Some quick notes about studying MBA in France:
Language of Instruction/Teaching: You will find that most MBA programs in France are taught in English and hence you should not face any difficulty
Duration of MBA: MBA in France can be finished in 1 year. Some French MBAs are of 2 years
Intakes: Most MBA programs in France will begin in September and/or January.
Fee Range: Course fee for MBA in France ranges between 0 to 30,000 Euro. Most MBA programs will range between 10000 to 25000 Euro. Some top MBAs in France like INSEAD MBA, HEC MBA, ESSEC MBA, EMLYON MBA will go higher ranking between 38000 Euro and 71000 Euro
Work Experience Requirement: Most MBA programs in France will need at least 2 year of work experience. Recommended work experience is at least 3 years after graduation
GMAT / GRE: GMAT is required for only few French MBA programmes like INSEAD, HEC, ESSEC and such. Most other MBAs will NOT need work experience. GRE is accepted in lieu of GMAT.
Other Important Points
English Language Requirement: Either IELTS test or TOEFL test is NOT compulsory if you have finished your education in English medium. However, some Universities may ask for IELTS test score. The test could be done within one month from the date you decide to take the test ie. preparing for the test, registering for the test, to appearing for it. If you need to register for the test or need help or coaching, you could contact us at +91 9820864001
French Language Certificate / Test: Studying French language is NOT necessary to apply for an MBA in France because most MBA programs are taught in English. We however recommend our students to learn a little of French, so that your interaction with others enhances, you could network better, and while finding jobs after MBA in France, it is easier for you to prepare for and crack the interview. Check out Alliance Francaise.
Time to Apply: Best time to apply for MBA in France is Nov to Jan for a September start. Different Universities have different deadlines. Its best to apply at least 9 months in advance to the MBA course start date.
Work Experience for MBA in France:
Work DURING your study in France: Students can work up to 20 hours per week part time and full time (approx. 40 hours per week) during holidays
Work After your Study in France: You could stay back in France for 2 years for job search and work after your MBA. You do not need a job offer in hand to stay back
Reasons to study MBA in France
France is world’s fifth-largest economy. Graduates holding an MBA degree from France are highly attractive to employers. Most all MBA programmes in France are taught in English. France is home to some of the world’s largest companies in key industries, such as finance (BNP Paribas and AXA), aerospace (EADS), luxury (LVMH and PPR), tourism (Accor), automotive (Renault-Nissan, PSA, and Michelin), construction (Vinci and Lafarge), energy (GDF-Suez and Total), and retail (Carrefour).
- France is home of INSEAD, HEC Paris, and EMLYON – three business schools that are in the Financial Times list of top-100 MBA programs globally
- France has more internationally accredited MBA programs than any other country in the world. Ten business schools in France are triple-accredited, meaning they have been accredited by all three major international accreditation agencies: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. Along with INSEAD, HEC Paris, and EMLYON, these other “triple crown” schools include Grenoble, EDHEC, Toulouse, Rouen, Audencia Nantes, Reims, and BEM Bordeaux.
- All MBA Programme are taught in English.
- Most accredited MBA programs in France only take a year to complete.
- France offers full time, part time, online and executive MBA
- Getting a MBA degree from a strong economy improves the credibility of your MBA and also increases the opportunities of finding employment and other opportunities while studying there.
- France has the 6th strongest economy in the world and the 3rd largest economy in Europe, providing job opportunities, a satisfactory lifestyle, and endless networking opportunities.
- Paris is known as the fashion capital of the world, but it’s also a major business hub for all sorts of industries. Many internationally renowned brands such as Air France and Total S.A., as well as Ubisoft and Chanel are based in Paris. Paris provides unlimited opportunities to gain business exposure.
France is known for its unique specializations on the MBA it offers. Here are some interesting examples:
MBA Responsible Management
MBA Art, Culture & Luxury in English
MBA International MBA
MBA International Management (MBAIM)
MBA Cultural Entrepreneurship and Tourism
MBA Arts and Cultural Management
MBA Global Marketing
MBA Global Finance
MBA Art & Luxury Management: the French touch
International MBA in Asia Pacific Business
MBA Luxury Brand/Energy/Food Business/Strategic HR Management
MBA Contemporary Art: Sales, Display and Collecting
MBA Art Market Management
MBA Energy & Sustainable Development
MBA Geopolitics
MBA Luxury Brand Management
MBA Geopolitics
And then there are the regular specialist MBA programmes like MBA General, MBA Marketing, MBA Finance, MBA Logistics / Operations and such
Documents required for application:
- Resume
- Academic documents and Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation (professional or academic are required). It is advisable to get a professional recommendation from a superior or manager whom you are reporting to.
- Personal statement and Essays have to be written as per the requirement of the University.
- Passport Copy
- GMAT score need to be reported online via the testing agency. IELTS score may be required by some MBA programmes
- Interviews are a part of MBA application process. These could conducted by the admissions committee or may be informal alumni interviews
Cost of MBA in France: The range would be around Rs 7 lacs to Rs 30 lacs depending on the University
List of MBA Programmes in France:
Many popular MBA programmes in France are listed below with the GMAT requirement, average work experience requirement, class size, concentrations, etc.
Grenoble Ecole de Management – Grenoble Graduate School of Business (GGSB) |
| GGSB MBA |
| MBA Fees of GGSB MBA – Tuition: 31,300 EUR |
| Duration: 12 Months |
| Intakes: September |
| Avg. Work Experience Required: 8.0 yrs |
| Class Size: 35 |
| GMAT may be required on a case-by-case basis; if required, then GMAT has to be atleast 550 |
HEC Paris |
| HEC Paris MBA |
| MBA Fees for HEC MBA: Tuition: 52,000 EUR |
| Duration: 16 Months |
| Intakes: January, September |
| Average GMAT: 685 |
INSEAD France (Europe Campus) |
| MBA Fees for INSEAD MBA – Tuition: 71,000 EUR |
| Duration: 10 Months |
| Intakes: January, September |
| Average GMAT: 701 |
| Avg. Work Experience Required: 6.0 yrs |
| Class Size: 1024 |
ESSEC Business School |
| ESSEC MBA: Global MBA |
| MBA Fees for ESSEC MBA: Tuition: 44,000 EUR |
| Duration: 12 Months |
| Intakes: September |
| Avg. Work Experience Required: 6.0 yrs |
| Class Size: 40 |
IESEG School of Management |
| IESEG MBA: Global MBA |
| Tuition: 20,000 EUR |
| Duration: 12 Months |
| Intakes: September |
International School of Management (ISM) France |
| ISM MBA: International MBA |
| Tuition: 32,883 EUR |
| Duration: 12 Months |
| Intakes: January, April, October |
EMLYON Business School |
| EMLYON MBA: International MBA |
| MBA Fees of EMLYON MBA – Tuition: 38,000 EUR |
| Duration: 12 Months |
| Intakes: September |
| Avg. Work Experience Required: 7.0 yrs |
| Class Size: 28 |
EDHEC Business School |
| EDHEC Global MBA |
| Tuition: 41,000 EUR |
| Duration: 10 Months |
| Intakes: January, September |
| Average GMAT: 628 |
| Avg. Work Experience Required: 8.0 yrs |
SKEMA Business School |
| SKEMA MBA |
| Concentrations available: Executive MBA Risk, Globalisation and Diversity |
| 24 months |
| Intakes: September |
ESC Rennes School of Business |
| Start Date: October |
| Duration: 18 months |
| Concentrations available on ESC Rennes School of Business MBA: |
| Management of new technologies and innovation |
| The proactive firm |
| Advanced finance |
Audencia Nantes School of Management |
| MBA in Responsible Management |
| Tuition: 30,000 EUR |
| Duration: 12 Months |
| Intakes: September |
| Avg. Work Experience Required: 7.0 yrs |
Neoma Business School |
| MBA |
| Tuition: 30,500 EUR |
| Duration: 12 Months |
| Intakes: September |
| Avg. Work Experience Required: 8.0 yrs |
| ENPC School of International Management |
| Solvay-Ponts MBA |
| Duration: 12 months |
| Concentrations available on ENPC School of International Management MBA: |
| Innovation management |
| Entrepreneurship |
| Toulouse Business School |
| Aerospace MBA |
| Start Date: September |
| Duration: 12 months |
| MBA Fees: 30,000 EUR |
CDI – Collège des Ingénieurs – France |
| MBA |
| January, September |
| 10 months |
| There is no Tuition: fee to be paid by applicants. All admitted candidates automatically receive full financial aid which covers Tuition: fees, living expenses and health insurance. |
ESCP Europe – Paris Campus |
| European Executive MBA |
| Tuition: 51,000 EUR |
| Duration: 18 Months |
| Intakes: January |
| Avg. Work Experience Required: 10.0 yrs |
| Class Size: 81 |
IEMI – European Institute of International Management |
| MBA International Hospitality and Luxury Brands Management |
| Start Date: November |
| Concentration available: |
| International hospitality |
| Luxury brand management |
| MBA Fees: 12,000 EUR |
ESLSCA – International Graduate Education |
| MBA |
| Concentrations available: |
| International finance |
| Marketing |
| Innovation |
| Duration: 12 months |
| Start Dates: January, April, September |
Kedge Business School |
| Tuition: 35,000 EUR |
| Duration: 24 Months |
| Intakes: February, October, November |
| Class Size: 24 |
| 35,000 EUR |
| May be available part time only |
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