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contentspg 1 • Dean's Messagepg 2 • Mauritius - Education in Paradisepg 4 • About IBSpg 6 • Awarding Bodiespg 7 • Learning Methodologypg 8 • Why IBS?pg 9 • Degree Programmes (MBA/BA)pg 10 • IBS Corporate Relations Grouppg 12 • The IBS Advantage

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contentsI would like to welcome you to ISITECH Business School. I believe

you will find our school to be the most dynamic institution of higher

business education in the Indian Ocean region and beyond. We

offer the student wishing to advance their business career several

programs designed to meet the needs of individuals at several stages

of education and work experience.

I have come to ISITECH Business School from the United States. I

made this move because I believe so strongly in the effort underway

here. We are building a school that will provide you the student with

the tools to advance your career in this rapidly and every changing

world business climate.

We are unique in business education. We offer an alternative to the

typical high cost and long running programs. We are going to speed

you on your way to understanding the most important business

concepts and tools. We are going to expose you to an international

business culture with faculty and staff from around the world. While

a student at ISITECH you will be challenged like never before. While

completing your studies, you will be located in a vibrant multi-cultural

island nation with a thriving economy.

I am a big advocate of business education. Over the course of my

career, I have worked for several large multi-national corporations and

have also owned my own business. At each stage of transition, the

knowledge I was able to employ due to my business degrees was an

extremely important factor.

The island nation of Mauritius is a bustling commercial centre with a

wonderful climate. It is a location without peer. You will be studying

alongside others that are just as driven as you toward success.

The network you will develop with your fellow students and within

the commercial community of Mauritius is one that will serve you

throughout your working life.

Come to ISITECH where you will have the opportunity to learn the

techniques and tools that will allow you to move ahead in your career.

Contact an admissions counsellor for more information.

Sincerely,

Mike Baird

Dean

ISITECH BUSINESS SCHOOLMauritius

life in mauritiusMauritius has a cosmopolitan culture. Co-existence among Mauritians of Indian, African, European and Chinese ancestry has led to a sharing of cultures and values, a collective participation in festivals and increased understanding between people of different backgrounds. Mauritius is today a unique melting pot of peoples, languages and cultures.

foodMauritius is a paradise for the senses, not only for the eyes with its beautiful landscape, but also for the palate. Gastronomes will find a variety of flavors and aromas inherited from the different migrations through its history. Culinary traditions from France, India, China and Africa, the best-known and appreciated cuisines in the world, have been passed on through generations

lifestyle• Mauritius has strong ties with the French cuIture through its history, which have left a very French style of "savoir vivre"• French dishes like the daube, civet de lievre or coq au vin served with good wine bear the testimony of these traditions.• Mauritius is a paradise for the senses, not only for the eyes with its beautiful landscape, but also for the palate.• Culinary traditions from France, India, China and Africa, the best-known and appreciated cuisines in the world, have been passed on through generations.• In Mauritius prawns are boars that constitute a whole part of the French food.• In Mauritius, the biriyani is famous among the Mughlai dish . It's a rice preparation with oil,meat and aromatic spices. The smell of biryani attracts the salivating & drooling gourmets.

mauritian cultureThe population of the Island is approximately 1,300,000 made up principally by people of European, African, Indian and Chinese origin. Mauritius takes pride in the fact that these different cultures co-exist in peace and succeed in creating a cultural entity that is distinctly Mauritian

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mauritius advantage for education• A multi-religious country due to its diverse ethnic mix of peoples originating from various countries.• A stable economy with steady annual GDP growth, and ability to compete in the global market.• Mauritius remains unique in its region in having identified ICT as a fifth pillar of its economy alongside sugar, textiles, tourism and financial services.• A strong and stable economy based on agriculture, tourism, light manufacturing for exports, information and communication technology and financial services• Mauritius is a signatory to a number of regional and international agreements• Cost of education is comparatively lower than that of other countries.• Students will get global exposure with multinational companies having locations in many countries around the world• Mauritius is a financial bridge between India, China, other Asian countries and rest of the world.• Extensive learning exposure to French and African markets specifically• World class hospitality learning experience

mauritius as a knowledge hubGlobalization is increasing pressure on countries to open up their economies to the rest of the world.Mauritius ranks first across the UN Global Competitiveness Report on the African continent and has been spearheading a number of initiatives to develop Mauritius into a Knowledge Hub.

In line with this vision, the Mauritius Government is committed to bringing 100,000 foreign students to Mauritius by year 2020.

work culture• The average working week is 9:00am to 5:30pm. However, many executives work longer hours.• Mauritian business protocol and tradition demands punctuality when attending meetings. It is also best practice to arrange appointments several days in advance.• It is customary to always shake hands. When being introduced or when meeting someone, as well as when leaving.• Business cards are welcomed in business culture and are generally exchanged at the end of business meetings.• Misplaced or exaggerated praise is not appreciated in Mauritius business culture.• It is considered rude to ask direct personal questions about occupation, income and background.

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ISITECH BUSINESS SCHOOL(IBS Mauritius)

ISITECH BUSINESS SCHOOLMauritius

introductionISITECH Business School (IBS Mauritius) is approved by the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA) and accredited by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC); local legal entities operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources. IBS programmes are designed to provide talented and ambitious students with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve positions of leadership within their chosen profession. The combination of IBS’s strong technologically rich curriculum and state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, coupled with an unparalleled commitment to a friendly learning environment and to students’ personal development, uniquely prepares IBS graduates to excel in their chosen professions and to lead rewarding and creative lives.

originThe story of the origin of this Business School and its evolution through various stages, starts in the year 1998 when the frst campus was established in Hyderabad. IBS is part of an International Academic Institution namely, St Mary Isitech Business School which has been a source of continuous support to thousands of students developing their careers in Business Management, Financial Services and Logistics since 1998.

visionISITECH Business School is to become regarded as the premier management education and training institution in the Asia Pacific and African regions; imbibing virtuosity in wealth creation and management for the permanent benefit of global citizens.

missionISITECH Business School’s mission is to give the global student the opportunity to transform their careers; allowing them to flourish as corporate citizens and in doing so, helping them transform the corporations for which they work into truly great global enterprises.

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ISITECH BUSINESS SCHOOL(IBS Mauritius)

IBS CAMPUSlocation Cyber City, Ebene• IBS is in the middle of cybercity, where major multinationals are located.

• Close contact with global businesses and professional organizations as well City practitioners.

• Students are accessible to corporate world in Cyber City.

• Meets modern companies' technological needs.

• Linked by the main highway to the airport in the south (25 minutes away) and the capital, Port Louis.

• A thriving and vibrant business hub with many African headquarters, including SBC, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Accenture, Infosys, TNT, Intel net and Hinduja, Apollo group and many more.

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affiliationsISITECH Business School is affiliated with Coventry University and Institute of Commercial Management (ICM).

Coventry University is a forward-looking, modern University with a proud tradition as a provider of high quality education and a focus on applied research. The University also prides itself on the blend of strong links with industry and commerce, underpinned with entrepreneurial business acumen; preparing students for work in the competitive global job market.

Coventry University operates under Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). QAA is an independent body funded by subscriptions from universities and colleges of higher education, and through contracts with the main higher education funding bodies. QAA is governed by a Board, which has overall responsibility for the conduct and strategic direction of their business and assures standards and improves the quality of UK higher education.

Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) is the leading global professional body for Commercial and Business Development Managers. It is also an internationally recognised examination and awarding body for business and management studies. The Institute of Commercial Management benefits from full recognition by the regulators of external qualifications in England – the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual).

At Ofqual, they are responsible for maintaining standards, improving confidence and distributing information about qualifications and examinations. They regulate general and vocational qualifications in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.

accreditationISITECH Business School is accredited by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) & the Mauritius Qualification Authority (MQA).

Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), has as objects to promote, plan, develop and coordinate post-secondary education in Mauritius and to implement an overarching regulatory framework to achieve high international quality.

The Mauritius Qualification Authority (MQA) is a corporate body with objectives to develop, implement and maintain a National Qualifications Framework (NQF) – a system designed to recognise the attainment of knowledge, understanding and skills; ensure compliance with provisions for registration and accreditation of training institutions; ensure that standards and registered qualifications are internationally comparable; and recognise and evaluate qualifications for the purpose of establishing their equivalence.

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• An important feature of the learning inputs is to enable the quality manager to look at the world not merely from a mechanical point of view, but adopt a holistic perspective.

• The participants in the programme are urged to move from a competitive approach to a collaborative style and from aggression to stewardship and joy of serving.

• The concept of wealth is redefined from property and money to knowledge, new ideas and wisdom.

• The thinking process is reoriented from analytical to creative and intuitive.

• Last but not the least the concept of man is differently viewed in a social, humanistic and holistic way as against an economic and material approach.

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why IBS?

• visiting faculty from Coventry University for face to face teaching.

• practical focus programs using case study based learning.

• scholarships available to all Mauritian students.

• internships and campus

placements in leading companies.

• free workshops by international speakers and CEOs.

• highly favorable bank loan schemes available to all students.

• fully air conditioned, digital classrooms with interactive audio,

video and campus-wifi.

• free laptop with all lecture materials pre-loaded for every student.

internationallecturersface to face with coventry faculty and internationallecturers from India, United states, United Kingdom

digital by designfree laptops, wifi, digital classrooms with interactive screens, digital library preloaded on laptops

globalinternshipsglobal exposure through internships in the United States, India, China & Dubai with top companies

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IBSdegreeprogrammes

MBA/BA and Diploma Courses

TEC accredited

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introductionThe Corporate Relations Group is the heart of IBS's approach to building a career route for students studying at IBS. It acts as a bridge from the academic to the working environment whereby students get exposure and real work life experiences through internships, project works, surveys and /or case studies.

The Corporate Relations Group advises students on choosing the right career path, depending on their capabilities, potential and interests. The CRG team builds strategic alliances with companies to facilitate the immersion of students. Our partnerships include many of the most influential companies in the local economy as well as globally recognized brands across a wide variety of industries. We look forward to building good business relations with many other companies who will be participating in IBS Internship Fairs held throughout the year.

internshipsISITECH Business School leverages the assistance of its network of partners from the private and public sectors to place students studying full time in internship roles. The internships may vary in frequency and duration but have to be in line with the designated field of study. The internships may be remunerated with a stipend.

Through the Corporate Relations Group, IBS looks into the career path of a student. The internship programme is designed to put students on a career route with a company so as to have some exposure in the working environment, to build a career in the future and face global working challenges easily. We already have some companies providing internship programmes to our students and we continue on building good business relations with many other companies in Mauritius.

placements – part time to full timeAn internship programme given to a student varies from 6 months to 1 year. This can be classified as a part time placement for those with below 6 months internship period and for those having a more than 6 months it is classified as a full time internship period. The ultimate aim of the internship programme is to provide each IBS students with a full time placement in the long term.

part time workIn line with the Budget Speech 2011, the Government has provided for a new scheme whereby foreign students will be allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week. IBS is very supportive of this policy and will certainly bring its full contribution.

consultancy projects – surveys, project works, case studiesIBS gives its students to work with well known companies on surveys, project works or case studies which is part of the academic programme and designed by Professors for students to apply their academic knowledge to the real world.

liaison – CEO speaker seriesIBS has integrated the CEO Speaker series in the academic programme of students. This gives students the chance to hear from CEOs and have discussions on related industry topic. This provides exposure to the work environment and both local & international contexts.

international exposureIBS has a pool of foreign students with diverse culture coming togetherfor studies in campus. Each student has had exposures with knowncompanies in the global market. Hence, when they come to Mauritius toenhance their studies, they also bring in international exposure as anexperience for an internship programme with a local or internationalcompany in Mauritius.

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why international students choose IBS:• visa is processed by IBS in Mauritius and no consulate interview• no IELTS, GMAT required• opportunity to have exchange programs to the UK• mauritius is known to have low cost of living with International standard lively hood.• Mauritius has a secured environment and political stability• high potential employment (full time and part time) as compared to UK• english & french-spoken country, so both english & french language skills would be developed• diverse faculty members from various parts of the world• Mauritius has tropical weather conditions, great lifestyle and living conditions• opportunity to learn about different cultures since Mauritius is a multi racial country

IBS advantages for local & international students:• courses are approved and accredited by TEC and MQA, government of Mauritius• internationally recognized awarding body; Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) & Coventry University• students will be able to improve their employment prospects as they will add work experience to their academic achievements. our CRG group which has established partnerships with various enterprises in Mauritius will provide students with plenty of opportunities to put their knowledge and skills into real-life practice• international exposure for the students having diverse faculty members from various part of the world• students are allowed to work on a part time basis for not more than 20 hours per week according to the Mauritian law• quality education has been endorsed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) an independent body in UK whereby students will benefit from high quality teaching from our international faculty members• students will benefit from excellent global career outcomes, for instance, we expect our graduates not only to become academically excellent but also knowledgeable across disciplines, leaders in communities, attuned to cultural diversity and active global citizens• students will evolve in a high tech environment; our campus is modern, equipped with high speed internet connection, interactive projectors and laptops

ISITECH Business Schoolthe leaderin internationalbusiness education

Our internship programme enables students to place their studies into context and gain practical experience at the leading edge of industry practice.

Students will learn to overcome technical and organisational challenges and will develop transferable skills such as commercial awareness, project management, leadership and effective teamwork.

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Our teaching staffs have diverse backgrounds and nationalities and, our lecturers are highly sought-after business leaders with consulting and boardroom experience.

Students benefit from a balance of theory and practice through instruction from academicians and practitioners each addressing challenges facing today’s business leaders.

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ISITECH BUSINESS SCHOOLMauritius

contact usMindspace, 45 Cybercity, Ebene

Tel: +230 464 1281Email: enquiries@ibs.ac.mu

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