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Essec Business School

ESSEC
Cergy, France · Europe · est. 1907
3 programs: Masters in Finance, Masters in Management, Masters in Marketing
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Programs Offered

Diversity Metrics

female faculty41%
intl faculty80%
doctorates100%
female students46.5%
intl students58%
women on board50%
source: FT 2025

Program Rankings

Executive MBA

#29 FT · III
$204kavg
tuition$64,000
duration18 months

MBA

#24 FT · II
$139kavg
employment88%
tuition$55,000
duration12 months

Masters in Finance

#04 FT · I
$161kavg
employment97%
tuition$33,000
duration1 year

Masters in Management

#10 FT · I
$119kavg
employment99%
tuition$52,174
duration1 year

Masters in Marketing

$72kavg
employment100%
tuition$29,300
duration1Y

Student Perspective

source: AI-synthesized student reviews

School Culture

ESSEC fosters a diverse and collaborative learning environment with a strong emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility. Students benefit from a personalized approach to education, experiential learning opportunities, and a strong sense of community.

Career Services

ESSEC provides comprehensive career support, including personalized career coaching, industry-specific workshops, networking events, and access to a vast alumni network. The school has strong relationships with leading companies across various sectors, facilitating internships and job placements.

Campus

ESSEC has multiple campuses worldwide. The Cergy campus offers modern facilities and a vibrant student life, while the other campuses provide specialized learning environments in global business hubs. They aim to create modern, flexible spaces.

Notable Alumni

  • -Philippe Ginestet - Founder of Gifi
  • -Patrick Ricard - CEO of Pernod Ricard

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Student Reviews Summary

Students praise the program's flexibility, international exposure across multiple campuses, and strong career opportunities. The curriculum is seen as rigorous and the alumni network is considered a significant asset. A potential downside is the main campus's location in Cergy, outside of central Paris. | Students benefit from a strong international dimension with exposure to both European and Asian markets, and appreciate the program's strong reputation and career-oriented focus. Some non-EU students note challenges in securing jobs in Europe post-graduation without fluency in the local language. | Students and alumni praise the program's strong reputation, professional and friendly staff, and the valuable network. Some note the intensity of the one-year program and a desire for even more integrated work experience opportunities.

source: AI summary
vlocal(2026-09-02)