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
The Undergraduate Cycle of the Grande École Programme
During the three years of your undergraduate studies, you'll be able to participate in group projects, receive personalised support, and if you wish, learn a third language or pursue an English-speaking programme from the first year.
Your third year will be a truly global experience, with a semester of English-taught courses at ESSCA complemented by an inspiring study abroad experience.
Succeed in your studies with the ESSCA Academic Support Centre (CAP): benefit from academic assistance, personalised tutoring and Learning to Learn workshops, delivered through individual coaching sessions or group workshops.
Starting your studies at ESSCA
Fresher's Week
As the new academic year commences, first-year students from all our French campuses dedicate four days to a charitable project, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
Year 1: Embark on a journey to explore the world of business and develop your working methods
- Principles of management: organisational management, project management, fundamentals of marketing, fundamentals of strategy, general accounting, fundamentals of management control, microeconomics, fundamentals of law and contracts.
- Algorithmic thinking
- Modern foreign languages
- Humanities
- Work experience placement: minimum 2 months in France or abroad
Open up to the world with our humanities courses!
Our humanities courses offer insights into various disciplines that not only enrich your general knowledge but also stimulate your curiosity and creativity. These include international relations and geopolitics, design, and more. Embrace this opportunity to broaden your perspectives and develop a global outlook.
Year 2: Gain in-depth understanding of the company’s operational functions
- Principles of management: organisational behaviour, human resources management, entrepreneurship and innovation, business development, financial analysis, financial markets, macroeconomics, fundamentals of company and employment law.
- Algorithmic thinking
- Modern foreign languages
- Humanities
- Placement in a commercial function: minimum 2 months in France or abroad
Year 3: Develop your international profile and map out your career path
In the third year, all courses are delivered entirely in English, providing you with an immersive language experience. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad, further enhancing your international exposure and understanding. This year is designed to help you develop a global perspective and formulate a clear career plan.
- Principles of management: International Business, Consumer and Market Studies, Corporate Finance, Workshops in Economics, Business Law in the EU
- Algorithmic thinking
- Modern foreign languages
- Humanities
- International semester
- Optional work placement
Claire’s experience in Costa Rica
In my third year, I opted for a semester abroad at ULACIT in Costa Rica, one of the country’s best universities. The courses, with an emphasis on group work, were taught in English and Spanish, so I was able to improve my language skills. Along with its rich cultural heritage, the country offers stunning natural landscapes, from volcanoes and beaches to forests in the clouds... Living with a Costa Rican host family during my stay, I was able to develop a deep and lasting bond with them.
