The ESSEC-CentraleSupélec Master in Data Sciences & Business Analytics program is a cutting-edge program that leverages the expertise of two of Europe's most prestigious Business and Engineering Schools. This intensive, full-time program offers a comprehensive view of data sciences and business analytics, combining theoretical foundations with practical applications.
"If I had to describe the program in three words, I would say it's challenging, motivational and rewarding".
DSBA'21
The ESSEC/ CentraleSupélec Master in Data Sciences and Business Analytics program is authorized by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation to award a recognised BAC+5 degree, Master’s Grade, to its students. Authorisation is delivered following assessment by the National Management Programmes Assessment Commission (Commission d’Evaluation des Formations de Gestion - https://www.cefdg.fr) for a renewable period. This Commission undertakes assessment for all programs, with or without the Master’s Grade, delivered by business schools that are recognised by the French State to guarantee the quality of teaching delivered and the value of their degree.
This is valid whether you do your program at France campus or at Singapore campus.
ESSEC Business School has been recognized by Campus France and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation 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:
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The quality and accessibility of information
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The welcoming of new international students
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The academic offer
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Accommodations
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Campus life
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The quality of post-graduate follow-up
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.
For a global understanding of the challenges underlying the digital era and to master the science of data and the techniques of business analytics, the program has a strong scientific focus and aims to provide students with a comprehensive view of these complementary and intrinsically linked fields, enabling them to develop as fully-operational professionals.
Academic Experience:
Possibility to choose one out of seven specialisations: Finance, Healthcare, Marketing, Retail, Consulting, Research & International.
Besides the classes the studnets will have a chance to participate in the annual Hackaton, the Corporate reaserach Project and in various Masterclasses
International Experience:
Students get a chance to participate in an International Field Trip in Europe
Professional Experience:
Kickstart your career with a minimum 4-month internship at leading companies in the data sector
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Core Courses |
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Data science elective courses from your chosen sector : Finance, Healthcare, Marketing, Retail, Consulting, & Research |
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Business analytics elective courses from your chosen sector or International studies at ESSEC Singapore campus |
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Minimum 4 months compulsory internship or professional experience |
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If you start the program in M1, the total duration of the program will be 2 years (M1+M2).
To build up your strength and help you build your foundations, you will begin the program with a first term of foundations in mathematics Refresher courses and foundation of data science.
During the second and third term you will follow management and business core courses, as well as foundation of business analytics. You will also participate in the hackathon organized by Ekimetrics and Artefact.
Through this first year, you will be able to discover your professional interest, to help you decide on which specialization to choose in Year 2 (M2).
Examples of core courses include:
- Probability & Statistics
- Linear Algebra
- Algorithm, Python, C++
- Optimization
- Econometrics 1
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Finance
- Game Theory
- Strategy & Management
- Data-driven Marketing
- Decision Theory
- Business Economics
You can do a 4 month internship at the end of M1.
This year (M2) is divided into three terms where you will master the science of data, the techniques of business analytics and specialize in one the seven specializations. Courses are tailor to your specific career goals while being highly specialized in content and addressing recent trends and challenges.
At the end of term 1 you will choose your specialization from Finance, Healthcare, Marketing, Retail, Consulting, Research & International.
Term 1: Build your Foundations
During the tem 1 you will follow the core courses like
- Machine Learning 1 and 2
- Deep learning 1 and 2
- Cyber Securuty
- Machine Learning in Network Science
- Economectrics 2 etc.
Term 2 & 3: Elective courses from your chosen specialization
During the terms 2 & 3 you will follow the data science and business analytics elective courses from your chosen specialization.
At the end of term 1 you will choose one of the 7 specializations offered by the program.
1. Finance
In the finance specialization students will learn how to leverage AI and data analytics to optimize financial strategies, manage risks, and predict market trends. They will develop skills in financial modeling, algorithmic trading, and fraud detection.
Core courses include: Financial Econometrics, Financial Markets Trading, Digital Transformations of Markets, and Fintech etc.
Professional Paths:
- Financial Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Portfolio Manager
- Financial Data Scientist
2. Healthtech
The healthtech specialization focuses on the application of AI and data science in healthcare. Students will explore technologies that improve patient care, streamline hospital operations, and enhance medical research.
Core courses include: Medical Imaging, Analytics in Healthcare, AI in Healthcare etc.
Professional Paths:
- Health Data Analyst
- Bioinformatics Specialist
- Clinical Data Scientist
- Healthcare Consultant
- Medical AI Researcher
3. Marketing & Consumer
In marketing and consumer, students will learn to use data-driven insights to shape marketing strategies, understand consumer behavior, and personalize customer experiences.
Core courses include: Business Intelligence, Omnichannel Digital Strategies, Gen AI fundamentals, Impacts & Project development
Professional Paths:
- Marketing Analyst
- Consumer Insights Specialist
- Digital Marketing Manager
- CRM Analyst
- Market Researcher
4. Retailtech, Supply & Sustainability
This combined sector focuses on the application of AI and data science to optimize retail operations, supply chains, and promote sustainability. Students will learn to enhance the retail experience, streamline logistics, reduce waste, and improve supply network efficiency.
Core courses include: Supply Chain Analytics, Machine Learning in Network Science, Data Vizualisation
Professional Paths:
- Retail Data Scientist
- E-commerce Analyst
- Inventory Optimization Specialist
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Sustainability Consultant
- Operations Manager
- Retail Strategy Consultant
5. Consulting & Strategy
Consulting and Strategy focus on using AI and data analytics to solve complex business problems and devise strategic initiatives. Students will develop expertise in data-driven decision-making and business transformation.
Core courses include: Decision Analysis, Advanced Applications of AI in Business and Data Monetization, Blockchain
Professional Paths:
- Business Analyst
- Strategy Consultant
- Management Consultant
- Data Strategy Manager
- Business Intelligence Analyst
6. Research
The research specialization prepares students for careers in academic and industrial research, focusing on developing new AI and data science methodologies. Students will engage in cutting-edge research projects and contribute to the advancement of the field.
Core courses include: Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning in Practice
Professional Paths:
- Research Scientist
- Data Science Researcher
- AI Research Engineer
- Academic Researcher
- R&D Specialist
7. International (Singapore)
This specialization equips the students with a global business perspective, focusing on Asian economies and cybersecurity. Students will apply data science to regional business challanges, exploring the role of analytics in economic growth and digital security within Singapore's dynamic economy.
Core courses include: Asian Economies, Sequential Prediction, Optimization & Investment, Cyber Security
Professional Paths:
- Global Data Analyst: Analyze business data in the context of Asian markets
- Cybersecurity Data Scientist: Mitigate cyber risks using data science
- Business Intelligence Consultant (Asia): Advise on data strategies for multinational businesses
- Global Supply Chain Analyst: Optimize supply chains in Asia using analytics
- Economic Data Strategist (Asia): Provide insights on regional economic trends
The Master in Data Sciences & Business Analytics is built on the premise of learning by doing. That is to say, we don't want you to just theorize about your chosen field of expertise, but to experience it and to delve into the complexity of business life in the real world.
Hackathons
Each year (M1 & M2), you will complete and validate a Hackathon - a project spread over a few days organized and monitored together with a partner company- requiring innovative ideas for analyzing and visualizing data. Some partner companies are Ekimetrics and Artefact.
Corporate Research Project
The Corporate Research Project spans January-June of M2. Students work in teams to solve key strategic questions posed by partner companies using their proprietary data, enabling students to gain valuable insights and become directly operational. This project boosts their career prospects.
Masterclasses
Masterclases will take place throughout the year at M2. Some examples are: Strategic Business Analytics, Data Security, Data Ethics Regulation, Data Driven Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, AI in HR Management, Digital Economics
Master 1: 3 months Internship (Optional)
This optional internship takes place at the end of Year 1 (M1) and allows you to put the knowledge and skills you have learned to practice in a real-life context.
Master 2: 4 to 6 months Internship (or Professional Experience)
Your internship can take place anywhere in the world and is designed to boost your professional integration. Through the developed network of ESSEC and of CentraleSupélec's partnering firms, institutions, and alumni, you are sure to easily find an internship that suits your career ambitions.
The International Field Trip is a one-week trip in M2 to meet key actors, local professionals and business leaders all over the world, and confront your knowledge of best practices and emerging applications of analytics developing in other countries. Recent travel destinations include Berlin, Tallinn, Stockholm, Barcelona etc.
Academic Co-Director,
PhD in Computer Science,
École Polytechnique (France)
Academic Co-Director,
PhD in Econometrics,
UCLouvain (Belgium)
Academic Co-Director,
PhD in Computer Science,
École Polytechnique (France)
Academic Co-Director,
PhD in Financial Mathematics,
Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa (Italy)
Executive Director
Master in DSBA '15, 1st promotion,
ESSEC/CentraleSupélec (France)
Lecturer of Statistics & Generative AI
Entrepreneur and Investor
ESSEC I CentraleSupelec and Columbia University dual degree is a two-year program where students study one year at ESSEC I CentraleSupelec and one year at Columbia University.
Upon completion, students will be awarded two degrees: the Master in Data Sciences & Business Analytics from ESSEC I CentraleSupelec and the MS degree in Business Analytics from Columbia.
After studying the first period at ESSEC | CentraleSupelec, students who wish to participate in the dual degree must submit an application in February and will go through a pre-selection process run by ESSEC I CentraleSupelec. The final selection will be made by Columbia University.
Students will pay tuition and fees each academic year to the Institution where they are enrolled.
Master in Data Sciences & Business Analytics's students can apply to go on an exchange for approximately two months at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) during the Term 3. There are limited available seats.
This partnership with University of California, Berkeley will permit DSBA students with a scientific background to complete the 1-year Master of Engineering program from UC Berkeley (August to June) after the completion of the Master in Data Sciences and Business Analytics program.
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.
Data Oriented Thinking ESSEC-CentraleSupélec
Data Oriented Thinking (DOT) ESSEC-CentraleSupélec is a student-led association between ESSEC Business School and CentraleSupélec – Unversité Paris Saclay. This is the first association of its kind to bridge the two schools. The objective of DOT is to allow students from all backgrounds at ESSEC and CentraleSupélec to gain a thorough understanding of the domain of data and its different applications.
As our world revolves increasingly around data collection, mining, predictions, and interpretations, it is essential for leaders of tomorrow to fully grasp data-oriented thinking. Indeed, outside the context of specific teachings such as the Data Sciences & Business Analytics program, we have seen that this theme is often viewed as a distant subject and reserved for certain fields of study.
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
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.
A Master in Data Sciences & Business Analytics dedicated campus is available for the DSBA students in Paris. Located at the crossroads of the 14th, 15th and 6th Arrondissement, it will host the first term for M1 students, and the majority of the courses for M2 students. This campus presents an opportunity for DSBA students to have their own locale, and a place where the cohort can work, participate and organize events.
In September 2017, CentraleSupélec opened the doors to its brand new Saclay campus, in Gif-sur-Yvette: 105,000m2 of excellence and innovation comprising 4 buildings, of which two are completely new. Located 25 km south of Paris, it will attract more than 30,000 people, of which 8,000 students and scientific equipment employees from both public and private sectors.
On this campus, we organize cultural, social and even technological activities, such as Gala, Central Business Forum, Centrale 7, etc. for ove 2,000 students from 60 countries. Doing sports and relaxing is also essential for many Centralers’: our campus houses gyms, restaurants, collaborative work spaces, sports rooms and many other facilities.
"The program has the right mix of two aspects between Data Sciences and Busniess Analytics".
DSBA'18
Accenture, Adore me, Agoda, Airbnb, Allianz Real Estate Gmbh, Amazon, Artefact, Asana Rebel, Atos, Aura, AXA Investment Managers, Balderton Capital, Bling, Boston Consulting Group, Canal+ International, Carrefour, Checkout.com, China Development Institute, Criteo, Dassault Systemes, Dejbox, Deliveroo, Deloitte, Droidhang, Électricité de France, Elsevier, Entropica Labs, Epigene Labs, EY, EyeEm, Flaconi GmbH, Flink, Gebel Group, Goldman Sachs, Google, Harvest, IBM, Incepto, Jus Mundi, Kaiko, Kobi, Lalamove, Ledger, Meta, Morgan Stanley, NODEL, Opensee, orfus, Pelico, Perfumist Big Data Solutions, Pivot & Co, Polyconseil, PwC, Quinten, Razer, Saipem, Shift Technology, Shine, Société Générale, SolvencyAnalytics AG, TikTok, TOTEM, Uber, Veepee, Visable GmbH, Vortexa Ltd, Wavestone, Weekendr, Wiwynn, Wolters Kluwer,...
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.
The 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.
Each year, Career Services provide:
25,000 exclusive job offers: internships, apprenticeship contracts, graduate programs, V.I.E (International Volunteer in Business), and permanent positions.
Over 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.
More than 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.
CentraleSupelec Alumni is a community of more than 55 000 graduates, spread over more than 80 countries. It stands alongside students and graduates throughout their life and offers them:
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Various events: conferences, workshops and networking events to get together and share the best of the CentraleSupélec network
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Advices on career choices and career paths
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Publications to keep the CentraleSupélec community up-to-date with the news
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Personalized support packages: professional project workshops, graduate-student mentoring during the course of their studies
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.
During this recruitment fair you will establish exceptional contacts with financial institutions such as: Ardian, AXA, BNP Paribas, Bpifrance, Candriam, Centerview Partners, Crédit Agricole CIB, Hines, Moody’s, ODDO BHF, Qonto, Rothschild & co, Société Générale, UBS, etc.
During this recruitment fair you will establish exceptional contacts with consulting firms such as: Accenture, Accuracy, Bain & Company, BearingPoint, BCG, Capgemini Invent, KPMG, Mazars, McKinsey & Company, Roland Berger, Wavestone, etc.
This recruitment fair brings together around hundred companies. You will establish contacts with companies from all sectors of activity, such as: Air Liquide, Amazon, Bouygues, Carrefour, Ekimetrics, Groupe Casino, Henkel, L’Oréal, LVMH, Metro, Orange, Saint-Gobain, Le Groupe TF1, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Unilever, Vinci, etc.
This fair brings together start-ups for a pitch and speed recruiting day.
You will need 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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Management Test |
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5 years |
Select "ESSEC Business School-Master in Data Sciences & Business Analytics" |
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GRE or GRE Test at Home (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing) |
5 years |
Institution Code: 0839 |
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2 years |
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English Test |
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The English tests must not be older than 2 years at the application deadline (application round you choose to apply in) |
Minimum score 95 Institution Code: 0520 |
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IELTS Academic |
Minimum score 6.5 |
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Minimum score 175 |
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TOEIC Listening and Reading |
Minimum score 850 |
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*The tests must be valid at the time of 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. Once validated, your campus choice is final.
Once submitted, your campus and track choices are final.
A complete application file includes the following items. Incomplete application will not be processed.
All documents must be provided in English or French (except the CV, which must be provided in English only). Official translations must be provided for documents in other languages by a certified translator.
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Curriculum Vitae |
1 page maximum - in English |
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Degree(s) obtained |
Authenticated copies of accredited degrees since high school (school leaving).
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Transcripts/Grade Sheets |
Upload 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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2 x References |
One academic and one professional reference is highly recommended. It is the applicant's responsibility to enter details of both the referees as soon as possible to allow them to send the online recommendation on time. Once you enter their details and save, a link is sent to them immediately to fill out the recommendation online. |
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1 Management Test |
Copy of official score (test taker version) |
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1 English Test |
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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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1 Identity Card |
Passport or National Identity Card (only for EU citizens) |
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1 Photograph |
A recent ID photo |
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Application Fee |
€100 non-refundable and payable online only |
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 admissions. 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.
Your application will be assessed by the Academic Directors and an admissions committee. You will be notified about the results by email (refer to the above mentioned calendar).
If you have been successful, you will then be contacted by the Admissions Office to inform you how to confirm your place in the program.
If you applied for one-year program, please note that if the commission board finds that your experience or background is strong but not complete enough in some required aspects, you may be asked to join the two-year program instead in order to build up your strength and ensure your success.
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.
You need more information to prepare your application? Please refer to this link for insights on our application portal.
References are very important. The admissions committee is used to looking at these and the ones that make the difference outline concrete examples of how the student lives up to the praise/recommendations given. You should therefore select references who know you best and have experience of working with you either academically or professionally. It is much better to have a reference from someone who knows you than from someone you have selected due to their position.
The GMAT is a very important part of your application. It is mandatory and we encourage you to get ready for the GMAT exam in advance. You should aim for as high a GMAT score as you can possibly achieve.
No, the program is taught in English and all of the staff members speak English. You have the chance to learn French during your program.
However, we strongly recommend you try and learn French when you are here. Acquiring the language does help you during your time at ESSEC and in France. If you want to remain in France for your internship or job in the future, learning French is fundamental.
Every application is thoroughly reviewed by the admissions board which is composed of both academic and professional staff, with consideration given to all elements including hard and soft skills.
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Total Tuition |
€28,100 |
€31,200 |
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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 |
€23,100 |
€26,200 |
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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) |
€3,150 |
€3,250 |
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Non-European Union Citizens |
European Union Citizens |
Non-European Union Citizens |
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Total Tuition |
€14,400 |
€14,400 |
€28,100 |
€31,200 |
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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 Tuition Fee The remaining tuition fee is payable before August 31st of each academic year |
€9,400 |
€9,400 |
€28,100 |
€31,200 |
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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) |
€3,260 |
€3,460 |
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Scholarships
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: 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.
Dataiku Scholarship
Description: Dataiku is committed to shaping the future of data & AI in a way which is fair and diverse, for people and the planet. As part of this commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company believes it has a responsibility to provide education and mentoring for the future female data science leaders of the world.
From 2020 onwards, ESSEC's partnership with Dataiku will allow international female students admitted to the Master in Data Sciences & Business Analytics to receive a scholarship.
Eligibility: All female students with a citizenship of a country in Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe (excluding France), who have obtained or are currently pursuing a non-French degree.
Amount: Up to 50% of total tuition fees.
Procedure: ESSEC will submit applications to Dataiku on behalf of the admitted female students from the program. Shortlisted scholarship candidates will be contacted for an interview with Dataiku.
Description: Since 2012, ESSEC has a special partnership with Ardian Foundation which grants 5 to 6 fellowships for exceptional international candidates.
Eligibility: Open to all international applicants of the Singapore Track and awarded on the basis of the overall quality of their application i.e. academic excellence demonstrated in the file.
Amount: Can cover up to 30% 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 programme.
Description: A platform to channel the influence of Lebanese finance executives worldwide in order 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 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 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: The LPDP - France Master Priority Scholarship is a co-funded program resulting from a partnership between the LPDP and the French government. This scholarship will allow Indonesian students to continue their studies in France in Master's programs taught entirely in English in French higher education institutions ranked among the best in the country in their respective fields
Eligibility: Be of Indonesian nationality. Have a level of English corresponding to a score of 80 on the TOEFL iBT test or 6.5 on the IETLS . As well as a general average of at least 3.0. And acceptance into one of the French higher education establishments in LPDP list.
Amount: The LPDP - France Master Priority Scholarship will cover the tuition fees of selected students as well as additional costs (books, registration, research, etc.). Transportation, visa, and health insurance costs will also be covered. Students will also benefit from a monthly allowance. See the deatils of the covered costs.
Procedure:
- Register for the LPDP priority scholarship program - France Master 2025 scholarship via the website https://beasiswalpdp.
kemenkeu.go.id/index.php/site/ and fill out the Campus France Indonesia Google Form for registration with Campus France Indonesia via the following link: http://bit.ly/login FormLPDPFR2025 . - After completing the Campus France Indonesia Google Form, send a confirmation email to lpdp.prancis@ifi-id.com (
subject of the email: Confirmation of completion of the form_your full name). - Use the confirmation email (in the form of a screenshot) to finalize your registration on the LPDP platform.
- Depending on the 3 programs chosen, register with the French higher education establishment according to the procedures indicated by Campus France.
- If accepted by the university, complete the visa procedure via the Études en France platform, according to the terms defined by Campus France.
If you are a CROUS scholarship holder enrolled in the Master in DSBA program, you are entitled to a discount on your tuition for the current year depending on the level of your CROUS scholarship. Please note that €2,000 of enrolment and academic contributions fee/service fee is not include.
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.
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 either 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 Master in Finance may now apply to Prodigy Finance loans. Contrary to the banks in France, Prodigy does not require a collateral or co-signer. These loans are granted 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 carefully read 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 programmes. ESSEC is listed as “ESSEC Business School", and has a code number of G30959.
ESSEC employs its students in a wide variety of functions which can help towards everyday living costs. These are part time short-term contracts for example assisting teachers, carrying out market research, helping out at conferences and events, contributing to social media, etc.
