NEOMA Business School, established in 2013 from the merger of Reims Management School (founded in 1928) and Rouen Business School (founded in 1871), has become one of France's most dynamic business schools. With three strategically located campuses in Reims, Rouen, and Paris, the school hosts over 13,000 students from 120 different nationalities. Its triple international accreditation AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA—a mark held by only 1% of global business schools—underscores the excellence of its programs.
In the 2026 rankings, NEOMA confirms its upward trajectory. The Financial Times ranks its Master in Management among the top 40 worldwide, while The Economist places its Global MBA in the top 80 globally. The school particularly excels in finance, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship. Its Grande École program, accessible through preparatory classes or parallel admissions, boasts a 95% employment rate within six months of graduation, with an average starting salary of €45,000 gross per year.
Pedagogical innovation is at the heart of NEOMA's strategy. In 2025, the school inaugurated an 'AI Lab' dedicated to artificial intelligence applied to business, where students and researchers develop concrete solutions for partner companies. The Reims campus also houses an incubator that has supported over 200 startups since its inception. NEOMA was among the first French schools to integrate generative AI into its curriculum, with mandatory modules on ChatGPT, prompt engineering, and AI ethics starting in the first year.
NEOMA's alumni network comprises over 75,000 graduates in 130 countries, holding leadership positions in companies such as LVMH, L'Oréal, BNP Paribas, Google, and McKinsey. The school maintains academic partnerships with over 350 universities worldwide, including the London School of Economics, the National University of Singapore, and the University of São Paulo. In 2026, NEOMA strengthened its double degree programs with prestigious institutions in Asia and North America, responding to the growing demand for internationalized career paths.
In terms of research, NEOMA is recognized for its research center, which publishes in leading international academic journals (Journal of Marketing, Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Finance). The school invests heavily in applied research on corporate digital transformation, sustainable finance, and social entrepreneurship. NEOMA's annual budget exceeds €150 million, funded by tuition fees, corporate partnerships, and apprenticeship tax. The school aims to be among the top 30 global business schools by 2030.
