EMLYON Business School: Courses, Admission, Cost

Formerly called Emlyon Management School, Emlyon Business School was established in Lyon (France) in 1872 by the regional business community. The school is officially certified by the Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The name of the school was changed several times. It was firstly named ESCAE Lyon, then Higher School of Commerce of Lyon. In 1997, it was renamed E.M.Lyon for the 125th anniversary of the school. And finally, it was named Emlyon Business School in the year 2005.

Known as one of the best business schools in France, the institution is accredited by three organizations, namely EQUIS by the EFMD, AMBA, and the AACSB. Apart from the campus of Lyon, the institution has 5 more campuses respectively in Paris, Saint-Etienne, Casablanca, Shanghai, and Bhubaneswar. Not just this, the school has a student population of around 8,600 students, representing 110 nationalities. Also, there is around 161 permanent and highly qualified teaching staff. Almost 48% of the teaching staff population has an international profile. Apart from this, the students of first-degree programs are given lectures from visiting experts to structure the learning process of the students. The school offers various bachelor and graduate degree programs. Also, students can go to certificates and open programs. One can also proceed for a Ph.D. in Management from the doctoral program of Emlyon Business School which aims to offer knowledge to become researcher professors at the highest level, globally. Besides, the school also offers Double Degree Programmes for the Global BBA in collaboration with prominent universities around the globe.

Apart from educational facilities, there are a number of things which the school offers. In terms of monetary means, it has the 2nd biggest student organization in France, called the Petit Paume. Also, the school hosts a number of events, including the largest wine-tasting contest in Europe, called "Le défi de Bacchus". The school offers ample opportunities for students to get exposure from all over the nation. Moreover, the institution offers scholarship programs to help students complete their education. If students meet the requirements of excellence of the Eiffel Scholarship Program, the school offers financial aid.

Further, it is associated with 181 academic partners and offers an employment rate of 98% within 6 months after the program. The school has an alumni base of over 32,000 in 120 countries across the world. Some of the prominent alumni are Jean-Pascal Tricoire (Schneider Electric CEO), Patrick Dupuis (Paypal Global CFO), and Florence Rollet (Vice-President of TIFFANY&CO, Europe).