If you are a manager or aspire to be one, learning new skills is key to achieving your goal. The world of business is constantly evolving and you need to update your skills regularly in order to progress in your career. Online management courses are the best way to do this. Instead of quitting your job to get a new diploma, you can study outside of working hours and enhance your professional profile from home. EDHEC Business School offers high-quality recognised online management course programmes for professionals who want to stay on top!
What are the advantages of online courses in management?
Online courses in management are important for you if you want to progress in your career.
Enhancing your professional profile with knowledge of the latest trends and innovative strategies in management will open up new opportunities. If you want to reach a new position in your company or get a better salary, learning new skills such as developing customer-driven strategies or managing in an international environment is the way to go.
As a manager, an adaptable mind is a great quality. By updating your skills and learning new things, you show that you are willing to keep improving, that you can pick up on new trends and change the way you work to stay on top.
And of course, the fact that you are taking an online programme will be a key advantage to your success. Besides the fact that you can continue working all along the process, you will also benefit from a more affordable option, as you won’t have to worry about driving to class (which could be in another city), food or accommodation.
What will you learn during your business management course
MSc in Financial Management
This programme is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their financial acumen and take a more strategic role within their organisation. Through a practical and applied approach, the MSc in Financial Management develops key skills in budgeting, financial planning, risk management and performance analysis. You will learn how to align financial decisions with business objectives and long-term value creation, while navigating the growing complexity of today’s economic, regulatory and ESG landscapes. Ideal for those seeking to advance their career in financial management or transition into leadership roles with a strong financial component.
MSc in International Business Management
The MSc in International Business Management is a unique and immersive experience in an international context. The globalised economy offers many opportunities for companies and learning the right skills to succeed in this context will help you advance your career. Our international experts will teach you how to uncover market trends and patterns and to incorporate supply chain, digital transformation and client environment, etc. in your strategic decisions.
The programme consists of 11 modules across 5 core subjects:
Developing the strategy
- Strategy
- Strategic foresight
Understanding the environment
- Macroeconomics for managers
Managing resources
- Managerial accounting
- Ethics & responsibility (with ESMT Berlin)
- Designing supply chain (with ESMT Berlin)
Driving your organisation in a global environment
- People, teams & organisations (with ESMT Berlin)
- International Business
Understanding your market
- Marketing and sales in a digital world (with ESMT Berlin)
- Managing innovation
- Effective stakeholder engagement (with Melbourne University)
After completing this online management training programme, you will be able to work in positions such as:
- Consultant
- Project manager
- Business developer / Business Development Manager
- Account Manager / Executive
- Business Analyst
- Customer Success Manager
- International Brand Manager
- Sales Development Manager
- Strategy & Growth Manager
MSc in Data Management & Business Analytics
Business analytics is becoming increasingly important for organisations. Business intelligence is one of the most important skills to develop in order to stay on top of management. The MSc in Data Management & Business Analytics will teach you how to collect data and use the right tools and techniques to create useful models. By the end of the programme you will be able to make sense of raw data.
The programme consists of 4 modules:
Module 1
- Data Analytics for Managers
- Managing Innovation
- Digital Transformation
Module 2
- Relational and non-relational databases
- Marketing Analytics
Module 3
- Machine Learning
- Visualisation
- Ethics & Data
Module 4
- Representing and Manipulating Data
- Data Social Intelligence
You can also choose between two tracks, with different electives, to create a customised programme that meets your objectives:
- Financial Analytics
- Business Analytics
On completion of the programme, you will have the necessary skills to become a:
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Business Analyst
- Data & Analytics Manager
- Data Science Manager
- Chief Data Officer
- Data architect
- Data engineer
- Data storyteller
- Data protection officer
- Metrics & Analytics Specialist
- Market Intelligence Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Data Consultant
- Business Intelligence Consultant
Strategy & Business Model Transformation Certificate
The Strategy & Business Model Transformation Certificate is designed for professionals who hold responsibilities in their companies. The objective is to make the right strategic choices and to understand their implications. You will learn how to build business and corporate strategy, taking into account the importance of value creation. You will anticipate change and be an integral part of the transformation of your organisation.
The programme consists of 6 sessions totalling 35 hours of learning over 5 weeks:
- Session 1 : Strategic Choices: Business Strategy #1
- Session 2 : Strategic Choices: Business Strategy #2: Business Models
- Session 3 : Strategic Choices: Corporate Strategy
- Session 4 : Strategic Moves
- Session 5 : Strategy in Action
- Session 6 : Strategic Choices and Methods: Putting Everything Together
The certificate will help you gain access to new positions with business management responsibilities.
Executive Strategic Foresight Certificate
The Executive Strategic Foresight programme helps general and senior managers facing disruption in their sector to learn how to identify and interpret signals of change, with the aim of anticipating the next short, medium and long-term developments in their sector and staying ahead of the curve.
The programme consists of 5 sessions, one per week, for a total of 35 hours:
Why foresight matters
- Explain the power of principles for thinking in the future in a transient advantage economy
Scan for signals
- Identify, interpret and prioritise signals of change in complex systems
Develop scenarios
- Build powerful scenario narratives while actively managing diverse stakeholder perspectives
Craft strategies
- Systematically develop alternative strategies that can robustly challenge industry norms
Build a portfolio of actions
- Prepare for executing through a consistent set of actions over time
Premium participants also have access to an additional 5 hours of coaching, which can be used up to 5 weeks after the end of the programme.
Leadership & Transformation Management
This 10-week online programme, taught in French, is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their leadership skills and support organisational change with agility and impact. Through a hands-on and reflective learning approach, you will learn to lead teams in complex environments, apply HR tools strategically, and build an inclusive and responsible work culture.
The programme consists of 3 key modules delivered over 10 weeks:
Module 1: Team Management
Learn to adopt agile, collaborative and emotional intelligence-based leadership models to manage complex and uncertain environments.Module 2: HR Levers for Managers
Master HR tools to drive cooperation, recruit effectively, lead evaluations, and manage diversity in your team.Module 3: Reflective Leadership Journey
Develop your leadership identity through introspection and experiential learning, drawing on the unique pedagogy of EDHEC’s Leadership Development Chair.
The programme includes interactive online courses, live virtual classes (available in replay), personalised academic support via Slack, and a final assessment (written report and oral defence). Successful completion of the programme leads to a certification aligned with the French RNCP framework (level 7, Bac+5 equivalent).
What soft skills will I acquire during my course?
Being a manager requires more than just hard skills. Developing the right soft skills is just as important to succeed. An online course in management will teach you many things, such as communication. Working entirely online requires strong communication skills to keep in touch with your teachers and the other participants. You will also develop your teamwork skills by working on group projects.
EDHEC Business School programmes are designed to help you acquire the most important soft skills for managers in the ever-changing world of business. Problem-solving skills and an analytical mind will help you make the best strategic decisions. Critical thinking will also be an asset in your management role.
Why should you choose to pursue an online management programme with EDHEC?
Educational quality
EDHEC offers the highest quality online education. The programmes are taught by experts in their field, who hold PhDs and by working professionals who will share their practical experience with you. The diversity of the students you will study with will also make this experience even more enriching.
Our school offers strong academic and career support after graduation (career development programme, academic mentor, student support team, etc.). Thanks to our personalised support, we have a 96% success rate on our programmes.
Partner companies
The quality of an online management training programme depends on the connection with the reality of businesses. EDHEC Business School has established partnerships with many large and innovative companies to keep the programmes up to date.
A recognised school
EDHEC Business School enjoys a high level of recognition. Our programmes are accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. Moreover, the Financial Times has ranked us in the top 10 best European Business School.
Pursue your online training in management with EDHEC
An online training in management with a recognised school is the best way to boost your career. If you want to access or prepare yourself for a new position, developing new skills is the best way to accelerate your path to success.
EDHEC Business School welcomes you to its cutting-edge management programmes. Apply online and get the skills you need!