MSc in Global Business Management (IBSA Dual Degree Master's programme)
Next intake:2026
Become a responsible, innovative global leader mastering critical thinking, risk management, sustainability, emerging technologies, and data‑driven insights to tackle global challenges and build resilient, future‑ready solutions through immersive multicultural learning.
Duration: 12-18 months
Degree: Master of Science
Full time
English
Admissions
Admissions are open to candidates who either hold or are about to hold :
- a 4-year Bachelor Degree with no expected work experience (equivalent to 240 ECTS credits)
- a 3-year Bachelor Degree with a minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits).
Candidates with less than 3 years of professional experience and still willing to study one of our MScs are invited to apply for the Double Degree Qualification : Master in Management + MSc.
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.
Admissions for the full MSc in Global Business Management programme
How to apply for the Msc in Global Business Management (Paris based)?
Calendar
| 2025-2026 Calendar | |
| Applications start | 3 November 2025 |
| Application close | 30 June 2026 |
Application fee: €100
Required Documents
Your application file includes the following documents that you will be required to upload in the online application platform:
- The copy of an ID
- A resume
- A cover letter
- All transcripts of higher education
- A copy of the Bachelor Degree or if you have not yet graduated, a school certificate for the current or 1st semester/quarter transcript (if available)
- A 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
The selection process includes the following steps:
- Online registration (application fee: €100)
- Submit your online application form to ESSCA (in English)
- Pre-selected candidates will be invited to an admissions interview
- After the interview, the postgraduate selection committee will review pre-selected candidates and make a final decision
Admissions for the IBSA Dual Degree Master's programme
Application in Semester 1 (IBSA Dual Degree Master's programme)
Calendar
| 2025-2026 Calendar | |
| Applications start | 3 November 2025 |
| Application close | 30 June 2026 |
Application fee: €100
Required Documents
Your application file includes the following documents that you will be required to upload in the online application platform:
- The copy of an ID
- A resume
- A cover letter
- All transcripts of higher education
- A copy of the Bachelor Degree or if you have not yet graduated, a school certificate for the current or 1st semester/quarter transcript (if available)
- A 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
The selection process includes the following steps:
- Online registration (application fee: €100)
- Submit your online application form to ESSCA (in English)
- Pre-selected candidates will be invited to an admissions interview
- After the interview, the postgraduate selection committee will review pre-selected candidates and make a final decision
Application in Semester 2 (IBSA Dual Degree Master's programme)
It concerns students who will firstly apply and enroll in any of our IBSA partner universities (https://www.ibsa-master.com/) and join us for their specialisation semester in Paris.
Applications are processed internally and candidates must email the following documents to Ms Paquita CLEMOT paquita.clemot@essca.fr in one PDF document:
- Copy of ID card or passport
- CV
- Academic transcripts or document attesting they received 240 ECTS, or equivalent
- Letter of motivation, clearly stating the professional project after graduation
- 1-2 letters of recommendation for the programme
After reviewing the application file, ESSCA will contact the student to deliver the admission outcome.
MSc in Global Business Management
The MSc in Global Business Management (IBSA Dual Degree Master's programme) equips you with critical thinking and risk management skills for global business. This programme offers double degrees from ESSCA and a partner institution, providing international experience.