Program Objectives
Designed for marketers and digital specialists in this age of complexity, the ESSEC MSc in Marketing Management and Digital will enable you to acquire the concepts and tools of marketing and digital as well as the fundamentals of management.
With the burgeoning success of the luxury industry, the concept of luxury brand management has also become increasingly relevant for many different industry sectors. You will learn about brand value and management in the luxury business and how the luxury market has evolved with the age of digitalization.
Program Presentation by Academic Director Gautam KIYAWAT
Typical Class Profile
Testimonies
Alexia Maurin
(MSc MMD’22)
Antoine Habay
(MSc MMD’23)
The MSc in Marketing Management and Digital Experience
With a special emphasis on digital and luxury marketing, the MSc Marketing Management and Digital students are equipped with the skills set, knowledge, and experiences to thrive as a modern marketer
Academic experience
The duration of the MSc in Marketing Management and Digital is 1 year. Through our courses you will acquire marketing concepts and techniques, digital tools and know-how, managerial skills and good professional practices.
Professional experience
Students will complete an internship with a duration of 4 to 6 months; it can take place anywhere in the world and is designed to facilitate students’ professional integration.
International experience
Students get a chance to participate in a one week International Study Trip to some of the world’s renowned companies
What Makes This Program Unique?
Our digital courses equip students with the knowledge and skill sets to analyze, reflect, implement and audit digital marketing policies to drive the managerial and digital transformation of companies. Our luxury courses help you understand how to operationally enhance the desirability of any premium or luxury brand to connect on a more emotional level with their clientele. The luxury business model taught can be applied to companies in any sector, multinational or a small business, in the luxury sector, or in any other sector that manages premium brands. The curriculum will enable you to succeed in the marketing trade and access management positions in marketing, digital marketing or luxury marketing in various industries.
“Company visits, study trips and the alumni network make MSc MMD make well represented in the luxury industry”.
How Is the Program Organized?
Throughout our courses, you will acquire all the concepts and techniques of marketing, digital tools and know-how, managerial skills and good professional practices. These will enable you to succeed in the marketing trades and access management functions in marketing or digital marketing fields in various industries.
The program will also focus on the social and ethical dimensions of marketing issues to equip you with the knowledge and skill sets to analyze, reflect, implement and audit marketing and digital marketing policies, in order to drive the managerial and digital transformation of companies.
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Hands-on Field Experience
International Study Trip
Digital Marketing Challenge (DMC)
Business Week
Internship and Professional Thesis
We offer our students a dynamic and holistic learning experience that goes beyond the classroom. All students undergo a one-week overseas study trip to visit some of the world’s most renowned companies to gain an understanding of their brand heritage, market strategies, target markets and audience. Representing a wide range of industries and sectors such as luxury retail, automobile, textiles and consulting, the participating companies provide our students with privileged access to their marketing operations, product development and launches.
Companies that participated in our study trips:
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Academic Directors and Faculty Members
Our professors are known for their academic excellence, global frame of mind and outstanding teaching methods.
In fact, our professors from the Department of Marketing at ESSEC regularly conduct research on topics including business strategy, consumer behavior and marketing decision support. They have also been published in some of the most highly regarded academic journals, including the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research; Marketing Science; Journal of Consumer Research.
In addition to our full-time faculty, you can look forward to learning from our industry lecturers and practitioners, who bring with them a wealth of expertise, experience and networks.
Academic Director
Academics FAQ
Classes are conducted between Mondays and Fridays during these slots: 9 am – 12 pm;
1.15 pm - 4.15 pm; and 4.30 pm - 7.30 pm. Your timetable depends on the core courses and
electives you take.
Internships last 4 to 6 months and they usually take place after the final term has ended.
Students start sourcing for internships as early as while they are in the program. Our Career
Services Team is there to guide you with your internship sourcing.
Campus Life at ESSEC Asia-Pacific
ESSEC's Asia-Pacific Campus, which was inaugurated in 2015, is located in Singapore, a dynamic city-state known for its thriving business environment and multicultural population.
Crowned as the world’s #1 smart city, #2 most innovative economy, #3 safest and most competitive financial center in the world, Singapore is a commercial hub to over 37,000 multinational corporations, many of which are global Fortune 500 companies. 80 of the world’s top 100 tech companies are also located here.
ESSEC’s 6500 square meter campus is located in the heart of the city, close to major business centers, commercial areas and within the one-north district that is dedicated to advancing research, education, and entrepreneurship.
If you choose to study at this campus, expect the strong presence of multinational firms that can provide you access into the promising future of Asia. As the #2 most connected country in the world, Singapore is a strategic gateway to Asia, Europe and North-America.
You could use your experience at the Asia-Pacific campus as a gateway into Asia, or as a rich experience to boost your career in other parts of the world.
Choose the Asia-Pacific campus if:
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You are attracted to the immense potential that Singapore has to offer as a strategic gateway to Asia and Europe;
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You enjoy pursuing a degree in a world-class educational system and interacting with a very diverse student cohort;
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You wish to immerse yourself in a blend between East and West, in a safe and secure environment with world class infrastructure;
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You wish to reap the benefits and business opportunities of a fast-growing and welcoming economy;
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You would like to acquire a global perspective and Asian perspectives of doing business.
At ESSEC Asia-Pacific, we do our best to support our students to make ESSEC a fun place to learn, socialize and experience local cultures. Student leadership at ESSEC Asia-Pacific consists of representatives from each cohort who are either elected or appointed. Over the years, our students have founded many clubs and associations with a wide variety of themes, namely:
1. Interactions, Competitions & Entrepreneurship
2. Arts. Culture and Media
3. Sports, Outdoors and Wellness
4. Community Service
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Campus Life FAQ
Once you have confirmed your seat in the program, the Office of the Registrar will provide
you with the necessary information to complete your administrative enrolment. All new
students undergo an induction, which includes an overview of the program structure and
curriculum, academic and administrative guidelines, student life and career services.
There are numerous cultural, professional, community and athletic clubs at ESSEC APAC.
The School does not offer accommodation but fret not as finding accommodation in Singapore is easy. The School provides support in your search for the ideal housing option that meets your needs and budget. Please visit our blogsite for more info.
Where Will ESSEC MMD Take You?
Thanks to the customized study paths offered by the ESSEC MSc Marketing Management and Digital program, graduates find positions in various roles across the world, particularly in Europe and Asia.
Source: Based on 2023 employment survey
Testimonial
“ESSEC Career Services team is extremely supportive and helps in the journey of finding the right internship”
MSc MMD’21
Recruitment
MSc in Marketing Management and Digital graduates pursue a fulfilling careers across numerous fields of activity in multiple industries.
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Where Do MSc MMD Alumni Work?
Accenture, Chanel, Club Med, EY, Ferrari, Infineum Singapore, LVMH Groupe, L'Oréal, Novade Solutions, Officine Panerai, Christian Dior, Piaget, Puig, Razer, Richemont, Shopee, Superunion, Toutiao, Unilever, Zalora etc.
ESSEC Accompanies you
Throughout your time at ESSEC, the Career Services will accompany you in defining your career plan and facilitating your entry into the professional world.
Career guidance and advice
Throughout your time at ESSEC Business School, the Career Services will accompany you in defining your career plan and facilitating 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 project.
- 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.
- 17 000 exclusive job postings : internships, apprenticeships and jobs.
- 430+ meetings with recruiters based in France and all around the world : job fairs, company presentations and case studies.
- 4 000+ individual appointments with career consultants.
- Access to 5 learning platforms and 40+ articles, training and self-teaching modules
- 164 career related workshops
Meeting with professionals and recruitment opportunities
The Career Services team organizes numerous recruitment events and puts you in direct contact with your future employer(s):
- Networking, professional meetings
- Company presentations, business conferences, recruitment sessions, workshops, master classes and internationally-themed weeks.
Talent Days
This recruitment fair brings companies to our students. You will establish contacts with companies from all sectors of activity, such as: LVMH, Capgemini Invent, Sodexo, DBS, Standard Chartered Bank, etc.
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.
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.
Careers FAQ
Yes, subject to having already obtained a Student's Pass in Singapore, which comes with a FIN number that is used to apply for the Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) in Singapore. The student must also be in Singapore with a valid pass (Student's Pass or Visit Pass with at least 10 days remaining) when they submit the application.
The LTVP allows foreign students to remain in Singapore for one year after finishing their studies in Singapore to look for employment opportunities (This applies even if the student has done only a trimester at the end of his/her program in Singapore).
For more information regarding the application process, please visit this page.
The Career Services in Singapore is very active and well connected. They organise many events and tend to have a smaller more responsive network of partner companies. ESSEC is well known in the region and has a good reputation with the companies who know and work with us. The school is constantly working to establish more partnerships and networks. Past students have worked in a huge variety of sectors and tend to be based in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Dubai, etc. As an intern, salaries are low but as a graduate, starting salaries are relatively high and you progress very quickly, more so than maybe in Europe.
Do I Have the Profile That Fits ?
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Have you obtained or are currently pursuing a Master/4-year bachelor/3-year bachelor’s degree in any field of study (engineering, science, mathematics, business, law, humanities & social sciences, economics, etc.)?
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Are you a high-potential candidate looking to gain or deepen your knowledge of Marketing?
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Are you open-minded, internationally oriented and have leadership potential?
Admissions Calendar
For 2025 Intake | Online Application Deadline | Admission Results |
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Round 1 | 25 Oct 2024 | 26 Nov 2024 |
Round 2 | 10 Jan 2025 | 20 Feb 2025 |
Round 3 | 7 Mar 2025 | 18 Apr 2025 |
Round 4 | 28 Apr 2025 | 12 Jun 2025 |
Admission Process
You will need to provide:
- 1 English test score - mandatory. Exempted if the candidate has completed at least 3 years in a higher education program in English at a 100% English-speaking institution. In that case, please provide us an official certificate with the mention that the medium of instruction is English.
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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 Special home edition is accepted |
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Minimum score 6.5 |
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Minimum score 175 |
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Minimum score 850 |
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.
The management test (TAGE MAGE , GMAT or GRE) is optional but can add value to your application.
Please fill in an online application. Create your account and you will receive an email with your login and pin number. These are required each time you sign in, so keep them safe! You can fill in the application form at our own pace and come back to it at any point.
A complete application file includes the following items. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
All documents must be provided in English, including the Application Form. 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). While applying, if you do not have your final diploma that makes you eligible for the program, you can apply with an Enrolment Certificate, with an expected graduation date. Important: By mid-December of your starting year at ESSEC, you will have to provide a copy of your diploma (or a certificate of completion). |
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Transcripts/Grade Sheets |
Official or authenticated transcript copies of all academic terms attended since high school, including exchange programs (simple copies will not be accepted). Grading Scale details must be provided. |
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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 English Test |
Copy of official score (test taker version) |
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1 Identity Card |
Passport or National Identity Card. |
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1 Photograph |
A recent ID photo |
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Application Fee |
115 € non-refundable and payable only online |
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 at the top of this page.
Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for an interview via videoconference.
The objective of the interview is:
- To understand you better: your personality and your values
- To evaluate your professional and personal project and its coherence with the program
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 timetable).
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.
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.
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Admissions FAQ
Although prior professional experience is not a mandatory requirement, having some relevant work experience does help you with your application to get into the program.
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.
While students have the chance to learn French during the program, MMD does not require any French proficiency as it is taught entirely in English. English is also the lingua franca in Singapore.
Program Cost
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Total Tuition |
SGD 42,000 |
SGD 47,000 |
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Administrative fee The non-refundable administrative fee is payable within two weeks from the day of admission and is deducted from the total tuition fee |
SGD 7,200 |
SGD 7,200 |
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Remaining Tuition Fee The remaining tuition fee is payable before August 31st of the academic year |
SGD 34,800 |
SGD 39,800 |
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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) |
SGD 3,160 |
SGD 3,300 |
Living Expenses
Apart from the total tuition, students should budget an additional amount for living expenses (housing, transportation, food, etc.) from €1,300 to €2,000 per month depending on their lifestyle and preferences.
Financing Your Program
Scholarships
Description: To sustain the academic excellence of the program, ESSEC Business School offers scholarships to the most outstanding candidates.
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 and during the interview.
Amount: Up to 35% 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.
Description: Varied cultural perspectives and backgrounds enhance the education and experience of all our students as well as being a key factor in the excellence of our programs. With this in mind, ESSEC seeks to create further diversity in its already diverse student body.
Eligibility: Open to applicants who are citizens of a country in one of the following regions: Asia-Pacific (excluding Singapore), Africa, Europe, North America and South America.
Amount: Up to 30% of total tuition fees.
Procedure: Scholarship decisions are made during the application procedure. They are awarded to applicants having demonstrated academic excellence and a strong international background in both their application file. Selected students will be notified upon being offered a place on the program.
Description: This prestigious scholarship is awarded to outstanding candidates admitted to ESSEC's Master's programs at the Asia-Pacific campus in Singapore. Open to Singaporean citizens and Permanent Residents, the scholarship aims to empower top talent with the education and skills needed to excel on the global stage.
Eligibility: Candidates must be Singaporean citizens or Permanent Residents of Singapore.
Amount: The scholarship will cover up to 50% of the total tuition fees.
Procedure: This scholarship is awarded during each admission session alongside the admission offer. No additional application or request is required. Selected students will be notified upon receiving their admission offer.
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 28 February 2025.
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.
International Students from 150 different nationalities admitted to the MSc in Marketing Management and Digital 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 don’t 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 check your eligibility on the Prodigy website 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.
More information on Sallie MAE
More information on US Federal loans
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