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Masters in Management · Lyon, France · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$38,500
employed at 3mo88%
Program Info
duration15 months
tuition$21,000
formatFull-time
teachingMix of academic lectures, case studies, business games, and experiential learning through mandatory internships and professional projects.
Class Profile
class size182
avg age22
women %52%
international %25%
Rankings
QS rank#205
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
80+
IELTS Min
6.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3March 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Strategic ManagementCorporate FinanceCSR and Business EthicsInformation Systems ManagementResearch MethodologyManagement de l’innovationData Analysis
Elective Areas
MarketingFinanceHuman ResourcesDigital BusinessInternational Business
Concentrations
Marketing & Digital BusinessFinance & MarketsInternational Business AdministrationHR Management & DiversitySupply Chain ManagementCircular Economy & Sustainable Innovation
Top Recruiters
BioMérieuxGL EventsGroupe SEBAdeccoMichelinBNP ParibasDeloitteL'Oréal
Top Industries
Audit/Consulting (16%)Banking/Insurance (15%)Marketing/Communication (14%)Trade/Retail (13%)
Exchange Programs
University of North Carolina (USA)Saint Joseph University (Lebanon)Universidad de Belgrano (Argentina)FHWien der WKW (Austria)
Program Highlights
  • -Focus on management fundamentals
  • -Opportunity to specialize in various fields
  • -International exposure
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Management
deadline:
Oct 15, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2025 (-322 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
Masters in Management
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)