Global MBA at EDHEC Business School – Full Time Programme in France

Build Your Strategic Foundations

During your first 6 months, gain a global business vision that allows you to understand and apply relevant strategic frameworks and ask the right questions to make informed and impactful decisions. Core subject areas include Strategy, Innovation and Management, Finance, Analytics and Risk, and Personal and Organisational Leadership.

Plan Your Next Steps with the Lead360 Programme

The Lead 360 personal and career development programme prepares you for the next step in your post-MBA journey and provides you with innovative tools, global leadership skills, Lead360 elective workshops, and individual and group coaching sessions that will be indispensable to you as you advance your career.

Furthermore, our CareerSMART programme is a dedicated initiative to help you plan your career strategy, explore global job openings, receive personalised feedback on interviewing skills and CV development, and support you in ways to help you achieve your career goals.

Gain Hands-On International Exposure

The Global MBA programme includes 2 global business trips. While locations may differ year to year, past destinations include London, Stockholm, or Berlin. Choose a track in international finance, global leadership, entrepreneurship, or digital innovation and see the world through the eyes of seasoned executives or entrepreneurs willing to share their global expertise in a local context.

Put Your New Skills Into Action

After 8 months of developing your 360° business acumen, your final 2 months are dedicated to the Tailored MBA Project (sometimes called a Capstone Project) and you can choose one from the options below.

• Consulting Project
• Internship or Job Report
• Business Plan
• Sustainability Project
• International Academic Exchange
• Thesis/research Project

Be a Part of the Sustainable Impact Challenge

During the Sustainable Impact Challenge, you will work in teams and put your MBA experience to the test, while tackling a real-life issue. From defining the scope of your project, researching, and knowledge-gathering through to pitching your final proposal, the Sustainable Impact Challenge will challenge your team leadership and business acumen and serve as an invaluable learning experience and window to the complexities of executive leadership.

In addition to the Sustainable Impact Challenge, you will have many opportunities both within and outside of the Global MBA programme, to develop your knowledge and experience on key societal and environmental issues:

• MBA Clubs
• Expert Panels and Speaker Sessions
• Sustainability Learning Expedition

Admission Requirements for the EDHEC Global MBA

The culture at EDHEC’s Global MBA is an integral part of the experience and maintaining this requires a personalised admissions process. Applications are evaluated holistically and our admissions team considers every candidate carefully, making sure that you are a good match for the programme, and that the programme is the right fit for you too.

Learn all about EDHEC’s admissions procedure

Total tuition fee

€52,500*

These are the full tuition fees for the entire length of your Global MBA.

*Excluding flights for the learning expeditions. Students should budget around 400-500 euros in total depending on the destinations.

**Tuition fees are provided for information only and are subject to change.

Fees & Admissions Procedure

Discover our scholarships up to -40%.

One of the greatest benefits of the EDHEC Global MBA programme is the diversity of the cohort. This is why we have several generous scholarship options that help ensure gender equality, cultural diversity, and fairness.

If you are eligible for a scholarship, you will automatically be awarded the most beneficial scholarship for you as the scholarships are not accumulated. 

HOW TO FINANCE AN MBA

The Global Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree is a Master's Degree approved by the French State “DIPLOME EN ADMINISTRATION DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES", RNCP39114. It is a level Bac+5 Grade Master.

The Global MBA programme is expertly crafted to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of international business dynamics. It enables them to hone their business and leadership skills effectively, thanks to its well-structured curriculum alternating academic & action learning. Furthermore, the programme offers an array of electives and specialisation tracks, allowing participants to tailor their learning experience to align with their professional aspirations. Central to this programme is the development of leadership abilities, which not only enhance their knowledge base but also prepare them for the global business arena. 

An MBA and an EMBA offer essentially the same programme. They both focus amongst other things, on leadership development, managerial and executive upskilling, business transformation, and developing new perspectives through the immeasurably important cohort dynamics. How each course is organised and who applies to it, however, does differ. An MBA at EDHEC, one of the world’s top Business Schools, is an intense full-time, 10-month executive education degree that requires participants to take a career break. Applicants are required to have a minimum of 3 years of experience. An EMBA is a part-time 16-month executive education degree. Participants can continue to work throughout and are generally required to have at least 7 or 8 years of professional experience.

The triple-accredited MBA at EDHEC includes individual and collective coaching, Lead 360 elective workshops, assignments, a tailored MBA consultancy project, specialisation tracks and global business trips, fast-track or extension options, and CareerSMART, a dedicated initiative to help you create your career strategy. MBA participants thrive within their international cohort and master analytical skills, global business practices, business administration, negotiation, agile management, and positive leadership skills.

You can personalise your Global MBA programme by selecting 3 to 5 electives from the following :

• Case Studies in Corporate Finance
• Sales & Business Development
• Data Visualisation
• Criminal Risk Management
• Digital Marketing
• Strategic Foresight

Employment prospects following the completion of an MBA exist in almost any discipline where business acumen, advanced managerial skills, and executive leadership qualities are required. From sales to marketing, to human resources, accountancy, the tech industry, the hotel and tourism sectors, healthcare, pharma, automotive, to the entertainment industry, or roles in government agencies, the sky’s the limit. MBA participants come together from diverse backgrounds, undergraduate degrees, and occupations, to create a supportive cohort and alumni network in which members motivate, encourage, and support each other long after graduation. EDHEC’s Lead 360◦ featuring CareerSmart is designed to give you maximum exposure to different industries and roles and develop the skills and insights you will need to evolve, transform and succeed in the career of your choice.

Here are some examples of what you can do after completing the programme: 

• International marketing director: They specialise in devising global marketing strategies that are sensitive to cultural variations. This role is distinct from a standard marketing director, with a focus on the intricacies of international markets and cross-cultural communication. 

• Global supply chain director: They oversee their company’s global logistics, from the purchase and processing of raw materials to their delivery to the distribution network. One of their key responsibilities is to reduce costs and to ensure suppliers comply with security standards and company values as well as the overall supply chain security.  

• Global business development manager: They identify opportunities in different regions of the world and develop strategies to expand the business into international markets. 

• Global product manager: They oversee the development and launch of products in international markets, while adapting the offer to the local demand. 

• Global brand manager: They are responsible for managing a brand across multiple markets, ensuring its recognition and consistency. 

• Global sustainability manager: They ensure that their company implements sustainable practices. They drive corporate social responsibility initiatives at a global level. 

• Global risk analyst: They identify and mitigate risks before their company makes a decision to invest in a particular region. On an international level, risk management includes elements such as political instability or cultural differences that can affect the success of a product or service. 

EDHEC Global MBA ranks 12th in the world for return on investment, which takes into account fees, living costs, post-MBA salary and progression, and also how long it would take you to pay back your investment. On average, EDHEC Global MBA graduates' pay-back period is just 20 months to fully pay back the programme.

EDHEC’s alumni career progress report illustrates just how successful EDHEC students are after graduation. The average salary an EDHEC Global MBA alumnus receives annually was determined to be $104,373. Alumni’s salary increased on average 70% after completing the Global MBA. 92% of alumni were employed by 3 months after graduation.

Earning a Global MBA offers numerous advantages, including: 

• By enrolling in this programme, you will acquire a comprehensive global business outlook, significantly enhancing your cross-cultural communication and leadership capabilities. 

• EDHEC Business School provides 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. This degree of personalisation and flexibility allows you to tailor your learning experience to align precisely with your career aspirations. 

• The programme offers an unparalleled opportunity to expand your professional network. You'll connect with business leaders worldwide, gaining invaluable insights from a multitude of international perspectives. 

• A highly regarded Global 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.