IAE Lyon

Think Large with IAE Lyon - Business & Management Degree Programs

IAE Lyon is a leading business school, renowned for excellence in the field of business & management research. In addition to an internationally-recognized degree, MBA candidates at IAE Lyon benefit from a world-class education and  network of students, alumni, faculty and university and corporate partnerships, delivered in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.

Why IAE Lyon?

Academic Merit

At IAE Lyon, MBA programs are backed by the highest standards of quality and a culture of continuous improvement. All programs at IAE Lyon are state-recognized, designed for a competitive environment, practical in nature and research-oriented. IAE Lyon also works in partnership with a network of 32 prestigious business schools throughout France.

Excellence in Research

Each IAE Lyon degree is backed by a foundation of cutting-edge research and designed to accommodate the most recent developments. For an MBA, this translates in the opportunity to study business theories as applied to real-world challenges. As a whole, IAE Lyon hosts multi-disciplinary research groups covering a wide spectrum of topics, including International Management, Governance, Social Responsibility, Global Performance, Innovation and Networks & Territories. 

Corporate Partnerships

An MBA is about making connections. At IAE Lyon, MBA candidates benefit from the university's strong partnerships with multinational companies, such as L’Oréal, IBM, Renault Trucks, Adecco, SEB and BNP Paribas. IAE Lyon programs are designed with real business in mind and incorporate collaborative projects, boasting a high employment rate for its graduates.

International Reach

The programs, curricula, faculty and student body and IAE Lyon reflect the internationality of business school and its orientation to business. IAE Lyon's international university partners, corporate partnerships and high intake of international students culminate in a highly diverse and inspiring learning environment. 

Study in Lyon, France

The second largest city in France, Lyon is both a rich cultural center and a hub for French and international business. Lyon was named on of Europe's most attractive cities by UNESCO and is home to multinational organizations in the financial, automotive, IT, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. 

Facts-at-a-Glance

• 170 partner institutions worldwide - 32% of which hold EQUIS and/or ACCSB accreditations
• 1,000 international students each year
• High opportunity for international exchange
• 150 members of faculty
• 400 consultant - lectures
• 50 visiting professors from acclaimed universities host seminars at IAE Lyon each year.

Research as a Key to Progress

IAE Lyon understands the critical role of research in furthering the fields of business and management. For this reason, IAE Lyon maintains a focus on the development of cutting-edge research and its immediate incorporation into its MBA programs. As students of a research university, IAE Lyon MBA candidates have the unique opportunity to explore popular and emerging business theory in a real and relevant context. Research 

Research at IAE Lyon is ongoing in the fields of Finance, Socioeconomic Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Strategy and Information Systems. Across all disciplines, research is oriented towards three themes: Complexity, Innovation, Networks; Management and Societal Responsibility or Organizations, and International Management.