YEARS of convictions MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE PROGRAMS An Thi, International Business Programme student
Choosing ESDES means you are choosing three things at once! As a Business School à la française, it is part of a reputed University and situated in a dynamic region at the heart of Europe. With over 35 nationalities, you will study in this new downtown campus which prides itself on being multidisciplinary and multicultural. ESDES is in the Rhone-Alpes-Auvergne Region which is a major economic and industrial region of France and its capital is Lyon - second only to Paris for research and education. Olivier Maillard, Dean ESDES graduates have an excellent rate of finding their first employment, which is among the highest in France. This underlines the value of our degrees on the job market. So, come to ESDES and have an unforgettable experience! STUDY IN LYON A VIBRANT CULTURAL LIFE OVER 120,000 STUDENTS live in Lyon: approximately 10% of Lyon s population! The city hosts international events, such as the biannual festivals of dance and contemporary art, the Grand Lyon Film Festival, and the annual Festival of Lights that takes place in December. The city also has an impressive cultural infrastructure, with more than 30 museums, 15 libraries, several theatres, the Maison de la Danse, and much more! Other main attractions include Fourvière, the Old Town, and wine tasting in the Beaujolais. A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE The efficient public transport system and the Velo v public bike rental service, makes it practical to move about the city. Lyon is also a gastronomic paradise and has numerous restaurants, patisseries, bistro-style restaurants bouchons lyonnais, as well as many fresh food markets and a firmly established culinary tradition. Lyon has one of the best football stadiums in France along with a well ranked basketball team. Students can enjoy numerous gyms, health and fitness centers, yoga classes, the famous Lyon half and full marathon, and also skiing in the French Alps. London 1H30 - PLANE OR 4H30 TRAIN Brussels 3H30 - TRAIN Berlin 3H30 - PLANE Paris 2H - TRAIN Lyon Barcelona 1H10 - PLANE Rome 1H30 - PLANE
EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS Securing employment is at the heart of our mission. Many events are organized on campus so that students can add to their professional network. 75% of students have a job before graduating. 90% in less than 3 months after graduating. 25% work abroad. Over 50% have a job in an international context. UCLy 15 EDUCATION AND RESEARCH UNITS 10 000 STUDENTS 2 200 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ESDES: PART OF A PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITY THE BUSINESS SCHOOL OF LYON CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY Lyon Catholic University (UCLy), established 140 years ago, created ESDES, one of the first Business Schools in Lyon, which focuses on humanistic values. ESDES is situated on the new UCLy campus and offers a student life rich in diversity and culture. ESDES prides itself on its educational collaborations and research focusing on science and humanities, which has allowed for the development of joint training courses and Master specializations, such as Digital Law and Management with the Law school of UCLy. Our aim is to educate future managers that are open to the new challenges of business development. NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION ESDES has been admitted to the elite group of top French schools known as the Grandes Écoles, an honour which attests the quality of our education. As a member of CGE, ESDES ranks among the top 30 Business Schools in France. Its degree is recognized by the French government. To gain international recognition for its training, ESDES is committed to obtaining the AACSB and EPAS international accreditations. MORE THAN 200 TEACHING STAFF ESDES 1 250 STUDENTS 130 PARTNER UNIVERSITIES ALL OVER THE WORLD 11 DOUBLE DEGREES AT MASTER S LEVEL 35 NATIONALITIES REPRESENTED ON CAMPUS OVER 4 000 ALUMNI
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (B.A.) 3-YEAR PROGRAM A TRULY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM AIM TO: Develop students critical appreciation of the role of managers in a global context with a focus on a chosen geographical location (Asia, Europe, America, Middle East). Prepare students to design and follow their own continuing professional development with the ability to specialize in third year. PROGRAM STRUCTURE Students will have the opportunity to spend one semester abroad during their second year at one of our 130 partner universities from around the world including China, USA, United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, Argentina... A 6 months internship is undertaken at the end of the program allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge to a real situation. This opportunity helps to further develop professional and academic skills such as teamwork, communication and organizational skills, problem-solving and leadership. DEGREE Bachelor of ESDES/UCLy. LANGUAGE The language of instruction is English with French language classes all through the program. Students must also choose a third language to study during the three-year program. CLASSES In the European system, a fulltime student takes 30 ECTS per semester. The overall program is worth 180 ECTS. DURATION 3 years. CANDIDATE PROFILE Year 1 hold a recognized high school diploma or end of secondary school certificate (Baccalaureate, A levels...) be in good academic standing have at least a B2 level of English. Year 3 Direct entry in year 3 is possible if the applicant has validated 2 years of undergraduate studies equivalent to 120 ECTS. PRACTICAL INFORMATION APPLY ONLINE: en.esdes.fr Send application file before June 15 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Semester 1: September - December Semester 2: January May 1st and 3rd years start in September CONTACT: Anaïs Ressot-Grande Head of International Admissions concours@esdes.fr
YOUR BACHELOR IN THREE YEARS The Global Business Development Program (B.A.) is ideal for students who want to study in France but wish to follow a program taught in English. The professors and students in this program come from a wide array of different backgrounds. Students who apply to this program will have the huge advantage of studying with international students, and therefore are in complete immersion and understanding of different cultures and societies. PROGRAM OUTLINE 1 st Year - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FOUNDATION Semester 1: Organization and Innovation, History of Economics and Economic Facts, Basic Accounting, Introduction to Law, Marketing and Sales... Semester 2: Entrepreneurial Processes, Geopolitics, Cost Accounting, Market Research, French Commercial Law... 2 nd Year - INTERNATIONALIZATION Semester 1: Entrepreneurial Opportunities and Creativity, Human Resources Management, Business Ethics, Social and Economic Policies, Operational and Strategic Marketing, Business Law, Financial Analysis... Semester 2: Study abroad at one of our partner universities. 3 rd Year - SPECIALIZATIONS AND CORPORATE WORLD Semester 1: Core subjects : Comparative Law and Ethics, International Business Strategy Specializations : 1. International Human Resources Management, Cross Cultural Management, International Organizational Behavior 2. Corporate Finance, International Finance, Financial markets 3. International Marketing, Digital & Innovation, International Business Negotiation Semester 2: Internship either in France or abroad. Full course list can be found at en.esdes.fr Good to know! ESDES also provides the Bachelor degree taught mainly in French. More information at esdes.fr
GRADUATE PROGRAMS MASTER DEGREE GRANDE ÉCOLE 2-YEAR PROGRAM BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LEADER The Master program is a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences provided by academics and professionals. It aims to give students the capability of evaluating the complexity of the international business arena by providing them with analytical tools for key decision-making processes. Students will also develop their communication, leadership and teamwork skills. Interactive learning methods are used in the program such as business simulation, conferences on international business issues or storytelling by corporate leaders. GOALS Build up a solid perspective on the nature of business competitiveness Acquire skills to evaluate the complexity of the international business arena by providing them with analytical tools for key decision-making processes Develop communication, leadership and teamwork skills Become an expert in one of your specializations (see below) Earn a highly recognized degree on the French employment market HIGHLIGHT Use of interactive learning tools based on business simulation CLASSES In the European system, a fulltime student takes 30 credits hours (ECTS) per semester. The overall program is worth 120 ECTS MASTER SPECIALIZATIONS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH International Risk Management International Supply Chain Management International Business Administration Digital Law & Management Marketing & Digital Business MASTER SPECIALIZATIONS TAUGHT IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH Audit & finance Finance & marchés Expertise & contrôle Développer & entreprendre Management stratégique des ressources humaines Management & stratégie d entreprise Marketing & digital business Management éthique des innovations biotechnologiques PRACTICAL INFORMATION APPLY ONLINE: en.esdes.fr Send application file before June 15. ACADEMIC CALENDAR Both years start in September CONTACT: Anaïs Ressot-Grande Head of International Admissions concours@esdes.fr
Students can choose among 12 specializations, 5 of which are taught entirely in English. The others are taught in both French and English. DURATION 2 years. COURSE PROGRAM After 3 semesters of classes, in the fourth semester the students must take their compulsory 6-month internship period in which they also have to finalize their dissertation for submission in fall. DEGREE Master Degree in Management with specialization in one of our 12 fields. HIGHLIGHT You may choose to follow the last year of the Master program in one of our partner universities to obtain a double Master Degree (in France and the UK or in France and the USA, for example), giving your career an international start! 11 double degrees are available at ESDES at Master level. List available on en.esdes.fr CANDIDATE PROFILE Direct entry in Master is possible for candidates who have validated three years undergraduate studies (equivalent to 180 ECTS). GOOD TO KNOW! You can enter the Master degree program for 2 years or in Integrated Master Program for 5 years. Admission to the 5-year Integrated Master Program is open to candidates holding a high school diploma or equivalent. More details on en.esdes.fr.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WORLDWIDE 130 partner universities 11 double degrees East China University of Science and Technology - Shangai, China DeSales University - Central Valley (Pennsylvania) - USA Czech University of Life Sciences - Praha, Czech Republic Cardiff Metropolitan University - Cardiff, UK Edinburgh Napier University - Edinburgh, UK University of Strathclyde - Strathclyde, UK University of Huddersfield - Huddersfield, UK Providence University - Tapei, Taiwan Alliant International University - San Diego, USA Universidad de Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires, Argentina The University of Hull - Hull, UK elvistheagence.fr - Crédits photos : Julien Dabadie, Wefly - UCLy et Bruno Amsellem - Janvier 2018 - Document non contractuel.