Raison d’être et Entreprise à Mission

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.

This program is for students who want to learn about defining a company's purpose and becoming a mission-driven enterprise. It's a non-degree program that lasts several weeks and is taught in English. You'll gain skills to define a company's purpose and deploy a project to become a mission-driven enterprise.

The curriculum covers the notions of purpose and mission-driven companies, and new forms of organization that combine economic performance and positive social impact. The program includes 14 sequences with analyses, tools, and testimonials from companies like French Games, Openclassrooms, and Groupama. You'll learn about five key skills to deploy a purpose and mission project within an organization.

After completing this program, you can pursue careers as a Sustainability Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, or Social Impact Manager. You can work in various industries, including business, non-profit, or social enterprise. Employers may include companies that prioritize social responsibility and sustainability.