Our MBA participants belonging to the EDHEC Online program recently gathered in Boston for an immersive in-person learning expedition, hosted by the French-American Chamber of Commerce, New England (FACCNE). It was a remarkable week that brought together industry leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of business.
The experience offered a unique opportunity to explore one of the world’s most dynamic business environments, home to prestigious institutions like Harvard and MIT, and where global companies such as Google, Moderna, and IBM are established.
A Transformative Learning Experience
While the MBA is delivered online, this expedition shows how the program goes well beyond the digital classroom. It creates powerful, in-person moments of connection and learning, especially in vibrant business hubs like Boston.
This expedition acts as a powerful accelerator for personal and professional growth, helping participants build the mindset and skills needed to become the impactful leaders and changemakers of tomorrow. One participant, Christos Athanasiou, shared:
“The Learning Expedition in Boston was indeed a fantastic experience, both intellectually and personally. It offered a unique opportunity to connect with inspiring leaders, experience the innovation mindset of the Boston ecosystem, and reflect on how these insights can be applied to our own professional journeys.”
A Cornerstone of the EDHEC Online MBA Experience
The learning expedition is a key part of EDHEC’s transformative Online MBA. It gives participants the chance to meet in person, engage with business leaders, and explore real-world business cases that complement the program’s academic core.
Structured around three main pillars, sustainability, digital transformation, and leadership, the five-day program exposed participants to a wide range of industries, including smart cities and mobility, healthcare & life sciences, sustainability & consumer goods, financial services & digital transformation, climate tech, clean energy, & mobility, and innovation & entrepreneurship. This diverse immersion helped participants grasp how different sectors are addressing today’s most pressing business challenges.
Throughout the week, participants engaged with leading organisations such as Keolis, MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, Indigo Technologies, and Harvard Innovation Labs.
For Oussama Mouhsine, one of the Online MBA participants, the experience highlighted how innovation and impact come to life when theory meets practice:
“A learning expedition in Boston with EDHEC Business School and French-American Chamber of Commerce, New England offered a unique opportunity to see this principle in action — how ideas move from research to real-world outcomes.”
These moments of exchange created valuable networking opportunities that extended well beyond the week itself. The connections made during the expedition will continue to support participants in their careers and leadership journeys.
A Real-World Impact Beyond the Classroom
The EDHEC Online MBA is designed to go beyond academic theory. It creates real-world learning moments, transformative experiences, and the kind of networks that open doors and change careers.
That’s why the learning expedition is such a defining part of the program. It’s a time for participants to gain perspective, challenge their thinking, and draw inspiration from the people and ideas shaping the future of business.
