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Essec Business School

MBA · Cergy, France · Tier II

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Salary & Career

avg salary$139,055

employed at 3mo88%

Program Info

duration12 months

tuition$55,000

formatFull-time

teachingMix of case studies, experiential learning through field trips, and business simulations

Class Profile

class size110

avg age30

avg work experience6 years

women %39%

international %93%

Rankings

FT rank#24

QS rank#29

tierII

Admissions

GMAT Range

630-740

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 29, 2024

round2January 28, 2025

round3April 1, 2025

round4June 3, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Financial Accounting & AnalysisMarketing ManagementManagerial EconomicsStrategy and ManagementOrganization and ManagementCorporate FinanceOperations ManagementInformation Systems

Elective Areas

Luxury Brand ManagementStrategy & Digital Leadership

Concentrations

Luxury Brand ManagementStrategy & Digital Leadership

Top Recruiters

AmazonL'OréalMarsEYDeloittePwC

Top Industries

ConsultingLuxuryTechnologyFinance

Program Highlights

-Action-oriented learning
-Global immersion seminars
-Tailored career support
-Strong network of alumni

ROI

total cost$55,000

program typeFull-time

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APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for MBA

deadline:

Oct 29, 2025

[!] Deadline passed remaining

progress:0/25 tasks

what_ready:

# reminders:

- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately

- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining

- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now

- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice

TIMELINE BREAKDOWN

[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation

# Study and take standardized test

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 29, 2025 (-400 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 29, 2025 (-369 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 29, 2025 (-369 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 29, 2025 (-338 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 29, 2025 (-308 days)

# general guide only. check official website for requirements.

ADMISSION CALCULATOR

MBA

gpa (0-4.0):

gmat (200-800):

work_experience (yrs):

admission_probability:

60%

[target]

[+]gpa: strong

[~]test: average

[~]exp: average

recommendations:

- Seek leadership opportunities in current role

# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.

data: Financial Times & QS 2025