The Master in Sports, Entertainment & Lifestyle at emlyon business school is a 12 to 24-months, English-taught program based in Paris that prepares graduates for careers at the intersection of the sports, entertainment, and lifestyle industries. The program achieves an 88.9% net employment rate at three months post-graduation, reaching 94.4% at six months, with an average starting salary of €49,190*.
The curriculum combines strategic thinking, digital innovation, and brand strategy with a minimum four-month professional mission and mandatory international learning periods across France, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Listed on Prospects alongside leading UK and European programs, this guide examines ten verified differentiators that distinguish the degree from traditional sports management offerings, alongside practical decision tools and application requirements for prospective students seeking careers in this converging industry landscape.
Last week, emlyon business school welcomed around 50 researchers for the MTCI Research Day 2026, a full-day event dedicated to cutting-edge research at the intersection of marketing, technology, and society.
With 55% of emlyon graduates pursuing careers in audit, consulting, finance, banking and insurance, the School set out to conduct an in-depth study of how artificial intelligence is being used across the consulting industry. This first Consulting & AI Barometer explores how AI has become a core workplace infrastructure for consultants. Yet beyond productivity gains, the study reveals a profession facing three major challenges: capturing the value created by AI, preserving collective intelligence, and rethinking how consulting expertise is developed and transmitted.
Understanding international markets requires more than studying them in a classroom. That’s why the MSc in International Marketing & Business Development at emlyon business school gives students the opportunity to experience different business environments firsthand, combining academic learning with cultural immersion abroad.
Launched in April 2026, the first range of intensive programs from emlyon’s Tech School welcomed its first cohorts this spring. With nearly 300 applications, 32 learners recruited and 25 partner companies involved, the “emlyon ProPulse” extension programs demonstrate the school’s ability to open up to new audiences and support the rapid transformations of the world of work.
Some professional decisions have the power to transform a career in profound ways.
Joining the Executive MBA at emlyon business school can be one of those defining choices.
Are you still considering submitting your application? This webinar is the ideal opportunity to explore the programme in detail, connect directly with the recruitment team, and get all the answers you need before admissions close for the October 2026 intake (on-campus formats) and the November 2026 intake (hybrid format).
Agenda:
- Introduction to the Executive MBA
- Overview of the formats: Fast Track, Part-time, and Hybrid
- Admissions process and selection criteria
- Funding options
- Q&A session
Thank you,
The Executive Education Team
In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, developing new skills is no longer enough. Strengthening your employability, anticipating market changes, and seizing the right career opportunities have become essential to long-term success.
Join our webinar dedicated to the Career Services available through the Executive MBA at emlyon business school and discover how this personalized support helps participants enhance their professional profile, refine their career goals, and achieve their ambitions.
Throughout the program, Executive MBA participants benefit from tailored career support designed to help them take the next step in their professional journey—whether that means moving into executive leadership roles, pursuing new career opportunities, changing industries, or strengthening their leadership capabilities.
During this webinar, you will discover:
- The resources and initiatives designed to enhance your employability and increase your visibility in the job market;
- The personalized support provided by our career experts throughout the program;
- The tangible career outcomes and professional advancements achieved by Executive MBA participants.
The Executive Education Team
emlyon business school
By hosting the annual APHEC Congress on its Lyon campus, emlyon business school reaffirmed its commitment to the preparatory school–grande École pathway, a cornerstone of its recruitment and pedagogical model. The event was also an opportunity to unveil key evolutions of the Master in Management - Grande École, including a reform of the oral admission examination and the signing of a new dual degree with CEIBS.
Some career decisions redefine everything that comes next.
The International MBA at emlyon business school is one of them.
If you are still considering applying, this is your final opportunity to get a clear understanding of the program, ask your questions live, and make an informed decision before admissions close for the September 2026 intake.
📅 July 3rd, 2026
🕛 12:00 – 13:00 CET
💻 Online event
What you will learn:
- Overview of the International MBA program
- Differences between the Full-Time and Part-Time formats
- Admissions process and selection criteria
- Career outcomes and leadership opportunities
- Financing options and scholarships
- Live Q&A session with the recruitment team
We are excited to welcome you and look forward to discussing your career ambitions during the webinar.
