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Custom programs

Invest in the people who drive your organization forward. At ESSEC Business School, we co-create tailor-made programs with you, aligned with your strategic objectives and focused on delivering concrete results.

  • Cohorts: 25 to 100 participant
  • Flexible Formats: In-person, online, or hybrid
  • Integration: Coaching, strategic projects, and impact-driven frameworks
120
custom programs developed annually
5 000
professionals trained per year
1 000
partner companies
79 000
alumni across 85 countries

How your teams will transform

Our bespoke programs enable you to:

  • Develop leadership skills to navigate complexity

  • Accelerate strategic and cultural transformations

  • Strengthen team cohesion and collective performance

  • Turn ideas into actionable and measurable results

Each program is designed for sustainable impact far beyond the classroom.

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An immersive, hands-on experience with immediate real-world application

Our programs combine:

  • High-level academic insights

  • Real-world case studies

  • Strategic projects tailored to your organization

  • Individual and group coaching

  • Learning expeditions and practical simulations

Participants learn by doing, with an immediate impact on their professional environment.

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We immerse ourselves in your environment to analyze your context and strategic priorities.

 

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We mobilize faculty and experts to build a rigorous curriculum perfectly aligned with your field goals.

 

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We create engaging formats designed for action: simulations, real-world projects, and continuous interaction.

 

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We track results, assess skill development, and provide follow-up support to anchor changes.

 

 

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Leadership & Talent Development

ESSEC established the Leadership Center, which bridges academic research with high-level executive coaching. The school is renowned for its "learning by doing" pedagogy, notably through leadership seminars in extreme or real-world conditions (such as crisis management simulations) that train leaders to decide effectively under pressure.

Strategy & Transformation

Through chairs like the Strategy and Governance Chair, ESSEC supports major corporations in their structural reorganizations. This expertise is fueled by cutting-edge research on hybrid business models and organizational resilience in the face of global market shifts.

Artificial Intelligence & Data

ESSEC co-founded Hi! PARIS, a world-class interdisciplinary research center on AI and data analysis, in partnership with HEC Paris and the Institut Polytechnique. This hub brings together over 100 researchers to foster European champions in ethical and high-performance AI.

Digital Transformation

Through its Metalab, ESSEC explores the impact of emerging technologies (Blockchain, Metaverse) on society and business. The school has implemented executive education programs that have helped thousands of leaders pivot toward 100% digital business models.

Sustainability & ESG

ESSEC launched Together, a holistic strategy for social and environmental transformation. It was among the first institutions to integrate ESG criteria into its entire core curriculum and created the "Impact & Sustainability Center of Excellence."

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Via ESSEC Ventures, the school has supported more than 600 startups since its inception, boasting an exceptional 5-year survival rate. It also operates its own seed fund to finance innovative projects from their earliest stages.

Finance & Performance

ESSEC is historically recognized for its financial expertise, consistently ranked in the World Top 5 by the Financial Times for its Master in Finance. Its researchers focus on sustainable finance and market regulation to align economic performance with the common good.

Diversity & Inclusion

The school was a pioneer with the "Une grande école, pourquoi pas moi ?" (PQPM) program, launched in 2002. This equal opportunity initiative has mentored thousands of students from modest backgrounds, demonstrating a concrete commitment to social diversity in leadership roles.

We support organizations across every sector to drive strategic growth:

  • Finance & Banking

  • Energy & Utilities

  • Industrial Manufacturing

  • Healthcare & Life Sciences

  • Technology & Digital

  • Luxury & Retail

  • Professional Services

  • Infrastructure & Construction

Executive Education delivered across our three campuses

Campus Paris-La Défense

ESSEC Executive Education
+33 (0)1 46 92 49 00
customexed@essec.edu

Campus Singapour

ESSEC Executive Education APAC
+65 6884 9780
execedasia@essec.edu

Campus Rabat (Maroc)

ESSEC Executive Education Africa
+212 (0)5 37 82 40 00

IN-PERSON

On our campuses or at your location

ONLINE

Fully digital learning

HYBRID

A blend of both for maximum flexibility

Every program can integrate:

Personalized and group coachingPersonalized and group coaching
Strategic, business-driven projectsStrategic, business-driven projects
Integrative capstone experiencesIntegrative capstone experiences
Insights from industry expertsInsights from industry experts
Experiential learning through field immersionsExperiential learning through field immersions

We leverage our international campuses (France, Morocco, Singapore) to deliver a truly multicultural and global learning experience.

ORANO

Challenge: Building a large-scale culture of change.

Impact:
→ Hundreds of managers trained
→ Lasting cultural shift

VINCI CONSTRUCTION

Challenge: Training a new generation of leaders.

Impact:
→ 250+ leaders supported
→ Accelerated organizational change

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The CIME program is a high-impact leadership journey, recognized for its dynamic pedagogy and the quality of its faculty. It enables participants to grow both professionally and personally, while developing new capabilities to move their projects forward. It also offers a unique opportunity to join a strong community of committed leaders.

Christophe Vandenhaute

HR Director – Talent Acquisition & Development - Carrefour

Georges Awad

The ESSEC program has significantly strengthened our strategic approach to key topics such as Cyber, AI and Cloud, while enhancing collaboration with our consultants. This partnership has created tangible value, improved the Group’s financial performance, and accelerated our overall transformation through the adoption of new practices.

Georges Awad

CEO - INTM

Athena Salim

IHCL expresses its sincere appreciation to ESSEC APAC for the General Managers Studio. The program encouraged our leaders to move beyond traditional management approaches through case studies, expert insights, and peer learning. These meaningful interactions and reflective exercises have helped transform their strategic vision and leadership approach in a lasting way.

Athena Salim

General Manager – The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)

Françoise Pezzulo

Since 2010, the Adisseo Advanced Management Program, co-designed with ESSEC, has strengthened our future leaders. By combining academic excellence, real-world cases and international immersion, it develops both strategic vision and team cohesion. This program has become a powerful driver of transformation, fostering a strong sense of belonging within our leadership community.

Françoise Pezzulo

Group Talent Management & Cultural Transformation Director - Adisseo

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