) *May be waived for students with quantitative based first or second degrees GMBA 601 Managing Organizations (3cr) GMBA 602 Business Economics (3cr) GMBA 603 Accounting for Decision Making (3cr) GMBA 606 Marketing Management (3cr) GMBA 607 Managing Operations (3cr) GMBA 609 Managerial Finance (3cr) Research Tools (9 Credits) MSCO 800 Foundations of Social Science Research (3cr)* MSCO 801 Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences (3cr) OR MSCO 802 Research Methods... [-]

MA/MSc in Environmental Anthropology

University of Kent, School of Anthropology & Conservation

Campus Full time Part time 1 - 2 years August 2017 United Kingdom + 1 more

Interdisciplinary study into how societies are influenced by the environment & how they manage natural resources and hazards. [+]

Best Masters in Africa 2017. Interdisciplinary study into how societies are influenced by the environment & how they manage natural resources and hazards. The Masters programme in Environmental Anthropology aims to offer you the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge of how different societies are influenced by the environment and manage natural resources and hazards, in relation to issues in human ecology, biodiversity management, sustainable development, environmental change and the practical applications of such knowledge. The aims include ensuring that as a graduate you will have a range of both practical and evaluative skills, and experience of conducting empirical or other applied research, to allow you to pursue work as a researcher or to inform whatever position you take up in the future. It is expected that such work might be undertaken in conjunction with a range of organisations including national or international environmental bodies, governmental departments, and non-governmental organisations. Our Anthropology research degree allows you to specialise in Environmental Anthropology. Doctoral degrees usually require three to four years of preparation, fieldwork and writing. Research students often forge independent linkages with overseas institutions, while many work with the numerous research fellows and staff in several research centres in the department, particularly the new Centre for Biocultural Diversity, and with our various partners, such as the Institute for Ecology in Bandung, Indonesia, the Centre for International Forestry Research in Indonesia, the Global Diversity Foundation. Course Structure The programme is taken over one year full-time, two years part-time. In each academic year there... [-]

Faculty of Management Sciences

Enugu State University of Science and Technology - ESUT

Campus Full time March 2018 Nigeria Enugu

The Post Graduate programmes of the Department of Accountancy of this University are aimed at providing the candidates with knowledge in various fields of accounting in order to empower them for various accounting positions. [+]

Faculty of Management Sciences Accountancy General Information: The Post Graduate programmes of the Department of Accountancy of this University are aimed at providing the candidates with knowledge in various fields of accounting in order to empower them for various accounting positions. This guideline booklet covers various levels of post graduate programmes such as Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D). Admission into the Programmes Application for admission into courses of study leading to postgraduate degrees or diplomas must be on prescribed forms approved by the Board of Postgraduate studies. The forms shall be obtained from the School of Postgraduate studies, on payment of the prescribed application fee. Applications shall normally be made in response to official advertisement to that effect in national newspapers. The advertisements shall specify the programme for which admissions are to be made. It is the responsibility of the candidate seeking admission to ensure that all the information and documents required in the prescribed forms are supplied to reach the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Notwithstanding the guidelines and regulations of the school of postgraduate studies, the following courses are offered for various postgraduate programmes in accountancy. Philosophy We live in an era of accountability, and accounting has always been described as the language of business. The accounting function is consequently very vital to every unit of our society. The federal government, the states, the cities, schools, universities, churches, fraternities must all use accounting as bases for controlling resources and measuring accomplishments.... [-]

Master of Engineering (Research Only)

Accra Institute Of Technology

Campus Full time September 2017 Ghana Accra

The objectives of the Master of Engineering are: to provide postgraduate education and prepare individuals for a lifelong career in critical areas of engineering and management related decision making in the public or private sectors. [+]

Best Masters in Africa 2017. The objectives of the Master of Engineering are: to provide postgraduate education and prepare individuals for a lifelong career in critical areas of engineering and management related decision making in the public or private sectors. The main objective of the Master of Engineering program is to attract outstanding individuals to pursue research of the highest standard, with relevance to the field of engineering and technology. This is a research-based program. Candidates will be required to conduct research work and submit a thesis for internal and external examination This program comprised three parts: Part I - Compulsory Core Courses Part II - Research Part III - Thesis Examination Part II - Research In Part II, candidates will continue to do research and thesis preparation through self-managed learning and or independent study under the guidance of a supervisor. Each candidate must meet the assigned supervisor at least three times per semester before he/she can progress in the subsequent semester. A candidate can choose any of the following specialization areas to pursue their research: a. Technology Management Research and Development b. Technology Development and Project Management c. Technology Management Technology Transfer and Implementation d. Technology Management Production and Quality Management e. Control Engineering f. Operation Research g. Production Engineering h. Civil Engineering and Geotechnic i. Electrical and Power Engineering j. Chemical Engineering k. Environmental Management l. Mechanical Engineering Part III - Thesis Examination In Part III, the student has completed the thesis and is ready to submit the... [-]

MPhil in Social Forestry and Environmental Governance

University Of Energy And Natural Resources

Campus Part time 2 years September 2017 Ghana Sunyani

The aim of the programme is to train human resources at advanced social forestry and environmental governance capable of recognizing human system in managing forest and environmental challenges within and outside Ghana. This is clearly in line with the mission of UENR. [+]

Introduction The School of Natural Resources is poised to provide a strong and vibrant leadership to the forest and natural resources industry to meet the increasing demand for housing, recreation, tourism and green spaces. This will require an intimate knowledge of climate, species, and physical facilities, political, social and legal systems. Issues of interest include the increased demand for market and non-market goods and services from forests and related natural resources, land availability for industrial forestry and natural resource conservation, natural resource sustainability, habitat conservation, and ecosystem management. The Master and Doctoral programmes will provide graduates with a working knowledge of specialized environmental and natural resources scopes and introduce them to the critical relationships between human activities and the environment. National Relevance Globally, the threat to and decease of world forests and the negative impacts on human or social system as well as the ascendency of multifaceted environmental problems call for capacity development in these areas. Ghana is not exempted from these challenges. The rationale being that the country is currently facing numerous problems ranging from deforestation, pollution of water resources and environmental degradation. Ameliorating these problems, the country needs human resources that have a better understanding of social issues and environmental governance. Understanding the structures, function, performance of public authorities and institutions at all levels could help formulate policies aimed at controlling/managing environmental degradation. Governing the planet`s rich diverse natural resources is an increasingly complex challenge. In this world of interconnected nations, economies and people, managing environmental threats particularly... [-]

Master In Business Law

UNIVERSITÉ INTERNATIONALE DE TUNIS (UIT)

Campus Full time 2 years September 2017 Tunisia Tunis

Professional Master in Business Law and Business prepares you after the license to the professional world and mainly in the legal environment for businesses and institutions. [+]

Best Masters in Africa 2017. Professional Master in Business Law and Business prepares you after the license to the professional world and mainly in the legal environment for businesses and institutions. This diploma allows to reach an academic level in legal sciences (+5) also preparing you to the various national competition or pursue research abroad. The Master in Law from the business and business is focused on the professional world; the graduate should know adviser on legislation, develop, modify and negotiate contracts in control clauses (contract law), but also manage litigation and disputes that any institution; Business, SME ... may encounter. The theoretical and specialized training lasts 3 semesters and practical training in a company or firm to validate learning a probation report and memory. This professional Masters in Law at the ITU has several advantages; a partnership with renowned firms and companies in various industries (banking, insurance, IT, centers and institutes, authorities ...) for better specialization and partnerships in France and Germany for professional exchange (internship , semester abroad) and to pursue academic in research. [-]

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