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ESSEC Business School offers a prestigious MBA program that provides students with a comprehensive and transformative business education. The program focuses on leadership, innovation, and a global perspective, equipping students with the skills and mindset needed for success in the business world. With a diverse and dynamic learning environment, experiential learning opportunities, and a strong alumni network, ESSEC's MBA program prepares graduates for impactful careers and leadership positions.
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#70
Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2023
#10
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Financial Times Executive Education Open programmes 2023
#35
QS International Trade Ranking 2023
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European Business School Rankings 2023
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Studying in Europe Lets You Build a Career Across Borders
Explore the allure of studying in Europe with ESSEC's Global MBA program. Follow the journeys of Amin Amin, Ranjay Goyal, Carlos Victoria Vasquez, and Alex Li as they navigate European cities, offering firsthand insights into diverse cultures and career possibilities.
May 22, 2024
5 min
MBA Specializations
Shifting to a career in luxury is easier with an MBA
Shifting careers is an increasingly common desire. Yet, overcoming obstacles like qualifications, experience, and access to industry networks is challenging. In our interview with Nybol Majok, a student at ESSEC, we explore how pursuing an MBA program empowers professionals to successfully pivot into their dream careers.
September 08, 2023
4 min
MBA Study destinations
Moving to Europe in pursuit of an MBA at ESSEC in Paris
Ranjay Goyal, an international MBA student at ESSEC Business School in Paris, shares his journey of embracing challenges and broadening his horizons. Explore his motivations behind pursuing an MBA and moving to Europe and tips for a smooth transition.
August 14, 2023
3 min
MBA Success stories
How MBAs are paving the way for women leaders
Simona Sarkissian started her career as a banker in Beirut, with the ultimate aspiration to become a strong female leader. In pursuit of her dreams she crossed borders, came to Europe, and joined ESSEC Business School. Read on to find out how Simona wanted to encourage and inspire other women who have to fight harder and wait longer for a position in the management ranks of the financial industry.
November 14, 2022
4 min
MBA Success stories
“A whole new world”: What it’s like to study at one of the top MBAs in Paris
In the 2021 Financial Times European Business School Ranking, Paris had four schools in the top 10. That makes it not only one of the best cities for an MBA in Europe but one of the best in the world. We spoke to a graduate of the ESSEC Global MBA to find out what it’s like to study one of the top MBAs in Paris.
October 14, 2022
6 min
MBA Specializations
From burnout to luxury brand management: Re-energizing with a new passion
How do you know when to make a career change? Donald Kim left the tech industry to take the Global MBA at ESSEC, where he followed the Luxury Brand Management major. In this article, we hear about the factors behind his decision and why it, ultimately, was the right choice for Donald.
September 09, 2022
2 min
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5 things you need to know about the Executive MBA programs at ESSEC
Ranked #5 worldwide for executive education in 2020, the ESSEC MBA programs are designed to develop a 360° vision of the organization and to reveal one’s leadership through international residences, group projects, and workshops within a unique learning experience that relies on a strong cohesive philosophy. Thierry Graeff is the Head of International Recruitment and Admissions at ESSEC Business School in Cergy, France. He shares the five most important things to know if you’re thinking about starting the Executive MBA program at ESSEC.
October 27, 2021
2 min
MBA Success stories
What is your North Star?
Valerie Mokrane is a South African MBA student at ESSEC Business School in Paris, France. She specializes in Strategy and Digital Leadership and is also a mother of two boys. She tells us about her experiences studying in France, how she balances family life and her MBA, and what passion she identifies as her North Star.
September 01, 2021
3 min
MBA Jobs
How this MBA student is empowering African luxury designers
In this episode of The Modern MBA podcast, in collaboration with MBAGRADSCHOOLS, we spoke with Anita Ehui. With a background in luxury retail and fashion, Anita recently commenced a Global MBA in Luxury Brand Management at ESSEC Business School. She shared with us her past work experience, how she is enjoying her time at one of the best business schools in Europe, and more about her current venture, Zhuri, a digital magazine putting African luxury designers at the forefront.
May 31, 2021
3 min
MBA Success stories
Using the pandemic as a motivation to finally do your MBA
After the pandemic brought the hospitality industry to its knees, Mariana Goncalves took it as an opportunity to do what she had long wanted to do.
May 10, 2021MBA Events
School
ESSEC Business School offers a prestigious MBA program that provides students with a comprehensive and transformative business education. The program focuses on leadership, innovation, and a global perspective, equipping students with the skills and mindset needed for success in the business world. With a diverse and dynamic learning environment, experiential learning opportunities, and a strong alumni network, ESSEC's MBA program prepares graduates for impactful careers and leadership positions.
Location
ESSEC Business School has four campuses. The Cergy campus is located in Cergy-Pontoise (35 minutes away from the center of Paris), a new town where you’ll find over 1,000 university residences.
The Paris La Défense campus is located in the well-known CNIT (Center of New Industries and Technologies) building, an ultra-modern center in the heart of Europe’s largest business district. This campus is designed for executive education participants.
ESSEC’s Asia-Pacific campus in Singapore opened in May 2015 and is located in One-North, a business park in Queenstown, Singapore, with a large technology cluster.
ESSEC’s Africa campus in Rabat, Morocco, opened in 2016 and aims to foster innovation in the region. ESSEC Africa works with international and Moroccan leaders to address the continent’s social, economic, and cultural challenges, with an emphasis on bridging Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Accreditations
ESSEC Business School is a triple-accredited business school, which means it has been accredited by the three largest and most influential accrediting bodies: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Programs
ESSEC offers four MBA programs. The ESSEC Global MBA is a full-time, 12-month program for candidates with around six years of professional experience. This program is based in both France and Singapore. Students can choose one of two majors: Strategy & Digital Leadership or Luxury Brand Management.
More experienced candidates can join one of ESSEC’s three Executive MBA programs. The ESSEC Executive MBA is an 18-month program at the Paris La Défense campus. This program includes an entrepreneurial journey, global study trips, and personal development elements.
The ESSEC & Mannheim EMBA is offered by ESSEC Business School and the University of Mannheim. This EMBA comes in two formats: the European Track is 18 months and takes place at the Paris La Défense campus and Mannheim, Germany. The Asia-Pacific Track is 15 months and takes place in Singapore with two overseas residencies (one at Mannheim Business School and the other in Asia).
Scholarships
ESSEC Business School offers a number of merit-based scholarships. This includes the Early Bird Scholarship (worth EUR€5,000 for early applicants), the Emerging Markets Scholarship (awarded to candidates from developing countries who have demonstrated a positive impact on their local community), the International Experience Scholarship (awarded to candidates who have worked in international environments or speak several languages), and the New Business Trends Scholarship (awarded to candidates who have shown involvement in digital transformation, AI, or sustainability).
Fun fact
As well as producing graduates who are adaptable to the needs of major organizations, ESSEC Business School also engages in a variety of entrepreneurial initiatives – one of which is ESSEC Ventures.
ESSEC Ventures is the school’s incubator, designed for any ESSEC student who is looking to launch an entrepreneurial project. The student incubator is free of charge and includes helpful support services, from a dedicated coworking space on the Cergy campus to free consulting hours to practical workshops. Since its inception in 2000, ESSEC Ventures has supported nearly 500 business projects!
Projects currently being incubated at ESSEC Ventures include sustainability consulting startup EVIRAGE, digital therapeutics company Levana Care, and TikTok-inspired EdTech app NovelClass.