MBA and Executive MBA Programmes
Life-impacting full-time and part-time programmes to develop your leadership skills and advance your career.
MBA programmes in France designed for career growth and transformation
Experience transformative full-time and part-time MBA programmes in France at a top-ranking institution. The programmes offered by EDHEC Business School are designed for ambitious professionals and focus on developing transformational leadership skills, ensuring personal and professional growth. Whether looking to change careers, advance in a current position, take on new challenges, or start a business, all programmes are tailored for executives seeking a 360° business vision in a global context.
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Join an MBA or Executive MBA programme at one of Europe’s top 10 business schools, according to the Financial Times.
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CHOOSE AN MBA
How to choose an EDHEC MBA that is right for you
Investing in an MBA is an important decision for your professional evolution. EDHEC MBAs are triple-accredited and consistently rank amongst the best in the world for diversity, opening up new international career opportunities, and for return on investment. We place great emphasis on personalised career & leadership development within an enriching, diverse, and inclusive learning environment. The programmes are meticulously created to meet participants’ specific needs, harnessing professional growth. This experience extends beyond academic learning, immersing students in an international network and a supportive alumni family.
These connections offer enduring support, during and well after the programme concludes, enhancing the overall educational and professional evolution of each participant.
PROGRAMMES
Programmes Offered
The triple-accredited and top-ranked Global MBA programme provides an unparalleled learning journey that will develop the leadership skills to lead with confidence, conviction, and authenticity.
• 3/4 year bachelor degree
• Fluent English
• In English
• Nice, France
• Specialisation
• MBA Project
• Grade Master (Bac+5)
• RNCP Niv 7
Part-Time Programme in France
Unlock your potential for transformational leadership
• 5+ years' professional experience
• Fluent English
• In English
• Paris
• Electives
• Consulting project/ business plan
• RNCP Niv 7/ Bac +5
• CPF eligible
• March
Manage the challenges and changes in the global healthcare economy
• 5+ years' professional experience
• Fluent English
• In English
• Paris
• Electives
• Consulting project / business plan
• RNCP Niv 7 / Bac +5
• CPF eligible
• March
Unlock your potential to shape the future of responsible innovation
Intakes
October 2025
What is the difference between a Global MBA and an Executive MBA?
A Global MBA (GMBA), and an Executive MBA (EMBA) offer very similar programme features.The organisation and profiles of participants vary significantly between programmes. Our Global Master of Business Administration is an intense full-time, 10-month degree programme that requires participants to take a brief career hiatus. Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of professional experience. Conversely, our Executive MBA is structured as a part-time, 16-19-month programme, allowing participants to maintain their employment during its tenure. Generally, a requisite of 5-8 years of professional experience is expected from applicants.
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For over a century, EDHEC has been helping shape managers and leaders that transform the world. Steadfast in our mission to be of service to business and society, the triple-accredited EDHEC Global MBA combines the tradition of excellence of a French Grande Ecole with the exceptional diversity of a well-established international programme.
Sandra Richez
Global MBA programme director, EDHEC, Nice
Leaders must develop the vision and skills necessary to lead their organisations to success. With an EDHEC Executive MBA, we offer you the opportunity to put your skills and leadership into practice. Our action learning approach will help you create value to your organisation, create a positive impact on your business and anticipate the key business challenges of the future.
Denis Dauchy
Denis Dauchy, Ph.D. and Professor of Strategy of the Executive MBA, EDHEC
Why choose an MBA or Executive MBA at EDHEC?
EDHEC’s MBA and Executive MBA programmes in France have a genuinely personalised and human-centric approach—even if you are participating remotely with the Online MBA programme. All participants receive individual support and guidance throughout the programme to ensure an experience aligned with personal and professional goals, interests, and ambitions.
When you join an EDHEC MBA cohort, you will:
Connect, , learn, and exchange ideas and experiences with a diverse, international network of more than 57,000 alumni located around the world.
Benefit from a unique pedagogical approach that blends academic excellence with business-relevant expertise and research insights.
Experience action-based learning that is based on real-world business challenges for more immediate impact.
CAREER IMPACT
How can an MBA or Executive MBA impact my career?
Depending on your goals, the impact an MBA or Executive MBA can have on your professional development can be profound and life-changing. EDHEC prides itself on fostering a rich and reflective learning journey that positively impacts both the hard and soft skills required in our competitive business world.
Self-Reflection: Pursuing an MBA or EMBA gives you the unique opportunity to take a step back and reflect on your goals, ambitions, and future. Through personalised coaching and expert guidance, some participants may decide to make a complete change in their professional trajectory, make a geographical career move, or even start a business.
New Perspectives: During an MBA or EMBA programme you will be exposed to many different viewpoints and perspectives, which will challenge your perceptions and help you think more critically. In expanding your frame of mind, you will be able to solve problems more creatively and approach decision-making from new points of view.
Impactful Leadership: A substantial segment of our MBA programmes focuses on principled leadership development. This exploration delves deep into the essential skills, capabilities, and behaviours necessary for instigating transformative changes within your organisation and on your career journey. The development of principled leadership is poised to profoundly influence every facet of your professional and personal life, as it equips you with the prowess to effect positive change confidently, fosters progression along your chosen career path, and enhances your capacity to meet challenges with agility, courage, and inspiration.
Positive Impact: Leaders who stay true to distinct core values, are often those who are able to make the greatest positive impact on their team. The MBA and EMBA programmes examine how consistency, courage, and taking responsibility for your actions all lead to having a positive impact. You will learn the importance of empathy and compassion and better understand how to focus on the bigger picture even through adversity.
A Network for Life
Upon completion, you will not only receive a globally recognised MBA degree from a leading business school, but you will also gain membership to an extensive international network. Within this network, you will discover a wealth of support and expertise, as fellow members foster an environment that encourages further self-challenge and continuous professional development. As part of EDHEC's global alumni network, you join a family of over 57,000 members, comprising inspiring and innovative leaders and entrepreneurs dedicated to making a significant impact on both business and society.
Triple accréditation
EDHEC is a member of the select category of business schools worldwide (fewer than 1%) to be triple-accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
Joining the EMBA programme at EDHEC remains to this day, the best professional decision I have ever made. It changed my life in profound ways. From a human perspective, it enabled me to meet people from diverse backgrounds and profiles. It also made me grow intellectually since our passionate lecturers and speakers were all recognised experts in their fields. Finally, it led to a professional evolution that allowed me to become the leader of my destiny, by aligning my goals with my skills. It made me understand which direction I wanted to take over the next 10 years. Since I graduated, I have become the proud founder of a growing company.
Xavier Dikor Mbouma
Xavier Dikor Mbouma, EDHEC Executive MBA alumnus 2019, Co-founder & CEO, FARI Analytics, Paris
When I started at EDHEC, my goal was to transform my career and change my trajectory by switching to the corporate world. And this is exactly what happened, thanks to everything I learned from such committed professors as Denis Dauchy, who helped me build a more global vision of business (he is also one of the programme directors, alongside Philippe Foulquier), or Clare Gately, who explained to us how to innovate and develop a product or start-up project from scratch.
Vera Steiner
Dr. Vera Steiner, EDHEC Executive MBA alumna 2018, Senior Product Manager B2B Mobile Private Network, A1, Vienna
The network that you build during your MBA is incredible. The support, connections, advice, and inspiration offered, continue after you graduate as you become part of a truly global alumni family.
As you develop your career, move to new countries, industries or even set up your own business, you know that you already have a business network and community to offer invaluable support that will make your relocation or transition as smooth as possible.
I am proud to be an EDHEC alumna. It is always so rewarding to get involved with events and activities which help inspire the next generation of EDHEC MBAs.
Ksenia Sukhova
Ksenia Sukhova, EDHEC Global MBA alumna 2018, Business Operations Manager, Deloitte UK
I chose EDHEC as I was looking for an MBA that offered a truly interactive experience and I wanted to develop relations with the other members of my class. I really appreciated being able to exchange ideas in an environment that encouraged discussion.
Cédric Taelman
Cédric Taelman, EDHEC Executive MBA alumnus 2014, Operational Manager, Sagrex (Belgium)
MBAs FAQs
“MBA” stands for Master in Business Administration. “EMBA” stands for Executive Master in Business Administration. Both are competitive learning programmes designed to advance business acumen, develop skills and insights, and support transformational leadership growth among professionals.
The EDHEC Global MBA and EDHEC EMBA programme both focus amongst on leadership development, managerial and executive up-skilling, business transformation, and developing new perspectives through cohort dynamics. However, the programme location, duration, and applicant profiles do differ. The Global MBA is an intense full-time, 10-month degree programme that requires participants to take a career break and attend the programme at the EDHEC campus in Nice, France. Applicants to the Global MBA programme are required to have a minimum of 3 years of experience. The EMBA is a part-time, 16-month degree programme that allows participants to continue working while attending the program in either Paris or Lille, France. Applicants to the EMBA programme and are generally required to have at least 7 or 8 years of professional experience.
Choosing the right MBA for you depends on several factors. These include your career goals and ambitions, your situation (would you like to study part-time while you work, or full-time while you take a career break?), as well as your profile and existing experience. If you submit your profile, one of our Career Advisors will contact you soon to give you some expert insight and tailored advice. You can also explore more on how to choose a programme that is right for you.
Both the GMBA and EMBA programmes at EDHEC includes a set of core business fundamentals courses such as finance and accounting, strategy, global business practices, business administration, negotiations, agile management, leadership, and more. The programmes also include electives and a specialisation track that can be personalised based on individual skills and interests. Additionally, the proprietary career development programme offers dedicated initiatives to help you create your career strategy and prepare for beyond the programme.
Employment prospects following the completion of an MBA exist in almost any industry and discipline where business acumen, advanced managerial skills, and executive leadership qualities are required. Many participants choose to complete an MBA with the hopes of advancing on their career path, change career paths or industries, make an international career move, or even to embark on an entrepreneurial journey.
In today’s global economy, there are numerous opportunities to join large international companies, to be a part of companies looking to scale into new markets, or even to start your own company.
Earning an MBA offers numerous advantages, including:
- You will acquire a comprehensive business outlook, significantly enhancing your analytical skills, strategic thinking, negotiating abilities, business communication, leadership capabilities, and more.
- You can personalise your EDHEC programme experience and tailor it based on your career aspirations by choosing from a diverse range of electives, including macroeconomics, sales and business development, and strategic foresight and month-long specialisation tracks on digital innovation, entrepreneurship, international finance or global leadership.
- You will have an unparalleled opportunity to expand your professional network and connect with business leaders worldwide, thus gaining invaluable insights from a multitude of international perspectives.
A highly regarded MBA is one of the best ways to boost your career. Whether you are looking to progress within your current company or are seeking new opportunities, this degree will be an invaluable asset.
As professional who wants to take your career to a global level, studying abroad is a fundamental step to raise your international profile, to meet professors and other participants who bring perspectives from different countries, and to show your ability to adapt and integrate into a different culture.
Choosing an MBA in France is an excellent choice. Its central location in Europe makes it accessible from the entire world. Paris, in particular, is easy to reach with international flights arriving every day from all continents. Its economy is one of the strongest in the world and it is home to many famous multinational companies such as L'Oréal, Sanofi, Airbus, Carrefour, Peugeot, Veolia, and Michelin, to name a few.
France is also renowned for its quality of life. From historic Paris to sunny Nice and Flemish-influenced Lille, there are many great cities where an MBA is a truly life-changing experience.
France is home to many exciting cities for your MBA. EDHEC Business School is present in 3 of the best:
Paris: Of course, the French capital is a great place to prepare for a career change, with its dynamic economy and La Défense, its central business district, where you can find many opportunities.
Lille: Located in the north of the country, next to Belgium and close to Germany, Luxembourg and the United Kingdom, this dynamic city offers excellent conditions for participants. In particular, the cost of living and accommodations, which are both very affordable for a city of this size. It is also close to important political centres such as Brussels and Strasbourg, which opens many doors for professionals wishing to develop their careers in public institutions.
Nice: Bordering Italy, and very close to both Spain and Switzerland, Nice is a sunny city by the Mediterranean Sea. Nice is also located near Sophia Antipolis, dubbed the “silicon valley of the south of France” and home to a technology park with thousands of innovative companies.
Yes, EDHEC’s MBA programmes are internationally recognised. Out of 14,000 establishments worldwide, EDHEC is one of just 89 business schools to have the EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA Triple Crown Accreditation. These international accreditations recognise the academic excellence of its programmes, the quality of its teaching faculty, its close links with businesses, and the involvement of the EDHEC Business School in the economic environment of its campuses.
In general, applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, must have several years of professional experience, and need to be fully proficient in the English language. Some requirements will weigh differently depending on your profile. All EDHEC applicants go through an initial interview with the programme advisor, have discussions with participants and alumni, submit a formal application, and conduct one-on-one interviews with the admissions team.
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