HOPE UNIVERSITY HISTORY AND TEAM

What is the Hope University MBA Story ?

HOPE University is an international business school with campuses in France, the Middle East, and the Caribbean Islands. We offer a cutting-edge 1-Year MBA program that grants 120 ECTS credits. The MBA is developed in partnership with the European Bordeaux Business School (EBBS) specialized in professional and executive education.

The European Bordeaux Business School opened in 2011, is registered as "a Higher Education Institution" to the Bordeaux Academy Rectorat, declared and approved by the Regional prefecture of Nouvelle Aquitaine and acts under the UAI number : 0333278J. EBBS is Qualiopi certified, demonstrating the highest standards of quality in education.

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How does the French educative system work ? Two Paths for ECTS :

To reach the European level 7 or 300 ECTS (bac+5), there are two paths: academic specialization or professional proficiency.

ECTS is a European standard used across the European Higher Education Area to facilitate the recognition and transfer of academic credits between institutions. It helps students easily move between countries and universities by ensuring that their academic achievements are universally understood and recognized. Each academic year represents 60 ECTS credits. The Ministry of Education is responsible for the academic ECTS evaluation, while the French Ministry of Work (FMW) handles the professional proficiency equivalence.

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What path does Hope University MBA take?

The HOPE University MBA follows the professional proficiency path under the regulation and validation of the French Ministry of Work (FMW). This program grants 120 ECTS credits, meeting the same standards as a master's degree in terms of workload and learning outcomes. It is structured to provide, through professional skills and experience, the equivalent of two years of full-time higher education. Consequently, students profils are often willing to keep learning while balancing theory and practice such as bachelor graduates, entrepreneurs, career expanders/switchers and even undergraduate with experiences . 

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How is Hope University MBA rewarded with 120 ECTS ?

Hope University prepares candidates for certification for a double degree: The Hope University MBA & The "Strategic Activities Manager Level 7 certification titled" of BBS Business School. EBBS ensures compliance with certification requirements and, upon successful completion & validation by the certification jury, awards the certificate with 120 ECTS credits for meeting the requirements of professional proficiency equivalence.

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How is the MBA performed ?

The HOPE university MBA comprises PhD holders and highly experienced professionals who serve as teachers and guest speakers, demonstrating proficiency in their respective fields. Because our students seek high-value and practical lessons, the HOPE University MBA is tailored to focus on both the delivery method and the content. This program offers a flexible, state-of-the-art MBA experience in blended learning or 100% online using the famous Harvard of business case learning method.

Starting September 2025, students will embark on a 500-hour comprehensive program, covering 5 competency blocks through 25 courses of 20 hours each. The MBA requires 10h/week, with monthly deadlines. 80% of the courses are self-paced. Students will also get a chance to attend live sessions for the introduction and conclusion courses at our 2 foreign campuses and meet in person teachers, mentors and peers. 

Begining of November, a 10 days business trip will be proposed in Bordeaux ending with 2 days for defense thesis and graduation ceremony at Chateau Lafitte.

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How is the MBA assessed ?

Courses assessment (2): in-progress knowledge assessments (33%) + end-of-module skills assements (67%).  

Block assessment (1) : Business Case

Certificate assesment : Thesis + defense Thesis.

Final assessment will take place online or at Bordeaux in the EBBS School in November.

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​​What certification the Business School prove its seriousness ?

To garantee the quality of its diplomas Hope University's partner (EBBS) is committed to continuous improvement and is certified by Qualiopi. Qualiopi is a national quality certification in France for training providers. It ensures that organizations offering professional training, such as apprenticeships, skills development, and validation of experience (VAE), meet high-quality standards. Obtaining the Qualiopi label is mandatory for accessing public funds and mutualized financing.