Grande École programme
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Our 5-year programme awards a Master's degree accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (grade de master). This gives you the opportunity to follow a 100% English-language curriculum right from the first year.
Duration: 5 years
Degree: Bac +5 qualification, equivalent to a master's degree
Full time
French and English
2 years to build expertise and develop specialist knowledge
Taught entirely or partially in English, the two-year Master’s cycle can be taken as a continuation of your undergraduate studies or via parallel university admission. This flexible structure will enable you to chart your own personalised academic pathway, acquiring in-depth skills specific to your career aspirations.
Alumni voice
Throughout my academic journey, I have developed a dual expertise that bridges engineering sciences and management. ESSCA has played a pivotal role in this development, offering high-quality teaching, bespoke academic pathways, a strong international orientation, and a vibrant student community. These elements have equipped me with a solid and enriching experience, enabling me to pursue a career that is both ambitious and coherent.
The Master’s cycle
The first year of the Master’s cycle builds upon the knowledge gained during the undergraduate cycle, offering a core curriculum of highly specialised courses. This stage also provides you the opportunity to select a pre-specialisation in one of the following areas: Business & Strategy, Finance, Management, Marketing, or Operations & Decision.
The second year of the Master’s programme is designed to hone your professional skills. You’ll choose a specialisation that aligns with your career goals. The year culminates with a minimum 4-month end-of-studies work placement in France or abroad, providing you with practical experience in your chosen field. This hands-on experience is invaluable in preparing you for your future career.
Year 1 Master’s cycle
Develop in-depth expertise in your chosen field!
Semester 1: Advanced Management Skills
The first year of the Master’s cycle commences with a semester dedicated to Advanced Management Skills. This module covers essential management skills that every decision- maker in any profession should possess: leadership, strategic understanding, information systems, budgetary control, and a broad understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ethics. This foundation equips you with the necessary skills to make a successful start to your career.
Semester 2: Choice of a pre-specialisation track
In the first year of the Master’s cycle, you’ll refine your academic focus and select a course of study that aligns with your career aspirations. The options include:
Master in Management and Business Engineering
This programme is open to students who hold or be about to hold an Engineering Degree (3-year Bachelor’s Degree, equivalent to 180 ECTS credits) in France or abroad.
Following the completion of these modules, you can opt either for an optional internship (in France or abroad) or a gap year should you wish to gain pratical experience in your chosen field.
Year 2 Master’s cycle
Choosing a specialisation and charting your career path
Leveraging the skills and knowledge gained in the previous years of study, the second year of the Master’s cycle provides you with the opportunity to fine-tune your choices and cultivate your expertise.
By choosing a specialisation with a professional focus, you can align your academic journey with your career aspirations, paving the way for success in your chosen field. This stage of the programme is designed to help you transition seamlessly from academic learning to professional practice.
Specialisations
Management & Strategy
- Consulting (FR)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (FR)
- International Business & Management (EN)
Finance
- Banking and Financial Engineering (EN)
- Corporate Finance (EN)
Marketing
- Marketing & Customer Experience (EN)
- Marketing & Digital Communication (EN)
- Pricing & Revenue Management (FR)
Concluding your studies with practical experience and academic research, the culmination of your Master’s programme involves a business placement of at least four months, either in France or abroad.
Tracks and specialisations
Master in Management and Business Engineering
Boost your career with a double degree!
Be distinctive and unlock new opportunities. Applicants with an undergraduate qualification can apply for our Double Degree in Master in Management and MSc of their choice.
This track allows students to gain the extra credits, knowledge and skills required to join our MSc programmes. Students choosing this option will follow an accelerated programme of study leading to a double degree qualification in 2.5 years.
