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Excelia Business School

Excelia Business School, founded in 1988 and part of the renowned Excelia Group, is one of France’s leading Grandes Écoles de Commerce with a strong global presence and reputation for responsible management education. With campuses in La Rochelle and Paris-Cachan, Excelia serves more than 6,800 students from over 80 nationalities and boasts an alumni network of 47,000 graduates across 150 countries. The school is among the elite 1% of business schools worldwide to hold the prestigious “Triple Crown” accreditations—AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA—a testament to its academic excellence, international quality standards, and strong corporate engagement. Its Master in Management (MiM) is ranked 39th globally by the Financial Times 2025, and Excelia is also ranked 2nd in France by Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

Excelia offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs, including the flagship Grande École Master in Management, and several specialized MSc degrees in areas such as Sustainable Global Supply Chain Management, Digital Marketing, International Corporate Finance, and Sustainable Finance. Each program combines rigorous academic foundations with experiential learning through internships, consulting projects, and study-abroad opportunities across its network of 233 partner universities in 57 countries. 

Career outcomes are exceptional: over 85% of students secure employment within six months of graduation, with graduates earning an average salary of €56,600 within three years. The school’s dedicated corporate relations office maintains close ties with over 1,000 partner companies, facilitating internships, work-study opportunities, and placements with global leaders such as L’Oréal, Unilever, Google, Microsoft, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, Amazon, and Accenture. Excelia’s strong links with industry ensure that every program is aligned with market needs and equips students with the practical skills and global perspective sought by top employers.

Blending academic excellence, international exposure, and a deeply ingrained culture of ethical and sustainable management, Excelia Business School stands as a top choice for students aspiring to pursue a career in business, management, and innovation—whether in France or on the global stage.