Overview

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The African Business Studies Postgraduate at Thomas More is specifically developed to maximise professionals' knowledge of business on the African continent.

What you'll learn

In collaboration with African embassies in Brussels and first-class regional universities, the PABS programme offers a quality curriculum in African Business for graduate students and future managers pursuing a successful business career in Africa, Europe and the world at large.

This programme has a unique global perspective as well as a regional focus. It was designed to face the growing demand for world-class professionals to manage relations between Africa and the rest of the world in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural management.

Through the PABS programme, you will benefit from a combination of in-depth global and Africa-specific business knowledge, setting yourself apart in the competitive global marketplace.

The experience will also result in lasting friendships and access to a broad international network of ambitious professionals who, like you, care about making a difference in the world.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

African Business Societies

Intercultural business practices

Export and Import Management

Marketing - Sales - Consumer Behaviours

Leadership and People Management

Business Sustainability Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00 , International

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There are no application deadlines for EEA students. You can send in an application up to the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mechelen, Belgium

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies International Business View 19 other Masters in Business Administration in Belgium

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need to prove that you meet the conditions to start an equivalent course programme in higher education in the country where you obtained your diploma. Please note that candidates with a diploma obtained in a non-EEA member state may be set additional requirements. If this is the case our admission services will contact you.
Obtained a Flemish secondary education diploma or a Dutch VWO-diploma, MBO-4 diploma, HAVO +
Passed the ITACE test level B2 (in Antwerp, Leuven, Brussels or Ghent).
Obtained the minimum score on internationally recognised language tests
Obtained an English-language diploma in secondary or higher education from an institution in one of the following countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, Caribbean islands & South Africa.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3990 EUR / year

≈ 3990 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2590 EUR / year

≈ 2590 EUR / year

Living costs

Mechelen

Belgium

700 - 1210 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Mechelen

Funding

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