Master in Executive Certificate Women Board Ready

Tuition costs 9,900 USD per year. Applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Aug 31, 2026.

Designed for ambitious women preparing to ascend to executive committees, boards of directors, and high-level governance roles, this programme serves as a strategic launchpad for those ready to shape the future of corporate responsibility. Led by Professor Viviane de Beaufort, the course transcends traditional management training by blending rigorous hard skills in governance with a sophisticated understanding of gender dynamics and behavioral leadership.

A Catalyst for Inclusive Governance

Participants join an elite cohort of peers and mentors, gaining access to a prestigious ecosystem of partners including the Institute of Directors and various diversity-focused associations. The curriculum is specifically engineered to arm leaders with the tools necessary to navigate complex board environments, fostering a unique 'gender-aware' leadership posture that is both subversive and highly effective in modern business landscapes.

• Gain direct, actionable insights into board-level strategic decision-making.
• Engage in peer-to-peer learning with a network of over 400 alumnae.
• Develop the confidence and behavioral strategies to command authority in executive settings.

ESSEC Business School is a well-established international institution known for rigorous business education and an entrepreneurial mindset. Offering programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, ESSEC integrates academic depth with practical learning, leveraging partnerships with industry and a dual-campus model that spans France and Singapore. The school’s curriculum emphasizes leadership, innovation and global awareness to prepare students for complex business challenges.

Students benefit from a multicultural learning environment and strong corporate connections that open pathways to internships, consulting projects and international exchanges. ESSEC promotes ethical leadership and sustainability as integral parts of management education, blending case-based learning, experiential projects and research-led instruction. Small cohorts and engaged faculty foster peer collaboration and individualized career support.

Outside the classroom, ESSEC provides a vibrant student life with clubs, incubators and events that encourage entrepreneurship and cross-cultural collaboration. Graduates join a global alumni network and are positioned for careers across sectors, supported by career services and employer partnerships. For students seeking a demanding but supportive business education with a truly international outlook, ESSEC combines academic excellence, practical exposure and a strong global community.