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

The Global MBA programme is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of international business dynamics where participants will hone both their business and leadership skills. The programme curriculum integrates academic and action learning experiences that can be tailored based on individual professional aspirations to prepare participants for the global business arena.

Upon completion of the EDHEC Global MBA, you will have achieved the following learning objectives:

• Acquired a comprehensive global business outlook, significantly enhancing your cross-cultural communication and leadership capabilities
• Advanced a specific set of skills tailored to your goals and interests by choosing electives and a specialisation track best suited for your career aspirations
• Expanded your professional network to include peers and professionals from around the world
• Immersed yourself in the French culture by having lived in the south of France for at least 10 months
• Attained a competitive advanced degree from one of the world’s top programmes

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.

The triple-accredited Global MBA 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 programme also includes electives and a specialisation track that can be personalised based on individual skills and interests. Additionally, the proprietary Lead360 and CareerSMART programmes are dedicated initiatives to help you create your career strategy and prepare for beyond the MBA.

You can personalise your programme through a choice of electives and a one-month specialisation track.

Electives:

• Macroeconomics
• Sales & Business Development
• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Data Visualisation
• Strategic Foresight
• Agile Thinking

Tracks:

• International Finance
• Global Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Digital Innovation

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.

While there is no defined role or path of what you can do with a Global MBA, below are some examples of professional roles that often require the skills and experience offered from a Global MBA programme:

• International Marketing Director – Design and activate global marketing strategies and plans that require cross-cultural considerations, localised communications, and international perspectives for greater impact.
• Global Supply Chain Director – Oversee a company’s global logistics—from purchasing and processing of raw materials to their delivery and distribution—with cost-reduction, supplier compliance, company values, and global supply chain security standards top-of-mind.
• Global Business Development Manager – Explore and identify new business opportunities around the world with the goal of strategic business expansion into new international markets.
• Global Product Manager – Contribute to the strategic design and launch of products in regional and international markets based on local demand.
• Global Brand Manager – Manage a company’s brand architecture, values, and reputation in multiple markets to ensure recognition, consistency, and compliance with brand standards.
• Global Sustainability Manager – Drive and ensure global corporate social responsibility in all markets to ensure proper implementation of sustainable business practices.
• Global Risk Analyst – Identify and mitigate risk throughout the decision-making process for a company’s regional or international expansion, including navigating political instability, cultural differences, and other risk management components that can impact the success of a product or service.

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.

The EDHEC Global MBA takes into account fees, living costs, post-MBA salary and career progression, and also how long it would take you to pay back your investment. On average, the payback period for EDHEC Global MBA graduates is approximately 20 months.

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 within 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 such as macroeconomics, sales and business development, strategic foresight, and more. The flexible, personalised learning experience also allows you to tailor your experience with a month-long specialisation track on either digital innovation, entrepreneurship, international finance, or global leadership.
• The programme offers an unparalleled opportunity to expand your professional network and gives you the opportunity to connect with business leaders worldwide, thus gaining invaluable insights from a multitude of international perspectives.
• Completion of the highly-regarding Global MBA programme opens new career opportunities that can boost your career and will be in invaluable asset no matter what your professional goals may be.
• 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.