Master in Global Mba

Tuition is Program fee EUR55,000 (whole programme, not per year) + application fee EUR130 + alumni association lifelong membership EUR1,820. RNCP41201, niveau 7 (Grade Master, Bac+5)., and the application deadline for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 31, 2026.

In an increasingly complex global economy, the challenge for modern leadership is to reconcile rapid digital disruption and the imperative of sustainability with the traditional rigors of innovation and entrepreneurship. The ESSEC Global MBA addresses this by positioning itself as a boutique, high-impact program designed for experienced professionals who seek to pivot or accelerate their careers through a deeply personalized, 12-month journey.

Unlike traditional, large-cohort MBA programs, this degree focuses on fostering a collaborative, international environment where students customize their curriculum to align with specific career trajectories. Based in the heart of Paris’s La Défense business district, the program provides a rigorous, hands-on learning experience that bridges theoretical management frameworks with real-world application.

Boutique Leadership Development

The program distinguishes itself through its unique 'Career Learning Labs'—targeted tracks in Consulting, Finance, Luxury, and Tech & Product Management. These labs integrate executive workshops, industry-specific bootcamps, and international learning expeditions to ensure graduates possess not just academic knowledge, but the specific 'savoir-faire' required by top-tier global employers. Whether engaging in a venturing project via the Station F incubator or completing a global field project, participants are consistently challenged to apply their skills to tangible, high-stakes business problems.

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.