Key Information about the International MBA in KEDGE Business School
The International MBA at KEDGE Business School is ranked this year in the Master in master Launching Awards. Programme Director(s): Stéphane Ouvrard - Head of Global Executive and International MBAs.
The program is available in a full-time format
The total length of the program is 1 year
All courses are taught in English
Director's message

A sustainable and strategic vision with the KEDGE International MBA
There is no need to illustrate that the world is changing at an unprecedented pace, driving technological and digitalisation challenges, environmental constraints, and opportunities that the upcoming leading generation must be prepared to seize. Adaptation skills, critical thinking, and resilient behaviours, in addition to professional and leadership competencies, are highly valued by companies and organisations. This is the direction we would like to guide you.
This International MBA programme is suitable for individuals who already possess 3 years of professional experience, aspire to accelerate their career and leadership journey, and are drawn to the vision and values of KEDGE, which prioritise open-mindedness and engagement. Our aim is to train individuals who will have a positive impact on their environment and society.
This full-time International MBA is a carefully balanced blend of rigorous academic seminars, soft skills development, comprehensive career development, and international exposure. Throughout the programme, you'll engage with the latest trends in business through a hands-on 'learning by doing' approach, combining group work, business games, an applied research thesis, and a unique KEDGE special feature: an immersive seminar.
Digital and environmental concerns remain common threads running through your programme, including the applied research project.
Our programme moto is LEAD THE CHANGE but no doubt that YOU will be changed by the end of your journey, for the better in your career.
Welcome to your “New you”.
All about this master
Programme Overview
In the commercial and dynamic realm of modern careers, an International full-time MBA has become a strategic imperative and an asset to unlock doors, accelerate progress, and position you at the forefront of the business revolution. Put simply, your competitive edge in a world where collaborative and responsible management is crucial.
Curriculum (courses, subject modules)
Programme at a glance :
- Hard & soft skills
- An innovative pedagogy based on experience teaching
- An international exposure based on interculturality
- A gateway to a job abroad
CORE COURSES (272H, 37ECTS)
DATA MANAGEMENT & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION (24H, 4ECTS)
- Data management (face-to-face)
- Digital Transformation (online)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & INNOVATION (38H, 5ECTS)
- International Project Management (online)
- Fostering Entre/intrapreneurship & Innovation (face-to-face)
GLOBAL & SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE (66H, 9ECTS)
- Triple Capital Accounting (face-to-face)
- Financial risk management (face-to-face)
- Corporate Finance (face-to-face)
- International Business Law (face-to-face)
MANAGING UNCERTAINTY (12H, 2ECTS)
Managing in a complex world (online)
GEOSTRATEGY & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (54H, 7ECTS)
- Geostrategy (face-to-face)
- Country risk analysis (face-to-face)
- International Business administration (face-to-face)
INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATION (36H, 4ECTS)
- International Negotiation & intercultural aspects (face-to-face)
- Negotiation Business Game (online)
CORPORATE STRATEGY & INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (42H, 6ECTS)
- Sustainable Corporate Strategy (face-to-face)
- Digital Marketing (face-to-face)
- International Marketing (face-to-face)
SOFT SKILLS (60H, 5ECTS)
We believe that success goes beyond academic knowledge. Our programme places a strong emphasis on employability and soft skills development – communication, leadership, across cultures, and teamwork. Additionally, benefit from personalised career development support to help you navigate your professional journey with confidence.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & BRAND IMAGE (24H, 2ECTS)
- Personal Brand image (face-to-face)
- Career workshops & good use of Social networks (online)
ENHANCE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS (24H, 2ECTS)
- Speaking in public (face-to-face)
- Convince & lead from a distance (online)
DEVELOP YOUR INTERCULTURAL SKILLS (12H, 2ECTS)
- Leadership across cultures (online)
IMMERSIVE SEMINARS (42H, 7ECTS)
Diving into the heart of companies or organisations that are carrying ' Best in practice' in their fields, in coordination with academic content.
- People, Planet, Profit - towards low carbon strategy (24H, 5ECTS)
Engage with top companies known for excellence in their fields. Paired with academic content, experience a session on "Business & Climate Change: Building Low Carbon Strategies" focusing on resilience and environmental impact.
- Hackathon (12H, 1ECT)
Combining design thinking, business process management, information systems architecture, product management, agile methodologies, managerial innovation, and innovation games in a group project under real time constraint. - Night of the crises (6H, 1ECTS)
Business crisis management is an essential skill for any business leader and a complex process that requires careful planning and swift execution. A crisis simulation will enable you to work on a crisis management plan.
APPLIED RESEARCH THESIS (42H, 30ECTS)
Dive in a combination of research methodology and theory, and an application into a research thesis project, preferably sustainability-oriented, that can be completed as a small group. 3 options are proposed Export Market Study* or Global Business Plan* or Applied Non-Profit Project*
*Choose one
ELECTIVES
Choose an elective (60h 6ECTS) among the following :
- Sustainable Operations Management (Sustainable Supply Chain, Sustainable Procurement)
- International Luxury Marketing (Luxury Marketing, Export Strategy)
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Management
A STUDY TRIP
Choose a 3-day experiential seminar between :
An academic experience in Europe in one of our partner universities : Aalto University (Finland) or Bocconi SDA (Italy)
- A professional experience in Europe at the core of worldwide institutions Brussels (Belgium): EU Commission, Parliament
- Or dive into the « French Know How » in Paris & French History in Versailles
- NB: the school reserves the right to open each study trip based on a minimum number of students. Students are responsible for their own travel expenses during study trips.
Admission conditions
Required diploma(s)
- Bachelor
- Master
Required diploma other
minimum of 3 years’ work experience + international mindset and work experienceProgram enrolment information and statistics
Student age
- Minimum age: 23 years
- Average age: 27 years
- Maximum age: 35 years
Student full-time work experience
- Lowest full-time work experience: 3
Tuition & Fees
Between 30000 and 30000
- In our pursuit of excellence, we meticulously seek out and carefully select a diverse array of open-minded individuals to join our ranks as managers, offering them a transformative and globally-focused experience.
- We warmly invite you to engage with us, whether it's to inquire about our programme offerings, the application process, our comprehensive curriculum, available scholarships, or how our offerings align with your unique aspirations. Prepare yourself for a profound journey ahead, as we stand prepared to guide you every step of the way throughout the admissions process.
- As a first time, begin with attending one of our regularly scheduled MBA information sessions, where you'll gain invaluable insights, followed by completing your application seamlessly through our user-friendly digital platform. Join us in this remarkable adventure by clicking the link below.
To apply online, complete the join us application form.
Employment opportunities & career impact
Employment opportunities
KEDGE Business School alumni are employed by leading national and global corporations, alongside innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and burgeoning startups such as:
3M, Air France, Air Liquide, Airbus, Altran, Areva, Astrazeneca, Atexis, Bank of China, Banque de France, Baxter Medical, Beijing West Ind., Bertin Technologies, Boeing, Bourbon, Bouygues, BP, Bureau Veritas, Capgemini, Carrefour, Cegedim Activ, Château Marquis de Terme, China Eastern Airlines, Crédit Agricole, Euronext, Everbright Bank, China Telecom, Cisco, CMA CGM, DCNS, Dell, Dunhill, Ericsson, EY, Ford, Foshan Vite, France TV Sports, French Air Force, French Navy, Frost & Sullivan, Gagneraud, GRDF, Groupe Amaury, Haribo, Heineken, Henkel, Herbalife, Hermès, HP, IBM, Ifoam EU, Intel Mobile, Ipsen Pharma, Iter, ITT, Jaguar Landrover, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly, Clark, L‘Oréal, LG, MAN, Maserati, Merck, Mondial Assistance, Novartis, Pernod Ricard, Pfizer, Philips, PWC, Roche, Safran, Scandisk, Sanofi, SAP, Schneider Electric, SDP, SFR, Siemens, Société Générale, Sodexo, Sopra Banking, Sothebys, SPIE, Starbucks, etc.
Application Deadlines
Application deadline precision
• To register, you must pay online the €200 non-refundable application fee.
• We accept applications on a continuous basis and examine them in their order of arrival.
• The details shared in the application form are kept strictly confidential. Following the completion of your application, you'll receive an invitation for a motivational interview.
• Prior to applying, it's imperative to have a clear plan for financing your MBA. Reach out to our recruitment officers for personalised assistance and comprehensive information regarding funding options.
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Faculty profiles
Our faculty consists of 192 permanent professors, across 5 academic departments. They are involved in all our educational programmes, our centres of excellence and expertise, business chairs, research projects as well as supporting our students, being involved in our territories and with our partners. KEDGE's faculty invests in education and plays an active role within the academic community.
Campus facilities & Student life
A strategic location
Located in the heart of the city in the exceptional Lumière Building, one of Paris's largest business centres (and business ecosystems), KEDGE Paris is a place of versatility, designed as a bridge between innovation and people, placing entrepreneurship at the centre of the school's philosophy.
Located within the 135,000m2 Lumière building and spread over 2 floors, it is comprised of two wings linked by a central atrium of 52,000m2. The school not only responds to a functional and technological role but also brings in an emotional factor, a necessity to meet the aspirations of its different audiences. Everything is based on the profound renewal of teaching by placing entrepreneurship at the centre of the school's philosophy.
Outstanding facilities
- Various catering areas, including numerous company restaurants
- Sports facilities
- A friendly environment near Bercy Village and the BNF (the National Library of France), easily accessible by public transport, with a wide range of accommodation
- A huge co-working area allowing for better collaboration between students and staff and adaptable rooms with a reception capacity of between 40 and 200 students
- An enhanced digital experience: immersive rooms will enable students to work on practical case studies and a giant screen will be constantly streaming classes or conferences held on the school’s other sites.
An enhanced student experience
KEDGE's campus revolves around 4 main axes: modularity, flexibility, connectivity and user-friendliness.
To respond to new educational, organisational and digital developments, KEDGE Paris wanted to revolutionise the student experience by creating the campus of tomorrow, a place entirely dedicated to educational innovation whereby best practices will be replicated in the school's other locations.
KEDGE also shares its facilities with major companies including: Natixis, SNCF, ING Direct, Société Générale and the Ministry of the Interior.
The campus’ academic activities are focused on executive education programmes and the best MS and MSc programmes developed in the region.
How to Apply?
Admission process
Application
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Application process entirely online |
Mandatory testing for application process
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TOEFL TOEIC IELTS duolingo - PTE |
Personal interview in the process selection
A motivational interview will be conducted by the MBA director or his/her representative (face-to-face or via Teams). The aim of the interview is to confirm the candidate's profile, his/her motivation to embrace an international career, and to ensure the candidate will be at ease in the programme and present a serious, coherent international career plan.
Application Checklist
Academic documents required
- Undergraduate Diploma copy
- Language diploma
Administrative document require
- 2 Photographs
- Photocopy of ID Card / Passport
- Photocopy of university degree
- Language accreditation