ESSCA School of Management

ESSCA School of Management

Paris, France

Location

AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS

Accreditations

1

Number of programs

Short Overview

Founded in 1909 in Angers, France, ESSCA is a grande école specializing in business offering a wide portfolio of programmes and degrees in management accessible immediately after the baccalauréat or secondary school.

Located at eight different sites including four campuses approved for non-French-speaking students in Angers, Paris, Budapest and Shanghai, ESSCA’s international curriculum can boast of an international partner network of over institutions in more than 56 countries.

ESSCA’s mission statement

ESSCA School of Management creates knowledge and develops responsible managers and entrepreneurs, while fully considering planet boundaries,  human, ethical and economic dimensions of organisations in a sustainable and multicultural environment driven by technological trends or social innovations.

Vision

ESSCA School of Management aims to be a leading actor in a higher education ecosystem offering one of the best working, research, and learning environments in Europe by 2030.

Values
Humanism – Responsibility – Agility – Reliability​

Values express important and lasting beliefs with a direct link to the history of the School and the vision of the Governing Body. They also guide our strategic focus. Members of staff individually and collectively identify with these values, passing them on to our stakeholders and in particular our students.

A Winning Strategy

Each year ESSCA welcomes nearly 7 000 students and trainees in continuing education.

More than 6 000 candidates take the competitive entrance examination for the Master’s in Management Programme and for the International Management Bachelor’s. 1050 have been admitted into the 1st year for the Master’s and 320 into the 1st year for the Bachelor’s. ESSCA’s alumni quickly join the corporate world— 80% have signed a contract before their graduation, 93% of young graduates are recruited in less than 3 months and 93% feel that they have a function in line with their professional career objectives.

ESSCA is a well-established Business School: For more than 110 years it has consistently adhered to the humanistic values that make up its ethical foundations.

ESSCA, an association under French law (1901), holds the EESPIG label (Etablissement d’Enseignement Supérieur Privé d’Intérêt Général), which distinguishes French private higher education establishments committed to the success of their students.
It is our aim to develop ESSCA’s excellence further and to foster an atmosphere of support for young people who are about to start their professional lives.

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MBA Programs

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What people are saying?

R.M., Alumni

33 years old
Mexico
Full time - 1 year
Enrolled in 2015

The staff in ESSCA was always helpful and available, and the program was full of excellent students and professors, most of which also became great friends. In ESSCA they cared about what the students have to say and I’ve felt a strong sense of companionship in Master level. Overall, I think that this has been an enriching life experience, I’ve learned a lot from the amazing people, from the school and from life itself. I’m very thankful with everyone here!

Campus life & community

Campus

ESSCA Business School operates across multiple campuses, with its main campus located in Angers, France. The Angers campus features:

  • Modern classrooms and lecture halls equipped with advanced technology
  • A well-stocked library and resource center
  • A dedicated career center
  • Computer labs and study areas
  • A student lounge and cafeteria

ESSCA also has campuses in Paris, Budapest, and Shanghai, offering students international exposure. The school's unique "multi-campus" approach allows students to study at different locations during their program, enhancing their global perspective.

Student Activities & Clubs

ESSCA provides numerous opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities:

Student associations:

  • BDE (Bureau des Étudiants) - organizes social events and activities
  • BDS (Bureau des Sports) - manages sports teams and events
  • BDA (Bureau des Arts) - promotes cultural and artistic activities

Professional and academic clubs:

  • ESSCA Finance Club
  • Marketing Association
  • Entrepreneurship Society

International clubs:

  • International Students Association
  • ESSCA Exchange Club

Events and activities:

  • Annual ESSCA Forum - a career fair connecting students with potential employers
  • Gala nights and themed parties
  • Sports tournaments and competitions
  • Volunteering and community service initiatives

Student-run projects:

  • ESSCA Junior Enterprise - a student-run consulting firm
  • Model United Nations team
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Admissions & student support

Academic Support:

  • Personal academic advisors for each student
  • Tutoring programs for challenging subjects
  • Writing workshops and language support
  • Online learning resources and platforms

Career Services:

  • One-on-one career counseling
  • CV and cover letter reviews
  • Interview preparation sessions
  • Access to ESSCA's alumni network
  • Internship and job placement assistance

International Student Services:

  • Visa and immigration support
  • Cultural integration programs
  • Language exchange partnerships
  • Assistance with accommodation

Health and Wellness:

  • On-campus nurse for basic health concerns
  • Partnerships with local healthcare providers
  • Stress management workshops
  • Sports and fitness facilities

Disability Support:

  • Accommodations for students with disabilities
  • Assistive technology resources
  • Individualized support plans

Financial Support:

  • Scholarships and financial aid advising
  • Information on part-time work opportunities
  • Budget management workshops

Personal Development:

  • Mentoring programs
  • Leadership development workshops
  • Soft skills training sessions
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