General Overview

The African Center for Higher Studies in Management (CESAG) is an international public institution established in 1978 by the West African Economic Community (CEAO) and, since 1994, placed under the supervision of the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). Specializing in education, research, consultancy, and capacity building, CESAG trains managers, executives, and experts each year who are capable of supporting the economic and social transformation of the African continent.

With academic programs ranging from Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s programs, MBAs, executive education, to high‑impact projects, CESAG has established itself as a regional reference in management sciences. Its Strategic Plan 2025–2029 reinforces this ambition by prioritizing academic excellence, innovation, digital transformation, and African integration.