WITS-KEDGE Global Executive MBA Programme

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
- ABOUT WBS
- ABOUT KEDGE
- WHO IS IT FOR?
- PROGRAMME FORMAT
- CORE THEMES
- WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA?
- CONTACT

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.

- 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

- 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
- 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.
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. |
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. |
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. |
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Contact: lerato.mogale@wits.ac.za or thabang.thibedi@wits.ac.za for any queries. Applications open 15 November 2025
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