Founded in 1872 by the Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, emlyon business school is a prestigious international institution with a stellar global reputation. The school currently hosts 9,260 undergraduate and graduate students from 130 countries and regions, along with more than 4,000 executive education participants. Its four strategically located campuses are in Lyon, a city rich in history; Shanghai, an international metropolis; Paris, an art and fashion hub; and Mumbai, a vibrant economic megacity. The school has also forged strong academic partnerships with 220 top universities and institutions worldwide. To date, emlyon has cultivated a network of 45,000 alumni spread across 130 countries and regions, making significant contributions to a wide range of industries.
Adhering to its educational philosophy of "We are makers," emlyon business school is dedicated to shaping talents with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative spirit, through its practice-based teaching approach. Under the guidance of its "Resonance 2028" strategy, the school is continuously exploring new frontiers in education, focusing on five core strategies: academic excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment, hybrid knowledge and a deep resonance with the world, society and the business community. emlyon strives to foster an open, inclusive, dynamic, and interactive learning environment, cultivating future leaders with global perspectives and innovative capabilities.
The year 2007 saw the inception of emlyon business school Asia in Shanghai. The school currently offers overseas bachelor and master programs, GEMBA and GDBA courses, and diversified EDP courses. In 2013, emlyon Asia joined hands with Beijing University of Post & Telecommunication (BUPT), China’s most prestigious institute of higher learning in electronics and information technology, initiating the BUPT-emlyon GEMBA program. In 2015, emlyon, together with China’s double-first-class university - East China Normal University, Minhang District government of Shanghai City and Shanghai Zizhu National High-tech Industrial Development Park, founded Asia Europe Business School. In 2021, emlyon Asia and Shanghai International Studies University jointly unveiled the SISU-emlyon Dual-Degree MBA program. In 2023, a Bachelor of Science program in Data Science was launched in collaboration with Harbin Institute of Technology. In 2023, a joint program in New Media Management and Digital Economy was introduced in cooperation with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
In building an industry-university-academia triple helix ecosystem and training international industry leaders, emlyon business school has established a number of research and innovation centers, including Good Business Centre (GBC), Centre for the Eurasian Sport Industry (CESI), Global HR & Organization Innovation Center (GHOIC) and Business Intelligence Center (BIC). More research centers will be set up to realize resource sharing and value creation.
