EMLV Business School prepares future managers to lead in a world transformed by technological acceleration and environmental transition. Our mission-driven approach combines business expertise with engineering, digital and creative disciplines, enabling students to think systemically, act ethically, and design sustainable solutions.
Located at the crossroads of business, technology and society, EMLV stands out through its interdisciplinary curriculum, strong corporate engagement, and human-centred leadership focus. Students benefit from transversal learning experiences, hybrid programmes, and a dynamic ecosystem that mirrors the evolving needs of the job market.
EMLV is a state-recognised Grande École and a full member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles. The School holds triple international accreditation:
It is part of leading academic and professional networks, including EFMD, CLADEA, PRME (UN), and the Global Compact. EMLV’s Master in Management (MiM) is listed in the Financial Times Ranking and the QS Global Business Masters Rankings, confirming the quality and international visibility of its programmes.
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EMLV operates within De Vinci Higher Education, an innovation-oriented institution bringing together a business school (EMLV), an engineering school (ESILV), a digital and creative school (IIM), and an executive education arm.
This unique interdisciplinary environment fosters hybridisation between management, technology and design, supported by shared facilities, joint projects, and transversal teaching. Students work on cross-functional challenges and develop future-proof skills through exposure to diverse perspectives and co-learning formats.
Studying at EMLV means living and learning in the heart of Paris–La Défense, Europe’s largest business district.
The School is directly connected to a vibrant corporate environment and offers access to one of the world’s most dynamic economies. France ranks among the top destinations for international students thanks to its academic excellence, cultural diversity, and strong public services. The Paris region concentrates thousands of global headquarters, tech hubs, and creative industries—providing students with unique professional opportunities and a rich international lifestyle.
EMLV cultivates a global mindset through a growing portfolio of international partnerships, student and faculty mobility, and multicultural learning environments.
With over 150 active academic partners and multiple double degrees, the School offers a wide range of mobility and international experiences for its students. All MiM students complete a compulsory study or work placement abroad, while MSc and Bachelor students are strongly encouraged and supported to do the same. EMLV hosts a vibrant community of international students and professors, and engages alumni around the world through dedicated chapters in cities such as Montreal, London, Lisbon, and Casablanca.
The School integrates global perspectives into its curriculum, with English-taught programmes, intercultural seminars, and courses in geopolitics, sustainable business, and international management. Internationalisation is supported by a dedicated team, strategic partnerships with institutions such as UTS (Australia), HEC Montréal (Canada), and FDC (Brazil), and an International Advisory Board that guides global development priorities.
Strong and sustained connections with companies are a defining feature of the EMLV experience. Corporate connections are deeply embedded in EMLV’s programmes and strategic priorities.
Every student completes mandatory internships or apprenticeships, and over 300 professionals contribute to teaching each year. Final-year consulting projects, company-sponsored hackathons, recruitment forums, and advisory boards strengthen the integration of practice into the curriculum.The School collaborates with a wide network of employers—from CAC40 companies to fast-growing SMEs—on curriculum co-design, applied research, mentoring, and innovation challenges.
Signature partnerships with companies like Thales, AXA, Louis Vuitton and FindIT demonstrate EMLV’s ability to align employer needs with student development. Alumni also play an active role in mentoring, teaching, and recruitment. These partnerships reinforce graduate employability, ensure curricular relevance, and support the School’s ambition to remain at the intersection of business innovation, societal impact, and technological transformation.
