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#235 EDHEC Global MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Sandra Richez
Sandra Richez has spent two decades overseeing each aspect of the EDHEC Global MBA - from admissions and curriculum to career outcomes and alumni relations. As Program Director, she has a clear view of what distinguishes the program, and she didn't hold back in this conversation.
We cover a range of topics: EDHEC's history, reputation and location in Nice, France, how the program's 10-month format attracts a more experienced and collaborative cohort, and why the MBA consistently ranks among the top 10 worldwide for return on investment. Sandra also walks through EDHEC's scholarship opportunities, career resources, and how the school continues to evolve its curriculum - most recently around AI and sustainability - to stay relevant in a fast-changing business environment.
The admissions section is particularly valuable. Sandra offers specific guidance on resumes, recommendations, interviews and essays that any MBA applicant would benefit from hearing, regardless of which school they are targeting.
Topics
Program Highlights - What Makes the EDHEC MBA Unique?
- Introduction (0:00)
- What Makes the EDHEC MBA Unique? (5:00)
- EDHEC's Student & Learning Culture (17:20)
- EDHEC MBA's Return On Investment (24:10)
EDHEC MBA Admissions & Scholarships - How to Improve Your Chances?
- What EDHEC Looks for from MBA Applicants (32:10)
- GMAT/GRE Scores (36:45)
- Tips on EDHEC MBA's Recommendations, Resumes, Video & In-Person Interviews, Timed Essays (39:00)
- How EDHEC MBA Admissions Views Scholarships & How Applicants Can Win Funding (52:15)
Career Opportunities at EDHEC - What to Know & How to Prepare
- How to Leverage EDHEC's Career Resources to Land Post-MBA Jobs (57:25)
- EDHEC's Industry Placements (1:06:00)
- Advice for MBAs in an Era of AI Disruption (1:08:30)
- Last Career Tips for MBA Applicants (1:13:00)
About Our Guest
Sandra Richez is Program Director of the Global MBA at EDHEC Business School, where she was also previously Head of Global MBA Career Services & Student Affairs. Before coming to EDHEC, Sandra led Executive Education & Training for Accor Hotels, ESSEC, SKEMA, and ISC Paris. Sandra majored in International Relations & French at Tufts University and got her Masters in Hospitality from ESSEC in partnership with Cornell's School of Hotel Administration.
Show Notes
- EDHEC Global MBA
- The Best MBA Programs in France
MBA Application Resources
- Get free school selection help at Touch MBA
- Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs
- Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)
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By Darren C. JoeSandra Richez has spent two decades overseeing each aspect of the EDHEC Global MBA - from admissions and curriculum to career outcomes and alumni relations. As Program Director, she has a clear view of what distinguishes the program, and she didn't hold back in this conversation.
We cover a range of topics: EDHEC's history, reputation and location in Nice, France, how the program's 10-month format attracts a more experienced and collaborative cohort, and why the MBA consistently ranks among the top 10 worldwide for return on investment. Sandra also walks through EDHEC's scholarship opportunities, career resources, and how the school continues to evolve its curriculum - most recently around AI and sustainability - to stay relevant in a fast-changing business environment.
The admissions section is particularly valuable. Sandra offers specific guidance on resumes, recommendations, interviews and essays that any MBA applicant would benefit from hearing, regardless of which school they are targeting.
Topics
Program Highlights - What Makes the EDHEC MBA Unique?
- Introduction (0:00)
- What Makes the EDHEC MBA Unique? (5:00)
- EDHEC's Student & Learning Culture (17:20)
- EDHEC MBA's Return On Investment (24:10)
EDHEC MBA Admissions & Scholarships - How to Improve Your Chances?
- What EDHEC Looks for from MBA Applicants (32:10)
- GMAT/GRE Scores (36:45)
- Tips on EDHEC MBA's Recommendations, Resumes, Video & In-Person Interviews, Timed Essays (39:00)
- How EDHEC MBA Admissions Views Scholarships & How Applicants Can Win Funding (52:15)
Career Opportunities at EDHEC - What to Know & How to Prepare
- How to Leverage EDHEC's Career Resources to Land Post-MBA Jobs (57:25)
- EDHEC's Industry Placements (1:06:00)
- Advice for MBAs in an Era of AI Disruption (1:08:30)
- Last Career Tips for MBA Applicants (1:13:00)
About Our Guest
Sandra Richez is Program Director of the Global MBA at EDHEC Business School, where she was also previously Head of Global MBA Career Services & Student Affairs. Before coming to EDHEC, Sandra led Executive Education & Training for Accor Hotels, ESSEC, SKEMA, and ISC Paris. Sandra majored in International Relations & French at Tufts University and got her Masters in Hospitality from ESSEC in partnership with Cornell's School of Hotel Administration.
Show Notes
- EDHEC Global MBA
- The Best MBA Programs in France
MBA Application Resources
- Get free school selection help at Touch MBA
- Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs
- Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)