emlyon Business School

Master in Management

Master in Management (MiM)

The Master in Management – Grande Ecole program offered by emlyon business school is an international program in general management with a gradual specialization.

Join a program of excellence recognized in France and worldwide:
– 4th in France and 12th worldwide  in the Financial Times Master in Management 2025 Ranking
– 4th in France in the QS Business Master’s Rankings 2026
– 2nd French business school for employability – Global University Employability Ranking 2025 Times Higher Education

Discover the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEWtx_SG8Qs 

 

Master program

YEAR 1

You will master the fundamentals of management through various courses*:
• Strategic management
• Accounting & Control
• Organizational Behaviour & Leadership
• Economics
• Transformations
• Business Data Compliance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Act for the Planet
• Marketing
• Business
• Quality Management
• Dive into Cultures
• Etc.

You will also take part in all of the following emlyon business school signature DNA courses:
• Sustainable Futures: you will be introduced to the role of consultant by working for companies who will give you a problem to solve. A real team challenge!
• RECAPSS (Applied Social Science Research Program): you will conduct a field survey on a topic of your choice, develop your critical thinking and skills inherent in field survey methodologies.
• PCE (Business Start-up project): you will work in groups on your own business creation project, benefiting from the support of experts and the tools of our maker’s lab!
• Prototype at the maker’s lab: you will learn different coding languages and methodologies, then use what you have learned to apply it on real-life products.

Because your goals are unique, your academic journey is too – you will gradually
specialize by choosing between specialization tracks or elective courses. *

• Specialization tracks: Accounting & Control, Financial Markets, Data Science & AI with coding Track, Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategy analytics, etc. 
• Elective courses: Corporate finance, banking & insurance, Economic, econometrics & statistics, Entrepreneurship & innovation, Audit & management control, Sustainable development & social responsibility, AI & Business, Machine Learning Technique, Branding, Globalization challenges & international strategy, Law & social sciences, Digital Business Models, Leadership & human resources management, Humanities & social sciences, Management science research, Engineering science, artificial intelligence & data science, etc. 
Non-exhaustive list. 

Through experiential learning in the Makers’ projects, you will “learn to do and do to learn” by working as a team for at least 4 months in the category of your choice (starting a business, sports, humanitarian actions, sustainable development, social responsibility, arts, etc.)

 

YEAR 2

You will have the choice between tracks to develop your specialization*:
• Advanced Tracks: Corporate Finance – Financial Markets & Risk Management – Management – Entrepreneurship – Strategic Practice – Data Analyst – Marketing & Business Markets – Digital Strategy & Web 3 – etc.
• Professional Tracks: Investment Banking – Entrepreneurship – Artificial Intelligence – Quantitative Strategy – Digital Marketing – etc.*
• Electives courses

Or you can add value to your skills by taking part in a double degree program with one of our prestigious partner institutions in France or abroad.

Are you interested in an apprenticeship? If so, you can split your time between school and a company to put into practice what you have learned. This option is available for French-speaking students only (level C1) during the second year (Master 2) of the program.

You will also be able to apply your knowledge and skills to a high-impact mission through the 50-hour Responsible Engagement Program.

*Non-contractual courses subject to change, correction, modification, and deletion. For program details and conditions, please contact your program advisor.

emlyon’s campus

Located in the center of Lyon, this campus serves as a vibrant and sustainable hub where you will benefit from an interpersonal, hybrid, committed, and connected learning experience. 

• 30,000 sqm of total surface area
• Open spaces for students: library, fablab, bakery, brasserie, etc.
• 3 metro stops to Part-Dieu, France’s second-largest business district
• 1/3 of the campus area is occupied by outdoor spaces

Discover the new campus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD_Op0xeTHk

Career opportunities

100% of Master in Management – Grande Ecole program graduates found a job within 6 months of graduation, and 94% within 3 months. 86% of students found a job before the end of the program. Here are some examples:

The most recent graduating class is currently working in these job functions:

• Audit/Consulting: 43%
• Finance/Banking/Insurance: 14%
• Industry: 12%
• Technology: 9%
• Media/Arts/Culture: 5%
• Retail: 3% Luxury goods
• Luxury goods: 3%
• Other: 10%

The average annual salary upon graduation is €58K with bonuses, and the average annual salary after 3 years is $107.7K (Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2025).
Graduates of the Master in Management – Grande Ecole Program class of 2023, surveyed in 2024.

Main recruiters
• Wavestone
• Sia Partners
• EY
• BearingPoint
• KPMG
• Deloitte
• LVMH
• Eight Advisory
• Forvis Mazars
• McKinsey & Company
• Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
• BPCE
• Capgemini

Student life in Lyon, France

UNESCO has declared Lyon’s historic urban site a World Heritage Site. From the Basilica of Fourvière to Vieux Lyon and Croix-Rousse, Lyon is renowned for its quality of life, rich culture, and renowned gastronomy, best represented by the traditional “bouchons lyonnais”.

At the crossroads of Europe, Lyon is a true gateway to the world. All of Europe is only a few hours away from Lyon-Saint Exupéry International Airport, and 3 TGV train stations connect the city to Paris (2 hours) and Marseille (2h30), as well as the Alps and the French Riviera.

Located in the heart of France’s largest industrial region, Lyon is home to several French and international headquarters, including Bayer, BioMerieux, Groupe SEB, Renault Trucks, WHO, Interpol, etc.

The metropolitan area has a particularly well-developed urban mobility and eco-friendly transportation: 4 subway lines, 7 tramway lines, buses, boats, self-service bicycles, etc.

Interested in experiencing a vibrant student life? Lyon is a « mini-Paris » where the cost of living is more affordable (about 26% less) for a high quality of life. With more than 150,000 students including 15,000 coming from abroad, there are several associations for international students. emlyon business school’s BDI (Bureau des Internationaux) will help you to meet other international students and discover the city and its surroundings.

But first, our International Students Office will make sure you get all the administrative help you need (housing, transportation, financing, banking partners, visa process, health insurance, etc.). We are waiting for you!

Scholarship

Admission Scholarships
emlyon business school helps students to finance their Master in Management – Grande Ecole by offering up scholarships to qualifying students. These scholarships can help cover up to 60% of the tuition fees of the 1st year. They are limited in number, so we advise you to contact your program advisor as soon as possible to discuss your eligibility.

emlyon Foundation scholarships
The emlyon Foundation, created in 1993 under the aegis of the Fondation de France, supports students through individual donations and corporate sponsorship. The Foundation offers social grants to help students with their dayto-day expenses.

Partner company scholarships
Every year, emlyon business school collaborates with companies such as Biomérieux, Banque Populaire AURA and Sanofi, via sponsorship programs, to provide financial support for our students in difficulty.

France Excellence Europa and Eiffel Scholarships

If you meet the requirements of excellence of the France Excellence Europa or Eiffel Scholarships programs, emlyon business school may propose your application to this financial aid.

More information on campusfrance.org

Campus France
Discover more scholarship options available depending on your country of residence on campusfrance.org.

Financing your studies through apprenticeship
The apprenticeship opportunity enables your employer to finance the final year of your course. Under the apprenticeship contract, the company pays all tuition fees (excluding CVEC). During the apprenticeship year, the student also receives a salary. Apprenticeships are open to French-speaking students in their final year of the Master’s program. 

 

Mobility grants
The Erasmus+ grant
The Erasmus+ grant is a program financed by the European Union to support students on a study or internship mobility program in Europe. The grant helps cover travel and accommodation costs, and you can also receive additional support for inclusion and for the use of eco-responsible means of transport.

BRMIE grant from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region
Offered by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, the BRMIE grant supports students to finance their international mobility. This grant covers part of the cost of an internship or academic exchange outside Europe.

Ecofriendly mobility
emlyon business school has introduced a program to support ecofriendly travel options. Students who choose sustainable options like bus, train, or carpooling can request financial compensation based on the distance they travel. 

 

Banking partners

emlyon business school students are eligible for bank loans from our partner banks.
Find out more about our banking partners on our website. 
To find out more about our financial aid, consult our dedicated guide in your applicated space on em-lyon.com. 

Gallery

News of emlyon Business School

Mentions légales - Accessibilité : non conforme - Site : La Confiserie