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About ESSEC Business School

A pioneer of business-related learning, since 1907, ESSEC Business School’s mission is to respond to the challenges of the future. In an interconnected, technological, and uncertain world, where the tasks are increasingly complex, ESSEC offers a unique pedagogical approach. This approach is founded on the creation and dissemination of cutting- edge knowledge, a blend of academic learning and practical experience, and a multicultural openness and dialogue.   

As of date, ESSEC has 4 campuses - Cergy ¤ Paris ¤ Singapore ¤ Rabat

Through its undergraduate, graduate, executive education and PhD programs in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, ESSEC Business School trains agile, creative and open-minded professionals and fosters a spirit of lifelong learning. Our students learn to reconcile academic knowledge and cultural heritage with their own experience to develop individual and collective freedom and success.

Imagine your future at ESSEC during our Open Day!

At ESSEC Business School, we’re opening our doors to future leaders and giving you the opportunity to explore everything we have to offer. Whether you’re a student mapping out your future, a parent supporting your child’s ambitions, or a career counselor guiding talent, ESSEC Open Days is the event for you! We are delighted to welcome you on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 8:45 AM to 5:15 PM, at our Cergy campus, to help guide you in choosing the right program for your aspirations.

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PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH

PROGRAMS IN FRENCH

Mastère Spécialisé ®
¤ Marketing Management et Digital (MMD) ¤ Droit des Affaires Internationales et Management (DAIM) ¤ Gestion Achats Internationaux & Supply Chain (GAISC) ¤ Centrale-ESSEC Entrepreneurs (ENTREP) ¤ Management Urbain et Immobilier (MUI) ¤ Management des Systèmes d’Information en Réseaux (MSIR)

GLOBAL MBA and EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Full-time, part-time and customized executive programs for candidates with professional experience of 3 years or more.

ESSEC IN BRIEF

¤ 71000 Graduates worldwide ¤ 4 campuses ¤ 2000+ degrees awarded each year ¤ 222 partner universities in 49 countries ¤ 30 Double Degrees ¤ 24 Corporate Chairs ¤ 1000+ Partner Companies ¤ 5000 Managers in Executive Education ¤ 154 Permanent Faculty ¤ Faculty from 36 countries ¤ 7550 Students ¤ 38.32% International Students ¤ 100+ nationalities ¤ 100+ Student Organizations ¤ 82 PhDs

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About ESSEC Business School

A pioneer of business-related learning, since 1907, ESSEC Business School’s mission is to respond to the challenges of the future. In an interconnected, technological, and uncertain world, where the tasks are increasingly complex, ESSEC offers a unique pedagogical approach. This approach is founded on the creation and dissemination of cutting- edge knowledge, a blend of academic learning and practical experience, and a multicultural openness and dialogue.   

As of date, ESSEC has 4 campuses - Cergy ¤ Paris ¤ Singapore ¤ Rabat

Through its undergraduate, graduate, executive education and PhD programs in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, ESSEC Business School trains agile, creative and open-minded professionals and fosters a spirit of lifelong learning. Our students learn to reconcile academic knowledge and cultural heritage with their own experience to develop individual and collective freedom and success.

Imagine your future at ESSEC during our Open Day!

At ESSEC Business School, we’re opening our doors to future leaders and giving you the opportunity to explore everything we have to offer. Whether you’re a student mapping out your future, a parent supporting your child’s ambitions, or a career counselor guiding talent, ESSEC Open Days is the event for you! We are delighted to welcome you on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 8:45 AM to 5:15 PM, at our Cergy campus, to help guide you in choosing the right program for your aspirations.

Register Now!


PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH

PROGRAMS IN FRENCH

Mastère Spécialisé ®
¤ Marketing Management et Digital (MMD) ¤ Droit des Affaires Internationales et Management (DAIM) ¤ Gestion Achats Internationaux & Supply Chain (GAISC) ¤ Centrale-ESSEC Entrepreneurs (ENTREP) ¤ Management Urbain et Immobilier (MUI) ¤ Management des Systèmes d’Information en Réseaux (MSIR)

GLOBAL MBA and EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Full-time, part-time and customized executive programs for candidates with professional experience of 3 years or more.

ESSEC IN BRIEF

¤ 71000 Graduates worldwide ¤ 4 campuses ¤ 2000+ degrees awarded each year ¤ 222 partner universities in 49 countries ¤ 30 Double Degrees ¤ 24 Corporate Chairs ¤ 1000+ Partner Companies ¤ 5000 Managers in Executive Education ¤ 154 Permanent Faculty ¤ Faculty from 36 countries ¤ 7550 Students ¤ 38.32% International Students ¤ 100+ nationalities ¤ 100+ Student Organizations ¤ 82 PhDs

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Available programs

ESSEC Business School, consistently positioned among leading business schools worldwide, has long been recognized for its innovative approach to management education, its academic excellence and international reach. ESSEC has built its influential brand name on our comprehensive range of programs that have developed in response to student needs, corporate developments and an evolving business climate.

Our undergraduate program, the Global BBA (Bachelor in Business Administration), is a demanding program designed for high-achieving undergraduates planning to pursue an international career. By drawing on the expertise of its world renowned faculty and network of international partners, it prepares responsible, entrepreneurial and multi-lingual young leaders. It combines a cutting-edge academic curriculum with a uniquely extensive international exposure and a rich professional experience.

The ESSEC Global BBA is ranked the N°1 undergraduate business program in France. 

Innovative, involved and international; ESSEC Business School, one of the leading institutions in Europe for business education, offers a unique learning experience through a comprehensive range of programs that train responsible leaders who are able to reinvent business.  ESSEC has long been known for its ground-breaking approach to higher education; its renowned academic excellence, its widely-acknowledged international reach and its highly-productive relationship with the business world.  Accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, ESSEC maintains a superior level of academic excellence that is recognized worldwide. 

The global ranks include:

  • #3 Worldwide for the "Master in Management"
  • #4 Worldwide for the "Best Master in Finance"
  • #5 Worldwide for "Top Executive Education Programs"
  • #4 The Economist "Top Master in Management" 


As of date, ESSEC has 4 campuses - Cergy ¤ Paris ¤ Singapore ¤ Rabat

Through its undergraduate, graduate, executive education and PhD programs in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, ESSEC Business School trains agile, creative and open-minded professionals and fosters a spirit of lifelong learning. Our students learn to reconcile academic knowledge and cultural heritage with their own experience to develop individual and collective freedom and success.

PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH

Master in Management - Grande Ecole (MIM) ¤ France, Singapore and Morocco ¤ #3 Worldwide FT Ranking
Master in Finance (MIF) ¤ France and Singapore ¤ #4 Worldwide FT Ranking
Master in Data Sciences and Business Analytics (DSBA) ¤ France and Singapore
Master in Strategy and Management of International Business (SMIB) ¤ France and Singapore
Master of Science in Hospitality Management (IMHI) ¤ France
Master of Science in Marketing Management and Digital (MSc MMD) ¤ Singapore

PROGRAMS IN FRENCH

Mastère Spécialisé ® 
¤ Marketing Management et Digital (MMD) ¤ Droit des Affaires Internationales et Management (DAIM) ¤ Gestion Achats Internationaux & Supply Chain (GAISC) ¤ Centrale-ESSEC Entrepreneurs (ENTREP) ¤ Management Urbain et Immobilier (MUI) ¤ Management des Systèmes d’Information en Réseaux (MSIR)

ESSEC IN HIGHLIGHTS

¤ 62000 Graduates worldwide ¤ 4 campuses ¤ 2000 degrees awarded each year ¤ 245 partner universities ¤ 27 Double Degrees ¤ 20+ Corporate Chairs ¤ 500+ Partner Companies ¤ 5000 Managers in Executive Education ¤ 142 Permanent Faculty ¤ Faculty from 37 countries ¤ 7050 Students ¤ 39% International Students ¤ 100+ nationalities ¤ 100+ Student Organizations

University information

Our programs cater to all profiles and are open to high potential candidates:

¤ Global BBA - accessible after high school degree completion

¤ Master programs - accessible after 3 or 4-year degree or above depending on the program

¤ Global MBA - 4-year Bachelor with minimum 3 years of professional work experience

¤ Executive Education - Confirmed professional experience  

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- Student Housing (on-campus or within 20 minutes of walk)

- Sport Clubs (on-campus and off-campus play areas)

- Knowledge Lab (K-Lab)

- Student Library

- IT Centre (Self-service studio)

- Languages Department

- Entrepreneurial solutions

Student life

ESSEC offers more than 100+ Student Association, Bureau des Etudiants (BDE) being the largest. There is something for everyone, whether in Cergy, Singapore or Rabat!

The spirit of openness and sharing is an inherent feature of the School’s relations with companies, institutions, and long-time ESSEC partners, which all play an essential role in the school’s career development process. Throughout the year, ESSEC enables companies to meet its students, as well as its alumni, to offer students job opportunities:

 Ongoing career orientation and support

 Equip you with job search tools and techniques, guide you in leveraging the networks available to you, and building your online presence

17 000 exclusive job postings : internships, apprenticeships and jobs ¤ 430+ meetings with recruiters based in France and all around the world : job fairs, company presentations and case studies ¤ 4 000+ individual appointments with career consultants ¤ Access to 5 learning platforms and 40+ articles, training and self-teaching modules ¤ 164 career related workshops

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Rankings & ratings

ESSEC Business School is one of the top private universities in Cergy, France. It is ranked #21-50 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2024.

QS WUR Ranking By Subject

  • 2015
    #51-100
  • 2015
    #51-100
  • 2016
    #51-100
  • 2016
    #201-300
  • 2016
    #51-100
  • 2017
    #51-100
  • 2017
    #251-300
  • 2017
    #51-100
  • 2017
    #=169
  • 2018
    #=189
  • 2018
    #201-250
  • 2018
    #51-100
  • 2018
    #51-100
  • 2019
    #51-100
  • 2019
    #37
  • 2019
    #201-250
  • 2019
    #=163
  • 2020
    #51-100
  • 2020
    #31
  • 2020
    #201-250
  • 2020
    #137
  • 2021
    #=62
  • 2021
    #51-100
  • 2021
    #=137
  • 2021
    #33
  • 2021
    #201-250
  • 2022
    #=126
  • 2022
    #54
  • 2022
    #28
  • 2022
    #201-250
  • 2022
    #51-100
  • 2023
    #30
  • 2023
    #62
  • 2023
    #126
  • 2023
    #201-250
  • 2023
    #51-100
  • 2024
    #=123
  • 2024
    #74
  • 2024
    #=35
  • 2024
    #201-250
  • 2024
    #101-150
  • 2024
    #21-50

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