Thriving in today’s global business environments requires a unique set of skills. One must be able to navigate through volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) contexts with strategic thinking, critical reasoning, creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and strong communication skills.
ESSEC Business School’s Master in Strategy and Management of International Business (SMIB) program is ranked 3rd worldwide in 2024 by QS among Masters in Management programs and 1st in Asia. The program offers customized tracks and specializations that equip participants with solid analytical, digital, strategic, innovation, and entrepreneurial skill sets that are highly sought after in a competitive job market.
As a student of SMIB, you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on assignments and company projects, benefit from an outstanding learning experience, and learn from a world-class faculty. You will also join a global community of 74,000 ESSEC alumni, including more than 3,000 former SMIB participants.
The Master in Strategy and Management of International Business (SMIB) program is authorized by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research to award a recognised BAC+5 degree, Master’s Grade, to its students. Upon completion of the program, students would have accumulated a total of 300 ECTS to obtain a Master’s degree.
The academic excellence of ESSEC’s programs is recognized through its international standards in management training, and it holds the prestigious ”Triple Crown'' of accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA.
ESSEC Business School has been recognized by Campus France and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research for the quality of its international students’ welcome.
The school received the highest level that can be obtained from the "Bienvenue en France" certification, which is the third level.
This certification recognizes the quality of ESSEC's reception in all the criteria provided:
- The quality and accessibility of information
- The welcoming of new international students
- The academic offer
- Accommodations
- Campus life
- The quality of post-graduate follow-up
"With a background spanning luxury, strategy, and FP&A, I’ve worked at Publicis, CHANEL, Christian Dior Couture, and Deloitte Luxembourg. I’m currently co-building Passelle, a startup helping fashion brands comply with EU regulations through Digital Product Passports. At ESSEC, the SMIB program allows me to sharpen my strategic thinking while bridging business, tech, and sustainability across Europe and Asia. "
Current Student - Class of 2024 - 2026
"As a Bachelor's Graduate from Panthéon-Sorbonne & University of Lausanne with a legal background, I saw the SMIB program as the ideal bridge toward business, offering an international, high-quality education alongside inspired and proactive peers from diverse industries. Today, I apply this dual expertise at Carrefour as an internal consultant, while co-building Passelle — I also am a Women@Dior Mentee!"
Current Student - Class of 2024 - 2026
‘’Having recently graduated, I am profoundly grateful for my SMIB experience at ESSEC. Personally, I have developed a well-rounded understanding of strategy, my level in French progressed rapidly, and experienced many firsts that have bolstered my growth. Professionally, I have held four different roles at Allianz, from Insurance and Trading to Digital Transformation projects. The ESSEC x SMIB experience is one that I highly recommend to anyone seeking a burst of transformation!’’
Alumnus - Class of 2022 - 2024
Academic Excellence
Choice of a specialized track in France, Asia, or abroad each with a specific career goal in mind.
The chance to mix with a highly diverse class and teaching faculty.
Professional Experience
A professional business mindset in all aspects of the program.
Integrated professional experiences.
International Exposure
Exchange and double degree opportunities with leading academic partners.
An international business study trip.
Please note that the duration of the Master in SMIB is 2 years (Master 1 + Master 2) or 1 year (Master 2 only), depending on your background and latest degree.
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- Queen's in Canada |
Global Business Management |
Global Leadership and Sustainability |
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You will build your core competencies of business and understand how international complexity impacts business conduct. Through this first year, you will also discover your professional interests, to help you decide on which specialized track to choose in Year 2 (M2).
Some courses: Strategic Tools for Strategy Building, Introduction to Data, Business Conduct - An International Perspective, Sustainable Development and Managerial Challenges, Geopolitics
The M1 will be conclude by a 4-6 months professional experience and an option to carry out a Chair specialisation (Business & Industry Chair at ESSEC Africa campus located in Rabat, Morocco).
- Business and Industry (B&I) in Africa Chair in Rabat, Morocco
Key details:
- The courses will be taught in English
- If students choose this chair, their M1 year will be as follows:
- August-December: Courses in Cergy
- January-March: Chair B&I in Africa in Rabat
- April-August: Internship (worldwide)
- September: Start of Year 2 (M2)
- Students will apply in September and selection confirmation will be done by October.
- All students of SMIB (Year 1) are eligible to apply.
The African continent is changing fast and offers many opportunities in a rapid geopolitical shift. The abundance and the role of raw materials and commodities has resulted in the acceleration of industrialization and logistics, financing needs, and human capital opportunities. This, in turn, results in the diversification of economies and the transformation of products in the global value chain.
Tanger Med, for example, is a port complex located in the city of Tangier, Morocco. Since its inauguration in 2007, it has become one of the busiest ports in the Mediterranean region, with an annual capacity of over 9 million containers. It has been instrumental in boosting Morocco's economy, attracting foreign investment, and creating job opportunities. The port has also played a crucial role in enhancing trade between Europe, Africa, and Asia, in particular, in the automobile and aeronautic manufactures. The success of Tanger Med has inspired other African countries to invest in similar projects, such as the construction of the Lamu Port in Kenya and the Bagamoyo Port in Tanzania, demonstrating the potential of Africa.
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September to December
Students will validate common core track shared with students of different Masters programs. They also have to validate the core track of the program. Alongside, to better prepare for the specialisations, they have to take some refresher courses. These refresher courses help students joining from diverse academic backgrounds to have the same understanding of the theories and principles discussed during the class. Lastly, to conclude this period, students will also participate in some research seminars.
- January onward
While students are validating the first term, in the month of October, they will take a decision to add a specialisation or further the international flavour in the program. They will choose between the following options from January onward:
- OPTION 1: Choose a Double Degree
1. Escuela de Graduados en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (EGADE) in Monterrey, Mexico
Should they choose, students will join one of the following programs at this partner institution: Master in Business Administration (MBA), Master in Business Management (MBM), Master in Business Analytics (MBD), Master in Strategic Marketing (MMT), or Master in Finance (MAF).
2. Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina (USC) in Columbia, South Carolina
Should they choose, students will join this track to continue their focus on International Business and who want to get positions in Economic Institutions, Financial Departments of MNCs or Investment Funds. This degree also gives an opportunity to students to enroll in a Business Analytics Certificate.
- OPTION 2: Choose an Exchange
This option will conclude with a 4 to 6 months Professional Experience.
1. Smith School of Business, Queen’s University in Toronto, Canada
Should they choose, students can spend an exchange period at Smith School of Business in their Master in International Business Program (MIB). The Certificate of Attendance at Smith will be delivered by the Queen's University.
2. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in Hong Kong
Should they choose, students can join the following programs: Master in Business Administration, MSc in Management, MSc in Marketing, MSc in Business Analytics, MSc in Information & Technology Management /MSc in Information Science & Technology Management, MSc in Real Estate.
3. ESSEC Africa Campus in Rabat, Morocco
Should they choose, students can explore the Global Manager in Africa track delivered in English. This track focuses on Entrepreneurship and understanding the economical, political, sociological, and cultural aspects of business conduct in African region.
- OPTION 3: Choose a Specialisation
This option will conclude with a 4 to 6-month Professional Experience.
1. Global Business Management (GBM): Global Strategic Management, Advanced Corporate Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy, International Finance
2. Global Leadership & Sustainability (GLS): Sustainable Leadership (OB), Technology & Ethics, Intercultural Management, Sustainability
3. Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation (GEI): Creating & Capturing value from Innovation, Design Thinking & Corporate Venture, New Technology & Strategy, New Technology & Law
For students pursuing a 2-year program and if they wish to carry out their M2 in Singapore, the transition from M1 in France to M2 in Singapore will be explained in detail during the first year of the program.
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September to December
Students will validate common core track shared with students of different Masters programs. They also have to validate the core track of the program. Alongside, to better prepare for the specialisations, they have to take some refresher courses. These refresher courses help students joining from diverse academic backgrounds to have the same understanding of the theories and principles discussed during the class. Lastly, to conclude this period, students will also participate in some research seminars.
- January onward
While students are validating the first term, in the month of October, they will take a decision to add a specialisation or further the international flavour in the program. They will choose between the following options from January onward:
- OPTION 1: Choose a Double Degree
1. Escuela de Graduados en Administración y Dirección de Empresas (EGADE) in Monterrey, Mexico
Should they choose, students will join one of the following programs at this partner institution: Master in Business Administration (MBA), Master in Business Management (MBM), Master in Business Analytics (MBD), Master in Strategic Marketing (MMT), or Master in Finance (MAF).
2. Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina (USC) in Columbia, South Carolina
Should they choose, students will join this track to continue their focus on International Business and who want to get positions in Economic Institutions, Financial Departments of MNCs or Investment Funds. This degree also gives an opportunity to students to enroll in a Business Analytics Certificate.
- OPTION 2: Choose an Exchange
This option will conclude with a mandatory 4 to 6 months Professional Experience.
1. Smith School of Business, Queen’s University in Toronto, Canada
Should they choose, students can spend an exchange period at Smith School of Business in their Master in International Business Program (MIB). The Certificate of Attendance at Smith will be delivered by the Queen's University.
2. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in Hong Kong
Should they choose, students can join the following programs: Master in Business Administration, MSc in Management, MSc in Marketing, MSc in Business Analytics, MSc in Information & Technology Management /MSc in Information Science & Technology Management, MSc in Real Estate.
3. ESSEC Africa Campus in Rabat, Morocco
Should they choose, students can explore the Global Manager in Africa track delivered in English. This track focuses on Entrepreneurship and understanding the economical, political, sociological, and cultural aspects of business conduct in African region.
- OPTION 3: Choose a Specialisation
This option will conclude with a mandatory 4 to 6-month Professional Experience.
1. Global Business Management (GBM): Global Strategic Management, Advanced Corporate Strategy, Digital Marketing Strategy, International Finance
2. Global Leadership & Sustainability (GLS): Sustainable Leadership (OB), Technology & Ethics, Intercultural Management, Sustainability
ONE-WEEK INTERNATIONAL LEARNING EXPEDITION
Whether you study in France or in Singapore, you will have the option of going for a one-week international learning expedition that provides opportunities to meet local professionals and business leaders. Topics explored during the expedition focus on entering the domestic market and local opportunities, threats and risks. Students have for instance travelled to Bangkok, Berlin, Geneva, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, London, Mexico, Milan, San Francisco, Shanghai, Dubai, Barcelona, Dublin, Stockholm, etc. Companies visited include Accenture, Chanel, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, L’Oréal, Mercedes-Benz, Roche, Roland Berger, 3M, Luxury’n’Sight, Mckinsey & Company, L’Oréal, Richemont, Dataiku, Natixis, Magrabi, Islamic Gulf Investments, Blu Selection, Image de Marque, Procare Health, SAP, Alira Health, Almirall, Pierre Fabre, Pernod Ricard, Crédit Agricole, CIB, Linkedin, Google, Microsoft, Smurfit Kappa, Trinity College Dublin, Dassault Systems, Tefal, Scania, etc.
ASIAN STRATEGY CONSULTING PROJECT (ASCP)
A three-month consulting project is offered at the ESSEC Asia-Pacific campus in Singapore. After a competitive selection process, students are given the opportunity to develop their understanding of Business Model Transformation in the Digital Era in Asian emerging markets by working on a real business issue faced by a company/organization.
Since 2010, ASCP has created over 50 projects across 10 fast-growing Asian countries, involving over 40 companies, more than 150 coaches and graduating 267 alumni globally.
The ASCP is a unique consulting program offering companies across Asia a fresh perspective into their business model transformation and digitalization journey.
CAREER DAY
Whichever campus you study at, you will get the chance to meet professionals, mostly SMIB alumni, at different stages of their career and in different industries. They will share insights about the reality behind their job title and how they reached that position along with the necessary skills etc. This day is SMIB-exclusive and aims to make you better informed about what you are actually applying for when you embark on your job search.
SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
Balancing growth and sustainability has become key for businesses across all industries. Through the Sustainability Workshops and Seminars, students will be immersed in sustainability topics to strengthen their awareness and sensitivity towards related issues in seminar and workshops like Business and Society Seminar, Social and Sustainable Innovation Workshop, Responsible Innovation Bootcamp.
DIGITAL WEEK COMPETITION (DWC)
A vast student agency competition on real and current business cases where ESSEC students are considered as young digital consultants. Partner companies propose their digital transformation issues to 3 groups of students. Students then have 1 week to work in multi-specialty groups supervised by a coach, analyze, design, and present high-quality solutions on Friday, which are recognized and often actually adopted by the partners.
A competition to meet the needs:
- of students and prepare them to be part of the general movement of transformation in companies, organizations, and society
- of companies looking for innovation and talents trained in digital, interdisciplinary approaches, and project management
Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Toronto, Canada
ESSEC Africa campus, Rabat, Morocco | Focus on the track Global Manager in Africa
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong
Darla Moore School of Business - University of South Carolina, Columbia, United States - Master in International Business
EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico - MBA | Focus on Entrepreneurship
YEAR 1 (MASTER 1, M1)
4 TO 6-MONTH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
If you start the program in M1 (according to your background and degree), you will have the opportunity to start building your professional experience through the 4-6 months professional experience, which takes place at the end of the year. This experience allows you to discover your professional interests to help you choose the specialized track that is most adapted to your goals during the M2. You will also be able to put the knowledge and skills you have learned to practice in a real-life context.
YEAR 2 (MASTER 2, M2)
4-6-MONTH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The 4-6-month professional experience enables you to apply your newly acquired skills and knowledge through hands-on experience in an organization anywhere around the globe.
ASIAN STRATEGY CONSULTING PROJECT (ASCP)
A three-month consulting project is offered at the ESSEC Asia-Pacific campus in Singapore. After a competitive selection process, students are given the opportunity to develop their understanding of Business Model Transformation in the Digital Era in Asian emerging markets by working on a real business issue faced by a company/organization.
It is the perfect opportunity for you to experience the various industries in Asia, allowing you to put in practice all the hard and soft skills needed to become a qualified professional in the region. During the project, you will work with your classmates as part of a real consulting team on a mission proposed by a company or an economic cluster located in APAC, under the supervision of an ESSEC coach.
Prof. Liem NGUYEN
Prof. Srividya JANDHYALA
Over the years, successive classes of students at ESSEC Business School have founded and managed more than 100 clubs and organizations, with a wide variety of themes: sports, cultural, humanitarian, international or civic, there is something for everyone!
These organizations, often founded and managed by the students themselves, aim to foster student life, promote the school's values, develop students' professional skills, and contribute to the social and cultural life of the campus.
SMIB for Smiles
SMIB for Smiles is a charity association of the ESSEC Business School's Master in Strategy & Management of International Business (SMIB). Be it making a contribution towards the education of underprivileged children or charity activities to uplift the living conditions of the homeless, we help NGOs and humanitarian organisations in the planning and execution of their goodwill missions. It reflects our commitment to the values of ESSEC Business School and enables our team to enhance their skill sets related to community development and mutual collaboration.
Created in 2015, Stratngo Consulting is the ESSEC Business School pro bono strategy association providing consulting services to NGOs. Driven by ESSEC Master in Strategy & Management of International Business (SMIB) students, Stratngo Consulting is willing to have a positive impact worldwide. Through the various backgrounds of our international team, we help NGOs by providing them pro bono services such as strategy consulting, marketing strategy and financial consulting in the fields of health, environment, education, human rights and culture.
ESSEC Paris-Cergy Campus
ESSEC's historic campus is located in the city of Cergy, about 30 km northwest of Paris. The campus covers more than seven hectares and offers modern and spacious facilities. It includes several buildings, a library, a gymnasium inaugurated in 2023, as well as areas for relaxing between classes.
ESSEC Asia-Pacific Campus, Singapore
ESSEC's Asia-Pacific Campus, which was inaugurated in 2015, is located in Singapore, Asia, a dynamic city-state known for its thriving business environment and multicultural population. The campus is located in the heart of the city, close to major business centers and commercial areas.
(RE)SET, 24S (LVMH), Autoteile, AB Science, Abbott, AbbVie, Accenture, Adyen, AEC Partners, AfriDoctor, Agorapulse, Air France, Air Liquide, Alcimed, Allianz, Alpha Financial, Markets Consulting, Alstom, Amazon, Amundi, Agrimeat, APACMed, April, AramisAuto, Arbiom, Assemblée Nationale, AstraZeneca, Aurexia, Axa Investment Managers, Back Market, Baobab+, Baxter International, Bayer, BCG, BearingPoint, BLACAZ., BNP Paribas, Bpifrance, British American Tobacco, Broychim, Buy2sell, CAD.42, Capgemini Invent, Carbo, Cardionovum, Carrefour, CBRE, Cider, CMA-CGM, CMI strategies, CNH Industrial, Coca-Cola, Compagnie de Phalsbourg, Crédit Agricole CIB, Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, Dalberg Global Development Advisors, Dassault Systèmes, Decathlon, Deloitte, DHL, Disneyland Paris, DriveQuant, Ecolab, EcoTree, Edenred, EHG Evolution Health Group, EKLR, Elsan, Engie, ERC Executive Agency, Eurogroup Consulting, EverWatt, Exton Consulting, EY, EY-Parthenon, Fast Retailing, Financière First National, Finexsi, Foodpanda, FRED, FutureBrand, Generali, GENYZ, GNT Capital, Gold Nest Capital, Grab, Grant Thornton International, Group CVA, Groupe Henner, Groupe ING, Groupe Renault, GSK, Guinot-Mary Cohr, HappyVore, Hermès, HIKVISION, Hilti, Holcim, HTX, Huawei, iGraal, Imerys, Innate Pharma, Ipsen Pharma, IQVIA, iXblue, J.P.Morgan, Janssen Cilag, Jicap Performance, Johnson & Johnson, Julhiet Sterwen, KPMG, KRDS Paris, Kxiop, L.E.K. Consulting, Laboratoires Pierre Fabre, Laboratoires Urgo, LaMarne Management, Left Bank Asset Management, LEK Consulting, LifeScan, Lingang Group, Liveo, Louis Vuitton Malletier, LVMH, Maestis, Mangopay, ManoMano, Marpico, Mars&Co, Massena Partners, McKinsey&Company, Ministère des Armées, Monitor Deloitte, MSD France, Murex, My Mother Agency, MyTrooperS, NEOEN, Network Rail, Niji, Nissan, Novagen Conseil, Novartis, NovaSource Power Services, Novocure, ObvioHealth, Odigo, Orange, Orphoz, Pernod Ricard, Pfizer, Philips, Porsche Consulting, Procter&Gamble, Proofpoint, Publicis Groupe, PwC, REI Habitat, Reitzel Groupe, Rexel, Roche, Roland Berger, Salsify, Sanofi, Schneider Electric, Sea Shepherd Global, Shopee, Sia Partners, Simple and New, Singapore Airlines, Snowflake, Société Générale, Sofrecom, Soitec, Solution BI France, Sopra Steria Next, SPREAD, Stanwell Consulting, Starburst, STEP Consulting, SumUp, Sunday, Tempow,Tereos, Thales, The Export-Import Bank of China, Thi Factory, TotalEnergies, Triago, Tuya Smart, Uber, Ubisoft, UCB Pharma, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Vaisala, Vertone, Vinci Airports, Wavestone, WeWard, Wizzin, Yext, Yves Saint Laurent
Held from January 27th to 29th, 2026
The ESSEC Career Fair is the highlight of the year on our campus, with participating companies representing a wide range of industries from 82+ Companies. Over three days, the event welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds. An annual event, the ESSEC Career Fair allows you to make yourself known, reinforce your visibility on campus, present your offers and recruit your future collaborators.
Held on October 1st, 2025
50+ companies participant in this event. Some example : Rothschild & Co, UBS, BearingPoint, Accenture, Capgemini invent, ODDO BHF, Société Générale, CVA, and more.
Held on October 14th, 2025
The International Career Fair offers a range of professional opportunities in +20 countries for students who wish to work abroad.
The fair allows students to meet with companies based abroad and allows them to understand what it is like to work and live in the targeted regions of the world.
Held on November 5th, 2025 and March 24th, 2026
Come and raise your profile with our graduating students interested in a Graduate Program, VIE or apprenticeship. This event is an excellent opportunity for you to present your company and make contact with potential candidates for your Graduate Program, V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise) positions or apprenticeship contracts.
Held on December 4th, 2025
The Law Career Fair brings together the top firms in the legal field as well as the legal departments of large companies.
Students with a previous academick background in Law are welcomed to participate to this event.
Held on December 9th, 2025
This fair brings together start-ups for a pitch and speed recruiting day.
Held on March 2026
Welcoming +20 companies and partners that are making an impact and committed to a transition approach.
Held on May 19th, 2026
Bringing together renowned hotel companies and ESSEC students aspiring to build careers in the hospitality industry. This forum aims to connect industry-leading enterprises with the brightest minds, providing an exceptional platform for recruitment and internship opportunities.
The ESSEC Career Services offer a wide range of services, including one-on-one interviews, workshops, mock interviews, conferences, and numerous opportunities to meet company executives and HR professionals.
Career guidance and advice:
Students benefit from continuous support in career guidance and professional development to help them find a job that matches their profile after graduation. This support includes personal development coaching, designed to help students highlight their skills and experiences, and gain full awareness of their strengths. By defining a personal strategy to showcase their competencies, students maximize their chances of succeeding in the professional path they have chosen.
Each year, our Career Services provide:
- 25,000+ exclusive job offers: internships, apprenticeship contracts, graduate programs, V.I.E (International Volunteer in Business), and permanent positions
- 350+ recruitment events with recruiters based in France and internationally: job fairs, company presentations, and case studies.
- Nearly 4,000 one-on-one career coaching sessions with career consultants.
- Access to 3 self-training platforms and over 50 articles written by career consultants.
- 200+ career-focused workshops.
- Close to 7,000 professional experiences monitored.
When you join ESSEC Business School, you join a community and will discover the power of the ESSEC network.
ESSEC Alumni already has 74,000 graduates with diverse profiles dispersed in all corners of the world. With unique personalities, they share a common goal: to achieve their career objectives. As you enter ESSEC, you become a member of ESSEC Alumni and you remain one forever. This is the lifetime membership, that ESSEC has been the first French Business School with a global reach to put in place.
ESSEC Alumni is by your side at every stage of your career:
When you are a student, to guide you in finding professional opportunities through the network, exchanging with graduates, benefiting from various services to launch your start-up, and staying up to date with the latest news from the ESSEC community.
When you are a graduate, to support you throughout your professional life, help you develop your network and exchange with your peers, guide you in benefiting from services for your start-up, and allow you to rediscover the atmosphere of your ESSEC years.
Since its creation, ESSEC has always cultivated a spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, which lies at the very core of its educational approach, research, and managerial practices.
- ESSEC Ventures is a structure that supports ESSEC students with business projects. It consists of an incubator, a talent incubator, and a seed fund. It also organizes numerous events bringing together entrepreneurs and investors.
- ESSEC Antropia is a structure that supports ESSEC students with social enterprise projects so that social, environmental, and economic considerations can come together to create a better world.
You will have to provide:
- 1 Management test score - mandatory
- 1 English test score - mandatory. The English test is not required if the applicant has spent at least 3 years in a higher education program completely taught in English. In that case, please provide us an official certificate with the mention that the medium of instruction is English
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Select "ESSEC Business School-Master in Strategy and Management of International Business (SMIB)" |
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GRE, GRE Test at Home (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing) |
5 years |
Institution Code: 0839 |
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CAT |
1 year |
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Minimum score 95 Institution Code: 0520 |
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* The tests must be valid at the time of the closing of the application session.
It can take several months to prepare and register for an exam slot for these tests. Keep this in mind before starting your application as, without these test scores uploaded in your application file, it will be incomplete.
Click here to take the GMAT Quiz and get an estimate of your score. Please note that you cannot apply with a GMAT Quiz score.
Create your candidate account. You can fill in the online application at your own pace and come back to it at any point. You can only apply once per program each academic year.
All documents must be provided in English. Official translations will have to be provided for documents in other languages. Incomplete applications will not be processed. A complete online application includes the following items.
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Academic Transcripts |
Authenticated copies of official transcripts, in chronological order, for all academic terms attended since high school, including exchange programs, repeated years, preparatory classes, grading system details and double degree (simple copies and screenshots are not accepted). If your studies have been interrupted, please add a letter with the academic year concerned and explain the reasons (gap year, illness, change of direction, travel, employment, leave, internship, etc.). |
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Degree(s) obtained |
Authenticated copies of official degrees since high school (school leaving certificate). |
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1 Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
One page maximum in English only |
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1 Identity Card |
Passport or National Identity card, only for EU students (double-sided) |
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1 Photograph |
A recent ID photo |
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1 English Test |
Copy of official score (test taker version) |
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1 Management Test |
Copy of official score (test taker version) |
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2 x References |
One academic and one professional reference is highly recommended. |
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1 Certificate for Athletes (if applicable) |
A certificate for High Level Athlete (HLA) or Certificate of Aptitude for Sports Practice is required. The certificate must be valid at the time of application. |
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Application Fee |
100 € non-refundable and payable online |
Once you have completed your online application and have attached all the supporting documents, the final step is to submit your online application. Once you have submitted your application online, you cannot make changes to your application. Please keep in mind that there are several rounds of applications. The deadlines to submit your application are listed in the table above.
Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by the admission committee. Each part of your application is taken into account, hence the need to complete it conscientiously. Kindly note that if a clarification is needed, an interview may be scheduled.
You will be notified about the results by email (refer to the above-mentioned timetable).
Please note that once your admission is confirmed, you will not be able to change tracks anymore.
Following your admission, make sure to secure your seat in the program by paying the non-refundable deposit within 2 weeks. This amount will be deducted from your tuition fee. Visit the "Financing" tab for more information.
You need more information to prepare your application? Please refer to this link for insights on our application portal.
The base tuition fee is the same, regardless of exchange choice or if you choose to pursue a double degree.
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European Union Citizens |
Non-European Union Citizens |
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Total Tuition |
€26,200 |
€29,300 |
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Deposit The non-refundable deposit is payable within two weeks from the day of admission and is deducted from the total tuition fee |
€5,000 |
€5,000 |
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Remaining The remaining tuition fee is payable before August 31st of the academic year |
€21,200 |
€24,300 |
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Non-European Union Citizens |
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Service Fee The service fee is payable once in addition to the total tuition fee before joining ESSEC (irrespective of the duration of the program) |
€2,150 |
€2,250 |
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Master 2 (M2) |
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Non-European Union Citizens |
European Union Citizens |
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Total Tuition |
€14,000 |
€14,000 |
€26,200 |
€29,300 |
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Deposit The non-refundable deposit is payable within two weeks from the day of admission and is deducted from the total tuition fee |
€5,000 |
€5,000 |
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Remaining The remaining tuition fee is payable before August 31st of each academic year |
€9,000 |
€9,000 |
€26,200 |
€29,300 |
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European Union Citizens |
Non-European Union Citizens |
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Service Fee The service fee is payable once in addition to the total tuition fee before joining ESSEC (irrespective of the duration of the program) |
€2,260 |
€2,460 |
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Scholarships
Starting from 2025 Intake, students enrolled in the Master in Strategy & Management of International Business who hold a French State scholarship may be eligible for a tuition fee discount, depending on their CROUS Scholarship level.
This discount is made possible thanks to the generosity of ESSEC alumni and friends of the ESSEC Foundation, who wish to support new generations of students just as they were supported during their time at ESSEC. Check this link for more details!
DESCRIPTION: To sustain the academic excellence of the program and enhance the education and experience of our students, ESSEC Business School offers the Academic Excellence Scholarship to outstanding candidates and the Diversity Scholarship to students with varied cultural perspectives and backgrounds.
ELIGIBILITY: Academic Excellence Scholarship - Open to all applicants and awarded on the basis of the overall quality of their application i.e. academic excellence demonstrated in the file: outstanding Management test scores, strong motivation, etc.; Diversity Scholarship - Demonstrate academic excellence and bring diversity in terms of citizenship, prior education or background.
AMOUNT: Can cover up to 50% of total tuition fees.
PROCEDURE: Scholarship decisions are made during the application procedure. There is no additional application to fill out or request to make. Selected students will be notified upon being offered a place on the program.
DESCRIPTION: Since 2021, ESSEC allows female students admitted to the Master in Strategy and Management of International Business (SMIB) to receive a scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY: All female students admitted to the Master in Strategy and Management of International Business (SMIB) are eligible.
AMOUNT: Up to 50% of total tuition fees.
PROCEDURE: Scholarship decisions are made during the application procedure. There is no additional application to fill out or request to make. Selected students will be notified upon being offered a place on the program.
DESCRIPTION: The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs funds EIFFEL scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY: Reserved for non-French candidates, double nationality included, no older than 30 years old at the time the selection committee will meet (around mid-March).
AMOUNT: A monthly allowance of €1,181 and covered costs of one international return journey and social security cover.
PROCEDURE: ESSEC submits applications for EIFFEL scholarships on your behalf. Your application should be completed and submitted therefore in the first round of applications.
DESCRIPTION: A platform to channel the influence of Lebanese finance executives worldwide to establish stronger bonds, nurture the next generation and promote Lebanon.
ELIGIBILITY: Candidate must be Lebanese or of Lebanese descent, achieve and maintain academic excellence, demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in Finance and must be in financial need.
AMOUNT: Up to 12,000 USD per year for the duration of the academic program.
PROCEDURE: Students must submit the application directly on the LIFE website.
DESCRIPTION: The Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) Scholarship is the premier postgraduate scholarship in Singapore. Set up in 1991, the scholarship marks Singapore's continuous effort to recognize outstanding individuals with the aptitude and inclination to contribute to Singapore and its society.
ELIGIBILITY: Candidates holding Singaporean citizenship will undergo a comprehensive evaluation on their leadership potential and accomplishments in their respective fields. Candidates should also demonstrate the potential to thrive in their professions, ultimately contributing to Singapore and its advancement.
AMOUNT: Scholarship recipients will receive full tuition fees coverage and an annual allowance of S$50,000 for up to 2 years if they are pursuing a Master’s degree.
PROCEDURE: Candidates can apply via the Public Service Commission Portal (Singpass login required). All applications will need to be supported by referee reports and submitted online by 28 February 2025.
Description: This prestigious scholarship is awarded to outstanding candidates admitted to ESSEC's Master's programs at the Asia-Pacific campus in Singapore. Open to Singaporean citizens and Permanent Residents, the scholarship aims to empower top talent with the education and skills needed to excel on the global stage.
Eligibility: Candidates must be Singaporean citizens or Permanent Residents of Singapore.
Amount: The scholarship will cover 50% of the total tuition fees.
Procedure: This scholarship is awarded during each admission session alongside the admission offer. No additional application or request is required. Selected students will be notified upon receiving their admission offer.
Student Loans
As an ESSEC student, you can take out a preferential-rate bank loan, which covers full tuition and is repaid starting at the end of your first year of work.
ESSEC has developed a partnership with major French bank branches located in Cergy (LCL, BNP Paribas and Société Générale) to give you special terms and conditions.
Loan applicants are required to have a guarantor living in France. According to the banks, the guarantor must earn enough to cover the monthly loan payments but also be a French citizen, a close family member and/or both. Additional fees and expenses will be the responsibility of the student.
International Students from 150 different nationalities admitted to the program may apply to Prodigy Finance loans. Contrary to the banks in France and Singapore, Prodigy does not require a collateral or co-signer. These loans are granted based on the student's future earning potential and do not take into account credit history.
Students may apply online on the Prodigy website. There is no hidden fee or early repayment fee. Interest rates may vary depending on individual profiles. Funds are directly disbursed to the school in euro (€) so no exchange rates are borne by the student. Disbursement starts from September and loan application processing time may go up to a month and a half. The sooner you apply, the better.
We advise you to read carefully the Prodigy website to check your eligibility before applying.
Many US citizens or permanent residents opt to take out the US Federal Stafford and private Sallie Mae loans. These loans can cover up to the full cost of attendance and all applicants having a co-signer in the US are eligible for these loan programs. ESSEC is listed as “ESSEC Business School", and has a code number of G30959.
On-campus missions
ESSEC employs its students in a wide variety of functions which can help towards everyday living costs. These are part time short-term contracts in for example taking up the role of a student ambassador, assisting teachers, carrying out market research, helping out at conferences and events, contributing to social media, etc.
