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Address
EMLYON Business School
23, Av. Guy de Collongue
Ecully
France
69134
France
Switchboard: +33 (0)4 78 33 77 83
Fax: +33 (0)4 78 33 78 66
Email: imba@em-lyon.com
Web: http://www.em-lyon.com/
USP of the school
EMLYON Business School, created in 1872, stands out among the few business schools worldwide awarded three international accreditations and was ranked N° 8 in the Financial Times Top 70 European Business Schools in December 2009. It has opened campuses in Shanghai and Geneva, developed partnerships with 100 foreign universities and gathers near to 20,000 alumni in 100 countries…
Description
EMLYON International MBA
This intensive full-time one-year programme is focused on helping each participant reach the professional goal they have set for themselves. Through the emphasis on entrepreneurship within the academic programme, the year-long consulting project and the international diversity in the student body and faculty, participants develop the skills they need to achieve success. While enjoying a truly dynamic learning experience, they will remain in touch with the business world through the school’s worldwide professional and alumni network.
A strong focus on ENTREPRENEURSHIP
EMLYON Business School is recognised as the European frontrunner in the field of Entrepreneurship, which shows particularly within the International MBA programme. The capacity to identify opportunities, take initiatives and to get things done is what makes successful entrepreneurial leaders in today’s global business environment. Throughout this programme, participants not only learn how to identify interesting business opportunities but acquire the competencies they need to exploit them profitably.
A year-long CONSULTING PROJECT
Students participating in the International MBA need a tangible way within a real business setting to acquire the skills they need to complement their existing skill set. This is the reason why the International MBA programme includes a year-long consulting project; the Entrepreneurial Leadership Project (ELP). Based on their competency profile, participants select a project and team that complement their learning needs. Working on the project throughout the year allows students to immediately put academic knowledge into practise, while concentrating on their unique learning needs.
An international & experiential LEARNING EXPERIENCE
International MBA students benefit from studying, living and working with professionals from around the globe, thus enhancing their ability to work with and lead international and intercultural teams. The selection process for International MBA participants ensures that the group is as diverse as possible, both in terms of nationalities as well as in professional backgrounds.
A CLEAR FOCUS ON YOUR CAREER
With the help of coaching sessions, recruitment and placement advice and access to a vast range of electronic resources, you will learn to manage your career successfully and will benefit from numerous career enhancement workshops starting as early as October. Throughout the year, different companies visit the school to discuss the opportunities and challenges they are facing in a dialogue-oriented setting providing an ideal opportunity for to continue to build on and increase your own professional network. The backing of professors, human resources consultants, executive recruiters and the EMLYON alumni network give all participants the tools they need to reach their career goals.
Full time MBA Statistics
Student Profile
% Female Students 36%
% International 64%
Avg. Work Exp. 8 years
Avg. Student's Age 32
Avg. GMAT 621
Programme Profile
Accreditations AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS
Established Date 1972
Start Dates September
Avg. Programme Duration 12 months
Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) EURO 33500
Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics Yes
Teaching Methodology More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based
Scholarship / Financial Aid
School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid Yes
School-sponsored Scholarships based on (other) Entrepreneurial profile
Admission Requirements
Application deadline June
Min. Gmat N/A
Min Toefl (Paper) 580
Min Toefl (Computer) 230
Accept IELTS Yes
Min IELTS 6.5
Min years of work experience 3
Essay Req. Yes
Interview Req. Yes
References Req. Yes
Resume / C.V. Yes
Undergrad or equivalent degree Yes
Official Transcripts Yes
Completed Application Form Yes
Application Fee EURO 120