This intensive Summer School program is designed for undergraduate students eager to explore global business, innovation, and leadership. The program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategy, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, luxury, sustainability, and cognitive agility.
Students will learn from ESSEC faculty and industry experts through interactive workshops, case studies, and real-world projects, equipping them with the skills to navigate the challenges of today’s dynamic business world.
Date: 6 July - 17 July 2026
Language of instruction: English
Course Load : 60 contact hours
Study level: Undergraduate students
Thematic Sessions:
Europe Business Insights
Global Strategy & Geopolitics
AI & Data Impact
Essential Finance Skills
Digital Disruption
Entrepreneurship
Leadership & Design Thinking
Luxury Experience
After successful completion of this program, students will be awarded a certificate of participation.
Learning goals
Understand the European and French business context and the key megatrends shaping global markets
Develop strategic thinking by analyzing competitive advantage, geopolitics, and global uncertaint
Gain practical insight into digital transformation, AI, data-driven management, and platform economics
Build essential financial literacy for informed managerial decision-making
Explore entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup ecosystems through experiential learning
Analyze experience-driven industries, including luxury and craftsmanship
Strengthen leadership, cognitive agility, and collaboration in multicultural teams
Integrate sustainability and circular economy principles into business thinking
Noha El Attar is a Professor of Organizational Behavior Practice at ESSEC Business School, where she also serves as Academic Director of the Youth and Bachelor Summer Program in France. She brings over 20 years of experience in organizational development across the Middle East, China, and Europe, and has worked with organizations such as Oracle, Siemens, Etisalat, and Lux Space. She holds a Doctorate from Toulouse Business School and is currently conducting research with Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne on organizational justice, role theory, visual and arts-based methods, and gender.
Application deadline
Open until May 31st, 2026
Application documents
Passport/ID, CV, Motivation letter, Certificate of B2 level in English (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge, Duolingo) or MOI, high school diploma, undergraduate degree transcripts, enrolment certificate of home institution, ID Photo.
The English test is not required if the applicant has spent at least 2 last 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.
Application results
Upon receipt of the documents listed above, you will receive a prompt response regarding your application. As the number of places is limited, the earlier you apply, the greater your chances of being admitted to the program.
Students should pay the fees within 2 week after receiving the admission notice
Admission letter
Admission will be sent out by email to applicants within 2 week after the payment is received
Program Fees include tuition fees, administration fees, transcript, certificate of participation, activities related to the program.
Program Fees do not include personal insurance (mandatory), housing, meals, travel to and from ESSEC, nor any other expense not listed as included.
Students are responsible for organizing their own accommodation and transportation.
The summer program is unable to offer scholarships. We encourage students to contact their home university and local embassies to learn more about their eligibility for financial aid.
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Application fees |
0€ |
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Program fees |
2700€ |
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Early bird Discount |
2400€ by registering before 6th april, 2026 |
Address of ESSEC Business School, Cergy campus:
3 avenue Bernard Hirsch, Cergy 95021
All international students must come to France with an international insurance which includes medical expenses, travel and repatriation.
French students should have their Carte Vitale and mutuelle, or equivalent.
All students from EU/EEA countries must come to France with a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which they can obtain in their own home countries.
