
Edhec Business School Lille (and Nice), France
DBA Programs
- PhD in Finance (Executive Track)
Part-Time, English
- Executive PhD in Business Management
Part-Time, English
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| URL: | https://www.edhec.edu/en |
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| Address: | EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOL 24 avenue Gustave Delory CS50411 59054 ROUBAIX CEDEX 1 France |
| Country: | France |
Studying at the Edhec Business School
Founded in the early 20th century by industrialists from northern France, EDHEC Business School has remained true to the humanist vision that inspired its founders in 1906: placing business at the service of the common good. Today, this mission is embodied in “Générations 2050”, the School’s 2024–2028 strategic plan, designed with future generations in mind.
Thanks to the excellence of its teaching, its commitment to widening participation and its close ties with the business community, EDHEC is consistently ranked among Europe’s top 10 business schools. The School is recognised for its international outlook, world-class faculty and ability to address major contemporary challenges such as artificial intelligence, sustainable finance, and diversity and inclusion.
As a not-for-profit higher education institution, EDHEC is governed by a range of dedicated bodies committed to safeguarding its identity while ensuring its long-term development and success.
Your contact at EDHEC
Feel free to contact the EDHEC Admissions team if you have any question on the EDHEC executive doctorates.
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Across its five campuses - Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore- EDHEC fosters vibrant environments for learning, collaboration and innovation, connected to major international economic and financial hubs.
Beyond their architectural transformation, the reinvention of EDHEC’s campuses places student life and social responsibility at the heart of the project. Collaborative spaces, sustainable infrastructure, enhanced services and learning ecosystems open to their local environment all reflect the School’s strong CSR commitments. Every development is designed to enrich both the academic and personal experience of our students while contributing to a more responsible and inclusive future.
Spaces Designed for Learning and Collaboration
Flexible classrooms, learning centres, co-working spaces and hybrid environments encourage teamwork, creativity and innovative teaching methods. Designed with sustainability and well-being in mind, the redesigned campuses foster a more interactive learning experience, closely aligned with the expectations and realities of the professional world.
Financial aid
Committed to fostering diversity and widening access to higher education and professional opportunities, EDHEC has significantly strengthened its financial support policy over the past decade by tripling its scholarship budget. The School has now reached its target of ensuring that 40% of students benefit from financial aid by 2025, underlining its determination to encourage and support a broader diversity of talent.
Before registration, students receive detailed information regarding the financial assistance for which they may be eligible, depending on their profile and chosen programme.
Rankings
The School’s consistent performance in major international rankings reflects the strength of its academic model. In the latest Financial Times European Business Schools ranking, EDHEC was placed among the top 10 business schools in Europe, confirming its ambition to educate responsible leaders capable of driving positive change in business and society.
Others rankings:
- Top 30 Executive MBA worldwide (FT2026)
- Top 50 Global MBA worldwide (FT 2026)
- 4th Master in Management worldwide (FT 2024)
Accreditation
EDHEC ranks among the leading business schools in France and internationally across all its programmes, including the EDHEC International BBA, Master in Management, MScs, PhD and Executive Education programmes such as the Global MBA, Executive MBA.
EDHEC also benefits from the prestigious “triple crown” of international accreditations — AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS — held by only a small number of business schools worldwide. These accreditations recognise the excellence of the School’s academic standards, faculty quality, international outlook and strong connections with the corporate world.
A pioneer in quality evaluation processes, EDHEC was among the first French business schools to obtain these international distinctions and has maintained them for over 20 years through continuous renewal.
Why to study here
At EDHEC, students learn from an internationally recognised faculty of more than 175 professors and researchers whose work shapes both academic thinking and business practice worldwide. Across its five campuses — Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore — the School combines academic excellence, innovation and real-world impact to prepare future leaders for the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
EDHEC’s teaching is driven by research and closely connected to the realities of business and society. Through five teaching and research departments, 16 research centres and chairs, and more than 100 academic publications each year, the School develops expertise in key areas such as artificial intelligence, climate finance, entrepreneurship, data science, diversity and responsible business.
Students benefit from a pedagogy built on interaction, collaboration and “learning by doing”. Whether on campus or online, EDHEC’s innovative and inclusive approach encourages creativity, critical thinking and agility, while helping students develop both personally and professionally.
Research at EDHEC is designed to create tangible impact. From sustainable finance and AI regulation to entrepreneurship and leadership, the School’s professors contribute to public debate, support organisations and provide students with cutting-edge knowledge directly connected to contemporary global issues.
