Overview
During 6 weeks of rigorous exploration into the dynamics of value creation in the digital landscape through a platform-based approach, you will:
- Develop a deep understanding of Digital Business Models, essential for spearheading digital transformation initiatives and devising innovative strategies for your organization.
- Acquire solid strategic foundations and operational skills specifically designed for managers guiding their businesses through the complexities of digital evolution.

Pre-requisites
- English: minimum TOEIC SCORE 785 or B2 on the Common European Framework of reference
- Candidates must have some notions of digital technologies.
Program Contents
Master the fundamentals of technological innovation |
Understand the digital ecosystems and the opportunities they offer |
Learn the principles of responsible governance |
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• Explore the fourth technological revolution and its consequences
• Define the steps involved in a technological innovation from macro and micro perspectives
• Position your business and activities to successfully navigate the exponential curve |
• Define a digital platform and a digital ecosystem
• Analyse different platforms: one-sided and multi-sided platforms. Create a business model canvas in a digital environment.
• Learn how to monetise a digital platform (understand the importance of the network effect and value co-creation)
• Understand how to efficiently govern and manage a platform |
• Understand AI and Big Data-related technologies
• Embrace a responsible governance of digital business models
• Question and understand the scope of the socioeconomic power of GAFAM and BATX |
14
June
2025

Executive Open day - ESSEC Executive Education
Managers, Executives, Leaders, or Entrepreneurs, join us to discuss your professional development goals.
09:00 - 14:30 | Paris-La Défense (CNIT)
Unveiling ESSEC's distinctive online learning approach
The ESSEC Online flips the traditional classroom model, emphasizing learning outside class through cutting-edge methodologies and relevant content.
Particular importance is given to the selection of resources and dynamics to maximize the learning experience, participant commitment, and engagement. Peer learning and evaluation empower professors to focus on high-value activities. During designated class time, professors ensure full comprehension or present practical cases. Scheduled synchronous webinars provide dedicated interaction opportunities.
METHODOLOGY
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Teamwork and Top-Level Peer Learning: ESSEC Online promotes collaboration where participants engage in peer learning and teamwork, enhancing their understanding and building essential communication and problem-solving skills |
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100% Online Lectures: All lectures are delivered entirely online, offering flexibility for participants to access high-quality content from anywhere, fitting their studies around personal and professional commitments
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Individual Academic Coach: Each participant is paired with an academic coach who provides personalized guidance and support, helping tailor the educational experience to their unique needs and goals |
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Weekly Live Sessions: offer real-time interaction with professors, deepening understanding, addressing questions, and discussing practical applications to enrich the online learning experience.
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Lecturers
- Application deadlines: One month before the start date
- Recognition: Official Certificate 8 ECTS credits
- All courses eligible for CPF : Flexible financing option
Financing
The admissions team will guide you through the different financing options available depending on your personal and professional situation.
Participants can finance this program through different ways:
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Personal funding
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Loans
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Company financing
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French public financing options for executive programs (CPF, Fongecif, etc.)
Excluded taxes | 2,900 € |
All taxes included | 3,480 € |
| This module can be financed through the French Personal Training Account (or CPF: Compte Personnel de Formation) Click here to learn more |
Testimonial
Interview with Laura Mengot, ESSEC Digital Campus participant | ESSEC Digital Campus:

Any questions?
If you wish to register, please follow these steps:
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Visit the course webpage that interests you.
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Click on the ‘Apply’ button.
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After submitting your application, one of our advisors will contact you by telephone to assist you in completing the registration process.
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Once you receive a confirmation message and return the required forms, you may consider scheduling an appointment for an interview with your advisor
For a certificate course, your application and project will be evaluated during this interview. During the interview, the advisor will also give you details about the course’s content and how it is run and will start the registration process if the decision is made to move forward.
For international students : no Visa is required to apply because the certificates are online only.
Registration usually closes two weeks before the course begins.
We require B2 level (785 TOEIC points). If you have not taken a test, you must be able to provide proof that you have a good command of business English. It is important that you are able to both understand written and video lessons and take part in working groups and master classes.