MSc in Global Business Management (IBSA Dual Degree Master's programme)
Next intake:2027
Develop critical thinking and master risk management with our MSc in Global Business Management with a specialisation in Sustainable Risk Management. Tackle global challenges and build the skills for sustainable success.
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.
Following the academic review, shortlisted candidates are invited to participate in an online interview
Admissions for the full MSc in Global Business Management programme
How to apply for the Msc in Global Business Management (Paris based)?
Calendar
| Admission calendar | |
| Opening | 15 September 2026 |
| Submission deadline (Non-European Union students*) | 30 June 2027 |
| Submission deadline (European Union students*) | 10 July 2027 |
*European Union Citizen/national
Admission Session Calendar
Admissions take place in several rounds, starting in November 2026.
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | |
| Application deadline | 15 December 2026 | 15 February 2027 | 15 April 2027 |
| Admission results | 20 January 2027 | 25 March 2027 | 15 May 2027 |
Application fees
Applications fees are 100 euros and are non-refundable.
Documents required
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
Please note that the Admissions Team reserves the right to request additional supporting documents if necessary.
Admissions for the IBSA Dual Degree Master's programme
Application in Semester 1 (IBSA Dual Degree Master's programme)
Calendar
| Admission calendar | |
| Opening | 15 September 2026 |
| Submission deadline (Non-European Union students*) | 30 June 2027 |
| Submission deadline (European Union students*) | 10 July 2027 |
*European Union Citizen/national
Admission Session Calendar
Admissions take place in several rounds, starting in November 2026.
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | |
| Application deadline | 15 December 2026 | 15 February 2027 | 15 April 2027 |
| Admission results | 20 January 2027 | 25 March 2027 | 15 May 2027 |
Application fees
Applications fees are 100 euros and are non-refundable.
Documents required
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
Please note that the Admissions Team reserves the right to request additional supporting documents if necessary.
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 Edmée DORLÉAC edmee.dorleac@essca.fr (ESSCA Master of Science programme coordinator) 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.