EDHEC Business School

EDHEC Business School is a top European Business School which distinguishes itself as "a school for business", rather than "a business school", where excellence in teaching and research focuses on innovation to stimulate entrepreneurship and creativity. In 2016, EDHEC joined the ivy league of Top 15 European Universities by making a name for itself as the 14th best European Business School.

Programs Offered (Through CAT)

The EDHEC Business School offers 3 Programs in Management, all of which accept CAT Score for admissions.

MiM in Business Management

The MiM (Masters in Management), Business Management, is a two-year academic program which is taught entirely in English. It is designed to provide you with the academic background and competencies required for an international career in business management.

MiM in Financial Economics

The MiM (Masters in Management), Financial Economics is a two-year academic program which is taught entirely in English. It is designed to make you both academic and business efficient so that you are best-prepared for a successful international career in finance.

Mim in Global Economic Transformation and Technology

The MiM, Global Economic Transformation and Technology (GETT), is a two-year academic program which is taught entirely in English. It is designed to shape you into future managers and leaders with the right skill-set needed to thrive in the rapidly changing business changes caused by advances in information and technology.

With GETT, You can look forward to careers in consulting, business development and innovation management, and gain international experience, opening your mind to global business transformations driven by the current advances in technology.

Eligibility Criteria (MiM in Business Management & MiM in GETT)

  • Students should hold a Bachelor Degree (3 or 4 year of equivalent)
  • 1 Aptitude test score (GMAT/ GRE/ CAT/ Tage Mage)
  • CAT is accepted for Indian students only
  • 1 English test score (TOEIC/ IELTS/ TOEFL):
  • Exemption: English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum 3 years) are eligible for an English Test Waiver.

Eligibility Criteria (MiM in Financial Economics)

  • Students should hold a 4 year Bachelor Degree in a finance related field (or equivalent) or an outstanding 3-year bachelor degree with advanced finance courses.
  • Strong GMAT or GRE or TAGE MAGE or CFA Level III or CAT* official test score report
  • CAT is accepted for Indian Students only
  • 1 English test score (TOEIC/ IELTS/ TOEFL):
  • Exemption: English native speakers or those holding a degree taught in English (minimum 3 years) are eligible for an English Test Waiver.

How to Apply?

Application for admission can only be submitted through EDHEC Business School main website. The Application fee for each program is €100 (INR 8000). Students can apply for at most two programs, a separate motivation letter will be required for each of the programs.

Selection Process

The applications will be first processed by the Admission Team. After processing is complete the applications will be sent to the Selection Committee for appraisal. The Selection Committee relies heavily on profiles, motivation letters, recommendation letters, and CVs. You will be informed via email of the evaluation of your application including the final decision.

Documents Required

Students are advised to keep the below mentioned documents:

  • Copy of your passport
  • Diploma or Certificate of attendance if you have not graduated yet
  • University grades transcript
  • Written Test Scores (GMAT or GRE or TAGE MAGE or CAT)
  • CAT score is applicable for Indian Students only.
  • English proficiency score (TOEFL or IELTS or TOEFL iBT or Cambridge)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation (to be sent by referees to international.admissions@edhec.edu)
  • Motivation Letter

How much do I need to score in CAT to apply?

The CAT score is a part of your application however EDHEC takes your whole profile into consideration. Being good in one area will help compensate in one of the weaker areas. Therefore, a good CAT score may be an advantage but it is no guarantee for admission nor is a less than perfect CAT score. The Selection Committee relies heavily on profiles, motivation letters, recommendation letters, and CVs. In any case, you should aim for as high a CAT score as you can possibly achieve.

Fee Structure

The fee for the respective two-year program is as follows:

Program EU Students Non EU Students
MiM in Business Management €32,400
(INR 25,92,000)
€36,400
(INR 29,12,000)
MiM in Financial Economics €32,400
(INR 25,92,000)
€36,400
(INR 29,12,000)
MiM in GETT €48,400
(INR 38,72,000)
€64,000
(INR 51,20,000)

Placement Report

Interesting facts about the career of EDHEC graduates are listed below:

  • The placement of EDHEC graduates in a wide variety of business sectors in different countries reflects an international dimension.
  • 40% graduates work outside of their country of origin in 45 different countries.
  • 27% Graduates work in financial institution, banking and insurance, 24% work in Consulting, and 12% work in media and telecom.
  • The top Recruiters of EDHEC Graduates are Google, JP Morgan Europe, KPMG, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Ernst and Young, Goldman Sachs, Accenture, Amazon, Bank of America, HSBC, Mc Kinsey and Company, etc.

Why should Indian students apply for admission to EDHEC Business School?

EDHEC Business School is an international business school in France. Listed below are the reasons why Indian students should apply to EDHEC Business School for their management studies:

CAT is accepted in EDHEC Business School

What makes the EDHEC Business School an exciting study destination for Indian students is the acceptance of CAT as a legitimate admission criteria. The acceptance of CAT is allowed for Indian students only, which means that Indian students do not need to give a different qualifying paper like GMAT or GRE to get into EDHEC Business School.

EDHEC Business School is a globally recognized Business School

What is truly inspiring about a Business School as prestigious as EDHEC Business School is the fact that it is internationally recognized. The Economist has awarded it the 3rd best College for its Masters in Management Program in France. It is also the 14th Best Business School in Europe according to the Financial Times 2016 Report.

International Exposure

Doing your management studies from abroad especially from an international top University like EDHEC Business School is all sorts of rewarding: brilliant faculty, cultural exposure, vibrant crowd, academic excellence, etc.