Curious about pursuing an online programme at EDHEC? Our programmes offer an optimal blend of theory and practice, providing a fully interactive online learning experience. Discover what a typical week looks like for our participants.
Live Online Classes: Facilitating Interaction
Participants can join live classes led by academic mentors, creating opportunities for real-time interaction and personalised support. These mentors are available to answer questions and address challenges directly, ensuring an engaging learning experience. While we encourage attending live sessions, participants who are unable to attend can easily access replays to learn at their own pace.
Lauriane Olivieri, Bachelor of Science Management & Commerce alumna, highlights the value of the support provided: “The faculty brings exceptional diversity. In virtual classes, they draw on their professional experiences to provide numerous examples that greatly enhance the learning experience.”
All sessions and course materials are hosted on a user-friendly, 24/7-accessible platform designed to make learning seamless.
As Nabil Kechida, an alumnus of the Master of Science in Data Management & Business Analytics, shares: “The online learning platform is user-friendly. People at EDHEC are willing to make sure that you have the best experience. The IT team is really invested in helping all the students, and the professors will take all the time you need.”
At EDHEC, personalised support is a priority, ensuring every participant feels part of a connected learning community.
Flexibility: Studying at Your Own Pace
Self-paced study is at the heart of the EDHEC learning journey. Participants progress through course content—videos, activities, readings, and more—at their own pace. On average, for example, for our Master of Science participants they should dedicate about 17 hours a week to their studies.
For Haolan Yu, an international Master of Science in International Business Management alumna from China, the flexibility of EDHEC’s online programme made all the difference: “The flexibility of the online programme was a critical factor. Balancing full-time work with studies was a significant concern for me, and EDHEC’s programme offered the adaptability I needed to manage both effectively.”
The programmes are structured to balance individual work with collaborative group projects. Ensuring that our participants learn across three levels:
- Individual learning: e-learning modules, quizzes, etc.
- Teamwork: Business simulations, collective intelligence workshops, etc.
- Collective Support: Online debates, induction seminars, etc.
A typical week includes:
- Self-paced study
- Connecting with the cohort and academic mentor via Slack
- Joining live classes or watching replays
- Working on group projects
- One-to-one sessions with a career coach
- Meeting deadlines for assignments
Gaining Hands-On Experience
The Consulting Project
A key feature of our international programmes is the consulting project. This is where participants apply the knowledge they’ve gained to real-world cases, working as consultants for actual companies. It’s a chance to develop practical skills, expand your professional experience, and take a significant step forward in your career.
To ensure flexibility, EDHEC Online Masters of Science offer an optional six-month extension for Professional Experience Validation and for the consulting project. This allows participants to present work they’ve done in their current role or complete an internship and showcase that experience.
The Online MBA Entrepreneurship Project
The Online MBA participants also engage in the Entrepreneurship project which offers a unique opportunity to explore entrepreneurial innovation over the course of three months. Participants gain actionable insights by working closely with an extensive network of international innovation experts, with a choice to focus on either Digital Entrepreneurship or Sustainable Entrepreneurship.
Practical Learning in the Executive Master Management Programme
The Executive Master Management programme places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning through the Sustainable Impact Project and the Business Simulation designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and practical application of the acquired knowledge. These projects aim to help participants develop critical management skills while engaging with real-world challenges to create a lasting impact on their careers.
Coaching: Developing Concrete Career Goals
Staying focused on long-term goals is just as important as acquiring new knowledge. The YouDrive Personalised Development programme helps participants stay on track through guided reflection and one-to-one career coaching. They gain clarity on their aspirations and develop actionable steps to achieve their goals, taking their careers to new heights.
Chloé Simon, alumna of the MSc in International Business Management programme, highlights the value of the coaching sessions: “Having coaching sessions was very important to me. It is all this reflection that EDHEC allows me to have on my career and on the future that is useful to me.”
