MASTER IN STRATEGY

AND MANAGEMENT OF
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
ESSEC
BUSINESS SCHOOL
ESSEC is a business school with ESSEC is a school with French Roots
programs ranging from Bachelor that trains responsible leaders.
to PhD, a wide range of Masters Being a responsible leader means
programs including our flagship Master being able to see beyond business
in Management and Global MBA as usual. Responsible leaders are
programs. ESSEC also offers executive able to value long-term benefits
education and custom training over short-term profits; they are able
designed and developed on-demand to blend corporate performance
for our partners from the private with employees’ well-being. To
sector. ESSEC holds the “Triple crown” prepare its students for the world of
of accreditations for global business tomorrow, ESSEC’s pedagogy seeks
education: EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. to awaken and develop creative
and critical thinking, together with
Vincenzo Vinzi At the core of the ESSEC learning the learning-by-doing method.
Dean and President experience is a combination of Responsible leaders are those who
of ESSEC Business School excellence and distinctiveness. can see the broader picture.
ESSEC’s unique educational model
is based on education by experiences, ESSEC is a full ecosystem at the
that foster the acquisition of crossroad of rigorous and relevant
CREATED IN 19O7, ESSEC cutting-edge knowledge with the research, innovation, business and
development of know-how and life society. At ESSEC we believe in
BUSINESS SCHOOL IS A skills. At ESSEC, we aim to empower bringing research and companies
WORLD-SCHOOL WITH students and give them the keys
to imagine, create, lead and have a
into the classroom, we also believe
that learning doesn’t end with a
FRENCH ROOTS. ITS PURPOSE positive impact in the business world degree: learning at ESSEC means
of tomorrow that will be more complex becoming a life-long learner and
IS TO INFUSE TOMORROW’S and changing ever more rapidly. joining a close-knit community
LEADERSHIP WITH MEANING. of alumni with over 74,000
ESSEC is a world-school. Our members all across the globe.
International campuses in Asia-Pacific
and Africa are dual gateways that
allow students to really immerse
themselves into different cultures
worldwide and develop genuine
expertise about business in those
regions. They allow our school to build
deeper alliances with academic, private
and public partners in those regions
that are growing at an accelerated
pace and will be leaders of economic
growth in tomorrow’s world. ESSEC
has built a network of alliances with
academic partners worldwide so
that its students’ learning journey
is a true international one.

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FINANCIAL TIMES
BUSINESS EDUCATION #8 #1o #4 #9
RANKINGS European Master in Master in Executive
Business School Management Finance Education
(2024) (2024) (2024) Custom
(2024)

Key figures

74,OOO
ESSEC Alumni members
7,855
students in full-time undergraduate

4 and graduate programs

campuses in
Paris-Cergy,
Paris-La Défense,
37.47% +1oo
Singapore and Rabat international nationalities
students represented

23O partner universities

in 50 countries
8O +1oo
PhD student
students organizations

31
double degree programs
(25 international, 6 national)

194
permanent faculty of 37 nationalities
including 25 Emeriti professors

25
5,OOO
learning and research chairs

managers in executive education

+ 1,OOO partner companies

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 EDITO
Managing complexity in a global business world

Thriving in today’s global business environments requires a

unique set of skills. One must be able to navigate through
volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) contexts
with strategic thinking, critical reasoning, creativity, problem-
solving, collaboration, and strong communication skills.
Liem NGUYEN
Academic Director ESSEC Business School’s Master in Strategy and Management of
International Business (SMIB) program is ranked 2nd worldwide in 2024 by
QS among Masters in Management programs and 1st in Asia. The program
offers customized tracks and specializations that equip participants
with solid analytical, digital, strategic, innovation, and entrepreneurial
skill sets that are highly sought after in a competitive job market.

As a student of SMIB, you will have the opportunity to participate

in hands-on assignments and company projects, benefit from an
outstanding learning experience, and learn from a world-class
faculty. You will also join a global community of 71,000 ESSEC
alumni, including more than 3,000 former SMIB participants.

We look forward to welcoming you to our

campuses in Greater Paris or Singapore.

Srividya JANDHYALA
Academic Director -
Singapore Campus

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 Key
facts

BROADEN
YOUR 1 2 or
years
2 campuses
(Paris-Cergy, France
3
Specialisations

HORIZONS & Singapore) • Global Business

Management
• Global Leadership
Join an internationally-
focused program: 2
Double Degrees
Strategy
• Global Innovation
Strategy
• A professional business mindset in all
aspects of the program.
• Choice of a specialisation in France Master degree International
or in Asia, each with a specific career accredited by Business Study Trip
goal in mind. (Europe, Middle

3
French Ministry
of Higher East...)
• Exchange and double degree
opportunities with leading academic Education,
International
partners (Depending on your study Research and
Company Exchanges
path). Innovation
assignment
• An international learning expedition.
• Integrated professional experiences.
• The chance to mix with a highly
diverse class and teaching faculty. #3 Best Master in
Management Worldwide

The duration of the Master SMIB is 2 years (Master 1 + Master 2) or 1 year (Master 2 only),
depending on your background and latest degree.
- A 3-year Bachelor or a Licence 3 (In any discipline) at the minimum: You will complete the program in 2 years (M1 + M2)
- A 4-year Bachelor or a Master Degree (In any discipline) at the minimum: You will complete the program in 1 year (M2)

MASTER 1 (M1) IN FRANCE

A year to grasp the prerequisites of core business management and decide your specialisation for next year.
Academic Courses + Case Studies + Workshops + Languages

Business & Industry Chair in ESSEC Africa (optional) and Professional Experience (4-6 months)

MASTER 2 (M2) IN FRANCE OR SINGAPORE

A year to specialise and gain in-depth knowledge and experience integrating
critical thinking about sustainability and responsible leadership.
Academic Courses + Professional Workshops + Business Simulation + Case Studies + Soft Skills
Validate refreshers, core courses and research seminars and choose from the following options:
Option 1: Double Degree Option 2: Exchange Option 3: Specialisations

Global Business Global Leadership Global Innovation

- Queen’s in Canada Management Strategy Strategy
- EGADE in Mexico - CUHK in Hong Kong
- USC in the United States - ESSEC Africa in Morocco
Electives
Learning Expedition
Professional Experience (4-6 months)

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Courses and seminars The faculty
Students are offered a range of fundamental, core, It blends academic and professional perspectives for
specialized and elective courses and seminars to teaching excellence, with the majority of lecturers
tailor the program to their refined career goals. They holding a Ph.D., thus being experts in their field, and
cover all sectors of activity, from consumer goods to standing for more than 20 different nationalities.
services and high tech products. Language courses of
French, Mandarin or Spanish have to be validated. In addition to the faculty of ESSEC Business School, the
program also relies on visiting scholars and seasoned
professionals who bring their business expertise
An internationally focused pedagogy to the class, continuously challenging students
on fundamental business issues. It also includes
Anchored in a case-based approach, the pedagogy companies that are responsible for a given course.
presents students with international business situations.
Solutions that emerge often reflect the cultural and
academic diversity of the students. The program relies on
a wide range of learning methods including lectures, case
studies, business simulations, role playing, interactive
seminars, field work and individual/team projects.

Strengths of the SMIB program

Courses, seminars, A choice of specialisations in
company and consulting missions, France or in Singapore, each with
fairs, career days, networking events a specific career goal in mind

Company Tracks
connections

ESSEC France
or Singapore,
International double degree
students
CulTurally
A multidisciplinary in US and
and faculty,
diverse program with Multi-campus Mexico and
exchange
international
experience an international in Canada,
perspective Hong Kong,
and Morocco

EXCHANGES &
Coaching
DOUBLE DEGREES

- Darla Moore School of Business,

University of South Carolina (DD)
Coaching and professional career - EGADE Business School,
counseling, case cracking training Technológico de Monterrey (DD)
- Smith School of Business,
Queen’s University (EXC)
- ESSEC Africa (EXC)
- The Chinese University
of Hong Kong (EXC)
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MILESTONES
International Learning Expedition Digital Week Competition (DWC)
Students will have the possibility to go to one week learning In France. The DWC is an inter-program competition
expedition that provides opportunities to meet local ESSEC between the teams from different Mastère Spécialisé®, as
Alumni, professionals and business leaders. Topics explored well as the Master SMIB. Students respond to the real cases
during the business seminar focus on entering the domestic presented by the companies while placing themselves in the
market and local opportunities, threats and risks. Students shoes of Digital agencies for a week. In the last few years,
have for instance travelled to Bangkok, Berlin, Geneva, Ho Chi some real and current cases were presented by the following
Minh, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, London, Mexico, Milan, San companies: Accenture, AstraZeneca, Beiersdorf, Brittany
Francisco, Shanghai, Dubai, Barcelona, Dublin, Stockholm. Ferries, Capgemini, Carrefour, Orange Business Services,
Companies visited include Accenture, Chanel, Deutsche Bank, Chanel, Compagnie des Alpes, Dassault Systèmes, Essity,
HSBC, L’Oréal, Mercedes-Benz, Roche, Roland Berger, 3M, Fillmed Laboratories, GSK, L’Oréal, Lacoste, Nestlé, Sephora,
Luxury’n’Sight, Mckinsey & Company, L’Oréal, Richemont, Servier, SNCF, SNEF Lab, Unither, Valneva, Vertone. The Digital
Dataiku, Natixis, Magrabi, Islamic Gulf Investments, Blu Week Competition presents a unique opportunity to confront
Selection, Image de Marque, Procare Health, SAP, Alira Health, the digital transformation within companies.
Almirall, Pierre Fabre, Pernod Ricard, Crédit Agricole, CIB,
Linkedin, Google, Microsoft, Smurfit Kappa, Trinity College
Dublin, Dassault Systems, Tefal, Scania, etc. ASIAN STRATEGY CONSULTING
PROJECT (ASCP)
Sustainability Workshops and Seminars A three-month consulting project is offered at the ESSEC
Asia-Pacific campus in Singapore. After a competitive
In Singapore and France. Balancing growth and selection process, students are given the opportunity
sustainability has become key for businesses across all to develop their understanding of Business Model
industries. Through the Sustainability Workshops and Transformation in the Digital Era in Asian emerging markets
Seminars, students will be immersed in sustainability topics by working on a real business issue faced by a company/
to strengthen their awareness and sensitivity towards related organization.
issues in seminar and workshops like Business and Society
Seminar, Social and Sustainable Innovation Workshop, Since 2010, ASCP has created over 50 projects across 10 fast-
Responsible Innovation Bootcamp. growing Asian countries, involving over 40 companies, more
than 150 coaches and graduating 267 alumni globally.

CAREER DAY The ASCP is a unique consulting program offering companies

across Asia a fresh perspective into their business model
In France and in Singapore. Whichever campus you study transformation and digitalization journey.
at, you will get the chance to meet professionals, mostly
SMIB alumni, at different stages of their career and in
different industries. They will share insights about the reality
behind their job title and how they reached that position
along with the necessary skills etc. This day is SMIB-exclusive
and aims to make you better informed about what you are
actually applying for when you embark on your job search.

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EXCHANGES
AND DOUBLE DEGREES
Students enrolled in the Corporate track at the ESSEC Cergy Campus (France) or at ESSEC Asia-Pacific
(Singapore) during the M2 have the opportunity to apply, early September, to an exchange or double degree
program. These experiences will further broaden your international perspectives and immerse you in a different
business environment, allowing you to grasp the specificities of doing business in different countries.

Darla Moore School of Business - University of

South Carolina, Columbia, United States
Double degree: Master in International Business | January - May
The double degree with the Darla Moore School of Business focuses
on International Business, and is designed for students who want
to get positions in Economic Institutions, Financial Departments of
MNCs or Investment Funds. This degree also gives an opportunity
to students to enroll in a Business Analytics Certificate.

EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico

Double degree: MBA | January - August
Open to Spanish speaking students only.
The double degree with EGADE focuses on Entrepreneurship, and
is designed for those who want to develop their entrepreneurial
and intrapreneurial skills, either to start up their own business
or acquire skills for internal business development.

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, Toronto, Canada

Exchange Program: Certificate of Attendance delivered
by Queen’s University. | January - April
Our Master of International Business program has been
designed for business students who are looking to broaden their
understanding of cross-cultural manage-ment, while building
a solid understanding of the global business environment.
They come from all over the world to be a part of a dynamic
community of global citizens with international perspective.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong

Exchange Program: Masters and MBA | January - April
The exchange program with CUHK is designed for students
who wish to attend classes in a different context and academic
system in areas such as Accountancy, Business Analytics,
Information and Technology, Real Estate, Marketing, etc.

ESSEC Africa, Rabat, Morocco

Exchange Program | January - June
The exchange program with the ESSEC Africa campus focuses on
the track Global Manager in Africa, and is designed for students
who want to understand business conduct in Africa, either as
entrepreneurs or as future collaborators in a company based in Africa.

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YEAR 1 | MASTER 1; M1
At ESSEC Cergy Campus (France)
Depending on your background and latest degree, you will start the program in M1 and the total duration
of the program is 2 years (M1 + M2).
You will build your foundations in strategy and understand how international complexity
impacts business conduct. Through this first year, you will also discover your professional
interests, to help you decide which specialisation to choose in Year 2 (M2).

YEAR 2 | MASTER 2; M2
At ESSEC Cergy Campus (France) or ESSEC Asia-Pacific (Singapore)
Depending on your background and latest degree, you will start the program in M2 and the total duration
of the program is 1 year (M2), or you will continue with the second year of the program (M2) if you started in M1.
During the M2, you will have the opportunity to choose and delve into specialised courses tailored to equip you with the
specific competencies required for your career. You will immerse yourself in a Western or Asian business environment through
ESSEC Business School’s campuses in France or Singapore, based on your professional goals.

Before starting the SMIB M2 courses, students may have to go through Refresher courses in September
to catch up with the prerequisites they may not have acquired in their previous studies.

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 A business culture!
Students and professors come
from all over the world. The wide
range of classes available allows
you to choose according to your
interests and objectives.

Yoann,
Alumnus SMIB,
Pharmacist, Université de Lyon,
Life Sciences Consultant,
Alcimed
(Switzerland)

EXAMPLES OF SEMINARS
• Team Building & Leadership • Negotiation • Social & Sustainable Innovation
• Climate Day • Digital Week Competition (DWC) • Diversity Fresco
in France • Respect Charter
• Asian Strategy Consulting Project
(ASCP) in Singapore

EXAMPLES OF LANGUAGES
French | Spanish | Mandarin
French is compulsory for all non-francophone speakers

EXAMPLES OF CORE COURSES

Financial Accounting | Cost Analysis | Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Entrepreneurship | Economics | Strategy | Corporate
Finance | Research Methods for Managers | Law | Geopolitics | Digital Innovation | Data Analysis | Marketing

EXAMPLES OF SPECIALISATIONS
Global Business Management Global Leadership Strategy Global Innovation Strategy
- Global Strategic Management - Sustainable Leadership (OB) - Creating & Capturing value from
- Advanced Corporate Strategy - Technology & Ethics Innovation
- Digital Marketing Strategy - Intercultural Management - Design Thinking & Corporate Venture
- International Finance - Sustainability - New Technology & Strategy
- New Technology & Law

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
4-6 months’ company assignment

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YOUR AFRICAN EXPERIENCE

AWAITS YOU!
Business & Industry (B&I) in Africa Chair
Open to students of M1 from January to March, this chairs enables students to understand the challenges of African
economies and businesses in the climate change transition and the global value chain (and the opportunities they generate).

As African continent is changing fast and offers many opportunities in a rapid geopolitical shift, the abundance and the role
of raw materials and commodities has resulted in the acceleration of industrialization and logistics, financing needs, and
human capital opportunities. This, in turn, results in the diversification of economies and the transformation of products
in the global value chain. Students may also carry out their professional experience starting April in Africa or abroad.

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 The program makes you
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think of the world differently. It offers

a lot of courses in each important
aspect of the business field, exposure to
companies almost every day. It is taught
by excellent and professional professors

HANDS-ON FIELD
who have real field experience.

Qian,
EXPERIENCE Alumna SMIB, Engineer,
Tsinghua University,
Performance Manager,
At ESSEC Business School, students are in constant interaction with the business Danone (Paris).
world, putting them in the best position to successfully build their careers.

YEAR 1 (MASTER 1; M1)

4-6 MONTHS (MINIMUM) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
If you start the program in M1 (according to your background and degree), you will have the opportunity
to start building your professional experience through the 3-month company assignment, which
takes place at the end of the year. This experience allows you to discover your professional interests
to help you choose the specialized track that is most adapted to your goals during the M2. You will
also be able to put the knowledge and skills you have learned to practice in a real-life context.

YEAR 2 (MASTER 2; M2)

Whether you start the program in M2 (according to your background and degree) or continue
with the second year of the program if you started in M1, you will dive into the world of strategy
or consulting through an integrated consulting or company assignment, designed to facilitate
your professional integration. Depending on your track, several options are available:

4-6 MONTHS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The 6-month company assignment enables you to apply your newly acquired skills and knowledge through hands-on
experience in an organization anywhere around the globe. Companies hiring last year’s SMIB students for the company
assignment include L’Oréal, KPMG, Sanofi, Allianz, General Electric (GE), McKinsey, Amazon, Renault, Artefact, DHL, etc.

ASIAN STRATEGY CONSULTING PROJECT (ASCP) IN SINGAPORE

This consulting mission is the perfect opportunity for you to experience the consulting industry in Asia,
allowing you to put in practice all the hard and soft skills needed to become a qualified consultant in the
region. During the mission, you will work with your classmates as part of a real consulting team on a mission
proposed by a company or an economic cluster located in APAC, under the supervision of an ESSEC coach.

Examples of companies which propose projects include: L’Oreal, Loopedin, Maison21G, NewRIIS, DHL, GetGo, Grab, etc.

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CAREERS AND ALUMNI
AROUND THE WORLD
Graduates find management positions
in various industry sectors,
ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Consulting
• Consultant in strategy, in international development, in
mergers and acquisitions, business analyst, audit consultant,
risk management consultant, energy consultant, etc.
International Business
• Project manager, business developer, head of import-export,
zone manager, international development manager etc.
Management
• Subsidiary director, project manager etc.
Finance
• Financial analyst, investment banking auditor, head of international
project financing, auditor/credit risk manager, systems engineer
and head of financial processes, international treasurer,
international management controller, private equity, etc.
Marketing/Sales
• International product manager, marketing manager, key account
manager, head of market research, sales director, sales manager etc.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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• R&D Managers, Open Innovation Manager and

Consultants, Scale-ups consultants, Founders, etc.

POSITIONS Sectors
• Consulting Consulting 37%
• Marketing/Communications/PR
Banking/Insurance/Finance
• Business Development/Retail 13%
Cosmetics/Jewellery/Fashion/Clothing
• Strategy 10%
• Finance Pharmaceuticals/Biology/Health
8%
• Logistics/Supply Chain Energy/Environment
• Data Analytics Aeronautics/Space/Transportation
6%
• Entrepreneurship
(logistics, naval, rail, roads) 3%
• etc.
Others 23%

90%* 73%* 65.6%* 40%*

of graduates found of graduates hold positions working in Europe, of graduates found jobs
a job in less than with international 25.5% working in Asia & Oceania, via ESSEC networks
6 months* responsibilities 6,3% working in North America, (career services, ESSEC
1.6% in Africa Alumni, etc).

Source: Career Survey 2024.

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 My boss was surprised
by my knowledge of Asian
business culture when we met
some Asian investors.

Simone, ALUMNI POSITIONS

Alumnus SMIB,
MSc in Business Engineering, •M
 anaging Director
Politecnico di Torino,
Investment Analyst, CARTIER (1999)
Grosvenor • S trategic Program & Sales
Fund Management
Enablement Director EMEA Server
DELL TECHNOLOGIES (2005)
•G
 eneral Director
GL EVENTS (2008)
•P
 roduction Head
Placement MICHELIN (2010)
• S trategic Advisory and Transaction
Ongoing career orientation and support is provided to help students Consultant
find suitable positions upon graduating. These services include personal CBRE (2012)
development coaching which has been designed to help students
capitalize on their skills and experience, so they become conscious of their •A
 ssociate Partner
assets. By defining a personal strategy to market their skills, students and MCKINSEY and COMPANY (2013)
graduates optimize their chances of succeeding on their chosen career
•H
 ead of Data Science
path. The Career Services also organize individual counseling, workshops,
mock interviews, conferences and opportunities to meet with executive
MODULAIRE GROUP (2014)
search consultants, industry leaders/CEOs and HR Directors. • I nternational Marketing Manager
L’OREAL (2014)
Each year, there are:
•B
 usiness Development Director,
•2
 5,000 exclusive job offers: internships, apprenticeship contracts, LIFE SCIENCES BUSINESS
graduate programs, V.I.E (International Volunteer in Business), and
permanent positions. FRANCE (2018)

• 350+ recruitment events with recruiters based in France and •B

 usiness Process Owner
internationally: job fairs, company presentations, and case studies. LVMH (2020)
• Nearly 4,000 one-on-one career coaching sessions with career •R
 egional Associate Product
consultants. Manager
• Access to 3 self-training platforms and over 50 articles written ABBOTT (2021)
by career consultants. - I nternational Tax Associate -
• 200+ career-focused workshops. PriceWaterHouseCoopers
(PwC) (2022)
• Close to 7,000 professional experiences monitored.

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 Be part of ESSEC’s
dynamic worldwide network
of excellence

74,ooo
ESSEC ALUMNI MEMBERS
With over 70 alumni chapters located
worldwide ESSEC Alumni offers a
wide range of services and organizes
special events all over the world
in all business sectors, as well as
giving career advice to graduates.

The international background

top recruiters
of the SMIB with multicultural ACCENTURE HSBC
teachers and students fed my AIRBUS GROUP JPMORGAN
passion and curiosity for different AMAZON CHASE & CO.
geographies, economies and types AT KEARNEY KERING
of companies. AXA KPMG
BANK OF L’ORÉAL
Maria Carolina, AMERICA LOUIS VUITTON
Alumna SMIB, Engineer, MERRILL LYNCH LVMH
École des Mines de St-Étienne, BARCLAYS MARS & CO.
Consultant, BCG
BCG MAZARS
(Mexico)
BEAR STEARNS MCKINSEY &
BNP PARIBAS COMPANY
CAPGEMINI NESTLÉ
CONSULTING NOVARTIS
CARTIER ORANO
CHRISTIAN DIOR PFIZER
DANONE P&G
DELL PwC
DELOITTE SAFRAN-ZODIAC
ENGIE SANOFI
EY SCHLUMBERGER
FACEBOOK SIMON KUCHER
GENERAL & PARTNERS
ELECTRIC THALES
GOOGLE TOTAL
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 WHO CAN APPLY? Typical SMIB
The Master in Strategy & Management of International Business (SMIB) student profiles
is a selective graduate program designed for business-oriented, bold,
authentic, responsible and open-minded young candidates with:

20%
Engineering & Sciences
A 3-year Bachelor Degree You will complete the
or a Licence 3 program in 2 years (M1 + M2)

You will complete the

program in 1 year (M2)
63%
Finance, Economics,
A 4-year Bachelor Degree If the commission board finds that your
background is strong but not complete Management, Business
or a Master Degree enough in some required aspects, we may

17%
ask you to complete the program in 2 years
(M1 + M2) instead in order to build up your
strengths and ensure your success.

Social Sciences, Literature,

Languages, Political Science,
The selection process Law, etc.

Selection is based on an exceptional academic record and/or

professional experience as well as strong motivation to pursue
the SMIB program. A complete application includes:
46%women

• Online application file with supporting documents

• Management Aptitude Test: GMAT or GRE or TAGE MAGE or CAT
• English Proficiency Test: TOEIC or TOEFL or IELTS or Cambridge
The English test is not required if all your previous academic degrees
23
Average Age
(Bachelor’s and Master’s included) acquired since high school were

34
taught entirely in English. An attestation proving the medium
of instruction is required. Exemption is not possible for student
planning to go on an exchange in Canada or do a double-degree.
• Online recommendations are mandatory (one academic Nationalities
and one professional referee is recommended).

3
• Kindly note that if a clarification is needed,
an interview may be scheduled.
or more languages are spoken
by our students
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OFFICIAL MASTER Degree

The Master in Strategy and Management of International Business (SMIB) program is authorized by the
French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation to award a recognized BAC +5 degree, Master’s
Grade to its students, allowing them to apply to governmental financial aids and pursue doctoral studies
afterwards. At the end of the program, depending on which campuses students have studied at, they can
apply for an Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour (APS) in France to extend their visa for 1 year and apply for
jobs in Europe, or a Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) in Singapore to stay and look for employment for 1 year.
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4 INTERNATIONAL
CAMPUSES

THE CERGY CAMPUS

Welcome to ESSEC Business School’s original
campus located only 35 minutes away from Paris.
ESSEC established its original campus in this student haven in 1973.
Set in a vast green space covering 2,000 hectares, the campus
features the very best teaching tools: auditoriums equipped
with facilities, libraries rooted in the digital era, language
labs, etc. It is also a convivial site with places to eat, student
residences, sports facilities, practical services, and more.

THE PARIS-LA-DÉFENSE CAMPUS

At the heart of Europe’s leading business
district, this ESSEC campus is adapted to the time
constraints and targeted needs of working managers.
This campus, housed in the well-known CNIT building, is
specifically dedicated to our executive education programs.
Thanks to its strategic location, spaces for group work,
connectivity, areas for relaxing, reading and getting
together, it offers the perfect conditions for
educating managers and executives.

THE SINGAPORE CAMPUS

Midway between India and China, Singapore boasts
the ideal location to get a global vision of Asia.
Singapore has always been in the vanguard of Asian development
and continues to attract multinationals from all over the world.
Since 2005, ESSEC’s third campus has been ushering its students
into the heart of a major economic, commercial and financial
crossroads, offering an ideal platform for understanding
the forces, complexity, diversity and challenges of a key
region in the 21st century. In January 2015, ESSEC
welcomed students to its new 6500 m2 campus.

THE RABAT CAMPUS (MOROCCO)

Fully assimilated to its environment, the ESSEC Africa
campus works with Moroccan and African leaders to
address the continent’s economic, cultural and social challenges.
Baptized ESSEC Africa, this 6,000 m2 campus, idyllically located
in Sidi Bouknadel, is home to ESSEC’s academic activities:
undergraduate, graduate and executive education programs,
a business incubator and research activities conducted in
partnership with top-level Moroccan academic institutions.

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ESSEC Business School
3 avenue Bernard-Hirsch
CS 50105 Cergy
95021 Cergy-Pontoise Cedex
France
Tél. +33 (0)1 34 43 30 00
www.essec.edu

ESSEC Executive Education

CNIT BP 230
92053 Paris-La Défense
France
Tél. +33 (0)1 46 92 49 00

© ESSEC Business School - 1507180825 - Cover photo: © Denis ALLARD/REA.

www.executive-education.essec.edu

ESSEC Asie-Pacifique
5 Nepal Park
Singapore 139408
Tél. +65 6884 9780
www.essec.edu/asia
ESSEC | CPE Registration number 200511927D
Period of registration: 30 June 2023 - 29 June 2029
Committee of Private Education (CPE) is part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

ESSEC Afrique
Plage des Nations - Golf City
Route de Kénitra - Sidi Bouknadel (Rabat-Salé)
Maroc
Tél. +212 (0)5 37 82 40 00
www.essec.edu

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