Custom programs
Today, companies are facing unprecedented and ever-increasing economic, environmental and technological changes. True to the humanist values ingrained in our French roots, our global business school must now, more than ever, infuse tomorrow’s leadership with meaning, by producing relevant knowledge and preparing our students to create and run companies and organizations that can have a positive impact on the world.
In order to support you in these transformations, ESSEC offers a veritable co-construction approach, to build premium, tailor-made programs that closely align with the needs and challenges of your organization. We listen to your expectations and rely on a proven methodology and the highest academic expertise to bring you the best of what our institution has to offer.
Our goal is to become a true partner for your training needs, so that we are able to meet your organizational requirements on an international, national, regional or local level. This flexible approach is the key to our successful collaboration.
If you have any questions, please contact our experts for this program.
Or by e-mail :
French team: customexed@essec.edu
Singapore team : execedasia@essec.edu
Rabat team : Salaheddine Chafouk : chafouk@essec.edu
Agile and flexible training anywhere in the world
"ESSEC Custom Programs epitomizes our unique approach to customized training, blending academic excellence with customization. Each program is curated to meet the specific needs of our clients, in a perfect balance of academic rigor and practical applicability. In our rapidly changing world, such a tailored approach is essential, offering bespoke training solutions that foster innovation and enhance competitiveness. The training landscape is shifting towards interactive and hybrid models, characterized by their agility and flexibility, with a growing demand for novel approaches, technological solutions, and experiential methodologies."
Executive Vice-President, Dean for Post Experience Programs, Corporate Programs and Relations and Professor of Strategy and Management at ESSEC.
Our approach to building a customized training program is based on the knowledge and expertise of our faculty, in order to jointly build a training proposal which meets the needs of your company.
It is a matter of calling on those faculty members whose specific expertise aligns with your theme, issue or challenge and who will be able to develop a tailor-made training offer of the highest standards, based on their experiences, their expertise and their research.
With a faculty of more than 130 professors spread across four campuses, ESSEC aims to “Enlighten, Lead and Change” our world, to create more value, and to make it more sustainable, inclusive and fair.
This is achieved by recruiting the best international professors and supporting research that enhance ESSEC’s impact as a world-class academic institution to inform public debate, and, more specifically, shaping the transformation of organizations.
Depending on your objectives and needs, we create unique development programs, from managerial transformation projects to specialized or general management programs; modules that are customized or built around a specific area of expertise. A catalog of more than 60 masterclasses has also been developed to help companies broaden their understanding so that they can face the growing complexity of our world. We strive to empower learners so they are capable of making informed decisions in a world of information overload thanks to reliable and up-to-date knowledge. These masterclasses are an overview of ESSEC’s knowledge and research.
We design courses tailored to the various populations of your organization you wish to involve in your transformation projects. These may be members of the Executive Committee, high potentials, top managers, experts, etc. Our goal is to adapt to the participants and to be as close as possible to their real-life challenges, and more broadly, your company’s challenges. Our programs are also designed for international managers and incorporate a strong multicultural component. Thanks to our four campuses across three continents and the international expertise of our faculty, we are able to adapt to the multicultural and international challenges of your company.
Our custom tracks are tailored to the challenges of your industry, your sector and your business model. Automotive, healthcare and pharmaceutical, banking, media, logistics, construction, distribution, etc. We work with and support organizations from a wide range of sectors.
"Over the past decade, my role has involved overseeing programs tailored for doctors, department heads, and hospital directors, focusing primarily on research in the hospital sector. Having a sound understanding of their needs, I work hand in hand with the hospital’s management, HR professionals, and prospective participants to develop customized programs. Department heads, in particular, often lack formal management training despite their considerable responsibilities. To bridge this gap, we designed a unique training program, delivered both by ESSEC professors and Foch Hospital managers, complemented with collaborative development sessions and personalized coaching. The program’s content, pacing, and evolution over time are tailored to meet the unique specific needs of each new cohort of participants. "
Marie-Léandre Gomez
Associate Professor, Accounting and Management Control Department, Academic Director of the Heads of Department Program at Hôpital Foch, France
"The BPCE Excellence Course is at the forefront of innovation by providing a structured training program seamlessly integrated into the routine of corporate account managers, effectively addressing the evolving requirements of banking business transformation. Beyond strategic and financial acumen, the emphasis of this program lies in equipping participants with practical tools and techniques for maximizing their effectiveness. The program’s ‘learning by doing’ methodology stands out as a significant advantage, facilitating the application of acquired knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios encountered by account managers in their daily operations."
Gerard Despinoy
Adjunct Professor of Finance and Executive Director of the Master in Finance
Let’s work together on your training needs
Our methodology
Our experienced teams approach each new project with a fresh perspective. These dedicated teams are organized by sector, and take the time to understand who you are, what matters to you and drives you, how we can help you to benefit fully from our expertise in order to achieve your goals in line with your strategy, culture and specific needs.
During this co-construction design phase, we develop a fully-customized, high-impact program that encapsulates our understanding of your needs. We weave together the structure, content and teaching methods in order to develop a comprehensive program proposal. Each learning capsule is then engineered in depth, in close collaboration between your experts and our teachers and facilitators, and orchestrated by us. By putting our expertise at the service of your business needs, we create unique programs that reflect your business and bring out the best of what we have to offer.
More than just a course, we offer learning experiences, leveraging new pedagogical approaches, high-level content and first-class support. A team of dedicated experts guides you throughout the roll-out phase. Whether for face-to-face or distance learning, the human experience lies at the core of our approach: we make sure our participants are comfortable so they can focus on their development and get the most out of their experience.
We carefully measure the satisfaction of our participants and the impact of our programs, and pay particular attention to integrating the feedback we receive to ensure quality. This positive loop, driven by input from all stakeholders, empowers us to design unique learning journeys, with our team of experts committed to realizing your aspirations and reaching your strategic goals.
With over 120 customized programs designed and imparted every year, ESSEC Business School has supported over a hundred companies and trains 3,000 participants each year, driven by the objective of inspiring new forms of leadership that provide meaning and direction and have a positive impact on the world.
In 1991, ESSEC had the privilege of jointly creating its first ever learning and research Chair in partnership with LVMH, the longest-standing program worldwide, dedicated to training young talent for careers in the luxury industry.
The birth of the ESSEC Academy of Luxury in Asia Pacific is founded upon our rich tradition in luxury management research, knowledge, and insights blended with academic excellence. The Academy is uniquely focused on developing talent and creating a forum of expertise and exchange in the Asia-Pacific region in the practices of luxury management.
The Professional Certificate in Luxury Management, launched in June 2023, is the first of its kind in Asia. It is designed to empower professionals tasked to build lasting customer relationships with luxury customers or premiumize their brands or product/service offerings. This signature program weaves both academic and experiential elements to bring about a unique learning journey for executives serving clients in the ultra-luxury sector.
The first few runs of this program concluded successfully with nine out of ten participants stating they would recommend this program to others. The program has attracted executives and leaders not just from the luxury goods and services industries but also from banking, financial planning, property, printing, design, sales, and marketing. This five-day program will be conducted in Singapore twice yearly.
In addition, in 2024, the ESSEC Academy of Luxury APAC will also offer specialized tracks in luxury: “Fine Wines & Spirits”, “Luxury Hospitality” and “Luxury Retail”.
A unique and 100% european customized training experience
ESSEC Executive Education’s International Residency Program for Executives offers a unique experience at one of the top business schools in Europe and worldwide. This tailored program is designed to match your expectations and needs.
Participants gain first-hand exposure to global business practices and develop their skills with the guidance of French and European managers. Participants benefit from interactive lectures, corporate visits, as well as immersive and cultural activities.
Based in the heart of the Paris business district of La Défense, ESSEC Executive Education partners with top national and international companies.
Find out more about the International Residency Program.
Academic excellence
ESSEC boasts a faculty comprising 154 professors representing 36 nationalities.
ESSEC is a research-driven business school, led by a faculty of influential experts, integrated within an international community, and featuring a diverse range of skills. Our faculty members are strongly committed to sharing their expertise and frequently contribute to executive programs, conferences, forums, and symposiums among other platforms. ESSEC’s faculty hails from some of the most prestigious institutions worldwide.
Company visits with local and multinational companies in Paris
An international cadre of professors and industry leaders will guide participants through immersive, multisensory experiences and exclusive behind-the-scenes industry visits. All these activities are specifically designed to inspire, provoke, and provide first-hand insights into the trends fuelling innovation in French business today.
An immersion program in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities: Paris
From the Eiffel Tower to The Louvre Museum, your residency program can include cultural activities for a truly immersive experience in French culture.
Program Highlights
ESSEC Executive Education’s Customized Programs team is here to support you in a number of ways:
Design a unique program, specifically tailored to your expectations and needs.
Provide you with a fresh outlook on your organization, allowing you to gain perspective and explore new viewpoints.
Enhance your understanding of the key managerial, political, and cultural concepts that influence and drive European markets and culture.
Enhance your overall perspective through a training program focused on action, empowering you to directly apply your newfound knowledge in your professional setting.
Our International Residency Program is designed for managers and executives with a keen sense of business, an open mind and sensitivity to the ever-evolving business world.
Typical clients include:
International business schools seeking customized short programs to enhance the curricula of their executive programs (MBA and EMBA).
International businesses interested in providing their managers and executives with a unique learning experience at one of Europe’s leading business schools.
International study programs.
