Bachelor in Business
The "Grade Licence," granted by the State, signifies a high standard of professional and academic competence in accordance with current national criteria.
Criteria 24 -25 - Non-exhaustive list, complete standards available here
ECTS :180 at completion of Bac+3
30 % minimum of contact hours (all courses) delivered by core faculty
50% minimum contact hours (management courses) delivered by core faculty
1/3 of management courses' contact hours should be delivered by the produisant core faculty .
At least 50% of core teaching staff in the school should hold a Ph.D. in management.
Intellectual Contributions:
Publiants: at least two publications in PRJ (FNEGE/HCERES and Academic Journal Guide, e.g ABS list) over a reference period of four years.
Produisants: at least two intellectual contributions (books or chapters of books, conferences, case studies, etc.) over a reference period of four years.
Social inclusion: 20% of scholarship holders.Â
Site policy: Consistency and complementarity with other higher education stakeholders regarding research and training.Â
Minimum length of internship or stay abroad:
4 months.
System for listening to stakeholders (surveys): satisfaction, teaching, employment outcomes.
Strengths
Strength of the school's academic and governance bodies
The school's commitment to ongoing improvement.
The alignment of the school's training offerings with regional standards.
Management's clear vision for the school's future role and its objectives for strategic recruitment.
The investments made by the Faculty and the dynamic nature of its publications.
The programme's local connections.
The programme's appeal.
Pedagogical innovations within the programme.
The policy regarding students with disabilities.
Recommendations
Maintain the positive dynamic to which the school is committed for this programme. Â
Ensure that students in this programme are better equipped for the world of work by enhancing the value of their placements upon diploma completion. Â
Make the school's international projects a reality.
Maintain its commitment to supporting students with disabilities.
Ensure a consistent level of quality in academics, teaching, and student experience across the Lyon and Annecy campuses.
Grade Licence timeline
Next visit: July - December 2025 (date to be confirmed)
*Esdes participates in the coordinated evaluation by CEFDG and HCERES.