
The two-year double-degree MSc & Global MBA programme is offered to a select group of motivated students to complement their intensive Master of Science coursework with a rigorous Global MBA programme. Earning both an MSc and the MBA degree, in a total of two years, this unique programme prepares students for senior management positions in areas that demand expertise in a specific business discipline.
Language: English
Location for 1st year of study: Lille or Nice Campus
Start Date: Early Sept-23
Deadline to apply: Mid-Jun-23
Our MSc programmes are designed to prepare you to master the specific demands of a precise business field while the MBA degree will strengthen your communication, personal and leadership skills, connect you to a highly diverse and experienced cohort, and learn about yourself as a business leader. Combined, the two degrees complete your leadership profile granting you the technical, operational, and problem-solving skillsets while building your leadership potential for top management positions.
Upon completion of your programme, you will:
Year 1* : Sept . 2023 − May 2024
MSc
Sept-May: academic courses / June onwards: 3-6 months summer or Post-MSc internship required
Specialised Master of Science Programmes from our portfolio on offer in:
♦ MSc in Business Management
♦ MSc in Finance
► Including foreign languages (for non-French students) and specialised seminars
You will learn the fundamentals of finance through academic coursework and will have constant interaction with business executives. You will gain the technical competencies required for your mandatory internships.
Year 2 : Sept 2024 to June 2025
Global MBA Programme
♦ Fundamental Courses
♦ Choice of specialisation track: Digital Innovation, Finance, Leadership, Entrepreneurship
► Including global learning expeditions to South Africa, and a choice of San Francisco, Singapore, London or New York
► 2-6 months summer or Post-MBA Applied Learning options: internship, business plan, consulting project or research topic
FIELDS
♦ Finance
♦ Consulting
♦ Marketing
♦ Social Innovation
♦ Entrepreneurship
♦ Digital Technology
*The Double Degree programme may also be taken in the reverse order, starting with the MBA and ending with the MSC.
Successful candidates come from a wide range of education backgrounds and experiences. They also display distinguished academic excellence, strong analytical skills, interpersonal competencies, international awareness, have proven motivation to undertake the programme, the capacity to make significant contributions to EDHEC Business School’s learning environment, and the potential to succeed as professionals, managers and leaders in the related field of study. To access each programmes' class profiles, please refer to individual programme pages.
AMAZON, CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE, HERMES PARFUMS & BEAUTE, GROUPE SEB, KELLOGG'S, PROCTER & GAMBLE,
SALESFORCE, SWAROVSKI, UBISOFT, UNILEVER.
“The development of this joint MSc MBA programme answers the market need for business leaders with global experience and deep insight into specific industry domains. We are proud to create with this programme a platform and process that educates the brightest minds interested in business leadership and management. We are excited by our unique offer and its ability to combine industry specific expertise with global business leadership skills.”
— Michelle Sisto, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies & Sandra Richez, Global MBA programme Director
Our teaching methods aim to give you the core competencies necessary to compete in a complex and competitive business environment. You will learn to deepen your analytical thinking, develop practical skills, and design creative strategies for business success.
Our methodology includes:
♦ Core curriculum
Embraces the latest technology
Responds to trends in the market
Co-developed with leading business partners
♦ Blended learning
Tutorials
Lectures
Workshops
Seminars
♦ Applied learning
Business Games
Case Studies
Entrepreneurship Projects
♦ Personal performance coaching
Alumni Spotlights
Conferences
Global Learning Expeditions
Treks and company visits
Please refer to individual programme pages for full details.
Please refer to individual programme pages for full details.
BOOST YOUR CAREER
Understanding and developing the attributes and skills employers require is key to employability. This is why the EDHEC Career Centre offers a programme specifically designed to help master’s students define and achieve their career goals ‒ the EDHEC Career Booster. The programme looks at students' specific needs, wants and goals in the context of their professional development and matches them to job-market requirements.
Eighty percent of our EDHEC Career Services for students are tailored to individual needs and career goals.
YOUR CAREER GOALS
Through a four-step programme, which includes self- and 360-degree assessment, you will get to know yourself better, identify your strengths, key attributes and areas for development, and define your career goals and job-search strategy. You will benefit from year-round individual career advice from dedicated counsellors, external experts and coaches, both on campus and remotely, as well as personalised coaching based on our in‑house assessment.
YOUR CAREER TRAINING
Through voluntary and mandatory career training, workshops, CV clinics and assessment centres, you will hone your skills and learn to master the most competitive recruitment processes. As an MSc student, you will benefit from customised training by industry, market and function, in addition to individual mock interviews, including technical interviews and case practice. EDHEC Career Centre also offers a fully online career development programme that allows you to train at your own pace, in line with your goals.
YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
EDHEC Career Centre organises more than 120 events annually, focusing on industry-specific insights or jobs, market trends and companies. It also organises four company trips to Dublin, London, Luxembourg and Paris. You will have access to exclusive internships and job offers.
List of services Career Centre provides:
Every year EDHEC Career Centre organises a number of events throughout the year to give its students an opportunity to learn about job and internship opportunities offered by companies, government agencies, and non-profit organisations where they might like to work with. The below are some of the events offered to our Master students. In your MBA year (second year of the double degree programme), you will have access to specialised MBA career services featuring the career smart programme.
Learn more about the various events organised by career center department.
APPLICATION FEES: €100
FEES*: the below incorporate a 20% reduction of tuition fees on both programmes resulting in total tuition fees of:
International students:
French students:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MID-JUNE 2023
► Please Note: Applications are received and evaluated on a rolling basis until mid-June 2023.
*Tuition fees are provided for information only and are subject to change.
♦ A minimum of 2 years of work experience
♦ 4-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
♦ GMAT or GRE or Tage Mage official test score report.
♦ Acceptable English proficiency tests/certificates (TOEFL Internet-based ≥ 92, TOEIC ≥ 850, IELTS ≥ 6.5, or Cambridge Test of English > 175) English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum 3 years) are eligible for an English Test waiver. + Online interview + MBA Admissions Interview by skype
► English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum 3 years) are eligible for an English Test Waiver.
Admission to the EDHEC Master and MBA programmes is highly selective. Normal entrance requirements include: a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited school, college, or university; academic excellence; superior scholastic potential (certified by GMAT, GRE, Tage Mage or CAT scores*); and English language proficiency. Admission decisions are made on the basis of your overall profile as reflected in the application pack.
Successful candidates come from a wide range of education backgrounds and experiences. They also display distinguished academic excellence, strong analytical skills, interpersonal competencies, international awareness, have proven motivation to undertake the programme, the capacity to make significant contributions to EDHEC Business School’s learning environment, and the potential to succeed as professionals, managers and leaders in the related field of study. The Selection Committee relies heavily on profiles, motivation letters, recommendation letters, CVs and interviews to review all aspects of a candidate's profile holistically.
* CAT exam only accepted for Indian students.
EDHEC offers various scholarships to support candidates according to their profile. merits and financial situation. Students of the double-degree benefit automatically from a 20% off of tuition fees on both programmes. Other EDHEC Scholarships are available based on merit. Region-specific scholarships are also available. Please contact the admissions team for further details.
The International Students Office (ISO) assists students to settle in smoothly in France by organising orientation events and multicultural seminars to welcome international students to EDHEC Campuses in Lille and Nice. The team guides students with administrative procedures before their arrival and during their stay and answers all questions about French systems (medical and home insurances, banks, resident permits, etc.).
What are the deadlines to apply for the programmes?
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Should the application file and the two recommendation letters be typed or written freehand?
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English proficiency test
What are the expected scores?
What is the EDHEC's institution code for the TOEFL?
Can I apply for a waiver?
► English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum 3 years) are eligible for an English Test waiver.
Is there any help for students with regard to campus housing?
What is EDHEC's code for GMAT?
As a reminder, aptitude tests* are required for some programs and optional for others. Please see “Admission requirements” on your program of interest. (*GMAT/GRE/TAGE MAGE/CAT official test score report for Indian students only of CFA level II for Finance programs only
*(GMAT/GRE/TAGE MAGE/CFA level II (for Finance programs only) / CAT official test score report for Indian students only)
Can I add an unofficial GMAT score report to my application file?
How does financial aid apply to the tuition fees?
What is the EDHEC Career Centre?
Complementary courses in French are offered to all international students enrolled in our MSc programmes. Our French classes cover all learning levels, from complete beginner to advanced study. The goal is to support your acculturation to French culture and give you the linguistic foundation—grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and listening—to express yourself in the French language.