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Institut Universitaire du Nil

Institut Camerounais de l'Audit Social

Making organisations fairer and more sustainable.

ICAS is the pioneering school of social auditing, CSR, sustainable development and ethical governance. It trains the experts who support the social and environmental transformation of organisations.

Why ICAS?

The only social audit training of its kind in Cameroon.

An approach that brings together management, law and sociology.

Preparation for international CSR standards.

A strong focus on ethics.

Our programmes

Social audit. All our programmes are bilingual and run from Year 1 to Year 5, up to Master's level (Bac+5).

Click on a programme to discover what you will study, the career opportunities and its strengths.

Our flagship programme, unique in Cameroon, trains experts who can assess the social practices of organisations and recommend improvements.

What you will study

The programme covers social audit methods, social assessment of organisations, analysis of HR policies, workplace climate, working conditions, social dialogue, social indicators and writing audit reports.

Career opportunities

  • Social auditor
  • Social audit consultant
  • CSR manager

Strengths

An interdisciplinary approach and preparation for international standards.

The ICAS Social Responsibility programme trains professionals who can design, roll out and manage corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies suited to African contexts.

What you will study

The programme covers the foundations of CSR, international standards (ISO 26000, GRI, etc.), CSR assessment, developing social responsibility policies, non-financial reporting, stakeholder dialogue and integrating CSR into business strategy.

Who is it for?

This programme suits committed, strategic students who care about today's social issues.

Career opportunities

  • CSR manager
  • Social responsibility consultant

Strengths

A strong focus on ethics and an international outlook.

The programme trains specialists in managing the economic and social performance of organisations, who can combine traditional management tools with a social dimension.

What you will study

The programme covers traditional management control (budgets, dashboards, variance analysis), social management control, non-financial performance indicators, integrated reporting and managing overall performance.

Who is it for?

This programme is for analytical, rigorous students interested in how organisations are run.

Career opportunities

  • Management controller
  • Performance analyst

Strengths

An interdisciplinary approach (management + law + sociology).

Training focused on the social and ethical side of human resources management.

What you will study

The programme covers recruitment, career management, training, pay, social dialogue, quality of working life, diversity and inclusion, as well as the legal and ethical aspects of HR.

Who is it for?

This programme suits organised students who are good listeners and care about human and social issues.

Career opportunities

  • HR manager
  • Social development officer

Strengths

Preparation for today's CSR challenges.

The ICAS Socio-Economic Responsibility programme trains experts who can analyse and manage the socio-economic impact of organisations on their communities and stakeholders.

What you will study

The programme covers socio-economic impact analysis, local development strategies, the social and solidarity economy, assessing externalities and impact measurement tools.

Career opportunities

  • Socio-economic responsibility consultant
  • Sustainable development officer

The ICAS Environmental Responsibility programme trains professionals who can build environmental issues into the strategy and day-to-day running of organisations.

What you will study

The programme covers environmental assessment, environmental standards, impact management, the circular economy, environmental reporting and ecological transition strategies.

Career opportunities

  • Environmental manager
  • Sustainable development consultant

The ICAS Strategic CSR programme trains experts who can place social responsibility at the heart of business strategy.

What you will study

The programme covers integrating CSR into strategy, responsible leadership, integrated reporting, ethical governance and managing overall performance.

Who is it for?

This programme is for ambitious students with vision.

Career opportunities

  • CSR director
  • Strategic CSR consultant

Strengths

A strong strategic and ethical focus.

This programme combines the legal and ethical aspects of employment relations and organisational governance.

What you will study

The programme covers employment law, international labour standards, business ethics, compliance, legal risk prevention and ethical governance.

Who is it for?

This programme suits rigorous, fair-minded students interested in law and ethics.

Career opportunities

  • Employment law specialist
  • Organisational ethics adviser
  • Social compliance manager

Strengths

An interdisciplinary approach and a strong focus on ethics.

Step 1

Yaoundé, 2 years

You start in a preparatory class, close to your family, with reduced fees and personal support.

Step 2

France, 3 years

You continue your studies abroad, ready to join leading European higher-education institutions.

Step 3

Graduate

Bachelor (Bac+3) or Master (Bac+5), with the option of a double degree.

Join ICAS

Leave your details: an adviser will call you back to answer your questions and guide you through registration.

Entrance exams in March, June and August

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