Entrance Examination for the Master's Program at ESSEC, University of Garoua for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
The Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon has officially announced the entrance examination for the Master's program at the Higher School of Economic and Commercial Sciences (ESSEC) of the University of Garoua for the 2025-2026 academic year. This competitive exam aims to recruit 270 students across six distinct fields. Prospective candidates must adhere to a set of strict conditions and procedures, as detailed in the official document.
Fields of Study
The examination covers the following fields:
- Management of Commercial Sciences (MSC)
- Control/Audit - Accounting and Finance (CCF)
- Human Resource Management (GRH)
- Management and Transformation of Societies and Organizations (MTS)
- Economic Development Analysis (AED)
- Social Policy Analysis (APS)
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, specific to each field. The table below summarizes the required diplomas:
| Fields | Required Diplomas |
|---|---|
| Control/Audit - Accounting and Finance (CCF) | Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance or equivalent diploma |
| Management of Commercial Sciences (MSC) | Bachelor's in Marketing, International Business, Corporate Communication, etc. |
| Human Resource Management (GRH) | Bachelor's in Management Sciences or equivalent diploma |
| Management and Transformation of Societies (MTS) | Any Bachelor's degree or equivalent diploma |
| Economic Development Analysis (AED) | Bachelor's in Economic Sciences or engineering diplomas in agronomy or IT |
| Social Policy Analysis (APS) | Any Bachelor's degree or equivalent diploma |
Application Requirements
Candidates must submit a complete application file including:
- An application form available on the MINESUP website or at ESSEC.
- A certified copy of the birth certificate (less than 3 months old).
- Transcripts of the Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- A certified copy of the diploma or a certificate of success.
- A medical certificate attesting fitness for higher education.
- A criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) less than 3 months old.
- A receipt for the examination fee payment (20,000 CFA francs).
- A stamped envelope and four passport-sized photos.
Examination Structure
The examination consists of:
- Three written tests accounting for 70% of the final score.
- An academic record score based on age, duration of degree completion, and transcripts, accounting for 30%.
The written tests, each lasting 2 hours, vary by field:
| Fields | Test 1 (Coeff. 3) | Test 2 (Coeff. 2) |
|---|---|---|
| CCF, MTS, AED, APS | Mathematics | General Knowledge |
| MSC, GRH | Document Commentary | General Knowledge |
Schedule and Submission Locations
Applications must be submitted no later than September 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM, at regional delegations of secondary education or at the ESSEC office. The written tests will take place on September 13, 2025, in the following centers: Docala, Garoua, Maroua, Ngaoundéré, and Yaoundé.
Available Slots per Field
The table below shows the number of available slots for each field:
| Fields | Number of Slots |
|---|---|
| CCF | 80 |
| MSC | 30 |
| GRH | 20 |
| MTS | 30 |
| AED | 20 |
| APS | 20 |
| Total | 270 |
Final Provisions
Examination fees are non-refundable. Foreign candidates must provide an equivalence of their diploma issued by MINESUP. Results will be published after the evaluation of written tests and academic records.
