EDC Paris Business School

Name

EDC Paris Business School

Legal name

L'ECOLE DES DIRIGEANTS ET CREATEURS D'ENTREPRISES (EDC)

Website

https://edcparis.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EDC Paris Business School is a private French higher education institution (Association Loi 1901, part of Planeta Formación y Universidades) offering Grande École, Bachelor, MSc, and Executive programs to students and corporate partners, with international reach across 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (611410), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Management degree programs
• Executive education services
• Luxury management education
• Student entrepreneurship incubator

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Grande École Program: Five-year Grande École program generating revenue through tuition charges for French and international students, with potential for work-study (alternance) arrangements
2. Tuition Fees - Bachelor Program: Three-year Bachelor in Management program with tuition revenue from students seeking Bac+3 level business education
3. Tuition Fees - MSc Programs: One to two year specialized Masters of Science programs (French and English language) generating tuition revenue from specialized master's level education
4. Executive Education: Executive Master in Management and professional certification programs eligible for CPF (professional training account) funding, serving working professionals and companies
5. Corporate Training Services: Customized training programs developed in partnership with companies to meet their specific talent development needs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EDC Paris Business School is a private French higher education institution delivering multi-level business and management degree programs. Its core offerings include a five-year Programme Grande École (Master in Management), a three-year Bachelor en Management, specialized MSc programs in French and English, an Executive Master in Management for professionals, the EDCUBE student-entrepreneur incubator, and the Sup de Luxe institute specializing in luxury management education. Programs are available in full-time and work-study (alternance) formats with international exchange opportunities through over 130 partner universities.

Product overview

EDC Paris Business School offers a portfolio of educational programs structured as a multi-level platform. The core offerings include the Programme Grande École (5-year Master in Management degree), Bachelor en Management (3-year undergraduate program), and various Masters of Science (MSc) programs in both French and English. These are complemented by executive education (Executive Master in Management), specialized professional certificates, and the Sup de Luxe institute for luxury management. The EDCUBE incubator provides entrepreneurial support services. Programs are available in full-time and work-study formats, with international exchange opportunities through over 130 partner universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sup de Luxe (Institut Sup de Luxe): Luxury management education institute offering specialized programs in luxury brand management, fashion and luxury business, and luxury gastronomy and wine management.

Products and services

• Programme Grande École (Master in Management) Five-year comprehensive management program awarding a Master's degree. Offers specializations in Finance/Audit, Marketing/Data & Business Intelligence, and Business Development/Entrepreneurship/International. Available in full-time or work-study (alternance) formats for years 4 and 5. Targets post-bac students entering via SESAME or Parcoursup.
• Bachelor en Management Three-year undergraduate management program awarding a Licence degree. Includes specializations such as Data Analytics & AI, Negotiation & Sales Management, Digital Marketing, International Business Development, Finance & Control, and Luxury Management. EFMD-accredited.
• Masters of Science (MSc) - French Programs One or two-year specialized Master's programs in French covering Digital Marketing, Business Development & Commercial Management, Business Project Management, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Corporate Finance, and Audit & Control.
• Masters of Science (MSc) - English Programs One or two-year specialized Master's programs taught in English including International Business, Artificial Intelligence in Business Analytics, Digital Marketing & Data-Driven Strategy, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Data Science & Business Analysis, International Finance, and Supply Chain Strategy.
• Executive Master in Management Executive education program for working professionals, granting a Master's degree. Eligible for CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) funding. Focuses on strategic vision acquisition and leadership development for career professionals.
• Sup de Luxe (Institut Sup de Luxe) Specialized luxury management institute under EDC Paris, offering Bachelor Luxe, Global Luxury Brand Management MBA, Fashion & Luxury Business MSc, and Luxury Gastronomy & Wine International Management programs.
• Certifying Management Programs Professional certifying programs in Management including certificates in Leadership Development, Finance for Managers, Marketing for Managers, HR for Managers, and Strategy for Managers. Designed for working professionals.
• EDCUBE Incubator Student-entrepreneur incubator providing personalized support for developing business projects. Helps student-entrepreneurs develop their ventures with customized guidance and resources.
• Corporate Training Services Customized training programs developed in partnership with companies to meet their specific talent development needs. Includes bespoke curricula and corporate-tailored executive education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 6th among post-bac business schools in Le Parisien Étudiant 2026 ranking
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Babson CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in Babson Collaborative alliance focused on entrepreneurship education and collaboration with leading business schools worldwide
• Game Up (Erasmus+)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in Erasmus+ Game Up initiative for innovative education projects and student mobility within European higher education
• Partner Universities (130+ institutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 130 partner universities across 50 countries including institutions with AACSB, EQUIS, EFMD Accredited, and AMBA accreditations. Partners include universities in Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Programs include exchange semesters, double degrees, and COIL collaborative projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ESSEC Business School: Leading French Grande École with similar multi-program portfolio (Grande École, Bachelor, MSc, Executive Education), competing in the same post-bac admissions market and overlapping in international student recruitment and corporate partnerships.
• Audencia: Nantes-based French Grande École with comparable Grande École, Bachelor, MSc, and Executive Education programs, plus a focus on responsible management. Competes for French and international students in a similar mid-tier position.
• IESEG School of Management: Mid-tier French Grande École (Université Catholique de Lille / Paris) with comparable Grande École, Bachelor, and MSc programs. Competes directly with EDC in the post-bac and international MSc segments.
• INSEEC Grande École: Part of the INSEEC U. group, offering Grande École, Bachelor, and MSc programs in Paris and other French cities. Competes directly with EDC for post-bac and international students, often at similar price points.
• ESCP Business School: Historic French Grande École with multi-campus European model, offering Grande École, Bachelor, MSc, and Executive MBA programs. Direct competitor for post-bac students and international MSc candidates.
• EM Lyon Business School: Top-ranked French Grande École with Grande École, MSc, and Executive Education programs. Competes with EDC for French post-bac students and international MSc candidates, with a stronger research and global brand profile.
• EDHEC Business School: Established French Grande École with strong Grande École, MSc, and Executive MBA programs, plus a notable focus on finance specialization. Direct competitor for top-tier students in the same French market.
• SKEMA Business School: Multi-campus French Grande École (Paris, Lille, Sophia Antipolis, plus international campuses) with Grande École, Bachelor, MSc, and Executive programs. Direct competitor with stronger international footprint than EDC.
• NEOMA Business School: Mid-tier French Grande École with campuses in Reims, Rouen, and Paris, offering Grande École, Bachelor, MSc, and Executive Education. Competes directly for French and international students in the same tier as EDC.

Broad incumbents

• HEC Paris: The leading French Grande École with the strongest global brand among French business schools. Operates Grande École, MSc, MBA, and Executive Education programs at significantly higher price points and brand recognition, serving as the upper-bound competitor for top students EDC recruits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EDCofficiel
• Facebookfacebook.com/EDCParis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/edc

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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