Thousands of eyes fixed on the stage, moments brimming with emotion, and a shared energy that won’t soon be forgotten!
A Landmark Celebration for ESSCA’s New Alumni
ESSCA’s 2026 Graduation Ceremony brought together almost 3,000 guests, all gathered to celebrate the achievements of 1,533 graduates from across the school’s programmes:
- Students from the Master in Management programme
- Students from the Bachelor in International Management
- Students completing Master of Science (MSc) degrees
- Professionals from Executive Education, including the ESSCA BADGE – Automotive Distribution and Services Manager and the Executive Master in Global management
A ceremony marked by standout moments
The event opened on a high note with a performance by Maïa WOJCIK, ESSCA student and rising talent from Star Academy 2024/2025, joined by dancers from the Lyon campus.
We were also delighted to welcome Edward BOUYGUES, President of Bouygues Telecom and ESSCA alumnus (Class of 2007), who served as Patron of the 2026 cohort. His address struck an inspiring tone, encouraging graduates from every pathway to embrace ambition and seize new opportunities.
Celebrating inspiring and dedicated pathways
As tradition dictates, several awards were presented to recognise students whose journeys have been particularly impressive — reflecting the wide variety of backgrounds and aspirations across ESSCA’s programmes:
- Outstanding Achievement
- International Immersion
- CSR Commitment
- Student Engagement
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
These awards shine a light on the commitment, creativity and drive shown by our students and Executive Education participants throughout their time at ESSCA.
A blend of emotion, tradition and celebration
With gowns and straw boaters, lively moments, reunions and shared memories, the ceremony carried a unique blend of festivity and formality.
It was a moment of pause — a fitting close to years of study, and the starting point for new academic ambitions or professional adventures.
Congratulations to All ESSCA Graduates!
Our warmest congratulations go to all graduates from the Master in Management, the Bachelor in International Management, the Master of Science programmes, and Executive Education pathways.
We wish each of them a future filled with exciting projects, success, and personal as well as professional fulfilment.
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04/02/2026ESSCA Renewed for Five Years with the EQUIS Accreditation
ESSCA has been awarded the renewal of its EQUIS accreditation for the maximum duration of five years. This achievement marks an important milestone for the School, which has maintained uninterrupted accreditation for the past ten years.
03/27/2026Jean Charroin, Dean & CEO ESSCA, appointed Chair of the ACE alliance
A founding member in 2013 of the ACE alliance (Alliance of Chinese and European Business Schools ), which brings together Chinese and European business schools, ESSCA hosted the annual deans’symposium of the alliance members on its Lyon campus from 17th to 19th March.
