Academic Experience
Academic management training supported by an excellent faculty
Professional Experience
14 months of integrated professional experience
International Exposure
International immersion up to 12 months
Specialization
2 Specialization Tracks
Learning Expeditions and Hackathons
Engagement with global economic hubs, gaining insights into key markets
- Acquire knowledge in all the fundamentals of business such as financial accounting, microeconomics for business, principles of marketing, statistics, responsible marketing, business communication skills, etc
- Become accustomed with Real-World Problem Solving : Practical case studies and simulations equips you to tackle global business challenges with innovative solutions.
- Become truly multilingual by learning 3 languages: French, English and Chinese.
Carry out summer internships anywhere in the world and gain varied and valuable experience for both your personal and career development.
- a 1-month social project gives you hands-on field experience and opens you up to new challenges and ways of thinking
- a 2-month internship gives you a real first taste of company life and an operational experience in a junior-level position
In the second semester of the second year, you will participate in an international academic exchange within the Ecotopia Alliance, a network of prestigious universities that promotes sustainable business practices and cross-cultural learning. This exchange offers the chance to study abroad, deepening your understanding of global business trends and fostering an international perspective.
Courses :
This track focuses on courses such as financial modeling, data-driven decision-making, and quantitative finance. You will learn advanced techniques in financial engineering, big data analytics, and financial risk management, to equip you to navigate complex financial markets and use data to drive business decisions.
Courses :
This track includes courses in global trade management, supply chain optimization, and international business strategy. You will acquire skills in logistics, procurement, and global supply chain networks, preparing you to manage the flow of goods and services in a globally interconnected business environment.
After successfully completing the first three years (180 ECTS) will be awarded a double Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management from both CY Cergy Paris Université and ESSEC Business School.
As an additional opportunity, you may opt for the certificate program at Baruch College, where you’ll delve into global business and finance, gaining professional insights from one of the world's leading financial centers.
In the fourth year, you will begin your Master’s in Finance Engineering and Data Analysis, advancing your understanding of quantitative methods, financial engineering tools, and the role of big data in finance.
Core courses include:
- Advanced Financial Derivatives
- Machine Learning for Finance
- Computational Risk Management
- Algorithmic Trading Strategies
In the fifth year, you will engage in internships, consulting projects, or a capstone thesis, applying your skills to optimize and innovate in global supply chains. This final stage equips you to lead in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
This Master’s focuses on international market strategies, logistics, and supply chain operations. In the fourth year.
Core courses include:
- Global Supply Chain Design
- International Trade Regulations
- Advanced Procurement Strategies
- Digital Transformation in Supply Chains
In the fifth year, you will engage in internships, consulting projects, or a capstone thesis, applying your skills to optimize and innovate in global supply chains. This final stage equips you to lead in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Professional Experience :
The final 6-month managerial internship will see you take on a position with greater responsibilities where you can dedicate yourself to concrete projects.
The partnerships International Program in Business Administration (IPBA) offers unique opportunities to study in various cultural, academic, and business environments, providing them with a strong foundation for global careers.
The Ecotopia Alliance is a coalition of top-tier universities dedicated to promoting sustainability, innovation, and international cooperation in business education. The alliance offers you the opportunity to participate in a second-semester exchange during your second year, allowing you to study abroad and experience diverse academic methodologies and global perspectives.
The partner institutions in the Ecotopia Alliance include:
- CY Cergy Paris Université (France)
- The Babeș-Bolyai University ( Roumania)
- The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium)
- The Ca’Foscari University of Venice (Italy)
- The Technische Universität Dresden (Germany)
- The University of Gothenburg (Sweden)
- The University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)
- NOVA University Lisbon (Portugal)
- The Pompeu Fabra University-Barcelona (Spain)
- The University of Warwick (UK)
In collaboration with CY Cergy Paris Université in France, you will have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor double degree. This double-degree program combines the academic excellence of two leading institutions, allowing you to experience both African and European perspectives on business and management. The partnership equips graduates with two internationally recognized degrees, offering them a significant advantage in the global job market.
Following the bachelor degree, you can further enhance your qualifications by pursuing a one-year certificate program at Baruch College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). Located in New York City, Baruch College offers a prime location for you to build your professional networks and gain practical exposure to the global business landscape. This certificate solidifies their expertise and opens doors to leadership opportunities in various international sectors.
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.
The ESSEC Africa Campus, which was inaugurated in 2017, is located on the Plage des Nations site in Sidi Bouknadel, 25 minutes outside the Moroccan capital. It offers students a stimulating learning environment with modern facilities such as classrooms equipped with the latest technology, group work spaces and student residences.
Throughout your time at ESSEC, the Career Services will accompany you in defining your career plan and facilitate your entry into the professional world.
Through the support of the Career Services team, you will be able to:
- Learn more about yourself and enhance your experiences.
- Explore career opportunities, reflect, and develop your personal and professional projects.
- Define your internship/job search strategy and prepare yourself for numerous recruitment events through coaching with specialists.
- Prepare your CV, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter in an impactful manner, and develop your network efficiently
- Prepare for different types of job interviews through role-playing exercises (pitching) and learn to position yourself well during salary negotiations.
When you join ESSEC Business School, you join a community: yours! You will discover within the community, 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, in principle, the lifetime membership, that ESSEC has been the first French Business School with a global reach to put in place.
At each step, before and after your course, ESSEC Alumni allows you to:
- Find an internship or a job in France or abroad
- Manage your professional progression
- Switch career paths to become entrepreneurs or independent consultants
- Have you recently graduated or are you about to graduate from high school with strong academic performance?
- Are you a motivated individual aspiring to build a career on an international scale?
- Are you eager to develop a blend of technical, analytical, and managerial skills to excel in a global business landscape?
- Do you have a keen interest in gaining international experience through exchange programs and internships?
- Are you interested in the opportunity to earn a dual degree while studying business administration?
Year 1 entry
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Online application closing date* |
Shortlisted results announced |
Interviews |
Final admission results |
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Round 1 |
7 January 2025 |
17 January 2025 |
22-24 January 2025 |
31 January 2025 |
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Round 2 |
11 March 2025 |
21 March 2025 |
26-28 March 2025 |
7 April 2025 |
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Round 3 |
6 May 2025 |
16 May 2025 |
21-23 May 2025 |
29 May 2025 |
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Round 4 |
1 July 2025 |
11 July 2025 |
16- 18 July 2025 |
25 July 2025 |
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Round 5 |
1 September 2025 |
12 September 2025 |
16-17 September 2025 |
23 September 2025 |
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*12 PM Paris time (Noon)
Year 3 entry
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Online application closing date* |
Shortlisted results announced |
Interviews |
Final admission results |
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Round 1 |
14 March 2025 |
26 March 2025 |
31 March - 2 April 2025 |
8 April 2025 |
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Round 2 |
7 May 2025 |
20 May 2025 |
28-30 May |
5 June 2025 |
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Round 3 |
9 July 2025 |
22 July 2025 |
25-29 July 2025 |
5 August 2025 |
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Round 4 |
4 September 2025 |
16 September 2025 |
18-19 September 2025 |
25 September 2025 |
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*12 PM Paris time (Noon)
Create your candidate account and fill in the application form.
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Official academic transcripts |
From the last 3 years minimum |
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An enrollment certificate |
Stating the degree you will graduate with |
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Diplomas |
High School Diploma If already graduated, undergraduate degree if applicable |
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
One page maximum |
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English test certificate |
You need to provide an official certificate of one of the following english proficiency tests: - TOEIC Listening and Reading: 800 (online version is accepted) - TOEFL iBT: 85 (Special Home Edition is accepted - IELTS Academic: 6.0 - Cambridge (B2 First minimum): 175 - Duolingo English Test: 120 Tests that have been sat more than 2 years at the application deadline are not valid. Exemption is possible if you are a native English speaker or if you have completed the last 2 academic years (full-time) entirely taught in english. You will need to upload a document issued from your university to demonstrate it. |
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Identity document |
Passport |
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Optional |
Any other supporting document (language scores, Management test, recommendation letters, certificates, etc.) |
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Application fees |
50 EUR (non-refundable) Exemption applicable if you are applying to the GBBA and already paid the application fees. |
Once you have completed your application with the supporting documents, you can submit it.
Make sure to review your application before submitting, as you won’t be able to bring any changes to it.
Your application will only be reviewed upon payment.
Your application will be studied by the admission committee, and the results will be announced according to the dates mentioned in the table above.
Results are accessible via the application portal.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
The interview will last 30 minutes in front of two examiners. It is a classic motivational interview. The aim is for you to be able to demonstrate your motivation to join the programme and the school and also get across your personality.
Please be aware that no interview will be scheduled out of the announced dates.
You will get your results via email, and they will be accessible on the application portal.
If you have been successful, you will then be contacted by a member of the admissions team who will tell you how to go about confirming your place in the program. This will include paying a non-refundable deposit of 12000, which will then be deducted from your tuition fees.
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Application Fees |
500 MAD |
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Tuition fees (African) |
90 000 MAD / year |
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Tuition fees (Non African) |
180 000 MAD / year |
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Deposit |
12 000 MAD |
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Living Cost |
Monthly approximate covering housing, food, etc : 5.000 MAD |
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Student Services Fees |
20 000 MAD |
Students have the chance to apply for scholarships that can cover up to 50% of tuition fees. Awards are based on academic performance, leadership potential, and other key credentials, providing financial support throughout the 5-year program. Take advantage of this opportunity to invest in your future with reduced financial burden.
15
fevrier
2025
Open Day 2025 - ESSEC Business School Africa
We are delighted to welcome you on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 8:45 AM to 5:15 PM, at our Rabat campus, to help guide you in choosing the right program for your aspirations.
08:45 - 17:15 | Rabat campus
