emlyon celebrates its graduates of the 2024 class
The graduation ceremonies for emlyon business school’s Class of 2024 honored the remarkable achievements of over 3,400 graduates from a wide range of programs. Held across several events, these emotional occasions—marked by engagement and impact—signified the start of a new chapter in their professional lives
An unforgettable event for every graduate
On Saturday June 7, 2025, emlyon business school celebrated the graduation ceremonies for its Master of Science & Specialized Master’s programs and the Master in Management, in the stunning Salle 3000 in Lyon. The day was exceptional: more than 2,600 graduates, joined by around 3,000 guests, celebrated their diplomas with pride and emotion!
Both ceremonies featured speeches by deans, program directors, and Faculty, inspiring testimonials from alumni, and above all the collection of diplomas on stage, followed by group photos and the classic hat toss.
The new chapter that opens for you will be full of challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities. I encourage you to chart your own path, remain faithful to yourself, and live by the values and principles emlyon has passed on to you.
Focus on the ceremonys of the emlyon Executive Education programs
157 graduates of the Executive Master's Degree in General Management (EMMG) and the Executive Master Management General Online started the ceremony. Then participants from Executive MBA (120 graduates), International MBA (34 graduates), and the Doctoral programs: the Global DBA and the PhD received their diploma, congratulated by the teaching teams of the School.
List of degree programs:
MSc in Digital Marketing & Data Science
MSc in International Hospitality Management
MSc in Strategy & Consulting
MSc in Sports Industry Management
MSc in Cybersecurity & Defense Management
MSc in Luxury Management & Marketing
MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship
MSc in Health Management & Data Intelligence
MSc in High-End Brand Management
MSc in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Strategy
MSc in International Marketing & Business Development
MSc in Supply Chain & Purchasing Management
MSc in Finance
Mastère Spécialisé Entrepreneuriat & Management de l’Innovation
Mastère Spécialisé Juriste Manager International
Mastère Spécialisé Management de la Transition Énergétique
Mastère Spécialisé Management des Entreprises du Vivant & de l'Agroalimentaire
Mastère Spécialisé Stratégie & Développement d’Affaires Internationales
Mastère Spécialisé Transformation Digitale, Marketing & Stratégie
You are entering a world of disruption and transformation, where the skills you have cultivated at emlyon will be imperative for navigating the upcoming professional, ethical, and systemic challenges.
A conference featuring Samantha Estone - MSc in Finance - and Maxime Mermillod - MS SDAI - discussed their time at emlyon, their learnings and memories, as well as their career outlook upon graduation. Then Vincent Leroux, the new president of the alumni association, officially welcomed all of them to the network.
Today, I say congratulations. From now on, the alumni network belongs to you: imagine it as a home, for which you now hold the keys. Come back often.
Focus on the MiM graduation
The 1,418 graduates of the Master in Management (Mim) also experienced a unique celebration, filled with memorable moments recounting their journey and encouraging messages to honor their accomplishments and officially mark the opening of their next chapter.
As Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry said: ‘As for the future, it isn’t a matter of predicting it but making it possible.’ That is exactly what you will do. You will make possible a world where growth rhymes with regeneration, innovation with preservation, success with responsibility.
The sponsor of the MiM graduating class, Philippe Oddou, shared a unique testimonial, reflecting on his own graduation twenty years earlier and on his class sponsor at the time, Henri Lachmann, then Chairman of Schneider Electric. He went on to explain how he quickly chose to pursue a path in social economy -based entrepreneurship after completing his studies, encouraged by his sponsor— thus illustrating the strength, mentorship, and solidarity that drive the emlyon alumna and alumni network.
A sponsor is someone who is there to support, to give confidence and to provide a caring and sometimes helpful perspective.
A first-time diploma ceremony on Lyon campus
On April 4–5 earlier this year, emlyon introduced, for the first time on its Lyon campus, graduation ceremonies for Executive MBA, International MBA, Global DBA, PhD, and Global BBA programs. About 800 graduates, accompanied by 1,200 guests, were celebrated in a joyful atmosphere.
Focus on the ceremonys of the emlyon Executive Education programs
157 graduates of the Executive Master's Degree in General Management (EMMG) and the Executive Master Management General Online started the ceremony. Then participants from Executive MBA (120 graduates), International MBA (34 graduates), and the Doctoral programs: the Global DBA and the PhD received their diploma, congratulated by the teaching teams of the School.
Today is a great day, that of your graduation. It is not an end, but a beginning. You are joining a large family that will support you in your personal and professional growth.
Watch the aftermovie of the MBA ceremony
The ceremonies of the Executive Education programms, under the banner of academic excellence and global ambition, reflect the diversity of the graduates' profiles and career paths. Their unique backgrounds gave a special vibe to this moment marked by solemnity and professional enthusiasm.
Watch at the replay the EMMG and the IMBA, EMBA, PhD and DBA ceremony.
Focus on the Global BBA ceremony
The graduation of the Global BBA attended by 527 graduates, brought this series of events to a close in a vibrant atmosphere: youth and collective energy resonated in the heart of the campus, which was festively decorated for this special occasion.
Watch the aftermovie of the Global BBA ceremony
You have a diploma in your hands, but above all, you have a world to invent and a world to protect. I wish you to bring all that you are, and to never stop moving forward with heart, curiosity and courage.
Ranked 3rd in the BBA rankings in France by Le Figaro Student 2025, emlyon's Global BBA has confirmed its attractiveness both for its international aspect and for the professional experience of the course, through its 2024 class, which is one of the largest since the launch of the program.
Your degree is a reflection of your personal growth, your initiative and your agility in a world that is constantly changing.
A new chapter for the 2024 programs that joins the alumni network
Now graduates of emlyon business school, participants or students become members of the alumna and alumni community. They are part of an international network of more than 48,000 alumni in 130 countries, ready to shape the future with boldness and impact. The School sends its most sincere congratulations to the 2024 classes!