The Grande Ecole model shows French Universities the way

“This is a wonderful reward for the hard work that we have put in at BEM over the last few years. This international ranking provides us with an element of influence and renown that will enable us to recruit students and faculty from abroad. It confirms the value of our activities for those companies that have had confidence in us”, emphasised Philip McLaughlin, Dean of BEM

This is not an end in itself, however. The Financial Times ranking confirms the recognition we have already earned through international accreditations

Two models, a "single world"

The most significant feature of this ranking lies elsewhere. This is the only classification that analyses two models, Grandes Ecoles and Universities, and applies the same criteria to each. In this way the Anglo-Saxon concept relegates the very French vision to a bygone age. In fact, the business school model provided by the French Grandes Ecoles is very similar to that of university Business Schools internationally. In this respect these schools are considered as part of the "university world" in the most noble sense of the word.
“This ranking provides an interesting response to those somewhat simplistic analyses which, in France, compare the Grandes Ecoles unfavourably with the Universities” commented Philip McLaughlin.

Bridge the gap that separates us

He added, “This Grandes Ecoles – Universities divide is the result of lobbying on the part of French-Francophone supporters, with the various actors not understanding that a rapprochement is in the interests of both parties. In the current climate, where French universities are falling behind in terms of international visibility, the predominance of the Grandes Ecoles in the Financial Times ranking should encourage them to bridge the gap that separates us.”

BEM’s contribution to PRES, the Bordeaux Research Pole, confirms this notion of rapprochement, which benefits both parties and our students alike. The fact that BEM is listed among the 50 best courses is recognition of regional academic excellence in management and naturally contributes to broadening the influence of our city and our region.