Celebrating Academic and Professional Excellence: EMLV Class of 2024 Honoured at Paris La Défense Arena

During a two-hour ceremony at the Paris La Défense Arena, 2,800 graduates from De Vinci Higher Education institutions, including EMLV, were honored by 8,000 attendees.

This marked a key milestone in their academic and personal journeys.

A milestone celebration for EMLV and its partners

The 2024 class graduation ceremony brought together graduates of EMLV Business School, IIM Digital School, ESILV Engineering School, and De Vinci Executive Education. Hosted at the Paris La Défense Arena, the event combined tributes, institutional speeches, and a dynamic performance by the Leo King’s Walker student dance association. The evening marked the symbolic end of a chapter and a meaningful transition into professional life.

Nicolas Glady, General Director of De Vinci Higher Education, introduced the ceremony with a message that reflected both pride and purpose:

This graduation ceremony represents a pivotal moment—not only for our graduates and their families but also for our institution. It marks the successful completion of an academic journey and the beginning of a new chapter where the skills developed here. As members of the De Vinci ecosystem, you now belong to a community committed to excellence, innovation, and shared responsibility, – he said.

A spotlight on EMLV achievements

At the heart of the event were the EMLV Business School and its graduates from the Master in Management program. A notable milestone was also celebrated: the first graduating cohort from the Bachelor in Digital and International Business.

Duc Khuong Nguyen, Dean of EMLV, emphasized the school’s growing momentum and vision for the future:

The Class of 2024 embodies EMLV’s ambition to train future-ready leaders equipped to tackle global challenges. This year’s commencement highlights our ongoing commitment to academic excellence, international outreach, and pedagogical innovation.

Among those graduates was high-level athlete Thomas Neubauer, champion of the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup and winner of the Dubai 24-hour race—proof of the school’s ability to adapt to diverse talents and aspirations.

The cap toss

A Recognized excellence and international ambition at EMLV

EMLV continues to strengthen its academic standing. Ranked among the Financial Times Top 100 European Business Schools and in the Top 3 post-baccalaureate business schools in France (Le Point 2025), the school is expanding nationally and internationally.

With campuses in Paris, Nantes, and Montpellier and over 140 partner universities—half of which hold major international accreditations—EMLV offers global experiences through double degrees, exchange programs, and English-track curricula from year one.

2024 Class Students

Professionalization and personal growth at the core

EMLV’s pedagogy is built around the progressive professionalization of its students, with 18 months of internships, diverse Master’s specialisations, and real-world projects, including consulting missions, business challenges, and international hackathons.

The curriculum blends academic knowledge, soft skills development, and experiential learning—preparing students for various careers in finance, marketing, digital transformation, data, and HR.

Human connections and a lifelong community

Throughout their time at EMLV, students benefit from a multidisciplinary environment, strong ties with the business world, and a vibrant student life. These experiences forge lasting personal and professional connections.

Strong career outcomes for graduates

According to the latest graduate survey conducted six months after completion:

• €44,000 average gross annual salary
• 92% employed within four months of graduation
• 80% satisfied or very satisfied with their first job

These figures reflect the effectiveness of EMLV’s tailored curriculum and its commitment to supporting students on their path to employment.

EMLV graduates

A collective achievement

As the caps flew into the air, the ceremony ended on a high note, with speeches from school directors, thanks to the faculty and staff, and a final message from the ceremony’s sponsor, Franck Ledoux from Dassault Systèmes. His presence reaffirmed the school’s deep-rooted connection with the business world and the relevance of the skills acquired by the graduates.

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