Master of Business Administration

The average length of an MBA varies depending on the institution and learning format. Our Online MBA is designed to offer the rigour and comprehensive curriculum of an MBA, while providing the flexibility that working professionals need to learn at their own pace.

You will complete our Online MBA in 24 months. This programme duration strategically balances depth and pace, ensuring that you have the opportunity to engage with the course while managing other professional and personal commitments. The duration allows for in-depth exploration of the most advanced and cutting-edge business concepts and the development of practical leadership skills. The schedule is designed to provide a seamless experience that doesn’t rush you through the material, but maintains momentum from start to finish.

Over the 24 months you will take core courses, specialisation tracks and practical projects: a 3-month entrepreneurship project and a consultancy project. All are spread evenly across the programme to ensure a manageable workload and sufficient time for reflection and application in your current role.

This duration is also beneficial for working professionals who are preparing their long-term career planning. Over the course of two years, you will have a lot of time to reflect on your career trajectory, evaluate new opportunities and strategically position yourself for new roles. This period also allows you to develop comprehensive projects and gain deeper insights into strategic areas of business, which are often crucial for senior-level positions. If you are considering a career change, you will have more time to research, plan and network effectively to refine your objectives. The Online MBA provides ample time to explore entrepreneurial ideas, seek advice from faculty and peers…

Therefore, completing the programme in 24 months allows you to benefit from a full range of world-class business education and professional development in a timeframe that respects your personal and professional needs.

When considering an Online MBA, one of the most important factors to consider is the financial commitment involved. The cost of an Online MBA varies considerably depending on the institution, the length of the programme and its features (for example, tuition fees will be higher for a programme that includes travel).

Our Online MBA covers all the necessary curriculum components and development opportunities, such as the Boost360 leadership and development programme, which includes interactive classroom sessions, reflective exercises, group coaching and individual counselling.

Investing in an Online MBA means expanding your potential career opportunities and enhancing your personal development. Once you have completed the programme, you will have easier access to promotions. Your career will be transformed, giving you more chances to successfully apply for a new job, work in a completely new sector or even continue your career abroad. You can expect a great return on your investment.

To make our programme accessible to as many people as possible, we are adjusting our tuition fees. Candidates who apply for the Online MBA 2 months before the next intake will benefit from a 20% reduction. To promote inclusivity, we also offer scholarships of up to 40% of the tuition fees. They are awarded according to your profile (your academic record, your professional achievements, if you are a woman and you have a project with a transformational leadership angle…). Find out more about our scholarships. Scholarships and early bird cannot be combined.

Both delivery methods ensure the same level of academic excellence and personalised support. An EDHEC Online MBA offers the same high-quality knowledge and skills to their participants as the traditional on-campus programmes.

While on-campus programmes are delivered through in-person classes, online programmes leverage advanced digital platforms to reach learners globally.

Online programmes use two different formats: asynchronous and synchronous learning. Asynchronous classes provide flexibility, allowing students to access course materials and complete assignments at their own pace. Synchronous classes require students to attend virtual sessions at scheduled times, enabling real-time interaction with professors, mentors, coaches, and classmates from anywhere. EDHEC online programs combine both elearning types: synchronous activities with weekly live classes and real-time messaging between participants, professors and coaches, and high-quality asynchronous content by following an approach founded on user experience and gamification.

You will receive a diploma from EDHEC, a Business School ranked 7th in Europe (Financial Times 2023 ranking) with triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). This guarantees the academic excellence of the programmes, the expertise of the teaching staff, as well as its close ties to businesses.

As with any graduation from a program attended in person, EDHEC Business School holds official graduation ceremonies for its online diplomas, at one of its campuses, to bring together the participants and pedagogical teams that have contributed to their learning and their online experience.

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.

MBA participants represent diverse backgrounds, undergraduate degrees, professional experiences, and occupations. The EDHEC Online MBA offers a Boost360 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 & Analytics, etc.

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.

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, digital 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.    

Boost360 combines theory, practice, self-awareness, observation, and personal reflection and is cornerstone component of the programme. Boost360 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.

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.

The curriculum is designed to deepen your understanding of digital leadership strategies, enabling you to lead confidently in a data-driven world. The core modules allow you to develop advanced qualifications such as strategic macroeconomics and creating marketing strategies in the digital era. Upon completion of your Online MBA, you will have a leadership profile and be a top asset to your organisation.

Throughout the programme, you will learn management principles interwoven with sustainability practices. The Online MBA emphasises the importance of corporate responsibility in your strategic planning to align your business objectives with broader societal values. This approach not only fosters a proactive mindset towards future market challenges, but also cultivates the human qualities that are essential for top-level managers.

The 3-month specialisation track allows you to tailor the programme modules to your specific needs:

• Strategic Foresight & Innovation, to anticipate future innovations and be among the first to integrate them into your business operations,
• Finance of Climate Change & Sustainable Investing, which provides invaluable insights into best practices for companies committed to a more sustainable business environment.

The Online MBA also includes an entrepreneurship project, consulting assignments and two seminar series and two learning expeditions where you will meet global business leaders. This holistic approach will help you develop the management, finance, marketing and analytical  qualifications skills you need to become a visionary leader and achieve your career goals.

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.

This online degree 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.