ESDES Business School

✅ Bachelor in Business – International Track

Institution: ESDES Business School (part of UCLy – Catholic University of Lyon)
Accreditation: State-recognized (Grade de Licence, Bac+3), RNCP Level 6, AACSB-accredited
Duration: 3 years (with a 2.5-year accelerated option via Winter Intake)
Language: 100% English-taught
Location: Lyon, France ESDES Business School

🎓 Program Highlights

• International Focus: Designed for students aiming to thrive in global business environments.

• Specializations in the 3rd Year:

  • Global Business Development (100% in English)

  • Management & Digital Communication

  • International Marketing & Business

  • Entrepreneurship & Business Development

  • Accounting & Corporate Finance

• Cultural Immersion: Opportunities for study abroad in partner institutions and internships to gain practical experience.
• Professional Development: Balanced mix of academic learning and professional experiences, including mandatory internships.
• Community Engagement: A compulsory 2-month humanitarian, social, or civic mission to foster social responsibility. (Bachelors Portal, ESDES Business School, ESDES Business School)

🏫 Program Structure

• Year 1: Foundations in business and management principles.
• Year 2: Pre-specialization courses and potential semester abroad.
• Year 3: Specialization in chosen track with advanced coursework and internships.

📅 Intake Options

• Fall Intake: September start.
• Winter Intake: February start with an accelerated 5-month first-year program, allowing students to join the second year in September without losing an academic year. (ESDES Business School)

💶 Tuition & Fees (2024–2025)

• Tuition Fee: €9,200 per year for both EU and non-EU students.
• University Diploma (DU) Fee: €600 per year.
• Application Fee: €50.
• Additional Costs: Approximately €250 for services like library access, insurance, and student association fees.
• Payment Structure: €3,000 deposit upon admission; remaining balance due before the start of classes. (ESDES Business School)

🎓 Admission Requirements

• Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
• English Proficiency: For non-native speakers, proof of English proficiency through tests like TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent.
• Application Documents: CV/Resume, motivation letter, academic transcripts, passport copy, and two recommendation letters.

🎤 Sample Admission Interview Questions

• “Why have you chosen the International Track at ESDES?”
• “Describe a situation where you worked in a multicultural team.”
• “What are your career aspirations post-graduation?”
• “How do you plan to contribute to the ESDES community?

📬 Contact & Application

• Website: https://www.esdes.fr/en/welcome/programs/bachelor-in-business/
• Email: join@esdes.fr
• WhatsApp: +33 6 58 84 52 00
• Application Portal: https://apply.esdes.fr(ESDES Business School, Free Apply)