The executive governing body of the Institute is its Council. It has the custody, control and use of the common seal of the Institute, is responsible for the management and administration of the revenue and property of the Institute and has general control over the conduct of its affairs; the Council takes such measures as it deems fit to achieve the objects of the Institute.

The Council is made up of a chairperson appointed by the Prime Minister, the Director of the Institute and other members from a wide range of stakeholders, including the chairman of the Public Service Commission, representatives from important Government Ministries, Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Education and Human Resources, University of Mauritius and from MIE staff and students’ organisations. This wide cross-section of representatives and their multidimensional perceptions and perspectives ensure that all opinions are heard and policies are geared towards meeting the goals and interests of the nation.

The responsibility for the implementation of policy and maintenance of good order and efficiency is delegated by the Council to the Director of the Institute, who is its principal academic and administrative officer. The Director is assisted by three major cadres namely the Deputy Director, the Registrar and the Financial Controller, responsible for the Academic, Administrative and Financial matters respectively. They constitute the Directorate of the Institute.

The academic authority of the Institute has been delegated by the Council to the Academic Board. Its main mandate is to be responsible for the regulation and superintendence of the education and discipline of students, (section 1.2 of MIE Act 1984). The MIE believes strongly in external scrutiny to ensure quality in its awards. The Board, chaired by the Director of the Institute, consists of the Deputy Director, the Librarian, Heads of Schools, representatives of Academic Staff of the Institute, and also representatives from the University of Mauritius, the Ministry of Education and Human Resources, Mauritius Examinations Syndicate, MIE Students’ Council, Teachers’ Unions from the primary and secondary sectors, and other such members appointed by the Council.

The Academic Board is the validation body for all educational programmes, examinations, awards and academic endeavours. It is responsible for the maintenance of academic quality and standard. The presence of members from other institutions within the Academic Board provides to some measure the external validation of the academic activities of the MIE. Students’ representatives ascertain that students are involved in the policy formulation process.

The Academic Board fulfills its responsibilities through a structured network of committees, both standing and ad-hoc, which, in its operation, engenders a decentralised and participatory approach. The aim is to achieve transparency in decision-making, vertical and horizontal communication, empowerment of staff at all levels through the delegation of responsibility and authority, and the inculcation of a sense of shared leadership.