KEDGE Business School Announces Indian MBA Programme
KEDGE Business School, the French Grande École ranked 24th globally in the Financial Times (FT) eMBA ranking and 32nd among European business schools, has launched an 18‑month MBA for working professionals in India. The programme is delivered in association with JAGSoM and receives support from KLI.
Programme Structure and Fees
The Indian MBA spans 18 months, comprises 500 learning hours, and includes a 14‑day in‑person immersion. Tuition is set at ₹9 lakh, with merit‑based scholarships available to eligible candidates. Selection is based on an academic assessment, a mini‑case presentation, and an interview. Intakes are scheduled for November 2026 and January 2027.
Degree and Accreditation
Graduates receive an MBA degree awarded directly by KEDGE Business School, France. The school holds Triple Crown accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA – a distinction held by fewer than 1 % of business schools worldwide.
Faculty and Curriculum
Teaching will be conducted by visiting faculty from KEDGE’s campuses in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille and Toulon, alongside Indian faculty selected by KEDGE. The curriculum covers business strategy, finance, marketing, operations, leadership, innovation, international management and sustainable enterprise. Two India‑focused modules address Generative AI for business operations and responsible AI governance. The programme culminates in a capstone project built on a live business challenge, with participants defending their work before a faculty jury.
Salary Growth and Rankings
Alumni of KEDGE’s eMBA for Working Professionals have recorded a 111 % increase in salary between enrolment and three years after graduation, positioning KEDGE in the world’s top eight for salary growth and top ten for career progress. An alumni survey shows 82 % earn over €60,000 annually, and more than 40 % earn over €100,000. The school also ranks in the global top nine for integrating sustainability into its curriculum and 19th worldwide for teaching methods and tools.
Comparative Cost
For context, KEDGE’s Executive MBA costs €39,000 in France, while its full‑time International MBA in Paris is priced at €30,000.
Institutional Background
Founded through the 2013 merger of Euromed Management (Marseille) and BEM (Bordeaux), KEDGE traces its roots to 1872. It operates four campuses in France (Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Toulon) and international campuses in China and Africa, educates more than 16,000 students, employs over 200 permanent faculty, and offers 38 programmes in management and design.
Statements from Leadership
Hervé, representing KEDGE Business School, emphasized that the Indian programme retains the same curriculum, rigor and alumni status as the on‑campus offering, noting that it is “not a version of our MBA – this is the KEDGE MBA.” He added that in today’s digital transformation era, leaders need judgement to navigate global uncertainty, and KEDGE builds programmes around real‑world leadership needs.
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