Luxury Week 2024: An Exclusive Event at emlyon business school
Luxury Week 2024, organized by the Employer Relations and Career Center teams at emlyon business school, is a prestigious event taking place in October and November on the Paris campus. This unique opportunity allows students of the Master of Science in Luxury Management & Marketing to meet representatives from ten leading luxury brands through a series of dedicated conferences. The goal is to introduce these companies, their professions, and the career paths they offer in the luxury sector.
A Tailored Program for Students and Companies
The 2024 edition of Luxury Week spans several days, each focusing on a specific luxury brand. The event showcases a wide range of sectors, including fashion, watchmaking, leather goods, and perfumes, offering a comprehensive view of the French luxury industry. Each conference takes place during lunchtime in the main auditorium of the Paris campus. During these sessions, companies present their values, history, and professions to students, highlighting available internships and job openings.
For luxury brands, this event is a prime opportunity to enhance their employer branding by engaging with students specialized in the luxury industry. These interactions occur just before students embark on international exchanges at renowned institutions like Parsons School of Design in New York, London College of Fashion, or Luiss Business School in Rome. It is in this context that companies are able to identify talent and promote their opportunities among the hundreds of students in our Master of Science programs.
The MSc in Luxury Management & Marketing: A Prestigious Program
The Master of Science in Luxury Management & Marketing at emlyon business school is a renowned program for students passionate about entering the luxury industry. This high-level program equips participants with strategic and operational skills in management, marketing, and communication, tailored to the unique demands of the luxury sector.
Each year, students in this program spend the second term at partner schools worldwide, expanding their international network and expertise. This prestigious academic journey, accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, prepares future professionals to tackle the challenges of a highly competitive luxury market. In 2023, the majority of program graduates secured positions in marketing and communication (58%) or sales (15%), with a high employment rate in globally renowned luxury groups.
Discovering the Role of Luxury Sales & Marketing Manager
Additionally, this unique program allows students to work on projects with prestigious companies, deepening their understanding of market trends and luxury professions. The courses foster creativity and innovation while providing a strong foundation in the fundamentals of the luxury business. Graduates thus enjoy diverse career opportunities, positioning them as key players in the luxury market.
A stepping stone to a successful career
For students, Luxury Week is a rare chance to meet professionals from various luxury sectors, including retail, human resources, and marketing. These meetings not only offer insights into the world of luxury brands but also facilitate discussions on recruitment challenges and career growth perspectives. Alumni from emlyon, now holding key positions in the industry, also participate, sharing their experiences and providing a tangible perspective on international luxury careers.
Luxury Week 2024 serves as a pivotal moment for students of the Master of Science in Luxury Management & Marketing at emlyon business school. It enables them to understand recruiter expectations and explore luxury professions before applying for mandatory end-of-study internships. This event format promotes dialogue, allowing direct interaction with industry professionals and bridging the gap between academia and the professional world. For luxury brands, it’s an opportunity to enhance their employer branding by engaging with the next generation of industry professionals.
Through this initiative, emlyon business school strengthens its role in developing luxury talent while shaping the careers of tomorrow’s managers.
