Laurence Cohen

Laurence Cohen is a Senior Lecturer in Finance at the iaelyon School of Management, Jean Moulin University Lyon 3, where she also serves in key leadership roles including Head of Strategic Project Engineering in the Management Team and Head of the DUSCG Masters programs. She is actively involved in academic governance as an elected member of the Academic Council and Research Commission.

Her teaching focuses on Finance, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Engineering, and Financial Analysis, primarily within professional training programs such as the DSCG/DUSCG. She manages several courses and leads work-study programs, emphasizing practical and strategic financial decision-making.

• Financial Engineering
• Corporate Finance
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Business Angel Networks
• Women in Entrepreneurship
• Financial Analysis

The recent publications and research activities highlight a strong focus on early-stage company financing, international comparisons of business angel networks, and gender-specific dynamics in entrepreneurial ecosystems. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy and educational initiatives across Europe and North America.

She is actively engaged in research projects, including a Horizon Europe initiative, and organizes international study trips and academic events. Her leadership extends to promoting gender equality in finance and governance.

• Member of the Academic Council, Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University
• Head of DUSCG Masters Programs
• Head of Strategic Project Engineering, iaelyon
• Authorization to Direct Research (HDR-level)

Laurence Cohen advises on major academic and strategic initiatives and contributes to research funding efforts. She leads the Finance and CCA Research Group and is involved in shaping curriculum and institutional strategy. There is no mention of external grants, but her role in Horizon Europe suggests involvement in large-scale funded research.

She is a core member of the iaelyon Management Team and contributes to the Finance and CCA Research Group, fostering collaboration between academic research and practical financial training. Her work supports both student development and institutional innovation.