Starting in September 2025, EMLV will expand its five-year Grande École Programme (PGE) to the Chantrerie campus in Nantes.
This initiative aims to strengthen the presence of De Vinci Higher Education in the Pays de la Loire region, complementing the existing ESILV and IIM campuses. In September 2025, the first year of the Grande École Programme will be offered at the Nantes campus.
EMLV joins ESILV and IIM on the Nantes campus
In Nantes, EMLV, a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, offers a Grande École programme (PGE) leading to a Master in Management. It currently has three major international accreditations (AACSB, AMBA, and EFMD Accredited Master) and 140 international partnerships.
Its PGE offers a wide range of Master’s specialisations, in initial training or work-study programmes:
The extension of the PGE to Nantes will enable students to benefit from a recognised management training programme tailored to the specific economic characteristics of the region.
The structure of the EMLV Grande École programme
The EMLV PGE programme lasts five years and is divided into two main phases:
Undergraduate cycle (three years): the first two years are devoted to acquiring the fundamentals of management, covering disciplines such as finance, marketing, human resources and information systems. The third year is dedicated to an international experience, offering students the opportunity to study abroad and develop an open-mindedness that is essential in today’s globalised world.
Master cycle (two years): students choose a specialisation from among the 13 offered, eight of which are available on a work-study basis. These specialisations include corporate finance, digital marketing, information systems management and sustainable development. This phase aims to prepare students for their professional integration by providing them with specialised skills and practical experience.
Synergies and cross-disciplinary collaboration within the EMLV campus in Nantes
The establishment of EMLV in Nantes promotes the hybridisation of skills and transversal collaboration between the various schools of De Vinci Higher Education.
Students from EMLV, ESILV and IIM will have the opportunity to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, reflecting the reality of today’s professional environments where managerial, technological and digital skills are closely interlinked.
EMLV in Nantes: the impact on regional development
By setting up in Nantes, EMLV is contributing to the economic and academic dynamism of the Pays de la Loire region. This initiative responds to the growing need for high-quality higher education that is tailored to the specific characteristics of the local economy. It also offers local businesses the opportunity to collaborate with students and researchers, thereby promoting innovation and the development of skills adapted to contemporary challenges.
Prospects for EMLV students in Nantes
Students enrolled in the EMLV Grande École programme in Nantes will benefit from comprehensive training in management, enriched by international experiences and specialisations in line with market developments.
This training aims to develop versatile skills, preparing graduates for varied careers in sectors such as finance, marketing, human resources and consulting.
The launch of the EMLV Grande École programme in Nantes in September 2025 marks a significant step in the development of De Vinci Higher Education.
This initiative strengthens the region’s higher education offering in management and provides students with new academic and professional opportunities in line with market needs and local specificities.
