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WITS-KEDGE Global Executive MBA Programme

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The world of business is evolving at unprecedented speed.
The Wits-Kedge Global Executive MBA will empower you to lead with confidence, vision, and impact in Africa, Europe, and beyond.

GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA
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An MBA crafted for navigating global complexity

The Wits Business School (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg) and KEDGE Business School (France) have joined forces to deliver a new Global Executive MBA, a programme that unites two institutions of international standing.

 

ABOUT WBS
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  • Graduate School of Business Administration at Wits University
  • Established in 1968
  • Accreditation: AABS | AMBA
    • Part of Wits University
    • 4 Nobel Prize Winners
    • 200 000 Global Alumni Network
    • Ranked amongst top 1% universities in the world
  • Largest Academic Case Centre in Africa
  • Leader in new areas of research, including Digital Business | Energy Leadership | Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation
ABOUT KEDGE
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  • Established in 2013, through the merger of two renowned business school
    • Bordeaux Management School (Bordeaux) founded in 1874
    • EUROMED Management (Marseilles) founded in 1872
  • Tripple Crown Accreditation:
    • EQUIS | AMBA | AACSB
  • Associated Campuses:
    • Abidjan | Dakar | Suzhou | Shanghai | Mumbai
  • 90 000 Alumni
WHO IS IT FOR?
  • C-suite executives, senior managers and entrepreneurs seeking to sharpen their leadership for a global stage.
  • Public sector leaders navigating the challenges of governance, trade, and geopolitics.
  • Professionals ready to manage the complexities of global business while building networks across Africa, Europe, and beyond.
PROGRAMME FORMAT

The Global Executive MBA is an intensive 20-month blended programme. (April 2026 – December 2027) delivered by academic and industry experts from South Africa, and France and designed for busy executives.

Online learning: Interactive e-learning, live virtual classes, case studies, coaching and peer-to-peer project.

Capstone project: Integrating learning to develop actionable solutions for actual business issues/problems.

In-person learning: Immersive weekend sessions over the programme period in Johannesburg and Paris, combining masterclasses, leadership workshops, and cultural exposure.

Personal development track: Executive coaching, leadership reflection, and career transformation support.

CORE THEMES

This MBA is designed to transform how leaders think and react to global developments.

Leadership & Organisational Transformation: Purpose-driven leadership, ethics, resilience, and change management.

Innovation & Digital Futures: Digital transformation, ecosystems, marketing in the digital era, and business model innovation.

Finance & Operations Excellence: Corporate finance, supply chain management, and data-informed decision-making.

Responsible Global Leadership: Negotiation, sustainability, governance, and social impact.

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA?

International credibility: Delivered by two world-class business schools, combining Africa’s leading voice in management education with one of Europe’s top-ranked, triple-accredited institutions.

A unique Africa–Europe bridge: Gain global perspectives while learning through the lens of Africa’s dynamic markets.

Blended for executives: Flexible online delivery complemented by high-impact, in-person residencies.

Peer-to-peer learning: Join a cohort of selected senior leaders, sharing insights across industries, geographies, and sectors.

Transformational outcomes: Advance your leadership capacity, broaden your strategic horizons, and future-proof your career.

CONTACT
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Contact: lerato.mogale@wits.ac.za or thabang.thibedi@wits.ac.za for any queries.

Applications open 15 November 2025