Founded in 1907, ESSEC Business School is a leading academic institution that combines academic rigor and practical expertise to educate the responsible leaders of tomorrow. Upholding a legacy of excellence, it nurtures a spirit of openness to advance business and social initiatives as well as innovation.
With programs ranked among the best in the world, thanks in particular to its outstanding faculty, ESSEC Business School is a dynamic and committed school, recognized for its ability to educate and transform the leaders of tomorrow.
Thematic features
ESSEC, the spirit of entrepreneurship
In these 10 articles, explore how ESSEC shapes the entrepreneurs of tomorrow via the Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and fosters the emergence of ideas, projects, and high-impact ventures. Subjects include research, innovative pedagogy, a global mindset, student life, and alumni success stories, showing the Transcend strategy in action. These stories also highlight the Institute’s mission to inspire, educate, and support budding entrepreneurs, becoming a hub for discussion and shared ideas. This unique ecosystem, shared energy, and network of entrepreneurs embody ESSEC’s DNA.
ESSEC, a committed school
Sustainability and social change
Recognizing the pressing need for action, ESSEC has made ecological and social concerns the cornerstones of its strategy through the Together initiative, launched in October 2020. This comprehensive roadmap enables us to take proactive measures across key areas such as our teaching and research, the transformation of our campus, as well as our governance and operations.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Building on its long tradition of entrepreneurship, exemplified in the establishment of the ESSEC Ventures incubator in 2000, the school has chosen to further strengthen its ecosystem to foster entrepreneurship and innovation. Leveraging its strong partnerships and network of excellence, ESSEC is able to offer ever more comprehensive programs, educational experiences, and support to students eager to embark on an entrepreneurial adventure.
Data, Technology & Society
ESSEC has built an entire ecosystem around its Metalab, the Center for Data, Technology, and Society, aimed at preparing future leaders for the widespread adoption of data technologies. Within this framework, ESSEC is deploying efforts across four key fronts: pioneering innovative educational programs; leveraging technology in research endeavors by our faculty; forging alliances with industrial and public partners; and informing the public conversation on the matter.
ESSEC’s Master in Management program is designed to train the new generation of responsible leaders. Thanks to the unique flexibility of ESSEC’s pedagogical model, you have the freedom to forge your own academic journey.
ESSEC’s Masters and MSc programs have a strong professional orientation, rooted in strong ties with the business world and industry experts. Graduates stand out for their specialized expertise and experience.
Advanced Masters® (MS) are post-Master’s programs, fully accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles. These courses entail seven to eight months of coursework and four to six months of in-company assignments, offering participants a dual skill set.
ESSEC’s Global BBA is a highly-selective four-year undergraduate degree. Highly selective, intensive and demanding, it is designed to prepare students for the business world in diverse and complex environments.
The Bachelor ACT, a three-year program launched jointly by ESSEC and CY Cergy Paris Université. This new program empowers students to excel in project management in order to drive the ecological, social, and societal transformations to come.
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ESSEC, CentraleSupélec and Sciences Po have joined forces to create a Bachelor's degree aimed at high-level athletes who wish to both further their athletic career and pursue a multidisciplinary education.
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The ESSEC-CentraleSupélec Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence Data and Management Sciences (AIDAMS) program offers a unique blend of courses in management, data analysis, and artificial intelligence.
ESSEC’s doctoral program (PhD) aims to equip students with the skills needed for pioneering cutting-edge research, and to foster their integration and active participation into the international academic community.
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ESSEC’s MBA programs are graduate-level programs that cater to experienced professionals seeking to elevate their management skills and fast-track their career progression. Embark on our hybrid, modular or weekend format Executive MBAs, to be completed in just 18 months.
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Boost your career as a responsible leader thanks to ESSEC’s Executive Diplomas, designed for executives, managers, experts, or leaders aiming to enhance their skills, transition careers, or embark on entrepreneurial ventures.
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Refine your expertise and unlock your potential with ESSEC Business School’s array of short courses. Discover our certificates and short programs (2 to 6 days) covering a diverse range of key management areas for a rapid and targeted skills development.
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To support companies in their transformation, ESSEC co-constructs customized programs of the highest caliber. We leverage a proven methodology and top-tier academic expertise to deliver the very best.
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ESSEC Business School offers a range of online programs focusing on digital transformation. Through the school’s Augmented Digital Campus, ESSEC provides an unparalleled and immersive online learning journey.
Become an ESSEC partner
Each year, more than 1,000 companies renew their trust in us by committing to the school, actively contributing to the education of our talents and, more broadly, to the life of the institution. This symbiotic relationship between your company and the ESSEC community fosters a sustainable ecosystem, which is beneficial for students, your employer brand as well as your recruitment needs. The Corporate Relations team is committed to building this partnership with you.
Alumni network
When you join ESSEC Business School, you also join ESSEC Alumni.
Founded in 1923 by a young graduate, ESSEC Alumni stands as one of the largest alumni networks in France. Boasting 71,000 members, this network spans five continents, in over 85 countries. It runs more than 125 chapters around the world, organizing nearly 500 events a year.
