ESDES School of Business & Management

ESDES Business School (École supérieure pour le développement économique et social) is a private French business school established in 1987 and integrated within the Catholic University of Lyon (UCLy). It offers a broad range of academic programs from Bachelor’s (Bac+3) to Master’s (Bac+5) degrees, including professional pathways such as preparation for the higher accounting diploma (DSCG) and specialized MSc programs in fields like Circular Economy & Sustainable Innovation, Impact Finance & Fintech, and Sustainable Tourism & Event Management. Programs are delivered in both French and English with an emphasis on internships, real-world learning, international exposure, and multidisciplinary integration. ESDES holds international accreditations such as AACSB and EFMD, and is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles, boosting its academic standing and global recognition. With campuses in Lyon and Annecy, the school leverages the facilities of UCLy and partnerships with over 100 universities worldwide to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the global economy.