Joining EDC through parallel admissions

Students who hold, or are in the process of obtaining, a Bac+2 or Bac+3 qualification can join EDC Paris Business School through parallel admissions. This route allows direct entry into the third or fourth year of the Master in Management, a Bac+5 programme conferring master's degree status.

This admissions route offers the opportunity to continue your studies at a grande école business school while building on your first academic experience.

Parallel admissions at EDC Paris Business School

There are several routes into EDC Paris Business School, depending on the applicant's level of study.

Admission to the first year (post-baccalaureate)
Students can join the first year of the Master in Management via Parcoursup and the SESAME competitive exam. After the written tests shared by the participating schools, successful candidates are invited to take the oral tests at EDC Paris Business School.

Admission to the second year (Bac+1)
Students who have earned 60 ECTS credits can apply on the basis of their file. If their application is accepted, they are invited to a motivation interview covering their academic background and career plans.

Admission to the third or fourth year (Bac+2 or Bac+3)
Students holding 120 or 180 ECTS credits can enter the third or fourth year of the Master in Management directly through the EDC Paris Business School entrance exam.

Parallel admissions thus allow students who have already earned a first qualification to access Bac+5 management training.

A pathway to developing dual expertise

One of the main advantages of parallel admissions is the possibility of developing dual expertise.

A student with a Bac+2 or Bac+3 in a specific field (business, communication, economics, law, etc.) can thus complete their training with a master's-level management degree, strengthening their profile on the job market.

Joining EDC in the third or fourth year through the EDC Paris Business School entrance exam

The EDC Paris Business School entrance exam allows students to enter the Master in Management directly, a state-recognised degree conferring master's degree status.

Who is it for?

The exam is aimed in particular at students:

• holding, or in the process of obtaining, a Bac+2 (120 ECTS credits): BTS, BUT, second year of a licence, second year of a Bachelor

• holding, or in the process of obtaining, a Bac+3 (180 ECTS credits): licence, professional licence, BUT, Bachelor or third year of a Master in Management

Candidates can choose from several exam sessions held between February and August. It is often advisable to apply early in order to receive a quick response and to look for a work-study placement or student accommodation without pressure.

The exam tests

The admissions process includes written and oral tests.

The written tests
These take place entirely online in multiple-choice format and include:

• an aptitude test

• an English test

The oral tests
After the written tests, successful candidates are invited to the School for a motivation interview. This interview, lasting around 45 minutes, generally includes:

• a part in French

• a part in English

The aim is to assess the candidate's motivation, career plans and fit with the School's values.

Preparing for the exam

To help candidates succeed, several preparation resources are available:

• practice exercises

• methodology guides

• preparation days organised by the School

These tools allow students to familiarise themselves with the tests and to approach the exam in the best possible conditions.