ESDES, the business school of UCLy (Catholic University of Lyon), holds the AACSB accreditation and EFMD accreditation for its Master in Management Program. ESDES is ranked 86st on Financial Times business schools ranking.

With two campuses (Lyon and Annecy), ESDES offers a broad range of business and management programs at undergraduate (bachelors) and graduate levels (MiM, MSc). As part of UCLy, ESDES also offers double degree programs with the Faculty of Philosophy, the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Science.

Based on distinctive values, ESDES trains students to become responsible and committed managers who innovate and implement actions for the sustainable performance of companies.

Faculty is highly qualified and international (37%, 15 nationalities). Our faculty members are dedicated to research that is transformative and impactful on four main areas:
– Social responsibility and ethical transformation of organizations
– Finance and corporate governance in a sustainable environment
– Economy and management of sustainable innovations
– Sustainable marketing and consumer insights

Lyon is the most attractive French metropolis at the time of the ecological transition, both for its living environment and for its economic dynamism.
Annecy offers an exceptional natural environment, a privileged geographical location, and an authentic charm: Annecy is renowned for its way of life! The city is located in the heart of the Haute-Savoie region, itself at the crossroads of France, Switzerland and Italy.

Please visit the website for further details about the school and the research center.