EDHEC Business School

What EDHEC Business School does

EDHEC Business School is a French "grande école" specialising in business and management education, founded in 1906 and headquartered in Roubaix, France. The institution operates as a private non-profit association under French law (Association Loi 1901), governed independently with no parent company or controlling shareholder. EDHEC delivers its programmes across five campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London, and Singapore, supported by a digital learning platform (EDHEC Online) in which the school holds the presidency of the global FOME Alliance for online learning.

The educational portfolio spans a four-year International BBA (ranked 2nd in France by Challenges 2026), the flagship Programme Grande École (Master in Management, ranked 4th worldwide by Financial Times 2024), specialised Masters of Science in Finance, Data Analytics & AI, Marketing, Sustainability, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship, a Global MBA (FT 2026: 47th), an Executive MBA (FT 2025: Top 30), an Online MBA launched in 2024, Executive Education short certificates, and PhD programmes. Research is organised through dedicated wholly-owned centres covering Climate Finance, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Augmented Law, Responsible Entrepreneurship, Net Positive Business, NewGen Talent, and Infrastructure & Private Assets.

Revenue is generated primarily through programme tuition across B2C student segments, augmented by corporate-sponsored apprenticeship placements (300+ partner companies hosting 125 students annually), foundation donations routed through the "EDHEC For All" scholarship programme (€12M disbursed annually, supporting 40% of the student body), banking partnerships that offer deferred-payment loans to students, and paid corporate executive-education contracts. Go-to-market is principally sales-led via direct admissions (Parcoursup for French undergraduates, international admissions, parallel admissions), with secondary channel recruitment through 200+ partner universities for exchange and double-degree pathways, and self-serve digital funnels through EDHEC Online for remote learners. Career services run 120+ events annually with 400+ corporate partners, anchoring employer branding and recruiting revenue. EDHEC holds the Triple Crown of international business-school accreditations (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS — the last re-accredited for the maximum five-year term).

Name

EDHEC Business School

Legal name

EDHEC Business School, Association Loi 1901

Website

https://edhec.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

EDHEC Business School is a French non-profit "grande école" founded in 1906 delivering business and management education across BBA, Master, MSc, MBA, Executive Education, and PhD programmes through five campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London, and Singapore, holding Triple Crown (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business and Management Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Executive education programmes
• Master in Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Online MBA programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Roubaix

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - BBA: Bachelor of Business Administration programme tuition with scholarship options based on academic excellence and social criteria
2. Tuition Fees - Master in Management (Grande École): Master in Management programme with multiple specializations in Finance, Business Management, and Data Science & AI
3. Masters of Science (MSc): Specialized MSc programmes in Finance, Business & Management, Marketing, Sustainability, Tech & Data, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship
4. MBA & Executive Education: Global MBA, Executive MBA, and Executive Education programmes for professionals including short certifying programmes
5. Foundation Donations: EDHEC Foundation receives donations to support student scholarships and school development through 'EDHEC For All' programme

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EDHEC Business School delivers higher-education business and management programmes from undergraduate through executive levels, including a four-year BBA, the Grande École Master in Management, specialised MSc programmes (finance, data and AI, marketing, sustainability), full-time, executive and online MBAs, PhD research degrees, and short executive education certificates. Programmes are delivered across five campuses (Lille, Nice, Paris, London, Singapore) and online through the EDHEC Online platform, with corporate apprenticeships and executive training for working professionals and corporate partners. The school also operates research institutes (Climate, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum, Augmented Law, Infrastructure & Private Assets) that feed thought leadership and industry-relevant curriculum.

Product overview

EDHEC Business School is a leading European business school offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs including undergraduate (BBA), graduate (Grande École/MiM), specialized Masters of Science (MSc in Finance, Data Analytics & AI, Marketing), Executive MBA (full-time, part-time, and online), Executive Education, and PhD programs. The school operates across five campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London, and Singapore, supported by research centers including the EDHEC Climate Institute, Artificial Intelligence Centre, Quantum Institute, Augmented Law Institute, and Infrastructure & Private Assets Research Institute. EDHEC Online provides digital learning with personalized support, and the school holds the triple crown of AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS accreditations, ranking 5th globally for Master in Finance (Financial Times 2026) and 7th in Europe for Business Schools (Financial Times 2025).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Four-year undergraduate business degree offered in French or English with multiple specialisations (Business Management, Global Business, Online, Digital Engineering & Management, International Law & Finance) and double-degree options with engineering and law schools in France and abroad; ranked 2nd in France by Challenges 2026.
• Programme Grande École (Master in Management) Flagship Grande École programme offering five pathways of excellence with customisable tracks in Finance, Business Management, Data Science & AI for Business, and Global Economic Transformation & Technology, including an apprenticeship track with 300 partner companies; ranked 4th worldwide (FT 2024) and 4th in France (SIGEM 2025).
• Masters of Science (MSc) Specialised one-to-two-year MSc programmes combining academic excellence with practical experience, covering finance (Financial Engineering, Corporate Finance & Banking, International Finance, Climate Change & Sustainable Finance), business and management (Data Analytics & AI, Marketing Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation), and Law & Tax Management; aimed at international careers.
• Global MBA Full-time MBA program ranked 47th globally by the Financial Times 2026, designed to accelerate careers and amplify impact through intensive business education delivered in France.
• Executive MBA (EMBA) Part-time Executive MBA ranked in the Top 30 worldwide (Financial Times 2025), with specialisations in Healthcare Innovation & Technology and AI-Augmented Leadership & Performance for senior professionals.
• Online MBA Flexible online part-time MBA launched in 2024, designed for working professionals seeking to advance their careers through distance learning.
• Executive Education Short certification programmes and executive degree programmes for professionals, including offerings on AI strategy, creating value with data and AI, sustainable finance, and leadership transformation.
• PhD Programmes Research-focused doctoral programmes in Finance and Business Management for exceptional candidates, combining intellectual rigor with real-world sector impact.
• Global Master in Management (GETT) joint degree Joint degree with ESMT Berlin and Imperial College Business School focused on Global Economic Transformation & Technology, providing global exposure in technology and business education and creating a network across the three institutions.
• EDHEC Online MSc Fully online Master of Science programme delivered through the EDHEC Online digital learning platform, the school's first fully online MSc.
• Apprenticeship Programme (Master track) Work-study Master track where sponsoring companies fully cover tuition during the contract period; students receive a salary of 61–78% of SMIC depending on year and age, with 125 places annually and 1,500+ alumni since 2006 across 300 partner companies; 67% of graduates work in international functions.
• Sustainable Investing Certificate Professional certification in sustainable investing launched in partnership with CFA Institute, preparing students for ESG-focused careers in finance.
• EDHEC Online learning platform Digital learning platform offering diploma and certification programmes with e-learning, personalised support, and collaborative features; EDHEC holds the presidency of the global FOME Alliance for online learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Financial Times 2026 Master in Finance ranking: 5th worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• PEI GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Sale of Scientific Infra & Private Assets (SIPA) to PEI Group. The deal continues PEI's and SIPA's collaboration with EDHEC Business School to advance private market research and methodologies. SIPA's data and tools serve investors managing over USD 1 trillion in assets.
• ESMT BerlinmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2025EDHEC, ESMT Berlin, and POLIMI (Politecnico di Milano) launched first-ever barometer of responsible practices in European startups.
• POLIMI (Politecnico di Milano)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2025EDHEC, ESMT Berlin, and POLIMI launched first-ever barometer of responsible practices in European startups.
• King's Business SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2025Joint undergraduate degree programme announced between EDHEC Business School and King's Business School, offering a unique learning opportunity in Europe combining two prestigious institutions.
• University of Tampa - Sykes College of BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2025Double degree programme announced with University of Tampa's Sykes College of Business, expanding international education offerings.
• EDHEC Centre for Net Positive BusinesscoreOthers · 29 April 2025Launched Centre for Net Positive Business to advance research and education in sustainable business transformation.
• EDHEC Quantum InstitutecoreOthers · 20 November 2024Launched EDHEC Quantum Institute focused on quantum computing research and education in business applications.
• ESMT BerlinmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2024Launched GETT Europe degree with ESMT Berlin and Imperial College Business School, creating a global network for economic transformation and technology education.
• Imperial College Business SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2024Partnership to launch GETT Europe degree with ESMT Berlin and Imperial College Business School, providing global exposure in technology and business education.
• EURECOMmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2021Strategic alliance signed with EURECOM to tackle issues of a society undergoing profound transformation, combining business and technology expertise.
• UTC (Université de Technologie de Compiègne)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2020Executive MBA with specialisation in Healthcare Innovation & Technology (HIT) developed in partnership with UTC.
• Tsinghua UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2019Academic partnership with China's prestigious Tsinghua University for student exchange and joint academic initiatives.
• Stanford UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2019Online training offering for entrepreneurs incorporating innovation and entrepreneurship content from Stanford University.
• SERGIC Résidences Services (Twenty Campus)minorOthersStudent housing partnership providing 300 places in Twenty Campus Croix residence for international students, minors, and students with disabilities.
• BNP Paribas, LCL, Société Générale, Caisse d'EpargnecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanking partnerships enabling students to obtain deferred-payment loans without parental guarantee at preferential rates. Agreements facilitate student financing options.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IESEG School of Management: Lille-based French Grande École offering Grande École, MSc, MBA, and Bachelor programmes; directly competes with EDHEC in the same regional and degree-level markets.
• ESCP Business School: Pan-European Grande École with multi-city campuses (Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, Turin, Warsaw) that competes with EDHEC's Master in Management and London footprint.
• ESSEC Business School: French Grande École offering BBA, MSc, MBA, and Executive Education; competes with EDHEC on French rankings, scholarships, and international campuses (France, Singapore).
• emlyon Business School: French Grande École with parallel BBA, MSc, MBA, and Executive Education portfolio and global ambitions, head-to-head with EDHEC for French and international students.
• HEC Paris: Top French Grande École with overlapping degree portfolio (Grande École, MSc, MBA, EMBA) competing directly with EDHEC for the same domestic and international student pool.
• Imperial College Business School: London-based business school with joint GETT Europe programme with EDHEC; overlapping MSc, MBA, and Executive Education portfolio targeting similar international audiences.
• Skema Business School: Multi-campus French Grande École (France, Brazil, South Africa, China, US) with parallel BBA, MSc, MBA, and Executive Education programmes targeting the same audience as EDHEC.
• Audencia: Nantes-based French Grande École with similar BBA, MSc, MBA, and Executive Education offerings, competing for French students and corporate training budgets.

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: Global elite business school with campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi; offers overlapping MBA, EMBA, and Executive Education at higher price points than EDHEC.
• London Business School: London-based elite business school with a global MBA and EMBA consistently ranked in the global top 5; competes with EDHEC for international MBA candidates and executive learners in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EDHECBSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/edhec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edhec-business-school-19922
• Instagraminstagram.com/edhec_bschool
• TikToktiktok.com/discover/Edhec
• Xx.com/EDHEC_BSchool

Compliance4 records

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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