Careers and Jobs

Why choose a French management school?

One of the principal reasons for choosing to study in a French “Grande Ecole” is to earn a high quality diploma recognised in France and in the international employment market. The conference of Grandes Ecoles includes a group of the finest specialised management schools in France. The excellent reputation of our diplomas, as well as a top-quality education which assures that students are “operational” upon graduation, guarantees future professional success. In fact, even at times of difficult economic circumstances, the students graduating from our business schools often integrate into the employment market more easily than other young graduates. Students from French “Grande Ecole” management schools remain the highly sought-after by recruiters.



Why are Grande Ecole diplomas so highly recognised in the international market?

Quite simply because we require of our students a level of excellence in all aspects of modern management. Based in cultural knowledge, managerial responsibility, technical capability, wideness of vision, ability to work in teams and in international contexts, a Grande Ecole business school graduate brings added-value to the employment market.


What career tracks are available upon graduation from a French Grande Ecole business school?

Extremely versatile, Grande Ecole business school diplomas open up various career paths. In fact, upon graduation, almost all branches of the commercial world are accessible. Competencies acquired in management, accounting and finance, as well as the ability to make
ambitious decisions give students real advantages in the employment market. The career possibilities are numerous and varied:
  • Sales: commercial, export, regional export manager, commercial director
  • Human Resources: training manager, HR director
  • Marketing and Sales Promotion: product manager, market research manager,     merchandising director, marketing director
  • Logistics: supply chain manager
  • Finance and Accounting: controller, treasurer, trader, investment advisor, financial     counsellor, accountant
  • Business Management: department head
  • Logistics and Transport: import/export director, purchasing director, logistics manager
  • Information Technology and Communications: communications manager, press agent, multimedia project manager, communications director (Today, in this sector, French Grandes Ecoles business schools rival communications schools, and journalism and multimedia programs).

In addition to the programs previously mentioned, some schools also offer many types of innovative specialisation such as Association Management, Risk Management, Regional Development Management, etc. 

With a fine level of cultural knowledge, a good capacity for analysis and adaptation, a young graduate of a French Grande Ecole business school will not have any difficulty integrating into the business world. Moreover, it is guaranteed that employers will view these graduates’ applications with greater attention. However, what will make the biggest difference to potential employers is the level of extracurricular activities pursued by students during their school careers; for example, organisation and management of community projects, as well as professional internships and field projects.
Therefore, attending a French Grande Ecole business school also means that the student will benefitfrom a valuable and influential network, especially important when searching for employment. A true sense of solidarity links these business school students. 

In conclusion, we offer more than just a simple degree. The student develops his/her skills throughout the duration of their studies. Attending a French Grande Ecole business school means enlarging one’s professional and personal capacities, with the assistance of the pedagogical staff. It means ensuring your future.