History 2022: The Bachelor’s Degree receives official recognition 2021: ESDES Lyon Business School obtains the international accreditation AACSB for 5 years 2020: The Grande Ecole program receives EPAS accreditation 2019: Our new campus opens in Annecy 2018: Launch of the executive education program 2017: Launch of the Bachelor program 2016: ESDES joins the PRME 2015: ESDES moves to the Saint-Paul campus 2012: Launch of the first work-study training programs 2010: Creation of the ESDES Research Center 2007: ESDES joins the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles 2006: The Master’s Degree receives official recognition 2003: ESDES obtains the Visa 2000: ESDES obtains state recognition 1998: Launch of the ACCES competitive entrance examination in partnership with IESEG and ESSCA 1990: The alumni association is born 1987: ESDES is created within the Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy) Read more Esdes Business School Accreditations & memberships Course finder