Bachelor in International Management

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Join our professionally oriented, international programme designed to prepare you for careers in management. This programme offers an internationally accredited undergraduate degree qualification, recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

Duration: 1 to 3 years

Degree: Bac +3 qualification, equivalent to a bachelor's degree

Full time

French and English

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The Bachelor in International Management of ESSCA is designed for you!

International admissions

Admissions in 1st year

Year 1 international admissions (non-Parcoursup procedure)

International admissions are open to candidates who either hold or are in the process of obtaining a non-French Higschool completion certificate (or equivalent)

International admissions process

The evaluation committee conducts a preliminary academic assessment of the application file.
This assessment may be eliminatory, resulting in a decision of non-admission if the application does not meet the required criteria or expectations.

2025-2026 Calendar
Applications start3 November 2025
Application close30 June 2026

Application fee: €100

Required documents

  • Copy of an ID
  • Resume (written in the chosen language of study)
  • Cover letter (written in the chosen language of study)
  • Last 2 year- transcripts of secondary education
  • School certificate for the current year or the 1st quarter/semester transcript (if available)
  • Score in an official French and/or English language proficiency test (*)
  • Any additional and optional document highlighting your application (recommendation letters, GMAT certificate, other certificates, awards etc.)

(*) English and/or French language proficiency tests are mandatory, depending on the applicant’s chosen language of study. However, applicants are exempt from providing an English and/or French score if they:
– Have studied at least one year in French and/or English
– Have French and/or English as their mother tongue

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Admissions in 2nd year

Application dates

International admissions are opened for candidates who have validated (or are in the process of being validated) a first year of higher education abroad (bac+1 equivalent to 60 ECTS credits).

International admissions process

The evaluation committee conducts a preliminary academic assessment of the application file.
This assessment may be eliminatory, resulting in a decision of non-admission if the application does not meet the required criteria or expectations.

2025-2026 Calendar
Applications start3 November 2025
Application close30 June 2026

Application fee: €100

Required documents

  • Copy of an ID
  • Resume (written in the chosen language of study)
  • Cover letter (written in the chosen language of study)
  • Final Highschool year transcript and a copy of your Highschool Diploma or equivalent
  • 1st year University transcripts
  • School certificate for the current year or the 1st quarter/semester transcript (if available)
  • Score in an official French and/or English language proficiency test (*)
  • Any additional and optional document highlighting your application (recommendation letters, GMAT certificate, other certificates, awards etc.)

(*) English and/or French language proficiency tests are mandatory, depending on the applicant’s chosen language of study. However, applicants are exempt from providing an English and/or French score if they:
– Have studied at least one year in French and/or English
– Have French and/or English as their mother tongue.

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International admissions

We are more than happy to help you.

Admissions in 3rd year

Application dates

International admissions are opened for candidates who have validated (or are in the process of validating) 2 years of higher education abroad (bac+2 equivalent to 120 ECTS credits).
Eligible candidates must be studying business-related modules at University.

International admissions process

The evaluation committee conducts a preliminary academic assessment of the application file.
This assessment may be eliminatory, resulting in a decision of non-admission if the application does not meet the required criteria or expectations.

2025-2026 Calendar
Applications start3 November 2025
Application close30 June 2026

Application fee: €100

Required documents

  • Copy of an ID
  • Resume (written in the chosen language of study)
  • Cover letter (written in the chosen language of study)
  • Final Highschool year transcript and a copy of your Highschool Diploma or equivalent
  • 1st year University transcripts
  • School certificate for the current year or the 1st quarter/semester transcript (if available)
  • Score in an official French and/or English language proficiency test (*)
  • Any additional and optional document highlighting your application (recommendation letters, GMAT certificate, other certificates, awards etc.)

(*) English and/or French language proficiency tests are mandatory, depending on the applicant’s chosen language of study. However, applicants are exempt from providing an English and/or French score if they:
– Have studied at least one year in French and/or English
– Have French and/or English as their mother tongue

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International admissions

We are more than happy to help you.

French Admissions

Post-secondary admissions - France

Year 1 admissions (France)

Applying to join the first year of the Bachelor programme involves taking an admission test following registration on Parcoursup, the centralised French admissions system for higher education studies.

The admission test is accessible to all candidates who are either preparing for a French baccalaureate (in mainland France, the French overseas departments and territories, or French lycées abroad) or already hold a French baccalaureate.

The admission test for the programme consists of two parts:

  1. Study of the Application: This involves a thorough review of your application, including your academic records, personal statement, and any other supporting documents.
  2. Admission Tests: This includes an admissions interview, where you will have the opportunity to discuss your interest in the programme and your career aspirations. There is also an English interview to assess your proficiency in English.

Teaching language

2025-2026 Calendar
Application process in 3 steps: Select your choice, pay the fee, and confirm your application on ParcoursupFrom Monday 19 January to Wednesday 1 April 2026
Eligibility results and registration for oral admission testsFrom Friday 17 to Monday 20 April 2026 (midday)
Oral admission tests held on one of six French campuses (remote option available for residents outside mainland France)From Tuesday 21 to Saturday 25 April 2026
Admission results published on ParcoursupTuesday 2 June 2026
Final registration at ESSCAJune 2026
  • Please note that there is an application fee of €100
  • Fee for scholarship candidates: €50

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Admissions in 2nd year - France

Year 2 Bachelor programme admissions

Application dates

National admissions is open to applicants who have completed (or are in the process of completing) 1 year of higher education studies and have obtained 60 ECTS.

2025-2026 Calendar
Applications open17 October 2025
Applications close3 April 2026
Eligibility results17 April 2026
Registration for admission tests17-20 April 2026
Remote admission test22-24 April 2026
Admission results19 May 2026
  • Please note that there is an application fee of €100.
  • Early Birds: €75
  • Fee for scholarship candidates: €50

Required documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • RECTO VERSO photocopy of an identity document (identity card or passport)
  • Official copy of your baccalaureate results
  • Transcripts of marks obtained during higher education studies
  • TOEIC or TOEFL English test result

Admission tests

TestsDuration
Individual admissions interview20 mins
Interview in English15 mins

 

Admissions in 3rd year - France

Year 3 Bachelor programme admissions

National admissions are open to applicants who have completed (or are in the process of completing) 2 years of higher education studies in economics or management and have obtained 120 ECTS.

2025-2026
Applications open17 October 2025
Applications close3 April 2026
Eligibility results17 April 2026
Registration for admission tests17-21 April 2026
Remote admission test22-24 April 2026
Admission results19 May 2026

Required documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • RECTO VERSO photocopy of an identity document (identity card or passport)
  • Official copy of your baccalaureate results
  • Transcripts of marks obtained during higher education studies
  • TOEIC or TOEFL English test result

Admission tests

TestsDuration
Individual admissions interview20 mins
Interview in English15 mins
  • Please note that there is an application fee of €100.
  • Early Birds: €75
  • Fee for scholarship candidates: €50

Bachelor in International Management

Build your international profile