OLD Master in Management
The Master in Management (MiM) delivers a Master's degree. Its objective is to train students to address the challenges of today's world while building on their future career and personal lives.
The Master in Management of emlyon business school combines academic excellence and action learning via experience and practical application. Accessible after a preparatory class or via degree-based admission for students with a Bachelor or a Master's degree (baccalaureate +3/4/5 years), this program provides general management competences backed by a progressive specialization to enter the job market. Professional experiences and student association life are integral parts of the curriculum.
emlyon ranks as #2 of business schools in France for employability in the Global University Employability Ranking 2024 of the Times Higher Education.
This MiM program ranks #4 of the Masters in Management in France, and #8 worldwide according to the 2024 Financial Times Master in Management ranking.
Our Master in Management Grande Ecole Program rankings
Admission mode of the Master in Management - of emlyon business school
For students with a non-French degree
For students with a degree from a university outside of France (Bachelor, Master...) obtained after at least two years of university education outside of France.
A MiM program of excellence with gradual specialization
The Master in Management at emlyon business school offers a structured and customizable path.
In the first year (Year 2 of the MiM program), students build foundational knowledge in management, engage in the school's signature DNA courses, and choose an initial specialization from a wide range of disciplines through specialization tracks or electives.
During the second year (Year 3 of the MiM program), you will deepen or diversify your expertise with additional specialization tracks, electives, or an international double degree or mobility in France (double degree or academic exchange). This is followed by a 6-month professional experience. Alternatively, you can opt for a 12-month apprenticeship or a tailored path that allows you to complete the second year of the program over two years.
The Master in Management - Grande Ecole program at emlyon business school offers a structured and customizable path.
In the first year (Year 2 of the MiM program), students build foundational knowledge in management, engage in the school's signature DNA courses, and choose an initial specialization from a wide range of disciplines through specialization tracks or electives.
During the second year (Year 3 of the MiM program), you will deepen or diversify your expertise with additional specialization tracks, electives, or an international double degree or mobility in France (double degree or academic exchange). This is followed by a 6-month professional experience. Alternatively, you can opt for a 12-month apprenticeship or a tailored path that allows you to complete the second year of the program over two years.
International double degrees
Double degrees will allow you to acquire multidisciplinary competences (or hybridize your competences) and work in a different cultural environment, both being real assets for your professional integration.
In Master 2, you will be able to build a specialized and international track by taking a double degree with one of our academic partners notably with HEC Montréal, Aston Business School or the Asian Institute of Technology…
Careers following the Master in Management
From graduation to employability, we will support you through and through, to build your professional project and prepare your entry into the job market.
100% of our students are employed within 6 months post-graduation and 86% before graduation.
Throughout your program, the Career Center will provide various support services to gear you up for job interviews, to learn about the various occupations and meet with the companies.
As emlyon students, you will have access to whole range of internship and job offers, along with various events organized every year, including forums dedicated to finance and strategy consulting.
Master in Management - Triple degree
Master in Management, Finance & Tech
Offered by emlyon business school, Bayes Business School and POLIMI Graduate School of Management, the Master in Management, Finance & Tech is a 2-year triple degree program. It allows students to benefit from international experience and specialization in management, finance and technology.
Do you want to build a career of excellence in digital finance?
Frequently asked questions about the MiM - Grande Ecole Program
A Master in Management - Grande Ecole is a prestigious educational pathway offered by top business schools in France. This high-level program typically awards a Bac+5 degree, granting a Master's level qualification. Designed to train managers, entrepreneurs, and management experts, the program combines academic courses, international experiences, internships, and sector-specific specializations. Recognized by the state and employers, PGEs offer strong employability and open the door to careers in finance, marketing, strategy, audit, entrepreneurship, and many other fields.
The Master in Management is a training of excellence in general management, allowing to gear you up as best as possible to address tomorrow's challenges and develop your entrepreneurial mindset.
With our MiM - Grande École Program you will have the opportunity to live a rich set of founding experiences to achieve your potential and be prepared to address the ever-evolving challenges thanks to:
- Academic teachings of excellence designed by internationally renowned professors
- The possibility to progressively specialize through specialization tracks or elective courses to give you time to build on your professional project
- Professional immersion through international and corporate experiences
- A full student life, supported by the 32 student associations of the MiM program present on the emlyon campus.
At emlyon, we believe in the power of methods and the entrepreneurial spirit to help you grow, be bold and take action. You will have the opportunity to take initiatives and bring them to life in the first business school incubator, to become aware of the cross-cutting nature of socio-environmental issues, and to gain confidence through empowering involvement in associations, etc. Beyond entrepreneurship, we cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit!
For students with a non-French degree :
You will need to apply to the Master in Management via the admission process dedicated to international students. There are two admission tracks: Direct International Admission or Join a School in France. Both tracks require a test in management (GMAT, GRE, TAGE MAGE - or CAT for students from India only) and an English test (TOEIC, IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English).
In the MiM of emlyon business school, the Master 2 year can be carried out with a work-study contract over a period of 12 months (for students under 30 years old). While in compliance with the requirements of the Master's degree, the work-study format is adapted to take into account the rhythm and assignments of this form of contract. Courses are exclusively provided on the campus in Lyon, on a basis of one week in school for two to three weeks in company. Number of seats are limited and subjected to eligibility conditions.
To join a Master in Management - Grande Ecole after completing preparatory classes (such as ECG, ECT, or literary prep), candidates must take the BCE (Banque Commune d’Épreuves) or Ecricome exams. These exams include written tests (essays, math, languages, economics) and oral exams (motivation interviews, personality tests). A strong ranking allows entry into top schools like emlyon business school, known for its prestigious programs and global reputation.
The Master in Management (MiM) at emlyon business school is a comprehensive program that includes both undergraduate and graduate studies, often with a focus on preparing students for leadership roles. In contrast, a Master's program, like the MSc (Master of Science), typically focuses on specialized fields of study such as finance, marketing, or data science and is open to students with a Bachelor's degree. The MiM program is more extensive, whereas a Master's program offers targeted expertise in specific areas.
It vary depending on the year of entry, the school, potential repeat years, resit exams, gap years, and scholarship status. On average, fees range from €20,000 to €70,000 for three years. Work-study programs allow tuition fees to be covered by the host company. Additionally, emlyon business school offers preferential rates with banking partners to help students finance their studies through student loans.