EMBA @ University of Angers - CEIBA Business School

Program presentation

The IAE Angers and CEIBA Business School join their know-how and competences in business and international management to deploy this EMBA program. This training is aimed at middle or senior managers who wish to acquire and develop knowledge in business and management for the development of their career and of their organization. This training associating IAE Angers and CEIBA Business School wishes to focus more particularly on strategic thinking and leadership to support organizations and their transformation.

Link to the University of Angers program webpage

Ranking

The University ranks 1 in France for its success rate in bachelor (63,1% graduate within three years).

The University entered the US News ranking. It is ranked 22 amongst French public universities in 2021.

The University is the third biggest employer in the region of Angers.

In 2019, the University of Angers enters the Shanghai ranking of the world best universities (901). It ranks in the world top 400 for Agricultural Sciences and Clinical Medicine, and in the world top 500 for Biological Sciences.

Meanwhile, the university of Angers ranks 14 amongst Frances 71 universities for the graduation rates at master level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Program duration

This EMBA program lasts one year. The coursework takes place during the first two semesters, while thesis writing and defense take place during the last semester.

Admission requirements

Either:
A bachelor degree and three years of working experience
Or
A Zhuangke degree equivalent to a three-year of systematic learning in a recognized university and four years of working experience

Special cases can be accepted on individual basis after decision of the admission committee.

Admission procedure

Applicants are required to provide the following material to accompany their application:
o CV
o Letters of recommendation
o Transcripts and a copy of previous degree
o A proof of payment of the application fees
o A copy of the candidate’s passport

Graduation requirements

o successfully complete all compulsory courses
o submit a research thesis (at least 20 000 words) and successfully pass the viva-voce defense before the thesis defense committee.

Program objectives

Entrepreneurship

Creation, development and management of a company

Leadership

Making managerial decisions in line with the organization’s strategy

Strategy

Definition and implementation of the strategic orientations of a structure.

Management

Organization and implementation of the structure’s operating procedures

Design

Design and implementation of processes and tools to manage the performance of the organization

Innovation

Management of teams, supervision and coordination of projects. Adoption of an innovative approach in managerial practices.

Competence development

Monitor changes

in the environment or eco-system and anticipate possible transformations and innovations that could have an impact on the company’s strategy

Leading or co-leading

the construction of a strategic vision, setting objectives and giving meaning by implementing a strategic diagnostic approach, building a strategic plan adapted to the corporate structure, and identifying and analyzing specific management issues.

Federating and animating

internal and external actors (governance) in order to develop a network (internal and external) conducive to the strategic development of the company

Develop policies

and practices conducive to the company’s dynamism by designing solutions, deploying decision-making tools and identifying and interpreting performance indicators

Control and measure

the relevance and performance of management tools by establishing and analyzing key documents and decision-making tools

Auditing, evaluating and analyzing

the associated risks by integrating the management of information systems in all management areas and in the interactions between the organisation and its environment