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Master in Strategy & Management of International Business (SMIB)

  • Language

    English

  • Duration

    1 year or 2 years

  • Next Intake

    August 2025 (Cergy, M1 & M2) | September 2025 (Singapore, M2)

  • Ranking

    #3 QS Business Masters Rankings 2025 - Management

  • Locations

    France (Cergy), Singapore

 

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 71,000 ESSEC alumni, including more than 3,000 former SMIB participants.

 

Program Presentation by the Academic Director, Prof. Liem NGUYEN
20%
hold degrees in Engineering, Sciences and Health
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hold degrees in Law, Political Sciences, Finance, Economics, Business, Languages, Literature
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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.

 

 

 

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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. 

 

     

 

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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

 

 

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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. 

MASTER 1 (M1) in FRANCE

A year to grasp the prerequisites of core business management and decide your specialisation for next year.

Academic Courses | Case Studies | Workshops | Languages  

Business & Industry Chair in ESSEC Africa (optional) and Professional Experience (4-6 months)

MASTER 2 (M2) in FRANCE or SINGAPORE

A year to specialise and gain in-depth knowledge and experience integrating
critical thinking about sustainability and responsible leadership.

Academic Courses | Professional Workshops | Business Simulation | Case Studies | Soft Skills

Validate refreshers, core courses, and research seminars and choose from the following:

OPTION 1: DOUBLE DEGREE

OPTION 2: EXCHANGE

OPTION 3: SPECIALISATIONS

- EGADE in Mexico
- USC in United States

- Queen's in Canada
- CUHK in Hong Kong
- ESSEC Africa in Morocco

Global Business Management
(in France or Singapore)

Global Leadership and Sustainability
(in France or Singapore)

Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation
(in France only)

Electives
Learning Expedition

Professional Experience (4-6 months)

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.

 

Description:

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

 

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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.

 

  • 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

 

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A resolutely international experience

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

 

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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

 

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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 

 

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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

 

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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.

 

Photo Liem NGUYEN - DA SMIB

Prof. Liem NGUYEN 

Academic Director, Cergy campus (France) 
Photo Srividya JANDHYALA - DA SG SMIB

Prof. Srividya JANDHYALA

Academic Director, ESSEC Asia-Pacific campus (Singapore)

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.

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SMIB For Smiles (ESSEC) - France | Profil professionnel | LinkedIn

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.

 

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Stratngo Consulting

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. 

Find out more about ESSEC's Paris-Cergy Campus

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.

Find out more about ESSEC's Asia-Pacific Campus

89%
found jobs in less than 6 months
93%
have jobs with a strong international assignment
75.3%
work in Europe, 16.4% in Asia & Oceania, 6.8% in Americas, 1.5% rest of the world
30%
of graduates found jobs via ESSEC networks (career services, ESSEC Alumni, etc.)
Testimonies

(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

 

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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, Groupe TF1, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Unilever, Vinci, etc.

 

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This fair brings together start-ups for a pitch and speed recruiting day.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Career guidance and advice

ESSEC Career Services provides orientation and support to help students find suitable positions upon graduating. These services include personal development coaching which has been designed to help students capitalize on their skills and experience, so they become conscious of their assets. 
By defining a personal strategy to market their skills, students optimize their chances of succeeding on their chosen career path.
The Career Services also organize individual counseling, workshops, mock interviews, conferences and opportunities to meet with executive search consultants, industry leaders/CEOs and HR Directors.

Each year, there are:
  • 25,000 exclusive job postings: internships, apprenticeships, graduate programs, V.I.E and jobs
  • 450+ meetings with recruiters based in France and all around the world: job fairs, company presentations and case studies
  • Nearly 4,000 individual appointments with career consultants
  • An access to 3 learning platforms and 50+ articles, training and self-teaching modules.
    200+ career-related workshops

 

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When you join ESSEC Business School, you join a community and will discover the power of the ESSEC network.

 

ESSEC Alumni already has 71,000 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.

 

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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.

 

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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

 

Test

Validity*

Additional Information

MANAGEMENT TEST

GMAT Exam, GMAT, GMAT Online or GMAT Focus Edition 

5 years

Select "ESSEC Business School-Master in Strategy and Management of International Business (SMIB)"

GRE, GRE Test at Home (Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing)  

5 years

Institution Code: 0839 

CAT

1 year

For Indian applicants

TAGE MAGE

2 years

 

ENGLISH TEST

 TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Special at Home Edition  

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 

IELTS Academic

Minimum score 6.5

Cambridge B2 First minimum

Minimum score 175

TOEIC Listening and Reading

Minimum score 850

 

* 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. 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

Items

Description

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.). 

Degree(s) obtained

Authenticated copies of official degrees since high school (school leaving certificate). 
While applying, if you do not have your final diploma that makes you eligible for the program, you can apply with an Enrollment Certificate with an expected date of graduation.
Important: By mid-December of your starting year at ESSEC, you will have to provide a copy of your final diploma (or a certificate of completion/attendance). 

1 Curriculum Vitae (CV)

One page maximum in English only

1 Identity Card

Passport or National Identity card, only for EU students (double-sided)

1 Photograph

A recent ID photo 

1 English Test

Copy of official score (test taker version)  

1 Management Test

Copy of official score (test taker version)  

2 x References

One academic and one professional reference is highly recommended.
It is your responsibility to enter both referees’ contact details promptly and give them enough time to fill in the online reference. A link to fill in the online reference form is sent immediately after you save their contact details. 

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.

Application Fee

100 € non-refundable and payable online

Click to see if you are exempted

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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You need more information to prepare your application? Please refer to this link for insights on our application portal. 

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The base tuition fee is the same, regardless of exchange choice or if you choose to pursue a double degree.

STUDENTS COMPLETING THE PROGRAM IN 1 YEAR (Master 2 - M2)

Valid for 2025 intake for France and Singapore Campuses 

  

European Union and African Citizens

Non-European Union and Non-African Citizens

Total Tuition

€26,200

€29,300

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

Remaining

The remaining tuition fee is payable before August 31st of the academic year

€21,200

€24,300

 

European Union Citizens

Non-European Union Citizens

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

STUDENTS COMPLETING THE PROGRAM IN 2 YEARS (M1 + M2)

Valid for 2025 intake for France and Singapore Campuses

 

Master 1 (M1)

Master 2 (M2)

 

European Union and African Citizens

Non-European Union and Non-African Citizens

European Union and African Citizens

Non-European Union and Non-African Citizens

Total Tuition

€14,000

 €14,000

€26,200

€29,300

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

€5,000

€5,000

Remaining

The remaining tuition fee is payable before August 31st of each academic year

€9,000

 €9,000

€21,200

€24,300

 

European Union Citizens

Non-European Union Citizens

 

 

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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-

 

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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: 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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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: ESSEC Business School submits applications for LIFE scholarships on your behalf.

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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 10 March 2024. 

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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.

 

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

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9

novembre

2024

QS Masters | Bangkok

Join our international recruitment officer Johnny LIANG and discover our Master's programs!

12:00 - 18:00 | Bangkok, Thailand

9

novembre

2024

Europosgrados | Mexico City

Join our International Recruitment Officer Angelica PINZON and discover our Master's programs!

13:00 - 18:00 | Mexico City, Mexico

9

novembre

2024

The Master's Tour, GMAC | Paris

Join Zoë JOFEH and Florian TRANZEAT and discover our Master's Degree Programs.

14:00 - 16:30 | Paris, France

9

novembre

2024

Studyrama : Le Salon des Grandes Ecoles | Paris

Meet Stéphanie Colson-Leclerc et Christelle Rouvière and discover our Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programs!

09:30 - 17:30 | Paris, France

12

novembre

2024

Focéen | Marseille

Join Christelle Rouvière and discover our Master's Degree Programs!

10:00 - 14:30 | Parc Chanot, Marseille, France

12

novembre

2024

Europosgrados | León

Join our International Recruitment Officer Angelica PINZON and discover our Master's programs!

15:00 - 20:00 | León, Mexico

14

novembre

2024

Forum Toulouse Technologies | Toulouse

Join Natalia Jaime and discover our Master's Degree Programs!

09:30 - 18:00 | Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis, Toulouse, France

16

novembre

2024

QS Masters | Manila

Join our international recruitment officer Johnny LIANG and discover our Master's programs!

17:30 | Manila, Philippines

16

novembre

2024

Le Monde : Le Salon des Grandes Ecoles | Paris

Meet Stéphanie Colson-Leclerc, Christelle Rouvière, and Florian Tranzeat and discover our Bachelor's & Master's Degree Programs!

09:00 - 18:00 | Paris Montreuil Expo, Paris, France

21

novembre

2024

GMAC Master's Fair | London

Join our international recruitment officer Zoë JOFEH and discover our Master's programs! 

12:00 - 14:30 | London, UK

23

novembre

2024

QS Masters | Ho Chi Minh City

Join our international recruitment officer Johnny LIANG and discover our Master's programs!

15:00 - 18:30 | Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

23

novembre

2024

SEF Morocco | Casablanca

Join our international recruitment officer Meryem EL HASNAOUI and discover our Master's programs!

09:00 - 17:00 | Casablanca, Morocco

24

novembre

2024

QS Masters | Hanoi

Join our international recruitment officer Johnny LIANG and discover our Master's programs!

15:00 - 18:30 | Hanoi, Vietnam

26

novembre

2024

Forum Atlantique | Nantes

Meet Florian TRANZEAT and discover our Master's Degree Programs!

09:00 - 18:00 | Cité de Congrès de Nantes, Nantes, France

26

novembre

2024

RDV des Transformations du droit - Village de la Justice | Paris

Meet our team and discover our Master's Degree Programs.

09:00 - 18:00 | Cité des Sciences La Villette, Paris, France

29

novembre

2024

SEF | Tunis

Join our international recruitment officer Meryem EL HASNAOUI and discover our Master's programs!

09:00 - 17:00 | Tunis, Tunisia

30

novembre

2024

Le Monde : "Les journées d'orientation: Admissions parallèles, prépas" | Paris

Meet Stéphanie Colson-Leclerc et Christelle Rouvière and discover our Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programs!

09:00 - 18:00 | Paris, France

4

decembre

2024

Discover Master's QS | New Delhi

Join our international recruitment officer Annegret SCHULZ  and discover our Master's programs!

10:30 - 16:30 | New Delhi, India

5

decembre

2024

Discover Master's QS | Pune

Join our international recruitment officer Annegret SCHULZ  and discover our Master's programs!

13:00 - 16:30 | Pune, India

6

decembre

2024

2Empower : Le grand salon | Paris

Meet Stéphanie Colson-Leclerc et Christelle Rouvière and discover our Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programs!

10:00 - 18:00 | Carreau du Temple, Paris, France

8

decembre

2024

Discover Master's QS | Mumbai

Join our international recruitment officer Annegret SCHULZ and discover our Master's programs!

07:00 - 13:00 | Mumbai, India

10

decembre

2024

Discover Master's QS | Hyderabad

Join our international recruitment officer Annegret SCHULZ and discover our Master's programs!

13:00 - 16:30 | Hyderabad, India

12

decembre

2024

Discover Master's QS | Chennai

Join our international recruitment officer Annegret SCHULZ and discover our Master's programs!

13:30 - 17:00 | Chennai, India

15

decembre

2024

Discover Master's QS | Bangalore

Join our international recruitment officer Annegret SCHULZ and discover our Master's programs!

04:30 - 11:30 | Bangalore, India

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