These six modules are compulsory only for candidates with less than 240 ECTS (or equivalent).

They run in an online format between July and September prior to the campus terms. Candidates may be exempted from attending these modules based on their previous working experience (3 years required). See Admission Tab for more information.

Core Management

• Economics
• Statistics
• Accounting & Finance
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Strategy

The courses provide both theory and real-life applications.

The specialisation starts in October and relies on ESCP’s highly-qualified teaching staff as well as on the visiting professors from some of the most prestigious universities and business schools in the world and invited professors with extensive professional experience in the data science field.
This programme requires a high level of English language proficiency.

Students will also take a compulsory seminar on Sustainability Management.

The aim of this international seminar is to allow our students to experience an international economic, social and cultural learning context. Our students take courses in our academic partners' institution, visit local companies, and conduct an international project.

From July to October, students must complete an in-company internship of 4 months.
The internship is an opportunity for practical application of the theoretical concepts learned from courses, with an eye to establishing a career.

The Corporate Relations Department

The Company Relations Department is dedicated to gather placement offers from many companies. The department also organises a series of fairs involving firms, giving Masters students many opportunities to make contact.

• Know more about the Company Relations Department

This individual applied research project is an essential part of the programme since it leads to in-depth analysis.

It should be worked on in terms 2, 3 and 4. The topic has to be finalised in coordination with the professional thesis supervisor by the end of term 2. The evaluation of the Master’s professional thesis is based on a written report and an oral defense before a jury by the end of December.

Professional thesis represents 17 of the total of 90 ECTS credits earned over this academic year.*

During this time, students will also participate in a mandatory Research Seminar held by a ESCP professor. This seminar represents 3 ECTS credits of the total of 90 earned over this academic year.

Applications are made online. Carefully complete the online application form before the deadline specified in the Admission Calendar and include the following required documents:

• A copy of a master/bachelor diploma obtained or a certificate of enrolment for current studies
• A 2-year university transcript of your Master or Bachelor degree
• A copy of your TOEFL or TOEIC listening and reading score or IELTS score (taken within the last two years)
• We strongly recommend adding two reference letters to your application

An admission committee declares the eligibility of candidates. Eligibility results will be sent to you by email.

If you are declared eligible, you are invited to a personal interview with the Academic Director of the Master as well as professionals from the sector.
Acceptance results are sent out by email on the date specified in the Admission Calendar.

Applicants who are offered a place must confirm their acceptance by the deadline indicated in the admission offer. A non-refundable deposit of €3,000 (deductible from the full tuition fee) is required to secure a place once admission has been granted.

ESCP scholarships

An exemption of 10% of tuition fees can be granted to students who apply on the basis of social criteria and excellence.

CROUS scholarship holders: students who are eligible for CROUS scholarships allocated by the French Ministry of Higher Education are eligible for an ESCP need-based scholarship. The exemption percentage ranges from 10% to 50% depending on CROUS level.

Students need to provide documents allowing to evaluate their financial situation.

Paris CROUS scholarships (French State scholarships)

This specialisation is eligible for a Paris CROUS scholarship, if you have previously studied in France. Your application for a scholarship must be made crous-paris.fr ^[FR].

Students must carry out internship(s) for a minimum of 4 months in order to graduate. Internships  salaries typically range from €500 and €2,000 per month.
Work permits are not required as the internship is a compulsory part of the curriculum.
The internship is a substantial source of funding for the Master programme.

Many on-campus jobs are available (clerical work, research or other) and paid by the hour (€10 gross per hour).

You may apply for a bank loan both in your home country and your country of studies.  Many banks offer student loans at attractive rates, with deferred pay-back. Please be aware that French banks require guarantors residing in France. ESCP has negotiated advantageous loan packages with BNP Paribas, BRED, LCL and Société Générale.