ESCM Business School

Our Story ESCM Business School — "Leaders de Demain" — is a business and management school founded in 2018 in Antananarivo, Madagascar, and affiliated with the FIGS Education group. Over seven years, it has expanded from a 300 m² campus to more than 1,300 m², now serving nearly 100 students. The school is mission-driven to forge operational and innovative leaders through an engaged education model that cultivates autonomy, entrepreneurial spirit, openness to innovation, and an international outlook. Under Director General Jonathan RANJATOELINA, ESCM is committed to making its graduates "bankable" on the employment market and supporting professional reconversion. The institution is defined by four pillars: academic excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, international openness, and pedagogical innovation. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Bachelor Commerce & Management (Titre RNCP Niveau 6 / Bac+3) — A three-year program built on a preparatory 2+1 structure, delivering a French State-recognized diploma oriented toward management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Core coverage includes Management, Digital Marketing, Finance, and Entrepreneurship. 🎓 Bachelor Communication — A three-year undergraduate degree in communication offered within the school's portfolio. 🎓 MBA Management International (Titre RNCP Niveau 7 / Bac+5) — A two-year advanced program designed to form senior executives capable of leading in multicultural and complex business environments. 🎓 Formation Professionnelle Continue — Short, modular corporate training programs launched in 2021, tailored to the specific upskilling needs of companies and their collaborators with variable duration. 🎓 Management & Leadership Specialization — Discipline stream focused on operational decision-making, team management, and organizational leadership. 🎓 Marketing Digital Specialization — Focus covering digital strategy, online brand communications, and e-business tools. 🎓 Finance Specialization — Training block in financial management, corporate finance, and business accounting. 🎓 Entrepreneuriat Specialization — Stream dedicated to startup creation, business model design, and innovative venture development. 🎓 Atelier Planification, Mise en Œuvre et Évaluation de Projets — Practical workshop delivered in collaboration with JCI Antananarivo, covering end-to-end project management. Specialties 🎯 Management & Leadership 🎯 Marketing Digital 🎯 Finance & Corporate Accounting 🎯 Entrepreneurship & Startup Development 🎯 International Business Management 🎯 Corporate Communication 🎯 Professional Continuing Education 🎯 Employability & Career Transition Support Methods & Approach ESCM combines academic rigor with an operational, hands-on pedagogy designed to render students immediately effective in professional contexts. The curriculum integrates innovation and entrepreneurial mindset development, leveraging partnerships with international institutions and local corporations to root learning in real-world practice. Teaching emphasizes autonomy, multicultural competence, and adaptive leadership through active learning methods and direct corporate immersion. Who It's For The school welcomes high-school graduates and students pursuing Bac+3 and Bac+5 qualifications in business. It is designed for aspiring managers and entrepreneurs in Madagascar and abroad, as well as professionals seeking continuing education modules and companies requiring customized employee training. The MBA targets experienced professionals and future senior leaders operating in complex, multicultural settings. The continuing education department also serves individuals undergoing career reconversion. Facilities & Practical Info Programs are delivered in person on the Antananarivo campus. The school operates in French and follows an academic calendar with intakes in January and October. The admission process requires a CV, cover letter, transcripts, a 150,000 Ariary application fee, and a motivation interview, with decisions rendered within 48 hours. Location Address: Villa Mahi Cité Planton, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar Hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00; Saturday: 08:00 – 12:00 The "+" ✅ Delivery of French RNCP Level 6 and Level 7 titles in partnership with recognized international institutions. ✅ Strong international network including IDRAC Business School, Sup de Com, Epitech, MediaSchool, and corporate partners such as Airtel Madagascar, SIPEM Banque, and École 42. ✅ Dedicated corporate training department since 2021 offering bespoke professional modules. ✅ Rapid admission timeline with a guaranteed response within 48 hours. ✅ Modern campus expanded to 1,300 m² to support growing enrollment and new programs. ✅ Active civic and professional engagement, including workshops with JCI Antananarivo and awareness campaigns with national associations.