Doing Business in Mauritius (Course)

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Syllabus of the Online Subject: Foreign Trade and Business in Mauritius. Mauritian Economy.

Introduction to the Republic of Mauritius (East Africa)
Doing Business in Port Louis
Mauritian Economy
Foreign Trade of Mauritius
Business Opportunities in Mauritius:
1. Textile and Apparel
2. Information and communication technology
3. Seafood
Invest in Mauritius.
1. Board of Investment of Mauritius
Case Study: Mauritius Freeport
Access to the Mauritian Market
Business Plan for Mauritius

The objectives of the Online Subject “Foreign Trade and Business in the Republic of Mauritius” are the following:

To analyse the Mauritian economy and foreign trade
To know the business opportunities in the Republic of Mauritius
To explore Mauritian trade relations with the student's country
To know Mauritian Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
To analyse the strategic relationship between Mauritius and India
To develop a business plan for the Mauritian Market

The eLearning Subject “Doing Business in Mauritius” is part of the following Online Higher Education Programs taught by EENI Business School & HA University:

Doctorates: Business in Africa, Global Trade, Ethics, Religion & Business
Masters: African Business, International Business, Foreign Trade
Courses: Hinduism and Business, Business in East Africa

African Student, Master / Doctorate Business

Why study “Hinduism and Business”?

Higher Education programs adapted to Mauritian Students

The course materials are available in or Ile Maurice Mauricia Mauricio

Credits of the Online Subject “Foreign Trade and Business in the Republic of Mauritius”: 2
Duration: two weeks

Example of the Online Subject (Doing Business in Mauritius):
Course: Doing Business in Mauritius

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Description of the Online Subject: Doing Business in Mauritius.

The Republic of Mauritius (Africa) has moved from a mono-crop sugar dominated economy to diversified services oriented to the global markets.

Mauritian population: 1.3 million people
The area of Mauritius is 2,040 square kilometers
Mauritius has a significant population of Hindus
Mauritian Literacy rate: 90%
The main languages: French, English, and Creole
Borders (sea) of Mauritius: 2,000 kilometres from East Africa coast. 855 kilometres from Madagascar.
Democratic system (British Westminster Parliamentary System)
Legal system: British law and French Code Napoleon
Mauritian Capital: Port Louis (148,001 people). One of the largest financial centres in Africa
Mauritian Independence: 1968 (United Kingdom)

More information about Mauritius (African Portal - EENI Business School & HA University).

Africa: Foreign Trade and Business (Master)

Religions in Mauritius:

Hinduism (48%)
Christianity (33%)
Islam (17%)
African Traditional Religions

Mauritius belongs to:

Mauritius Freeport (Course)

Economy of Mauritius:

Mauritius: one of the largest financial centres and one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Top ranking in economic governance.

Ideally situated at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and Asia, the Republic of Mauritius also offers an ideal platform for holding and structuring investments in many of the fastest growing economies
With a per capita revenue of 8.891 USD, the Republic of Mauritius is now classified as a Middle revenue country and ranks, by the recent Human Development Index for 173 countries, 67th globally, 40th among developing countries and the second in Africa
The first African Country in the Doing Business Survey (World Bank)
First place at the Ibrahim Index of African Governance
Mauritius is one of the fastest growing African economies
Mauritian GDP growth: 3.7%
Mauritian GDP: 11.845 billion dollars
GDP per capita: 8.891 dollars
Mauritian inflation: 3.9%
Unemployment: 8%
Top Mauritian economic sectors: agriculture (6% of GDP, sugar), export-oriented manufacturing (23% of GDP, textiles and garments), tourism (6% of GDP), and financial and business services (10% of GDP)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT): call centres, software, and business process outsourcing (BPO)
Mauritian Textile and apparel sector: 50% of the total Mauritian exports of goods. 40,000 workers (3.5% of GDP)
Mauritius: an export-oriented country
Top Mauritian export products: textile, fish products, jewellery, watches, diamonds, optical goods, and chemical products
Total exports of goods: 2,872 million dollars
Total imports of product: 5,399 million dollars
Top Mauritian Export Markets: The United Kingdom, France, the United States, Italy, South Africa, Madagascar, and Turkey
Top Mauritian suppliers: India, China, France, South Africa, and Spain
Mauritius Freeport: international trading hub of Eastern and Southern African
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Stock: 2,944 million dollars
Mauritian Currency: Mauritius Rupee (MUR)
Excellent business environment
Stock Exchange of Mauritius; 47 companies listed, capitalisation: 14 billion dollars
The Mauritian services sector accounts for 70% of the gross domestic product
Leveraging on a long history of political stability, free market economy and good governance, the Republic of Mauritius has entered in a new era of business-friendliness
Port Louis is the second largest financial centre in Africa after Johannesburg.
1. Port Louis is the city with the highest per capita revenue in Africa
As a growing business and financial hub, the Republic of Mauritius offers numerous foreign direct investment opportunities, both on shore and off shore