Université des Mascareignes

Université des Mascareignes was established in 2012.Their mission is to foster innovation and excellence in teaching and research.

Courses are being in 3 faculties : Sustainable Development and Engineering, Business and Management, Information and Communication Technology.

Together with their major partner, University of Limoges they offer double degrees : one from Université des Mascareignes and the other from Université de Limoges, France. This is a unique opportunity for local and overseas students to obtain a European degree in Mauritius.

Diploma courses:

1. Diploma in Banking and Financial Services (Pamplemousses Campus)

   

   This programme is designed to cover the essential understanding that is needed to prepare for a successful career in banking and financial services.

   Career Prospects

   The local financial services sector is fast expanding and Mauritius is striving to become a dynamic and innovative financial hub. There is an increased demand for well trained graduates in the financial services industry. Graduates will be employed in banks, non-bank financial institutions (insurance, leasing, investment, global business, stockbroking), public and private sector.

2. Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Pamplemousses Campus).

   

   Exposure to accounting standards, auditing guidelines as well as accounting for decision making. This will enable the diploma holder to be fully involved at middle level of an organization to work as accounts officers and finance officers.  In the first year students will be exposed to managerial and basic accounting skills. The second year builds on the knowledge acquired to expose the students to more advanced concepts in accounting, auditing and the legal environment. Full time students are expected to complete an industrial attachment in semester 4.

   Career Prospects

   Demand for accounting related officers at middle management level especially in the private sector has a ways been at a peak. With the diversification of the economy, there is a potential need for well-trained diploma holders in accounting and finance. Successful students will be employed in accounting firms, accounts department of public or private sector organisations as accounts officer, finance officer, treasurer, costing officer, junior accountant

3. Diploma in Marketing (Pamplemousses Campus).

   Teaching and learning takes place through lectures, tutorials, individual and group projects, seminars and industrial placements. Students are expected to spend a considerable amount of time on private study. Even though the main medium of instruction will be in English, some modules will be taught in French. The dissertation may be written in either English or French. Our aim is to promote bilingual professionals who will have a definite advantage in today’s competitive and globalised job market

   Career Prospects

   • Marketing Officer
   • Customer Care Officer
   • Sales Representative
   • Public Relations Officer

4. Diploma Human Resource Management (Pamplemousses Campus).

   It has been designed to provide students with the required knowledge, skills and expertise to become competent professionals in the HR field and employable on the global job market. On successful completion of this course, students will be awarded a Diploma in Human Resource Management/DUST Gestion des Resources Humaines

   Career Prospects

   Human Resource Officer
   Training and Development Officer
   Ability to manage reward and develop a performance management syste

5. Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Automation (Rose-Hill Campus)

   To be able to cope with technological advances and Industrial systems complexities, graduates need to understand electrical, electronics, automation and mechanical engineering disciplines along with good communication skills, finance, marketing, health and safety issues.
   Graduants can design, built, operate, control and maintain a wide range of engineering products and processes. It aim to meet the increasing demand for technicians with cross-disciplinary skills particularly in the field of control systems, electrical machines, networks, power systems and instrumentation among others.

   Career Prospects

   Methods technician, Research manager, Test manager,  manufacturing team manager, maintenance coordinator, developer production/design engineering, automation electronics technician, process specialist, industrial computing & more

6. Diploma in Civil Engineering (Rose-Hill Campus)

   

   Random site visits and 4 weeks training at the end of the second semester, helps the students to get acquainted to and devise their career path within this field. The second year of study aims at inculcating technological and professional knowledge in the students. They also learn Managerial skills with a broad mindset regarding sustainable and green development. After completing a two months training in an engineering organization, students should complete their final year project under the supervision of academics and professionals.

   Career Prospects

   After completing their DUST – GC, students are apt to fill posts of Technical officers and Site Managers/ Agents in the Public and Private sectors related to Civil Engineering. From design to completion, DUST – GC holders participate actively in different phases of Building and Civil Engineering projects.

Undergraduate courses:

1. BSc(Hons) in Accounting and Finance (Pamplemousses Campus).

   Students will be exposed to accounting standards, auditing guidelines as well as accounting for decision making. This will enable graduates to be fully involved at senior level of an organization to work as financial accountants, management accountants or even consultants. In the first year students will be exposed to managerial and basic accounting skills. The second year builds on the knowledge acquired to expose the students to more advanced concepts in accounting, auditing and the legal environment. In the final year, more emphasis is laid on the importance of strategic control concepts and enhancing analytical skills. There is also an opportunity to undertake a work placement within the industry. Some of the key modules taught over the 6 semesters are listed below.

   Career Prospects

   There has always been a demand for accounting related professionals. With major development in the economy, there is an even increasing demand for well-trained graduates in accounting. Graduates will be employed in accounting firms, accounts department of public or private sector organisations as accountant, finance director, management accountant and auditor.

2. BSc Marketing (Pamplemousses Campus).

   Teaching and learning takes place through lectures, tutorials, individual and group projects, seminars and industrial placements. Students are expected to spend a considerable amount of time on private study. Even though the main medium of instruction will be in English, some modules will be taught in French. The dissertation may be written in either English or French. Our aim is to promote bilingual professionals who will have a definite advantage in today’s competitive and globalised job market

   Career Prospects

   • Marketing Manager
   • Customer Care Manager
   • Sales Manager
   • Public Relations Manager

3. BSc(Hons) in Banking and Financial Services (Pamplemousses Campus)

Students will have the opportunity to investigate and analyse a range of issues relating to the financial markets, the core elements of banking and the financial world at large. In the first year you will get to grips with the workings of the sector both from an organisational point of view and in respect of the financial markets. The second year builds specific understanding of the commercial environment in which banks operate. In the final year the focus is on developing strategic concepts and enhancing analytical skills. There is also an opportunity to undertake a work placement within the industry.

Career Prospects

The local financial services sector is fast expanding and Mauritius is striving to become a dynamic and innovative financial hub of international repute. There is an increased demand for well trained graduates in the financial services industry. Graduates will be employed in banks, non-bank financial institutions (insurance, leasing, investment, global business, stockbroking), public and private sector

4. BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering (Rose-Hill Campus)

Civil engineering is concerned with the conception, design, construction and maintenance of fixed structures or public works.

5. BSc (Hons) in Electrotechnics and Renewable Energy (Rose-Hill Campus)

To be able to cope with growing demands in the fields of electrotechnics and renewable energy sources and energy production and distribution, graduants need to understand the fundamentals underlying the physical operation, analysis, design and maintenance of electrical and electronic circuits and systems, principles of electrical machines and including power electronics.

6. BSc (Hons) in Electrical Engineering and Automation (Rose-Hill Campus)

To be able to cope with technological advances and Industrial systems complexities, graduates need to understand electrical, electronics, automation and mechanical engineering disciplines along with good communication skills, finance, marketing, health and safety issues.Electrical engineers can design, built, operate, control and maintain a wide range of engineering products and processes.

7. BSc (Hons)in Electromechanical Engineering (Rose-Hill Campus)

To be able to cope with technological advances and Industrial systems complexities, graduates need to understand both the mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines.

8. BSc Maintenance, Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Built Civil Engineering Heritage (Rose-Hill Campus)

This degree covers four Fields of Study called “Unité d’Enseignements”, namely “Formation Générale”, “Formation Scientifique et Technique”, “Formation Technologique” and “Formation Professionnelle”

9. BSc(Hons) in Applied Computer Science (Rose-Hill Campus)

Through the Applied Computer science degree program, you’ll get the skills necessary to play a critical role in sustaining today’s knowledge-based society.

10. BSc Web and Multimedia (Pamplemousses Campus)

One-year full-time programme which aims at preparing students to become ICT professionals and support the fast developing ICT sector of Mauritius.

11. BSc Networking and Database Management (Pamplemousses Campus)

This course covers networking technology and the science of database management.

12. BSc Software Engineering (Pamplemousses Campus)

This course seeks to focus on the development of software and hardware for a variety of application areas, whilst at the same time preparing the graduate for the inevitable changes in the field of computing.

Postgraduate courses:

It provides outstanding hands on laboratory practicals as applied in the Electromechanical and Automation Industries. Thus, preparing the graduates for leading a team and collaborating effectively with specialists or engineers.

Career Prospects

Electromechanical & Automation Engineering Technicians who go into the workforce are qualified to design, install, maintain, operate, supervise, and service complex industrial systems. Electromechanical & Automation technicians are well suited to find employment in many sectors of industry and commerce areas as: • Industrial Automation • Systems integration • Technical Sales • Design/CAD • Quality Control • Process control • Environmental control • Maintenance management • Mechanical engineering & others

1. Master(Msc/Master) Human Resource Specialisation: Emerging Markets (Pamplemousses Campus)

   Master (Msc/Master) Human Resource

2. Master (Msc/Master) Integrated Marketing Specialisation: Digital Marketing (Pamplemousses Campus)

   Master (Msc/Master) Integrated Marketing Specialisation Digital Marketing

3. Master En Systèmes Industriels (Rose-Hill Campus)

   This Master provides the opportunity for graduate engineers or scientists and corporate members of related professional bodies to acquire the detailed knowledge needed to meet the challenges and develop opportunities within the energy industry.