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emlyon business school
BSc in Business Administration
emlyon business school
Course Overview
emlyon business school's BSc in Business Administration is a 4-year English-taught Bachelor's, based on emlyon's Lyon campus (with semesters available on the Paris and Saint-Étienne campuses, plus a mandatory year abroad). emlyon is a Triple Crown accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA) — one of fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide that hold all three — and consistently ranked in Europe's top 25 by the Financial Times. The BBA curriculum covers accounting, finance, marketing, strategy, organisational behaviour, business analytics, and entrepreneurship, with a strong international rotation: year 3 is spent abroad at one of 180+ partner schools, and a 6-month corporate internship in year 4 typically converts to a graduate offer.
Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants — particularly Commerce-stream students from Royal, S. Thomas', Visakha, Ladies' College, Lyceum, and Gateway — choose emlyon BBA over a UK Bachelor's for: tuition at €14,000/year (versus £25,000+ at LSE / King's / Warwick BSc), the Triple Crown brand that travels globally, the early-career multinational pipeline (Big Four Paris, L'Oréal, LVMH, BNP Paribas, Capgemini), and France's 12-month APS post-Bachelor's permit. Returnees route into graduate trainee programmes at John Keells, Hayleys, MAS Holdings, Brandix, Dialog Axiata, Hemas, plus Big Four Colombo audit and advisory tracks.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A-Levels: 3 A-Levels at grade C or above plus 5 O-Level / GCSE passes including English and Mathematics.
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 passes (Commerce stream preferred; Bio Science / Physical Science accepted).
- check_circle IB Diploma: 28-32 points.
- check_circle Application via emlyon's online portal — Lanka Scholar handles document certification.
- check_circle Motivation letter, CV, online video interview (Kira Talent). SAT (1200+) or ACT may be requested but not always required.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 5.5).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 87 Overall.
- check_circle Cambridge English: C1 Advanced.
- check_circle Duolingo English Test: 110+.
- check_circle Waived if your A-Level / IB qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan A-Level / IB applicants qualify with an MOI letter from their school).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | €14,000 | Rs. 4,830,000 |
| Living Expenses in Lyon (12 months) | €10,500 | Rs. 3,623,000 |
| Student Visa, Residence Permit & CVEC | €500 | Rs. 173,000 |
| Health Insurance, Books & Travel | €1,200 | Rs. 414,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €26,200 | Rs. 9,040,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
emlyon BBA graduates report 88% placement within 3 months of graduation, with starting salaries of €38,000-€48,000 in France and higher in Paris-based corporate finance. France's 12-month APS post-study permit gives time to convert internships to full-time offers; the EU Blue Card (~€53,800 gross threshold in 2025) opens the long-term residence track. Hiring partners: L'Oréal, LVMH, Hermès, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Crédit Agricole, Capgemini, Atos, Big Four (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC), Accenture France, Schneider Electric, Sanofi. Sri Lankan returnees enter graduate trainee programmes at John Keells, Hayleys, MAS Holdings, Brandix, Dialog Axiata, Hemas, Cargills, Aitken Spence, Unilever SL, plus Big Four Colombo advisory.
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