EDHEC ranked among the world’s top 3 programmes by The Economist Masters in Management Ranking

Written on 01 Oct 2021.

EDHEC Business School ranks among the top 3 programmes in the world, according to The Economist’s 2021 Masters in Management ranking of 50 global business schools.

EDHEC ranks #1 in the world for career opportunities, #2 in the world for alumni network, and #3 in the world for student experience.

The Economist surveyed EDHEC’s alumni regarding their experience, and graduates’ response was overwhelmingly positive. Alumni rated the school’s career opportunities as extremely enriching and said they appreciated their student experience and many networking opportunities.

No. 1 in the world for career opportunities

EDHEC has a strong reputation for outstanding career services.

Ranked #1 in the world by students for “opening new career opportunities,” EDHEC’s MSc in Strategy, Organisation and Consulting prepares students for the professional world and exciting job opportunities. According to The Economist, EDHEC meets and even exceeds students’ expectations for career counseling and job placement.

No. 2 in the world for alumni network

The prestigious British publication also asked EDHEC graduates about the school’s alumni network and the support it provides, immediately after they receive their degree and as they progress in their careers. Those surveyed rated EDHEC’s global alumni network as very strong and said that it was an important factor in their professional success.

No. 3 in the world for student experience

EDHEC scored well in terms of student experience, ranking #3 in the world. EDHEC’s campuses are known for their beauty and proximity to major business hubs. Students have access to 80 clubs and associations, where they make life-long friends and memories. Alumni said they valued their educational and student experience because it opened their eyes to global challenges, in business and society.

“The Economist's latest ranking confirms several pillars of EDHEC's Masters programmes: the excellence of the Career Services, the quality of the programmes and the rich and complete student experience. We congratulate our alumni for their dynamic careers and our faculty and staff for their strong commitment to our students year after year,"

said Michelle Sisto, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies.

This excellent ranking follows the remarkable progression of EDHEC's Global MBA according to The Economist in January 2021, confirming the constantly improving results of the school across all of its programmes.

About EDHEC

Operating from campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, EDHEC is one of the world’s top 15 business schools. Fully international and directly connected to the business world, EDHEC commands a strong reputation for research excellence and the ability to train entrepreneurs and managers capable of breaking new ground. EDHEC functions as a genuine laboratory of ideas and produces innovative solutions valued by businesses. The School’s teaching is inspired by its research work and a focus on “learning by doing”, all with the aim of equipping people with the skills to succeed in business.

About EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute

Marking the priority assigned by the School to sustainability issues and building on its research programmes exploring the relationships between climate change and finance, EDHEC-Risk Institute became EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute in October 2022. The Institute's mission is to help private and public decision-makers manage climate-related financial risks and make the best use of the financial tools available to transition to low-emission and climate-resilient economies. The Institute’s research programmes explore the relationships between climate change and finance and our key ambition is to become a leading academic reference point for long-term investors, helping them to manage the asset-pricing implications of climate change as well as mitigation and adaptation efforts.