Rushmore Business School

What Rushmore Business School does

Rushmore Business School (RBS) is a private tertiary education institution founded in 2002 and headquartered at the Rushmore Complex, Sodnac Link Road, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius. The school delivers British-accredited diplomas and degrees in business, IT, construction management, logistics, law, accounting, healthcare, marketing, and spa & salon management, structured across four tiers: foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive/professional certification. Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are awarded by UK partner universities — University of Suffolk, Leeds Beckett University, and UWE Bristol — while professional certifications come via Pearson (BTEC), ICAEW (ACA), CIM (marketing), and CIBTAC (beauty therapy). A wholly owned subsidiary, Rushmore Studios (operational from February 2022), provides in-house lecture capture, marketing content production, and external audio/video production services.

The business model is tuition-led: students pay subscription-recurring annual fees differentiated by nationality, level, and programme (Mauritian prices range from Rs 85,000 to Rs 385,000; international prices range from USD 3,000 to USD 13,000), with supplementary one-time application fees (Rs 1,000-2,000 domestic; $100 international) and per-module billing for ICAEW ACA. Recruitment is direct-to-consumer via an online application portal and social channels (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram), supplemented by alumni referrals, campus events, and an International Office that processes student visas. The school reports over 5,000 graduates across its 23-year history and is regulated by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the Mauritius Qualifications Authority (MQA), the British Accreditation Council (since 2007), and holds the QAA (UK) Review Graphic for meeting UK quality standards.

Rushmore's customer base is concentrated on two primary segments — Mauritian school leavers seeking foundation or undergraduate pathways, and working professionals pursuing postgraduate degrees (MSc, MBA) or professional qualifications — with a secondary international student segment recruited cross-border. Operational scale sits at 51-100 employees within a single campus, with selective academic support staff such as Head of Law Jeevesh Augnoo and FHEA-qualified Senior Lecturer Tasneem Khedarun. The institution pursues growth primarily through new programme launches (healthcare cluster, AI/Data Science diplomas) and partnership-led credentials rather than campus expansion or external capital raising.

Name

Rushmore Business School

Legal name

Rushmore Business School

Website

https://rbs.ac.mu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rushmore Business School is a private Mauritian tertiary education institution founded in 2002 that delivers British-accredited diplomas and degrees in business, IT, law, healthcare, and accounting through partnerships with University of Suffolk, Leeds Beckett University, UWE Bristol, Pearson, ICAEW, CIM, and CIBTAC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paralegal & Legal Studies Programs (Law School–Affiliated) (EDAHAIAI), Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Professional certifications
• Business diplomas
• Postgraduate degrees
• Foundation courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Quatre Bornes

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged to Mauritian and international students across foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes. Fees vary by programme, level, and student nationality (Mauritian vs international).
2. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fees: Rs 1,000 for Mauritian undergraduate, Rs 2,000 for Mauritian postgraduate, and $100 for international students.
3. External Studio Services: Rushmore Studios generates revenue from external audio and video production projects for clients outside the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rushmore Business School delivers diploma and degree programs in business, IT, logistics, construction, health & social care, law, and marketing through Pearson-linked and blended learning pathways. The school partners with UK universities (University of Suffolk, Leeds Beckett University, UWE Bristol) and professional bodies (ICAEW, CIM, CIBTAC) to award British-accredited qualifications. Tuition is the primary revenue source, with primary delivery on the Quatre Bornes campus and secondary delivery through online streaming and blended formats.

Product overview

Rushmore Business School offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services spanning Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Executive levels. The institution provides Pearson BTEC diplomas, university degree programs (BA, BSc, LLB, MSc, MBA) in partnership with UK universities (University of Suffolk, Leeds Beckett University, UWE Bristol), and professional certifications (ICAEW/ACA, CIM, CIBTAC). The portfolio includes specialized programs in Business, Law, Computing, Construction Management, Health & Social Care (Nursing, Midwifery, Mental Health, Gerontology, Animal Care, Wound Management), Marketing, Engineering, and Hospitality. Supporting infrastructure includes Rushmore Studios for media production and executive education programs delivered with Neoma Business School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rushmore Studios: Audio and video production studio for recording lecture sessions and marketing campaigns, also available for external commercial projects.

Products and services

• Foundation Courses Pre-university foundation programmes including Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diplomas in Business, Engineering, and Information Technology, CIM marketing at Levels 3 and 4, and BTEC Health & Social Care qualifications at Levels 2 and 3. Designed for school leavers who have completed secondary education.
• Undergraduate Programs Undergraduate degrees spanning Accounting & Finance (ACA, BA Business Management, HND Business), Construction Management (BSc, Diploma of Higher Education), Health & Social Care (Nursing, Midwifery, Mental Health, Gerontology, Wound Management, Animal Care), Computing, Law (LLB), Marketing (CIM), Spa & Wellness, and Events Management. Awarded through University of Suffolk, Leeds Beckett University, and Pearson BTEC.
• Postgraduate Programs Postgraduate degrees including MSc Project Management, Suffolk MBA, Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management, International PGCE (with UWE Bristol), MSc Data Science and AI, CIM Level 7 Marketing, MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, and MSc Project Management in Construction. Delivered face-to-face, blended, or online streaming.
• Executive Education Executive programmes delivered in partnership with Neoma Business School (France), including the 33-hour course 'Stratégies marketing et négociation dans la grande distribution' priced at Rs 40,000 (Mauritian, HRDC reimbursable) or EUR 850 (international). Targets Mauritian retail professionals and corporate clients.
• Professional Certifications Professional qualifications including ICAEW Chartered Accountant (ACA) at Certificate, Professional, and Advanced Levels (per-module pricing), CIM Marketing certifications at Levels 3, 4, 6, and 7, and CIBTAC Spa & Beauty Therapy Level 4 Diploma. Designed for individuals pursuing industry-recognised credentials.
• Rushmore Studios In-house audio and video production facility for recording lecture sessions and supporting marketing campaigns, also available for external commercial projects. Operates as a wholly owned subsidiary providing professional services to clients outside the school.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 graduates have earned qualifications that open doors around the world
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neoma Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2022On 15 March 2022, Rushmore Business School and Neoma Business School (France) entered into a collaborative agreement to offer executive training sessions to retail professionals, including a programme titled 'Stratégies marketing et négociation dans la grande distribution'. Teaching staff from Neoma (Mr Olivier Fouquere, Mr Frédéric Laine) delivered modules in Mauritius in April and May 2022.
• University of SuffolkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRushmore Business School partners with the University of Suffolk (UK) to deliver a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees including BA (Hons) Business Management, BSc (Hons) Computing, LLB (Hons) Law, BSc (Hons) Nursing, BSc (Hons) Midwifery, BSc (Hons) Construction Management, Diploma of Higher Education in Construction Management, MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, and Suffolk MBA. Degrees are awarded by the University of Suffolk.
• PearsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPearson is an academic and professional awarding body partner offering BTEC qualifications at Levels 2, 3, and 5 (Foundation, HND, Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership) through Rushmore Business School.
• ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRushmore Business School is an ICAEW-authorised training partner offering the ACA (Chartered Accountant) qualification, with collaboration with ICAEW-authorised training employers in Mauritius to support the 450 days of practical work experience requirement.
• Leeds Beckett UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeeds Beckett University (UK) is a degree-awarding partner offering the LLB (Hons) Law and MBA Executive programmes through Rushmore Business School. The partnership includes exchange semester opportunities for LLB students at Leeds Law School. Faculty visits from Leeds Beckett (Dr Stephen Wood, Dr Anna Kawalek, Allan Jones) conduct academic development sessions and guest lectures.
• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIM is a professional marketing awarding body offering qualifications at Levels 3, 4, 6, and 7 through Rushmore Business School, including Foundation Certificate, Certificate, and Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing.
• CIBTAC (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIBTAC is the examining body for the Level 4 Diploma in Spa & Salon Management offered at Rushmore Business School. CIBTAC applies rigid standards for attendance, learning, and examinations, moderated by International Examiners.
• UWE Bristol (University of West of England)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUWE Bristol partners with Rushmore Business School to deliver the International Postgraduate Certificate of Education (iPGCE), a flexible online programme for educators worldwide. Successful completion provides 60 credits towards a Master's degree.
• Air Training Service (UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRushmore Business School's Basic Aircraft Maintenance course is delivered in partnership with Air Training Service (UK), a training provider in aviation. Rushmore participated in the African Aviation 2022 exhibition in Johannesburg alongside MRO Africa.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• African Leadership University (ALU): Pan-African higher-education provider with campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda offering undergraduate programmes. Emerging peer targeting similar Indian Ocean student segments with an innovative, mission-driven model.

Direct peers

• Amity University Mauritius: Indian-headquartered international university operating a Mauritius campus offering business, IT, and management degrees to local and international students. Competes for the same Indian Ocean student base with similar multi-discipline portfolios.
• London School of Business and Finance (LSBF): Private UK-affiliated provider of business, finance, and professional qualifications with global campuses and partners. Similar in serving working professionals seeking British business and professional credentials at lower cost than UK-domestic study.
• University of London International Programmes: Offers University of London degrees via approved partner institutions worldwide. Comparable to RBS in delivering UK-recognised qualifications to students seeking a more affordable, internationally portable degree pathway.
• SP Jain School of Global Management: Multi-campus private business school offering undergraduate and postgraduate business programmes across Dubai, Singapore, Mumbai, and Sydney. Comparable as a private, internationally-oriented business school competing for global students.
• University of Central Lancashire Mauritius (UCLan Mauritius): Branch campus of UK UCLan delivering British undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Mauritius. Directly competes with RBS on UK-validated degrees in the same Indian Ocean geography.
• Curtin University Mauritius: Australian university's Mauritius branch campus offering foreign-credential business and applied science programmes. Closely comparable transnational education (TNE) model serving Mauritian and international students.
• Middlesex University Mauritius: Branch campus of UK Middlesex University in Mauritius, offering British undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to local and international students. Highly comparable as a UK-credential provider in the same Quatre Bornes / Mauritius market.

Broad incumbents

• The Open University UK: UK distance-learning university offering flexible undergraduate and postgraduate degrees globally. Broad incumbent competing for working professionals who might otherwise choose blended providers like RBS.
• Kaplan International: Large global education provider offering pathway programmes, English language training, and university preparation across many countries. Broader incumbent in transnational education with overlapping UK university pathway partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC449bM6wfHad6wk-O4OvpHg
• Facebookfacebook.com/rushmorebusinessschoolmu2002
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rushmore-business-school-mauritius
• Instagraminstagram.com/rbsmu
• Xx.com/RBS_MU

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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