Boost your career with emlyon's International MBA, offering hands-on global experience and a robust international network, available in full-time and in flexible part-time formats.
Presentation
The International MBA program at emlyon business school is a leading master of business administration designed to accelerate your career, develop your own business, switch industries, or expand your international exposure. With flexible options, including Full-Time and Part-Time formats, this MBA program is tailored for professionals seeking global business expertise and new opportunities.
The Full-Time track provides an immersive, intensive experience over one year. It’s ideal for professionals aiming for rapid career advancement. Engage with a diverse, global cohort, participate in specialized international seminars, and complete a 7-month consultancy project aligned with your business offers and career objectives.
The Part-Time track offers a flexible blend of online and on-campus classes, allowing you to balance work with advanced studies. Over two years, apply your learning directly to your workplace while connecting with a global network through enriching study trips. This format is perfect for professionals seeking to enhance their global business perspective and career opportunities while maintaining their current roles.
The International MBA program enables the validation of the "DipViGrM - Diploma in Advanced Management of International Business" professional certification, level 7, awarded by emlyon business school and registered with the RNCP under number 38348, on 09/01/2023.
Goals
Advance your leadership and management skills in a global context
- Leadership Development: Equip yourself with advanced leadership and management skills.
- Strategic Management: Gain expertise in strategic decision-making and innovation.
- Global Perspective: Prepare for leadership roles in international business environments.
Program
Our International MBA program is your gateway to a life-changing experience! Whether you choose the Full-Time or Part-Time format, you'll benefit from rigorous academic content, real-world projects, and a strong international network, making it an excellent choice for international students seeking a top-tier MBA degree.
Each format is designed to suit your professional needs and career ambitions, providing the flexibility and depth required to excel in today’s global business landscape. As part of a renowned graduate school of business, our MBA programs offer a world-class business education that prepares you for leadership roles in business and management.
Which International MBA track best matches your goals?
International MBA Full-time
Young professionals with a minimum of 3 years' professional work experience who desire to participate in an intense international full-time learning experience
100% on-campus
11-month or 16-month option
Lyon, France
International MBA Part-time
Young professionals with a minimum of 3 years' professional work experience searching for a flexible International MBA while continuing their full-time job
Online and on-campus residencies
2-year blended program
Online and Lyon, France
Discover your perfect International MBA fit!
Take our quiz to see if you match with our International MBA and which track suits you best
Program content
Core courses
Core courses cover essential areas like strategy, finance, marketing, operations management, human resources and leadership. Through these courses, participants gain a deep understanding of fundamental management concepts to become a successful manager or entrepreneur in any sector around the world.
Specializations courses & electives
Participants choose specializations and elective courses based on their professional interests. These specializations include areas like business development, consulting, finance, marketing etc.
Entrepreneurial consulting project
We offer the opportunity to complete an Entrepreneurial Consulting Project in a real business environment. Working on this project allows participants to immediately put academic concepts and knowledge into practice.
International Exposure
emlyon business school offers the opportunity for participants to discover the management styles of other Eauropean cities (Brussels, Milano, Berlin, Helsinki...) and explore different business ecosystems and country cultures.
Discover all the details about the program content in our brochure!
Useful informations
Next Intake : September 2025
- The degree delivered by International MBA program is a Master in Business Administration, approved by the French State
- This program is totally taught in English
- Tuition fees : 43,500€ (tuition fees for September 2025 intake only)
Performance Indicators
- Satisfaction rate : 92%
- Success rate : 97%
- Net Promoter Score : 42
An MBA is a strategic investment that opens up new international opportunities and management positions and paves the way to a rewarding career.
With us, you will have the time to network with your peers, access a vast network of alumni professionals, and meet a cadre of faculty who care about your success. Our MBA is truly a life-changing experience.
Assessment methods
The program’s evaluation methods may take the form of case studies, simulations, presentations, examinations, etc. The personnel involved in the program are qualified in accordance with the regulations. This diploma can be validated by blocks of competencies and the program is eligible to VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience). This content is only available in French at this time.
Career
The emlyon Career Center is composed of dedicated career consultants and a wide range of specialized & professional coaches, specially adapted to the various programs of the school. The whole team offers a strong experience across numerous sectors, both in France and internationally.
- Defining and clarifying your professional goals and your priorities
- Developing the skills and tools you need to achieve them
- Identifying career opportunities that match your aspirations
Individual Career Support
You will have a dedicated Career Consultant to answer your questions on an individual basis. You can contact your Career Consultant directly to schedule a 1-on-1 session according to your availability by phone, email, or face to face.
During these sessions, you can:
- Review your tools (CV, LinkedIn profile)
- Prepare for an interview or simulate your presentation pitch
- Take stock of your internship / job search strategy
- Adapt your network strategy
- Work on your career plan
- Practice your salary negotiation
Online Tools
You will have access to several tools to support you in creating your job search strategy and improving your CV so that your profile is more attractive to employers.
Networking
Career development, like any other area of life, is as much about what you know as who you know. Access to a professional network is a powerful and building one should start as early as possible. The skill of networking is not about short-term gain as much as long-term connections. It is an approach that you should undertake and maintain throughout your career.
emlyon is a great place for you to improve your access to a global network of professionals. You will have excellent opportunities to meet with different companies and alumni who will share their experiences with you through events and conferences.
Job Search Strategy Workshops*
In small groups you will acquire a step-by-step methodology to land your post-MBA job. Finding a job is all about proving you meet the requirements of the recruiter and showing that there is a match between these criteria and your strengths and experiences.
Through a series of dedicated workshops, you will:
- Create a strategy to reach your career goals
- Define transferrable competencies & skills
- Optimize your CV & LinkedIn profile
- Get prepared for job interviews
- Become adept at Pitching & Story Telling
*Specific to the international full-time MBA
International MBA job sectors
Positions held
- Sales: 23%
- Consulting and Expertise: 15%
- Project ownership: 15%
- Supply cahin and purchase management: 8%
- Sustainable development: 8%
- Information systems development: 8%
- Marketing: 8%
- Production: 8%
- Research & Development: 7%
Job placement statistics
Survey carried out in 2023. Concerns class of 2022
Please feel free to download the brochure, which contains further details about our Career Center and how they will support you throughout your MBA year.
Admission
Financing
Tuition fees
Tuition fees: 43,500€
Application fees: 120€
Pricing for the academic year of 2025/2026 may be subject to change. Indicated tuition fees include administration fees and lifelong membership of emlyon alumni network. Extension of studies beyond the official length of the programme is subject to payment of 500 € administration fees per year.
International MBA Scholarship
Local French Bank Loans
emlyon business school has partnerships with local banks in Lyon for French citizens or students who have a French guarantor. For more information please contact your Recruitment Manager.
Testimonies
I don't regret deciding to come and do my MBA in Lyon. The city is incredible, the cohort is diverse, interesting, and challenging, having 18 nationalities with different perspectives has taught me to improve every day. The level of the professors and my fellow students is unmatched. I am eager to learn more and be challenged in ways that help develop new competencies and strengthen existing ones.
This experience has enriched my perspective, enabling me to think outside the box and become the best version of myself. The Emlyon IMBA program has been truly transformative, equipping me with the tools and confidence to excel in my future life.
Joining this IMBA at emlyon is a strategic move to enhance my management and leadership skills. My ultimate ambition is to lead international projects or organizations.
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Disability device
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