KEDGE Business School

What KEDGE Business School does

KEDGE Business School is a French private non-profit higher education institution (Etablissement d'Enseignement Supérieur Privé d'Intérêt Général — EESPIG) operating as an association under French law of 1901. Formed in 2013 from the merger of BEM (Bordeaux Ecole de Management) and Euromed Management, KEDGE holds the Triple Crown accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) placing it among the top 1% of business schools globally, with its Programme Grande Ecole ranked in the French Top 10. The institution serves approximately 16,000 students across 11 campuses in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Toulon, plus associated campuses), China (Shanghai, Suzhou), West Africa (Dakar, Abidjan), and India (Mumbai), supported by a 90,000-strong alumni network.

The school delivers a comprehensive educational portfolio from bachelor to doctoral level, including the flagship Programme Grande Ecole (master's degree), KEDGE Bachelor, International BBA, EBP International, and over 30 specialised MSc/Mastère Spécialisé programmes spanning Data Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, International Business, Wine & Hospitality, Arts, Sport, and Health Innovation. Executive education offerings include the KEDGE Global MBA and Euro-Asia DBA. KEDGE operates dedicated sub-brand schools (KEDGE Wine School, KEDGE Arts School, KEDGE Entrepreneurship) and digital learning infrastructure (Campus Virtuel virtual campus, Learn LMS). Pedagogical frameworks such as Pédagogie Be-U and Learning By Doing emphasise practical application. 93% of graduates are reportedly employed within six months of graduation.

Revenue is generated through four streams: tuition fees from initial and postgraduate education, executive education programmes, corporate partnerships (recruitment, custom training, work-study contract management via the Centre de Formation des Apprentis), and philanthropic donations via Fondation KEDGE operating under Fondation de France. The school markets through its kedge.edu digital platform, KEDGE Insights content publishing, social media, recruitment events (Meet-Up sessions, open days, Rencontres Entreprises), the Parcoursup national admissions platform, and the JobTeaser recruitment channel. KEDGE is governed by an Executive Committee led by CEO Alexandre de Navailles, with no parent company or external equity backing.

Name

KEDGE Business School

Legal name

Groupe Kedge Business School (Association loi de 1901)

Website

https://kedge.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

KEDGE Business School is a French EESPIG business school serving approximately 16,000 students across 11 campuses in France, China, West Africa, and India, offering programmes from bachelor to doctoral level including the Programme Grande Ecole, specialised MSc tracks, MBA, and DBA under triple crown accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

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), International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ), Hospitality, Tourism & Sports Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAL), Real Estate & Construction Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAM), Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Basics (EDAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Business education
• Higher education
• Management programs
• Executive education
• MBA programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Talence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Initial Education: Revenue from students enrolling in undergraduate (Bachelor, IBBA, EBP International) and graduate programmes (Programme Grande Ecole, MSc, Mastères Spécialisés). Tuition fees vary by programme and format (full-time vs. work-study/alternance).
2. Executive Education: Professional development programmes including MBA, DBA, short-term certificates, and continuing education for executives and companies
3. Foundation Donations: Philanthropic contributions from alumni, companies, and partners through Fondation KEDGE (under Fondation de France), supporting scholarships, entrepreneurship, and social initiatives
4. Corporate Partnerships: Revenue from enterprise services including recruitment platform access, customized training programmes, and work-study contract management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KEDGE Business School is a French private higher education institution delivering business and management education from undergraduate (Bachelor, BBA) through graduate (Programme Grande Ecole, MSc, Mastères Spécialisés) to executive (MBA, DBA) levels. The school also operates sector-specific schools for wine/spirits, arts/creative industries, and entrepreneurship, supplemented by executive education, corporate training, and recruitment services for partner enterprises.

Product overview

KEDGE Business School is a French private business school (EESPIG - Etablissement d'Enseignement Supérieur Privé d'Intérêt Général) offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The core offerings include four generalist programs: the Programme Grande Ecole (master's degree), KEDGE Bachelor (bac+3), International BBA (bac+4), and EBP International (mastère level). The school operates specialized schools including KEDGE Wine School (wine & spirits management), KEDGE Arts School (creative industries), and KEDGE Entrepreneurship (incubator/accelerator ecosystem). Postgraduate offerings include over 30 MSc/Specialized Master programs spanning areas such as Data Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, International Business, and sector-specific programs in wine, arts, sports, and health. Executive education encompasses the KEDGE Global MBA and Euro-Asia DBA. The school operates digital learning platforms including Campus Virtuel (virtual campus) and Learn (LMS). KEDGE maintains campuses in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Toulon plus associated campuses) and internationally (Shanghai, Suzhou, Dakar, Abidjan, Mumbai), serving over 16,000 students globally with a network of 90,000 alumni.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KEDGE Wine School: Specialized school focused on wine and spirits management education, including Wine & Hospitality Management and MVS programs
• KEDGE Arts School
• KEDGE Entrepreneurship
• KEDGE Global MBA
• Ecole Entrepreneuriale

Products and services

• Programme Grande Ecole Three- to four-year generalist management programme conferring a master's degree, with specialisations in supply chain, finance, digital marketing, and other domains. Available via French national entrance exams (concours) and direct admission routes.
• KEDGE Bachelor Three-year undergraduate programme providing fundamentals of management and business administration, leading to a Bac+3 diploma. Accessible via Parcoursup for French post-bac students.
• International BBA Four-year international Bachelor of Business Administration programme with strong international orientation, targeting Master 1 level (Bac+4).
• EBP International International programme leading to master's level (mastère), with strong international focus and orientation (Bac+5).
• KEDGE Global MBA Full-time MBA programme taught in English for experienced professionals seeking advanced management education.
• Euro-Asia DBA Doctor of Business Administration programme combining European and Asian business perspectives for senior executives.
• KEDGE Wine School Specialised sub-brand school dedicated to wine and spirits management education, including MVS (Management des Vins & Spiritueux) and MSc Wine & Hospitality Management programmes.
• KEDGE Arts School Specialised school for creative industries management, covering arts, design, and creative sector education, including Arts & Creative Industries Management, Creativity & Design Management, and Creative Tourism Management programmes.
• KEDGE Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship ecosystem including Business Nursery incubator, Business Accelerator, and Ecole Entrepreneuriale supporting student startups and ventures.
• International Summer Schools Short-term summer programmes for international students seeking intensive academic experience.
• International Winter School Winter session short-term programme based in Paris for international participants.
• ISLI - Global Supply Chain Management MS programme specialising in global supply chain management, offered in alternance or full-time formats.
• MAI - Management des Achats Internationaux & Innovation Master programme focused on international purchasing management and innovation in procurement, offered in alternance or full-time formats.
• International Trade & Maritime Logistics Programme specialising in international trade and maritime logistics operations, offered in alternance or full-time formats.
• MSc Data Analytics for Business Master of Science programme focused on data analytics for business decision-making, part of the Data & Innovation cluster, offered full-time.
• MSc Marketing Digital & Data Digital marketing and data analytics programme combining marketing strategy with data-driven decision making, offered in alternance format.
• MSc Banking & Finance Finance-focused MSc programme covering banking operations, financial markets, and corporate finance, offered full-time.
• MSc Sustainable & Impact Finance Finance programme focused on sustainable investment and impact financing approaches, offered full-time.
• MSc Business Transformation for Sustainability MSc programme addressing business transformation toward sustainable practices, combining management with environmental and social responsibility, offered full-time.
• MSc International Business Master of Science in international business management, focusing on global trade and cross-border business strategies, offered full-time.
• MSc Business Law MSc programme focusing on business law and legal aspects of corporate management, offered full-time.
• IMPI - Patrimoine & Immobilier MS programme specialising in real estate management and wealth management, offered in alternance format.
• IMR - Management des Risques MS programme specialising in risk management for organisations, offered in alternance format.
• ISMQ - Management par la Qualité MS programme focused on quality management systems and continuous improvement, offered in alternance format.
• MS Innovation et Santé Specialised Master's programme focusing on innovation in the healthcare sector, combining business management with health industry expertise, offered in alternance format.
• Creative Tourism Management MSc programme addressing management of creative and cultural tourism sectors, offered full-time.
• Sport - International Sport & Event Management MSc programme focused on international sports management and event organisation.
• Audit & Pilotage de la Performance Specialised programme in audit and performance management, offered full-time.
• Management des Vins & Spiritueux (MVS) Specialised programme under KEDGE Wine School in management of wines and spirits, offered in alternance or full-time formats.
• MSc Wine & Hospitality Management Specialised MSc programme managed by KEDGE Wine School, focusing on wine industry management and hospitality sector, offered full-time.
• Ingénieur d'Affaires Specialised programme in business engineering, offered in alternance format.
• Innovation, Transformation, Entrepreneuriat Specialised programme in innovation, transformation, and entrepreneurship, offered in alternance format.
• Préparation au DCG Preparation programme for the DCG (Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion) in accounting and management, offered in alternance and full-time formats.
• Préparation au DSCG Preparation programme for the DSCG (Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion) in advanced accounting, offered in alternance format.
• Préparation au DEC Preparation programme for the DEC (Diplôme d'Expertise Comptable) chartered accounting exam, offered in alternance format.
• Arts & Creative Industries Management MSc programme under KEDGE Arts School for arts and creative industries management, offered full-time.
• Creativity & Design Management MSc programme under KEDGE Arts School for creativity and design management, offered full-time.
• MSc Marketing Specialised MSc programme in Marketing, part of the Marketing & Management cluster, offered full-time.
• Bachelor Créativité et Design Bac+3 undergraduate bachelor programme in creativity and design under KEDGE Arts School.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of graduates hired within 6 months of obtaining their degree
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Erasmus+coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility partnership enabling student and staff exchanges across partner universities in the Erasmus programme. Supports internationalization strategy with focus on European academic collaboration.
• International Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of international partner institutions for exchange programmes, dual degrees, and collaborative research. Includes universities across Europe, Americas, Asia, and Africa.
• KEDGE BS Alumni AssociationcoreOthersSeparate association dedicated to maintaining and developing the network of KEDGE graduates, providing career services, networking events, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Fondation de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKEDGE Foundation operates under the guardianship of Fondation de France, enabling tax-deductible donations and structured philanthropy supporting scholarships, entrepreneurship, and social initiatives.
• Centre National des Œuvres Universitaires et Scolaires (CNOUS)minorOthersFrench national body managing student welfare services including scholarships and accommodation support, in partnership with regional branches (CROUS).
• Campus FrancemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency promoting French higher education internationally and managing the Bienvenue en France label for quality international student welcome.
• Ecole Entrepreneuriale PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate and institutional partners supporting the Entrepreneurial School's incubation, acceleration, and mentorship programmes including Business Nursery and Business Accelerator initiatives.
• Travaini (Christophe Stremez)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndustry professional and KEDGE graduate who piloted the MSIS Innovation Santé Challenge, providing real-world project mentorship for student innovation programmes.
• Association des Biotechnologies du SudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional biotechnology association providing real-world case studies and industry insights for the MSIS Innovation Santé student challenge programme.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Audencia Business School: Triple-crown French business school headquartered in Nantes with strong sustainability specialization. Comparable on private non-profit status, French Grande Ecole, MSc portfolio, and corporate partnership models used by KEDGE.
• IESEG School of Management: French business school based in Lille and Paris, part of Université Catholique de Lille, with triple-crown accreditation. Comparable on Grande Ecole, MSc, and Bachelor offerings and on the private French business school competitive set.
• EDHEC Business School: Triple-crown accredited French business school with campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London, and Singapore. Closely comparable to KEDGE on portfolio breadth (Grande Ecole, MSc, MBAs), accreditations, target student segments, and multi-campus strategy across Europe and Asia.
• NEOMA Business School: French business school operating campuses in Reims, Paris, and Rouen, with a strong presence in MSc and Bachelor programs. Directly competes for the same post-bac, Grande Ecole, and international student cohorts as KEDGE.
• EM Normandie: French business school with campuses in Caen, Le Havre, Paris, Dublin, Oxford, and Nottingham. Directly competes for Grande Ecole, MSc, and Bachelor applicants within the post-bac French business education market served by KEDGE.
• SKEMA Business School: French business school with a multi-campus international model (Paris, Sophia Antipolis, Lille, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Suzhou, Cape Town, Raleigh). Direct overlap with KEDGE on Bachelor, MSc, Grande Ecole programs and the international campus footprint strategy.
• TBS Education (Toulouse Business School): Triple-crown French business school with campuses in Toulouse, Paris, Barcelona, Casablanca, and Dubai. Competes head-to-head with KEDGE across undergraduate, Grande Ecole, MSc, and international student recruitment.

Broad incumbents

• HEC Paris: Top-ranked French business school (and among the world's most prestigious) operating Paris and Doha campuses. Sets the upper benchmark that KEDGE competes against for top-tier applicants, corporate partnerships, and MBA market share in France.
• ESSEC Business School: Elite French business school with campuses in Cergy, La Défense, Singapore, and Morocco. Stronger brand and ranking than KEDGE but offers overlapping Grande Ecole, MSc, MBA, and executive education portfolios relevant to KEDGE's premium positioning ambition.
• emlyon Business School: Top-tier French business school with triple-crown accreditation and global campuses including Paris, Saint-Étienne, Shanghai, Mumbai, and Casablanca. Broader incumbent that overlaps with KEDGE in Grande Ecole, MBA, MSc, and Asia/Africa international programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/kedgebs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=GOVskDsxX_c
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kedge-business-school

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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