Possible professions after a business and management school

Why go to a business and management school? 

Joining a business school means choosing a future rich in opportunities. Thanks to training that combines strategic expertise, an entrepreneurial mindset and hands-on experience, you'll gain access to the most sought-after professions: finance, marketing, consulting, international business, project management, etc. 

Whether you dream of joining a major group, running a start-up or creating your own business, a business school will give you all the keys you need to succeed. A powerful network, strategic internships, practical projects: here, you can shape your career in your own image! 

Business and management careers are everywhere and can be adapted to suit every ambition. Strategy, innovation, digital, finance, entrepreneurship... every sector needs leaders capable of meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow. Start-ups, major groups, consultancies, impact businesses: wherever you want to go, your training will open doors for you. 

With cross-disciplinary skills and a solid network, you're ready to seize the best opportunities and build a career that suits you

Sectors of activity after business and management school 

Finance 

Do you dream of mastering the financial workings of companies and occupying a key position in performance management? EDC Paris gives you everything you need to achieve this! Thanks to training that combines technical expertise and strategic vision, you will develop solid skills in accounting, auditing and management control. 

Real case studies, financial simulations, professional certifications, work placements... Everything is designed to prepare you for the demands of the field. 

Career examples : 

• Financial analyst 
• Financial controller 
• Administrative and financial director 
• Financial auditor 
• Treasurer 

Digital marketing 

Marketing and communication are at the heart of corporate growth strategies. At business school, you'll learn how to analyse trends, understand consumers and build effective campaigns. 

Thanks to training that combines theory and practice - case studies, in-company projects, digital tools and certifications - you'll develop sought-after expertise in a wide range of fields: growth hacking, branding, digital strategy, public relations, influence, advertising, etc. Whether you work for a start-up, an agency or a major group, your training will prepare you to manage large-scale projects and make brands shine across all channels. 

Examples of careers : 

• Brand content manager 
• Community manager 
• Digital marketing manager 
• Social media manager 
• Traffic manager 

Project management 

Training in project management at a business school means acquiring both the technical skills and management know-how that are essential for successfully managing projects in all sectors of activity. A business school offers an ideal framework for developing organisational, leadership, communication and team management skills, while integrating the strategic and economic issues associated with projects. Thanks to a practical approach and real-life situations, students learn to manage resources, deadlines and risks, while adapting to complex and innovative environments. This versatile training opens the way to a variety of careers, from junior project manager to programme director. 

Examples of careers : 

• Product owner 
• Project manager 
• Export project manager 
• International project manager 
• Digital project manager 
• Organisation project manager 
• Consultant 
• Business engineer 

Entrepreneurship 

Do you have the soul of an entrepreneur? A business school will give you all the keys you need to turn an idea into a concrete project. From creating a company to developing a startup, you'll learn how to structure a business plan, raise funds, manage teams and conquer a market. Supported by experts, incubators and mentors, you will benefit from an ideal ecosystem for testing, innovating and successfully launching your own business. 

Skills developed in business and management school 

Analytical and financial skills 

Thanks to a practical approach combining real-life case studies, simulations, certifications and expert presentations, you will learn how to manage companies' financial performance, optimise investments and analyse markets accurately. 

Project management 

By combining theory, real-life situations and management methodologies (Agile, Lean, Scrum), you will develop a strategic vision and an invaluable ability to adapt. Whether you're launching a new product, managing a digital project or optimising business processes, you'll be ready to rise to any challenge and make a difference in the field. 

Interpersonal and leadership skills 

At EDC Paris Business School, you will hone your interpersonal skills to become a visionary leader capable of managing teams, resolving conflicts and taking decisions with empathy and effectiveness. Through practical workshops, leadership simulations and collaborative projects, you will learn to communicate assertively, positively influence your colleagues and create a motivating work environment. 

Why choose a business and management school? 

• Cutting-edge training, focused on the acquisition of practical and strategic skills, a major advantage in terms of employability 
• International roots : thanks to its partnerships with leading universities and schools around the world, you can take advantage of exchange programmes, double degrees and internships. This openness enables you not only to develop intercultural skills, but also to access markets and professional networks on a global scale. 
• An exceptional alumni network, with over 20,000 alumni, enabling you to forge links with leaders in various sectors and gain access to exclusive opportunities. 

Choosing your future career after business school 

Capitalise on internships and work-study programmes to get hands-on experience 

These are invaluable levers for shaping your career. These experiences not only enable you to apply what you learn in class, but also to discover the specific features of the professions that interest you. Take advantage of internship opportunities abroad or in EDC partner companies to develop a solid professional network and open up global career prospects. 

Take advantage of the alumni network 

Don't hesitate to contact alumni working in sectors that attract you for advice, feedback and even mentoring opportunities. Alumni are often open to sharing their expertise and guiding you in your career choices. Take part in events organised by the school to meet alumni and discuss their career paths. 

Consider an international career

If you have an affinity for foreign cultures or want to work in a global environment, use this opportunity to strengthen your international profile. This type of career can open doors in multinational companies, NGOs or even international organisations. 

Build your personal brand 

From the start of your training, work on your professional image, whether through social networks such as LinkedIn, blogs or personal projects. This will help you showcase your skills, achievements and ambitions, and attract the attention of recruiters or investors if you're going into entrepreneurship. 

Think about entrepreneurship or setting up your own business 

Many students choose to set up their own business as soon as they finish their studies, thanks to the incubators and events dedicated to entrepreneurship offered by the school. You'll learn how to structure your projects, raise funds and develop a strategic vision to launch your startup