A Corporate Social Responsibility auditor is a professional responsible for evaluating an organization’s social, environmental, and ethical practices against recognized standards, regulations, and sustainability commitments. Using a structured CSR audit approach, they analyze policies, controls, and on-site practices to assess compliance with CSR, ESG, and sustainability frameworks. 

Programme Grande École

Manon Borie

As part of its climate plan, emlyon business school is working to reduce the carbon footprint associated with international mobility. Among the measures in place: the soft mobility grant, a financial aid designed to encourage students to choose low-carbon modes of transport to reach their academic exchange destination.
Manon Borie, a student of the Master in Management - Grande École, looks back on her travel experience to Finland.

A double degree is an integrated academic pathway that allows students to earn two official qualifications at the end of a single program. In practice, students follow a jointly designed curriculum offered by two partner institutions, often located in different countries, and graduate with a diploma from their home institution as well as one from the partner university, for example a French degree combined with an American one.

These programs are built on integrated curricula designed so that coursework, credits, and competencies are mutually recognized by both institutions. Students typically alternate between the two campuses, gaining dual international academic recognition throughout the process.

A double degree is not the same as a standard study abroad exchange. The goal is not simply to study overseas, but to earn two distinct qualifications within a single program. Widely offered by business schools, engineering schools, and select universities, double degree programs significantly strengthen graduates' employability and international mobility.

Successfully redirecting your studies after a first year of university means taking stock of your difficulties, clarifying your goals, and choosing a program better suited to your professional ambitions. This process concerns a large number of students who, after completing their L1, want to change course toward a BTS, a BUT (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie), a bachelor's degree, or a more specialized licence.

A successful academic redirection rests on three essential steps: assessing your skills and motivations, researching the career outcomes of new programs, and building a strong application (via Parcoursup, parallel admissions, or private institutions). Personalized guidance from a careers advisor or attendance at open days can also make the decision considerably easier.

When well prepared, redirecting after a first year of university allows you to bounce back quickly, rediscover your motivation, and build a coherent academic path without losing unnecessary time.

A Sustainable Innovation Catalyst is a strategic professional who accelerates the design, adoption, and scaling of solutions that deliver environmental, social, and economic value. Sitting at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and business strategy, this role identifies opportunities, mobilizes cross-functional teams, and turns ideas such as circular products, low-carbon technologies, and responsible supply chainsinto measurable impact. Sustainable Innovation Catalysts analyze systems, engage stakeholders, secure funding, and track ESG outcomes to ensure innovations are viable and scalable. Commonly found in corporations, startups, NGOs, and public institutions, they combine skills in sustainability frameworks, design thinking, data analysis, and change management. Career paths span strategy, product, operations, and policy leadership, making this role pivotal to organizations aiming to compete and grow in a net-zero, resource-constrained economy.

Joining a bachelor's program in the third year, also known as parallel admission or Bachelor 3 entry, allows students who hold a bac+2 qualification (BTS, DUT, BUT, or L2) to enter directly into the final year of a bachelor's degree. This accelerated pathway provides rapid specialization in fields such as marketing, communication, business, or digital, while boosting employability through internships or work-study contracts.

Admission is generally based on an application file, sometimes complemented by a motivational interview, and values both academic competencies and professional project clarity. Entering a bachelor's program in year three is a strategic choice for students looking to obtain a recognized qualification quickly, whether to enter the job market or continue toward a master's degree or specialized school.

A digital project manager (DPM) is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and managing digital projects from start to finish. They coordinate teams, resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure that online initiatives such as websites, apps, software, or marketing campaigns are delivered on time and meet client or business objectives. 

What does it actually look like to study healthcare innovation on the ground in China? Here's a look at how our students are spending their International term in Shanghai, and why it matters for their careers.

Considering a Bachelor's program after completing your first year of university? Direct Entry into the second or third year offer an ideal pathway for students looking to redirect their studies toward a more career-focused, internationally recognized qualification. emlyon business school's Global BBA parallel admission program stands out as a major opportunity: this management program combines academic rigor with fast-track professional integration. Accessible from just 60 validated ECTS credits, these programs let you continue studying in your chosen field while building on your existing academic foundation. Here's everything you need to know about optimizing your application, preparing digital entrance exams, and making the strongest possible impression on the admissions jury.

At emlyon business school, the MSc in Management of Energy Transitions program prepares students to become future leaders in sustainability and energy transformation. Beyond academic coursework, professional visits are a core element of the learning experience. They allow students to step outside the classroom and observe how companies and innovation hubs tackle climate and energy challenges in concrete ways.