Master, Management

About University

Audencia Business School is a prestigious French institution located in Nantes, France. The school has received accreditations from renowned organizations such as the Association of MBAs (AMBA), European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing it among the top 0.5% of business schools worldwide. Additionally, Audencia holds the BSIS label. The school offers a wide range of programs including bachelor's degrees, international master's degrees, specialized master's degrees, MBAs, doctorates, and executive education courses. Audencia is consistently recognized as one of the leading business schools in France, often ranking within the top 12. Its Masters in Management program was ranked 47th globally by the Financial Times in 2022. The Full-Time MBA program also received recognition, ranking 58th in the MBA ranking 2018 by CNN expansion and 90th in the world by The Economist in October 2018. However, recent reports in the press have shed light on allegations of toxic and sexist management practices within the organization. These reports have led to the departure of key personnel, including the Associate Dean and the Dean, Christophe Germain. Numerous testimonies from current and former employees have highlighted issues such as stress, pressuring tactics, manipulation, burnouts, high sick leave rates, and a high turnover of staff.