2
year program taught 100% in English
3
specializations
12
months of professional experience
Master in Management
Full-time study
ESDES Lyon Business School
Commerce, management
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The Master in Management is a 2-year program which mixes theoretical knowledge and practical experience provided by academics and professionals.
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3 specializations fully taught in English are available:
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Master in Management
The program aims to give students the ability to evaluate the complexity of the international business arena by providing them with analytical tools for decision-making processes. Students will also develop their communication, leadership and teamwork skills. Interactive learning methods are used in the program such as business simulation, conferences on international business issues, and storytelling.
Did you know that this program is ranked among the best masters program in the world by the Financial Times masters in management ranking and QS Business Master’s Rankings
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- To master and apply the knowledge and skills required to function effectively in a specialized field of business.
- To adopt ethical, social and responsible behavior by engaging in activities that impact society.
- To manage operations in companies or organizations within an international context.
- To contribute to the collective performance of the group by being an effective team member.
- To work efficiently with people from different cultures and operate successfully in various environments.
- To develop professional hindsight to solve problems and make subsequent decisions.
- To acquire communication skills in order to engage with a wide range of audiences in at least two different languages.
- To contribute to the digital transformation of organizations by developing a digital mindset and digital expertise.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Ideal for students who want to study business in France and wish to follow a program taught in English.
- A balanced mix of academic and professional learning
- Acquire a solid and lasting foundation for an evolving career
- 2 years to become an expert in one of our 3 specializations
- Develop your managerial skills and reveal your leadership potential
- Benefit from an individualized path: MasterClasses, professionalization, internationalization
- Opportunity to obtain a double Master’s Degree during the final year at one of our partner universities
Degree: Master in Management
Duration: 2 years
Professional experience during the program: Consultancy project and 6-month internship
Good to know: It is possible to obtain a double Master’s Degree during the final year at one our partner universities
EFMD accredited
The Grande Ecole Program has been EFMD accredited since March 2020.
STATE RECOGNITION
The Master in Management has achieved the highest state recognition (« Grade de Master »).
The program also has a RNCP title which assures a high quality training.
(RNCP n°36271 : see more)
| Master / 1st year | Hours | ECTS |
Semester 1Core courses |
48 | 6 |
| MasterClasses | 40 | 4 |
| Specialization courses | 144 | 18 |
| Personal & Career Development | 12 | 1 |
| French Language* | 12 | 1 |
| TOTAL SEMESTER 1 | 256 | 30 |
Semester 2Core courses |
48 |
6 |
| MasterClasses | 40 | 4 |
| Specialization courses | 120 | 15 |
| Personal & Career Development + Consultancy project | 12 | 4 |
| French Language* | 12 | 1 |
| TOTAL SEMESTER 2 | 232 | 30 |
| Master / 2nd year | Hours | ECTS |
Semester 3Core courses |
48 | 6 |
| MasterClasses | 40 | 4 |
| Specialization courses | 144 | 18 |
| Personal & Career Development | 12 | 1 |
| French Language* | 12 | 1 |
| TOTAL SEMESTER 3 | 256 | 30 |
Semester 4
Master’s Thesis |
21 |
|
| Internship | 9 | |
| TOTAL SEMESTER 4 | 30 |
* Intensive French classes are available during the summer
CORE COURSES
Core courses aim to provide students with a global and strategic approach to all issues of management. Students acquire the ability to adapt their decision-making process to any complex, interdisciplinary, perpetually changing environment, with diverse cultures.
SPECIALISATION COURSES
The Master in Management is a 2-year program which mixes theoretical knowledge and practical experiences provided by academics and professionals.
The program aims to give students the capability of evaluating the complexity of the international business arena by providing them with analytical tools for decision-making processes. Students will also develop their communication, leadership and teamwork skills. Interactive learning methods are used in the program such a business simulation, conferences on international business issues or storytelling.
3 specialisations fully taught in English are available:
- Strategic Marketing & Innovation
- International Business Administration
- International Supply Chain Management
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Workshops and coaching are organized to optimize students’ understanding of business standards, personal branding and digital tools for employment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Each student partakes in a consultancy project and a 6-month internship to improve their level of work experience.
Consultancy project: A company commissions a group of students on a real business project
Internship: A 6-month work experience placement, in France or abroad. Esdes provides support for placements and knowledge of the employment market.
MASTER’S THESIS
The Master’s thesis is the final task of the program. This must demonstrate a capacity for reflection, method and professionalism, and confirm, in writing, all the skills students have acquired.
REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must currently be finishing or have already completed their third year of a bachelor degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits).
After receiving the application, including supporting documents, the admissions board will review the complete file. Candidates will then be invited for a personal interview by Skype.
After the interview, the final admission results will be communicated by email.
Applications are evaluated as follows:
| Admission for Master’s degree | Weighting |
| Application form | 10 |
| English test | 4 |
| Interview | 6 |
| TOTAL | 20 |
Native English speakers or candidates who have been studying in English for at least two years will be exempt from the English test requirement. In this case, applications are evaluated as follows:
| Admission for Master’s degree | Weighting |
| Application form | 10 |
| Personal interview | 10 |
| TOTAL | 20 |
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Documents required for your application:
- Completed application form
- Transcripts of your Higher Education studies
- Transcripts of baccalaureate or equivalent high school diploma
- Two academic and / or professional recommendation letters
- Official English test results (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, CAMBRIDGE EasySPEAKing*…), native English speaking students are exempt.
- Cover letter
- Résumé / CV
- Copy of passport (photograph page)
- ID photo
- Application fees: €50 (non-refundable).
*Easy Speaking: realize this official English exam with Esdes. If you wish to pass this test, (50€ fees), please inform us in your application form.
Fees per year
Early bird: international students from outside the EU, applicants for a new school year – annual preferential rate of 10% applicable – more infos to come or by contacting join@esdes.fr
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Payment options can include bank transfers, credit cards, e-wallets and more, typically in your home currency for most countries.
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Benefits of this course
Individualized path: MasterClasses, professionalization, internationalization
Top 100 Masters in Management worldwide (Financial Times, 2024)
Contribute to the digital transformation of organizations
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