The Executive MBA (EMBA)
Empower Your Career

Executive MBA is offered in 3 alternative formats : In-class, online or Blended format

Lindsey NEFESH-CLARKE, EMBA 2009
Founder and Managing Director – Women's Worldwide Web
“My career has taken a quantum leap thanks to the ESCP Executive MBA. It enabled me to develop self-confidence and a sense of the possibilities of management and leadership to embrace this ambitious social venture.”

Peter LINDQVIST, EMBA 2014
Account Manager Oil & Gas EMEA
Trimble Navigation
“If you want a world-class Executive MBA in an international environment while keeping your job, a programme that combines academic theory with the real world application, and to improve your leadership and strategy skills, then the ESCP Executive MBA is the right choice and right place to be.”

Mihai ZANT, EMBA 2014
EMEA Director for JustNOW
“I am confident now to sit at a table with any executive in the world in any country of the world.”

The Executive MBA (EMBA)
Curriculum

Core Courses

The core courses equip you with all the cross-functional knowledge and managerial skills that a business leader like you will need. You will complete 180 hours taught throughout the year in weekday or weekend sessions, depending upon the study track.
 

50+ Electives

International Seminars

Over the course of the Executive MBA, 5 location-specific seminars explore the burning issues in global business. The 5 week-long seminars are an opportunity to pool your own knowledge and experience with that of your peers.

International Consulting Project (ICP)

You will work on this collaborative, multi-disciplinary project as part of an intercultural team over 12 to 14 months. You and your team will complete an in-depth analysis of a situation or an issue faced by a company and make recommendations for actions that can realistically be implemented by the firm.
The outcome of your ICP is a series of recommendations that the company can implement in order to meet the strategic challenge at hand.

“The ICP [...] represents a real challenge from a professional perspective; you and the team go well beyond your comfort zone, your field of expertise.”
Alessandro Rossi, EMBA 2015
Marketing Director
Barilla

Personal Executive Coach

The Executive MBA is a holistic programme that drives positive change in your life that extends beyond the professional. You can explore themes that are relevant to your career development, or choose to focus on personal decision-making and identify the actions that will help you reach your goals.

Pedagogy

You will apply the skills acquired throughout the programme thanks to:

• The International Consultancy Project (ICP): the objective of this group project is to address a challenge faced by a real-world company and provide a concrete recommendation or set of actions based on in-depth strategic analysis of the company and their issue.
• ICP, case studies, business games, company diagnostics and strategic reports: these pedagogical methods require the participant to formalise a strategic plan while taking into account all of the functions of a company.

Evaluation

To receive the Executive MBA degree the following conditions must be met:

• Successful acquisition of the skills taught by the Executive MBA programme
• The successful completion of the ICP (International Consultancy Project) in the form of a written strategic plan that includes your groups’ recommendations to the company, as well as the defence of said plan before a jury of experts who will evaluate the pertinence of the recommendations.

Skills Acquired

• Create or rethink the organisational structure of a company while taking into account its existing activities and strategies to ensure a smooth transition. Execute projected analyses to anticipate the short, mid, and long-term impacts of these transitions.  
• Manage organisations and teams and put into place team workflows and processes to increase collective performance
• Recognize the implications of different leadership styles and their efficacy in adopting the best approach to reach the objectives set forth by the leader and the realisation of their vision. 
• Use the tools of each function of the company to dialogue and facilitate the decision making, especially within a context of uncertainty all while analysing the associated risks and opportunities. 
• Apply critical analysis to the needs and expectations of various stakeholders and determine the specific and necessary resources--transversal, internal, external--to the deployment of the identified solutions. 
• Identify the environmental and societal issues by mobilising the internal and external stakeholders of the company and develop a sustainable business model

VAE (validation des acquis de l'expérience)

The programme is eligible for the VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience).

Success rate 2021

99%

The Executive MBA was granted the “Grade de master” for its “diplôme pour dirigeant en administration des affaires” by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI). This degree is registered on the RNCP (French Register of Professional Certifications) – RNCP sheet N°35383

The Executive MBA (EMBA)
Network

Profiles

Your peers are an integral part of your learning experience at ESCP. The Executive MBA cohort is hand-picked from the highest calibre of business leaders. We select participants from a variety of cultural and industry backgrounds to ensure that the input in class is always challenging and rewarding.

Representation by Regions

Industry Sectors

“During 18 months, I developed my hard and soft skills together with high profile professionals who became a family. On the itinerant track, the European Expertise of the teachers gave me the tools to anticipate and identify issues. Now I feel ready for the next step in my career.”
Antonio Fajardo, GMP 2016, EMBA 2018
Product Technology Manager
BASF

EMBA Women's Network

The EMBA Women's Network ensures you have the support you need to head off the particular challenges faced by women seeking to take their career to the next level. Initiatives include on-campus networking events, coaching sessions and elective courses on topics such as Women in Leadership.

“Change can only be achieved if women support each other whenever possible.”
Catherine Gaudry, MBA 2017
Management Supervisor
KKLD* GmbH

“For me, the real plus of ESCP is the strong commitment of the school to develop, support and mobilize female executives.”
Anne Kalu, MBA 2017
CEO/Managing Director
Skyte Global Travels

The Executive MBA (EMBA)
Admission

Admission Requirements

• A previous university degree: Bachelor (minimum 240 ECTS credits), Master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline
• A minimum of five years of managerial experience, based on demonstration of managerial skills and potential for success within your company (recommendation letters)
• Fluency in English: courses are taught in English, and all coursework must be submitted in English.
• For non-native English speakers, we require the following minimum test scores (TOEFL 100 / IELTS Band 7 / In-house English Test (free) provided by British Council: CEFR c1*). If you have worked or studied in English for at least two years, you will not be required to submit test scores related to English fluency.

*CEFR stands for Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Admission Process

Step 1

Individual assessment meeting with the Admissions department (in person, by phone or online)

Step 2

Applications are made online. To apply for the EMBA, you have to submit the following documents:

• Degree certificates or grade transcripts covering all years of university study (official translation can be requested)
• Up-to-date CV
• Two reference letters (the two referees will receive a form to be completed)
• English Language certificate (if you are not a native English speaker)
• Copy of passport or ID
• Application fee of €300

Step 3

Application review

Step 4

On-campus or online admission interview with Program Directors, Faculty and Alumni

Step 5

Admission decision within one week

Step 6

Confirmation of enrolment and payment of deposit one month following acceptance.

The Executive MBA (EMBA)
Fees & Financing

The Executive MBA is a Master's-level higher education degree, accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education. The degree is registered with the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP) under the number RNCP 35383.

Tuiton Fees

The ESCP Executive MBA fees are €79,000 (September 2023 and January 2024 intakes).

Tuition fees include 520 teaching hours, all course materials and online resources, and accommodation expenses for off-campus seminars. Travel and living expenses are not included.

• General conditions of services

Scholarships

In ESCP we value diversity and want to encourage real exchanges from individuals from many different backgrounds. To facilitate this, we offer the following scholarships schemes to accepted candidates:

These scholarships reduce tuition fees by between 5 and 20 % (maximum) and are awarded to candidates who can demonstrate that they will make an outstanding contribution to the program and to their organisations or community.
If you are interested in being considered for a scholarship, please contact Agnes Honorien (ahonorien@escp.eu) for more information.

Financing

70% of our Executive MBA participants receive some financial support from their employer. Funding may also be available in the form of scholarships or government loans in your country. Our Admissions Officer will be happy to advise you about funding opportunities.
Financial institutions can provide you with a student loan. Our on-campus teams are also available to ease the process with purpose-designed credit facilities such as low-interest loans, tailored instalment schedules, and flexible payments.

The Executive MBA (EMBA)
Get in touch with the EMBA team

Are you thinking about applying to ESCP’s EMBA and would like further information about the programme? Reach out to a member of ESCP's team! You can also sign up for one of our events.