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An elite student body from all over the world

ESSEC employs a highly selective procedure to form an elite student body from all over the world with work experiences spanning a large spectrum of industries. Students’ average age is 29. The program welcomes experienced international professionals with excellent interpersonal skills, a global mindset and strong leadership potential.


Apply online

Application to this program is conducted online, at your own pace, via a secured and personalized access.

Who can apply?

The Global MBA was specifically designed for dynamic individuals, ready for a career leap:

  • Young professionals with an average, relevant, post-bachelor work experience of 6 or more years, with at least 2 years of managerial experience
  • High potential individuals
  • Competitive GMAT score

Application Deadlines

ESSEC Business School uses a rolling admissions process and applications can be received at any time.
Deadlines for the September 2012 intake are:

  • Round I: October 31, 2011
  • Round II: January 31, 2012
  • Round III: March 31, 2012
  • Round IV: May 31, 2012

How to apply?

  • All applications are made online.
  • Applicants should join to their application file :
    • A professional resumé (1 or 2 pages)
    • Transcripts of grades and a copy of all relevant degrees
    • Three letters of recommendation (download a model)
    • Original GMAT
    • TOEFL: Required for non-native English speakers who have not successfully obtained a degree from an English-speaking institution
    • 3 identity photos
  • An application fee is not required during the online application process.

How is your application reviewed?

Applications are reviewed by an admissions committee, in the order in which they are received, and decisions can be rendered at any time.  Admissions decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

In certain cases, the admissions committee may invite a candidate to take part in an evaluation interview. This interview may be conduction in various locations around the world, or via video conference.

Learn about our current promotion

Click here for detailed information about our current 2011/2012 promotion: where they're from, what are their professional backgrounds, etc. And to keep up with the current class, visit the Global MBA blog here.