The main differences between an Online MBA and an Executive MBA lie mainly in their audience, format, requirements and level of flexibility.

An Online MBA is a distance learning diploma that offers a high degree of flexibility. Courses and educational activities are accessible at any time, empowering participants to manage their schedules in full autonomy. This format is suitable for those who need to balance work, family, and education. The EDHEC Online MBA spans 24 months. An Executive MBA, while also providing flexibility, is often structured with classes during evenings or weekends. The EDHEC Executive MBA is a 16-month part-time programme.

Participants to both an Executive MBA and an Online MBA are active professionals who ant to level up their career and reinforce their leadership. The EDHEC Executive MBA is tailored for managers boasting at least 7 or 8 years of experience. Meanwhile, the EDHEC Online MBA requires a minimum of 3 years of professional experience for eligibility.

While both programmes are well-suited for working professionals, the Online MBA allows for greater convenience and flexibility given the programme is designed to accommodate distance learners with busy schedules. The choice between the two depends on your career stage, goals, and preferences for learning format and schedule.

EDHEC offers a comprehensive portfolio of MBA programmes designed for professionals seeking to accelerate their career and transform their leadership. All EDHEC MBAs (Online MBA, Executive MBA, and Global MBA) are accredited by the AMBA (Association of Masters of Business Administration), a hallmark of excellence that acknowledges our rigorous teaching, the richness of our academic content, and the exceptional value of our student experience. The AMBA’s accreditation, awarded to 3% of business schools worldwide, attests to the demanding standards and selectivity of our programmes. This commitment to excellence is also reflected in the MBA programme rankings: the Executive MBA is ranked in the Top 30 globally by the Financial Times (2023 ranking) and #1 for Alumni Satisfaction. The Global MBA is ranked 4th worldwide according to ESG’s criterias by the Financial Times (2024 ranking). Each EDHEC MBA differs mainly in its learning modality and offered flexibility, its duration, or its prerequisites, and adapting to the different needs and professional goals of each participant.

The Online Master of Business Administration is designed for high-potential modern professionals who want to advance their career path by sharpening their business acumen, broadening their knowledge of emerging business topics and trends, and developing their leadership skills.

Non-business or management profiles are highly encouraged to apply as a business background isn’t a pre-requisite. The ideal candidate will have nonetheless a strong interest in business innovation, digitla transformation and the will to contribute to positive change.
 
Whether you are looking to advance in your current role or make a career change, the Online Master of Business Administration will prepare you for a future leadership role in finance, accounting, strategy, innovation, corporate responsibility, marketing, product management, operations, and more. 

To prepare you for professional life beyond the Online MBA, EDHEC has developed a dynamic personal and career development programme designed to help you reach your full potential.    

Transform360 combines theory, practice, self-awareness, observation, and personal reflection and is cornerstone component of the programme. Transform360 is intended to build your awareness of the critical soft leadership skills and emotional intelligence that are the hallmarks of inspirational leaders.   

You will participate in 28 hours of interactive workshops, individual and collective coaching sessions, and other tailored assignments that are proven to support you through the process of understanding your personal strengths and weaknesses, finding focus and intention in your career path development, and inspiring you to reach your full potential.

MBA participants represent diverse backgrounds, undergraduate degrees, professional experiences, and occupations. The EDHEC Online MBA offers a Transform360 Leadership Development Programme designed to give you maximum exposure to different industries and roles, as well as develop the skills and insights you will need to evolve, transform and succeed in the career of your choice.

Whether you are looking to advance in your current role or make a career change, the Online MBA will prepare you for a future leadership role in: General Management / Leadership, Finance, Investments & Accounting, Strategy & Innovation, Information Technology, Corporate Responsibility, Marketing & Product Management, Business Operations, Sales & Business Development, Supply Chain & Logistics, Business Intelligence & Analytic, etc.

As a programme delivered by a top-ranked, triple-accredited business school, the Online MBA includes a diverse set of business fundamentals courses to ensure a strong business acumen, such as Strategy, Marketing, Finance, but also critical topics in line with key business issues (green finance, climate change, sustainable innovation, leadership).

Online MBA participants will thrive within their cohort to master analytical skills, global business practices, business administration, negotiation, agile management, and positive leadership skills.

Online MBA participants immerse themselves in a 24-month journey engaging in weekly live classes, leadership development workshops, individual and group assignments, seminar series, specialisation tracks, learning expeditions, a consulting project, and an entrepreneurship project.

The programme starts with a 3-day on-campus induction seminar on climate change and introduction to critical thinking.

The Online MBA includes two learning expeditions, online and in-person, both of which are outstanding opportunities to meet and learn from renowned professionals around the globe.