MBA ProgramsMBA in International Luxury Brand Management

Join the Luxury MBA program

Did you start out in the luxury field or want to go in that direction? Then ESSEC’s MBA in International Luxury Brand Management is the ideal program for achieving your goals. We want to include talented, motivated students from around the world who are open to other cultures. Candidates must also exhibit creativity and integrity, be passionate about the world of luxury and be determined to succeed.


Contact

ESSEC Info

Admission issues
For additional information before sending your application:
Armelle Leduc

For any academic questions:
Esther Bonville

For corporate relations and career services:
Anthea Davis,
Corporate Relations
Career Counsellor
Tel: +33 1 34 43 31 68

Mailing address:
ESSEC Business School
Ave. Bernard Hirsch
BP 50105, 95 021
Cergy Pontoise Cedex,
France

Admission criteria

A University degree of at least a Bachelor’s or a Master’s level. Exceptionally candidates who do not have a University degree but have a relevant working experience at a senior level could be considered.

  • At least three years working experience
  • Be fluent in English
  • A GMATscore for all candidates, with no exceptions. Scores must be submitted by December 31 or March 31 depending on the recruitment session. We do not accept scores older than two years. We require a minimum score of 550 (our MBA code: X6R-FV-52) but we expect scores of at least 600.
  • A TOEFL or IELTSscore. We prefer a score of 100 IBT on TOEFL and 7 on IELTS. This test is not required for native English speakers or those who have studied for at least three years in an English-language college or university.

Required documents

  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Résumé/CV
  • Official transcript of grades received from all colleges and universities attended. If the original is not in English or French, you must provide a certified translation in one of these languages.
  • Original or certified copy of all diplomas and a certified translation in English or French, if necessary
  • Original TOEFL and GMAT scores sent by ETS
  • Three recent, good-quality ID photographs, portrait format
  • Non-refundable application fee: €170

Apply online

Applicants register online at their own pace using a secure and personal login.

Application schedule

 

1st session

2nd session

Application deadline

December 31

March 31

 

Notification of shortlist

 

 

January

April

Interviews

 

 

Early February (New York, Paris, Asia)

Mid May (New York, Paris, Asia)

Final admission decision

Mid-March

June 1