emlyon expands its range of Master's programs
An enhanced offering to prepare tomorrow's leaders in a rapidly evolving world.
emlyon business school is expanding its range of Master's programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. With 15 Master's and Master of Science (MSc) programs taught in English at its Lyon and Paris campuses, along with four Specialized Masters in French—three of which are available as work-study programs—the School is strengthening its commitment to offering a broad and diverse educational portfolio. This expansion is aimed at helping students develop cutting-edge expertise that aligns with the demands of today's socio-economic landscape.
Innovative programs for top-level expertise
These new programs have been carefully designed to address current and future challenges facing businesses and organizations. They focus on emerging professions and sectors such as energy transition, financial performance, healthcare innovation, and the sports industry, which now extends into entertainment, as well as the evolving trends in consumer behavior.
Highlights of the new offerings include:
Four evolving Master's programs:
- Master in Digital Marketing & Data Analytics : A program to make data-driven decisions and develop responsible, innovative digital marketing strategies.
- Master in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Strategy : To become a high-level expert with a deep understanding of the ethical implications of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in organizations.
- Master in Strategy and Consulting : To gain in-depth expertise in strategy, analysis, and consulting for international organizations.
- Master in Finance : To acquire a global perspective on corporate and market financing challenges, with specializations in either Corporate Finance or Market Finance.
These four specializations are now offered as two-year programs, allowing students to join at either the Master 1 or Master 2 level, depending on their prior qualifications.
Two new Master of Science (MSc) programs to better meet the needs of businesses and organizations:
- MSc in Financial & Business Performance : To master strategic business issues and management tools, positioning yourself as a financial leader and trusted business partner.
- MSc in Management of Energy Transitions : To support organizations in transitioning to sustainable energy models.
Three redesigned and enriched Master of Science programs:
- MSc in Sports, Entertainment & Lifestyle : A comprehensive approach to the sports, entertainment, and lifestyle industries.
- MSc in Supply Chain & Operations Management : Optimize supply chains and operations in an international context, with a focus on socio-environmental challenges.
- MSc in Healthcare Innovation & Data Science : Master healthcare innovation management by harnessing data science and analytics to tackle today's healthcare challenges.
These five Master of Science programs, like the Master's programs, are available as two-year courses, allowing entry at either the Master 1 or Master 2 level.
These new programs join the six existing specializations, which are delivered over 18 months: MSc in Leading Sustainable Transformations, MSc in International Hospitality Management, MSc in Luxury Management & Marketing, MSc in Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship, MSc in Global Sales Excellence and MSc in International Marketing & Business Development .
A curriculum aligned with the school's values
emlyon business school's Master's programs stand out due to their unique pedagogical approach, which blends academic excellence with professional immersion. They fully embrace the School's philosophy: doing to learn, learning to do. Students benefit from a rich experience that combines theoretical coursework, practical workshops, business projects, study trips across Europe, and international exchanges with prestigious partner universities. The aim is to broaden students' perspectives, equipping them to become high-performing, responsible professionals.
"Our mission is to anticipate market trends and prepare our students for tomorrow’s challenges," says Roland Claverie, Associate Dean of Master and Master of Science programs at emlyon business school. "Our new programs, taught by world-class professors and grounded in the latest research, are designed to address the challenges of a rapidly changing job market. The emergence of new sectors, digitalization, AI, and climate change are significant shifts that bring both challenges and opportunities for our students."
Furthermore, when emlyon designs its new programs, it ensures that the objectives and learning experience align with the priorities of its strategic plan, Résonances 2028: academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, social and environmental responsibility, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a global outlook.
