Double degrees in the MiM program
The excellence of our international double degrees
In the second year of the Master’s program, you will have the opportunity to build a specialized and international pathway by pursuing a double degree with one of our prestigious academic partners.
These programs offer a unique chance to experience new learning methods while studying in a different cultural environment, helping you develop intercultural skills and stand out both personally and professionally.
Europe
Double degree with WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management - Germany
Students in the Master in Management - Grande Ecole can choose to continue their studies at WHU through one of the four offered programs, allowing them to specialize in management, finance, entrepreneurship, or international business:
- Master in Management (MSc)
- Master in Finance (MSc)
- Master in Entrepreneurship (MSc)
- Master in International Business (MSc)
These programs provide a rigorous academic environment with a strong international focus.
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is one of Europe’s leading business schools, consistently ranked among the top institutions in Germany for excellence in management education and research. Located in Vallendar, near Frankfurt, the school benefits from close proximity to major European economic centers.
Double degree with Aston Business School - United Kingdom
The partnership with Aston Business School enables students from the Grande École Program to enroll in one of the MSc programs offered by the school.
Students may apply for an MSc starting in September, choosing from a wide range of specializations in management, finance, economics, marketing, strategy, or data. The academic offering may vary from year to year.
Located in Birmingham, at the heart of a major UK economic hub, Aston Business School stands out for its career-focused approach and its close ties with the business community, both in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Triple Degree – Master in Management, Finance & Tech with POLIMI Graduate School of Management (Italy) and Bayes Business School (United Kingdom)
The Master in Management, Finance & Tech is a two-year international program awarding a triple degree from emlyon business school, Bayes Business School, and POLIMI Graduate School of Management. It combines management, finance, strategy, and cutting-edge technologies, and offers an immersive experience across three European campuses to prepare students for high-impact careers in digital finance, fintech, AI, blockchain, and big data.
Please note: the Master in Management, Finance & Techn is a separately admitted program from the Master in Management - Grande Ecole (MiM). It is a triple degree open to students admitted with a French or international degree who have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s program (Bac +3/4/5). For more information on admission requirements and the program, please visit the program website.
Double Degree with UCL Global Business School for Health (United Kingdom) as part of the emlyon BioPharma program
The emlyon BioPharma program, integrated into the Master in Management – Grande Ecole, is open through a competitive selection process to French or international students holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences (biochemistry, bioengineering, microbiology, immunology, pharmacy, etc.) or engineering, who intend to pursue careers in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries. The program is completed over two years.
First year at emlyon business school, on the Lyon campus: students in the emlyon BioPharma program have access to a “specialization track” consisting of two economics modules focused on the challenges of the biopharmaceutical sector (for a total of 48 hours).
They study at the heart of one of Europe’s leading biopharmaceutical ecosystems, bringing together international organizations, major industry players, innovation hubs, and a dense network of startups and research institutes.
- Second year at UCL Global Business School for Health: selected students join UCL’s MSc in Biotech and Pharmaceutical Management. This specialized program combines courses in pharmacoeconomics, industry regulation, and the development of innovative business models.
Through an immersive, project-based approach, students benefit from privileged access to UCL East’s state-of-the-art facilities, located at the heart of London’s health innovation hub, and develop a practical understanding of the managerial challenges facing the biopharmaceutical sector on a global scale.
This double degree involves additional tuition fees at UCL Global Business School for Health, which may vary from year to year.
North America
Double degree with HEC Montréal - Canada
Students from the Master in Management – Grande Ecole may enroll in one of the MSc programs offered by HEC Montréal, depending on their academic and professional goals. The available programs cover a wide range of specializations, including International Business, Finance, Audit, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, e-Commerce, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Available MSc programs:
- MSc in International Business (taught in French or English)
- MSc in Finance (taught in French and English)
- MSc in Operations & Supply Chain Management (taught in English)
- MSc in Commerce électronique (taught in French only)
- MSc in Comptabilité-Contrôle-Audit (taught in French)
- MSc in Entrepreneuriat-Intrapreneuriat-Innovation (taught in French)
- MSc in Gestion de l'Innovation Sociale (taught in French)
- MSc in Gestion des Ressources Humaines (taught in French)
- MSc in Intelligence d'affaires (taught in French)
- MSc in Stratégie (taught in French)
These programs provide students with advanced specialization in their chosen field and immersion in an international academic environment recognized for the quality of its teaching and its close ties to the Canadian and North American business communities.
Double degree with Université de Sherbrooke - Canada
Asia
Double degree with the Asian Institute of Technology - School of Management - Thailand
Students from the Master in Management - Grande Ecole may enroll at the Asian Institute of Technology to pursue the MBA, a program designed to develop advanced management and leadership skills in an international context.
The curriculum includes 10 required courses:
- Accounting for Decision-Making
- Change Management
- Corporate Finance
- Leadership & Organizational Management
- Managerial Economics
- Managing Technology & Innovation
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic Management
- Responsible & Sustainable Management Decision-Making
Located in a multicultural academic environment, AIT stands out for its focus on innovation, technological transformation, and issues of responsibility and sustainability within a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
Double degree with Tongji University, School of Economics and Management – China
As part of the double degree with Tongji University, students from the Master in Management – Grande Ecole at emlyon may enroll in one of the Master’s programs offered by the university.
Students choose one of the following tracks:
- Master in Corporate Management
- Master in Technology Economics & Management
- Master in Management Science & Engineering
Located in Shanghai, Tongji University is a world-class institution recognized for its expertise at the intersection of management, engineering, and technology. The double degree provides students with immersion in a major economic and industrial ecosystem within a highly international academic environment.
Double degree with Hong Kong Baptist University - China
As part of the double degree with Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), students from the Master in Management – Grande Ecole may enroll in one of the university’s master’s programs and complete the full corresponding curriculum.
Available programs:
Master’s Degrees
- Master of Accountancy
- Master of Human Resources Management
Master of Science (MSc)
- MSc in Applied Accounting & Finance
- MSc in Corporate Governance and Compliance
- MSc in Data Analytics and Business Economics
- MSc in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics)
These programs allow students to specialize in finance, audit, governance, human resources, data analytics, and FinTech, within an international university recognized for excellence in management and social sciences education, strong regional influence in the Asia-Pacific, and a strategic location at the heart of Hong Kong, one of the world’s leading financial centers.
Double degree with National Chengchi University, College of Commerce - China, Taiwan
The double degree with National Chengchi University, College of Commerce (NCCU), allows students from the Master in Management – Grande Ecole to enroll in the International Master of Business Administration (IMBA).
The program is built on a core of fundamental courses covering key management areas:
- Accounting
- Managerial Economics
- Business Quantitative Methods
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Strategic Management
- Business Ethics and Sustainable Development
- Leadership and Team Building
- Leaders Forum
Students complement their curriculum with elective courses organized around four specialization tracks:
- Entrepreneurship
- Management in Asia
- Marketing
- Finance
This structure allows students to either build a specialized MBA in one of these areas or pursue a generalist MBA by combining courses across tracks.
The program provides academic immersion at a leading Asian university, recognized for its management expertise, international outlook, and deep understanding of the region’s economic dynamics.
Double degree with Nagoya University of Commerce & Business - Japan
The double degree with NUCB Business School, located in Nagoya, allows students from the Master in Management – Grande Ecole at emlyon to earn the NUCB MSc in Management (MiM) at a Japanese business school recognized for its practical and international approach.
During the academic year, students take a series of courses in management, strategy, data, and innovation, including:
- Behavioral Economics
- International Management
- Driving Strategic Innovation
- Business Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Business Economics
- Design Thinking for Managers
- Entrepreneurship & Family Business
- Managing Multinational Business
- Supply Chain Management
- Design Thinking for Big Data & AI
- SDGs Project
- Elementary Japanese I or II
NUCB stands out for its case-based teaching, strong international focus on Asian business, and orientation toward innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology, combined with a Japanese cultural immersion.
Double degrees in France
Please note: Double degrees in France are mainly taught in French. An adequate level of French is required for application.
ICM Double degree (Civin Engineering of Mines)
With École des Mines de Saint-Étienne
This double degree program is designed for students aiming to gain dual expertise as both managers and engineers. The ICM curriculum trains engineers to become future leaders through two disciplinary majors, scientific foundations, and a societal challenge.
Organization
The double degree program begins in the second year of the Master's program (Master 2) and continues until graduation.
Engineering internship of 10 to 13 weeks during Master 2.
Engineer Manager Double degree
As a historic partner, the École Centrale de Lyon trains exceptional generalist engineers who are equipped with the essential ethical mindset needed to drive innovations that address the societal challenges of the 21st century. Over a program lasting at least five years, you will gain significant knowledge of the humanities and social sciences, as well as practical experience with project-based work.
Examples of disciplinary majors
- Industrial and territorial environment
- Biomedical engineering
- Electronics for cyber-physical systems
- Data science
and more.
Examples of societal challenges
- Smart transport and mobility
- Drivers and management of industrial renewal
- Nanotechnologies
- Health and personalized medicine
- Energy transition
and more.
Organization
The double degree program begins in the second year of the Master's program (Master 2) and continues until graduation (3 years at École Centrale de Lyon).
- Completion of 3 semesters of coursework
- Completion of 3 internships as part of the engineering curriculum
- 6-month international mobility
- TOEFL score of 590
Specialized engineering degrees will be offered on the Centrale Lyon ENISE campus in Saint-Étienne.
Management Studies and Research Double degree
With Université Jean Moulin Lyon III
Ce double diplôme s’adresse aux étudiantes et étudiants souhaitant acquérir une double compétence, manager et ingénieur. Le cursus ICM forme des ingénieurs destinés à être de futurs dirigeants, au travers de deux majeures disciplinaires, de piliers scientifiques et d’un défi sociétal.
This Master 2 program is designed for students who wish to be trained "in" and "through" research in management/business sciences. You will study with top researchers (HDR) in management from the Lyon Saint-Étienne campus, as well as expert consultants in organization and management. This program follows on from the RECAPSS course, both in terms of methodology and autonomy.
Careers
- High-level consultant in management, strategy, organization, human resources
- Academic researcher in business sciences (pursuing a PhD)
- Auditor, internal consultant, research officer, analyst, research engineer in public or private laboratories.
Organization
- Research methodology, epistemology, scientific communication
- CSR & Consulting
- Strategy, Governance, and Entrepreneurship
- Organizational Theory and Human Resources
- Data collection and processing (quantitative and qualitative)
- Innovation, Digital Marketing, and Distribution
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Organizational behavior
- International seminar and final project
- Research thesis and defense
Courses are non-binding and subject to change, updates, modification, or removal.
Master 2 Economics and Finance Double degree
With Université Lumière Lyon II, co-developed with Université Jean Monnet de Saint-Étienne and ENS de Lyon
The "Research in Economics and Finance" program was created for students who wish to learn the fundamental concepts of academic research in economics and finance. The program covers key research topics in these fields, including macroeconomics, microeconomics, financial market theory, and econometrics.
This double degree also introduces students to the primary methodologies used in academic research. The objective is to provide students with a high-level understanding of the techniques and theories currently applied in the fields of economics and finance. A key feature of the program is the connection between theory and empirical analysis of economic and financial issues.
Organization
Three Master's specializations are available in this double degree program:
Specializations are subject to change, updates, modification, or removal.
Strate - École de Design Double degree
This double degree aims to provide students with a comprehensive education that combines management and design, responding to the growing needs of businesses in strategy and innovation. The program encourages students to adopt a holistic approach, integrating analytical management skills with user-centered design methods.
Strate - École de Design's double degree program places innovation at the heart of learning, focusing on designing products and services that address current challenges. Through proven methodologies such as design thinking, prototyping, and visualization, students develop creative skills to solve complex problems. They master all stages of the creation process while incorporating the strategic and commercial imperatives necessary to transform innovative ideas into market successes.
Organization
18 months at Strate - École de Design, starting from the 2nd semester of Master 1.
Various workshops and theoretical courses are offered to provide students with the tools necessary for adopting the proper methodology for writing the Master 2 thesis. In addition to these workshops, a dozen core courses are offered, along with a selection of specialized courses related to the chosen field of study for each student. Finally, a one-week workshop/hackathon involving the entire Master 1 cohort is organized, with 1 theme to choose from 6 to 8 proposals.
The first semester of Master 2 allows students to write their final thesis. Students choose a topic they are passionate about, one with high stakes/impact, and will conduct designer-related work around it (field research, interviews, observations, problem definition, etc.). In addition, elective courses are offered throughout the year, allowing students to give a unique touch to their curriculum.
The second semester of Master 2 focuses on transforming the thesis topic into a concrete project: the Final Project (PFE). This graduation project is presented at the end of the year before an independent jury of professionals from the design field and related industries. Finally, a one-week workshop/hackathon involving the entire Master 2 cohort is organized, with a theme to choose from 6 to 8 proposals.
The agreements and available positions with our partners are subject to change each year. Some double degrees may be subject to specific conditions, such as paid mobility or access restricted to specialized tracks. For detailed information on the requirements, please contact your program advisor.