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The EMBA or Executive Master of Business Administration is a higher education degree coveted by many senior executives. But first, what is an EMBA? Why should you consider it as your next career move?

What is an Executive MBA?

The EMBA, or Executive Master of Business Administration, is a master’s degree designed for senior executives with several years of professional experience wishing to strengthen their managerial skills. The education provided takes place on a part-time basis over a period of 2 years maximum. The courses can be consulted remotely, or are grouped together at the end of the week in order to allow managers to study while continuing to work.

The Executive MBA degree is more practical than academically based, as students put their skills to the test in the classroom and in professional situations. The Executive MBA is a diploma given in several ‘Grande écoles’ in France, including a number of business schools.

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Why take an EMBA?

There are many good reasons to opt for an EMBA course as an experienced executive. To begin with, this type of training is adapted to employees to allow you to study without leaving your job or putting your career on hiatus. Primarily, students of an EMBA choose this course to boost their career. With this degree, you’ll gain employable skills and knowledge in leadership, finance, management and strategy. Students who have earned an EMBA degree gain more opportunities to step into senior positions, as the course itself is designed to get people into the entrepreneurial environment or evolve within their company.

An EMBA is also a great way to refresh managerial skills and update your skill set for new industry standard technology. Participating in a course such as this, also presents good opportunities to expand your professional network, and as an international student studying in France, you’ll likely increase your international network significantly!
 

How to join an Executive MBA program?

This is where an EMBA is different to an MBA, as an executive MBA is only accessible to people who can prove that they have several years of professional experience in management. EMBA participants typically have an average age of between 35 and 40 years old, have a background in finance, banking, commerce, marketing, or consulting of at least 5 years, and a higher education qualification. Most EMBA students will have significant work experience of 10 to 15 years.

To be accepted for an English-speaking Executive MBA program in France, candidates must also demonstrate a good level of English. During the admissions interview, the candidates are scrutinised against many factors due to the popularity of the course. Candidates who are comfortable with teamwork, have a good analytical capacity, and the desire to open up to the international market are often the most successful.

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Why study an international EMBA?

International experience, networking, and education is a great way to make your CV stand out, bring a new perspective to your work, and gain an advantage for international business.

The Executive MBA is typically considered an expensive course, although the price will depend on the establishment and country you study in. However, countries like France are notoriously much cheaper than opting for a degree in areas such as America. In fact, France is a great place to be a student in general, as the living costs are reasonable while the cities are an attractive place to live. Who doesn’t want a year living in Paris? On the other hand, an Executive MBA offers a lot of flexibility for working professionals, so studying abroad is far easier to accommodate than on a typical degree course.