Bachelor - Global Business Development Esdes Lyon Business School

The Bachelor - GBD is taught 100% in English, and is a 3-year program. 

During their final year of studies, students can choose between 2 specialization options:

• Digital Marketing
• International Business

The structure of the specialization, based on professional, social, cultural and international experiences, allows the student to personalize their career path, to quickly gain autonomy and professional experience whilst integrating the core values of the School.

SPECIALIZATION OBJECTIVES

• To provide graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge in a certain industry so that they can make an effective contribution to an organization in the capacity of junior manager.
• To develop students’ critical appreciation of the role of managers in a global context with a focus on a chosen geographical location (Asia, Europe, America, Middle East, Africa) and an industry sector.
• To prepare students to plan and pursue their own continuing professional development with the ability to specialize in third year.
• To equip students with analytical and evaluative skills, i.e. develop students’ understanding, judgement, and problem solving skills with an ability to communicate to a broad public.
• To enhance students’ appreciation of cultural differences.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ideal for international students who want to study business in France and wish to follow a program taught in English.
• A truly international specialization (professors and students in this program come from a wide array of different backgrounds with students of around 35 nationalities studying in this specialization)
• A balanced mix of academic and professional learning experiences
• One semester abroad possible (2nd year) in our partner universities
• A focus on business practices in three geographical areas
• A focus on an industry sector of your choice (Wine & Gastronomy, Wellness, Luxury, sports…)

Entry requirements

APPLICATION: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, 1ST YEAR

Documents required:

• A copy of the student’s passport
• Curriculum Vitae in English
• Cover letter in English
• Official copies of secondary education transcripts in English or French
• Official copies of high school diploma or end of secondary school certificate
• Official English test results (TOEIC, BULATS, TOEFL, IELTS, CAMBRIDGE, EasySPEAKing*) except for native English speakers (English as mother tongue) or candidates who have studied at least two years in a program taught in English (the candidate will have to provide supporting documents)
• Optional: one recommendation letter from a professor or business professional
• Application fee: 50 euros (non-refundable)

*Easy Speaking: realize this official English exam with ESDES. If you wish to pass this test, (50€ fees), please inform us in your application form.