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ESSEC Business School

ESSEC Admissions Consulting: Master in Management, SMIB and MBA

ESSEC Business School, west of Paris in Cergy with campuses in Paris La Défense, Singapore and Rabat, is one of France’s leading grandes écoles. MBA Center has helped 5 candidates into ESSEC’s Master in Management, Master in Strategy & Management of International Business (SMIB), Master in Finance, MSc and MBA programmes. We help you choose the right programme and track, prepare for the GMAT, GRE or TAGE MAGE, and get ready for ESSEC’s essays and interview.

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Programmes

Which ESSEC programme fits your profile?

ProgrammeWho it’s forLength and campusOur guide
Master in Management (Grande École)Graduates with a bachelor’s degree, under 32; little or no experience for the Flexible trackFlexible 2–3 years or Intensive 1 year; Cergy, Singapore, RabatMiM admissions consulting
Master in Strategy & Management of International Business (SMIB)Graduates aiming for consulting, strategy or international roles1 or 2 years; Cergy and SingaporeSMIB admissions consulting
Master in FinanceGraduates targeting finance careersCergyMaster in Finance admissions
MSc (e.g. Data Science & Business Analytics with CentraleSupélec)Graduates who want a specialised master’sVaries by programmeMSc admissions consulting
Global MBAProfessionals with around six years’ experience12 months (extendable to 16); Paris La Défense and SingaporeMBA admissions consulting
Programme Profile

The ESSEC Master in Management at a glance

FeatureESSEC Master in Management (Grande École)
Ranking#10 Master in Management worldwide (Financial Times, 2025)
TracksFlexible (2–3 years, little or no experience) or Intensive (1 year, at least 6 months’ managerial experience and 10 weeks of study abroad; Cergy only)
Class50+ nationalities; average age 23; 50% women; 35% admitted with an international degree
EligibilityA three-year bachelor’s degree (or French equivalent); under 32 years old
Management testGMAT, GRE or TAGE MAGE (CAT for Indian applicants)
English testTOEIC 850, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 95 or Cambridge B2 First 175
Fees (2026 intake)Intensive: €42,170–42,270 in total; Flexible: €49,440 (EU) or €57,240 (non-EU) in total

Source: ESSEC MiM admissions and fees pages, checked October 2026. Preparing for the management test? See our GMAT preparation and GRE preparation.

Key Dates

ESSEC Master in Management deadlines for 2027 entry

RoundOnline application deadline (12:00 noon, Paris time)
Round 17 October 2026
Round 226 November 2026
Round 317 February 2027
Round 4To be confirmed by ESSEC

Updated October 2026. Round 1 closes on 7 October 2026, so Round 2 (26 November 2026) is the realistic target for new applicants this season. You can apply to only one track (Flexible or Intensive) once per academic year.

Our Process

How ESSEC admissions work

Take the tests

A management test (GMAT, GRE or TAGE MAGE) and an English test, both valid at the deadline.

Online application

CV, transcripts, essays and supporting documents.

Shortlist

ESSEC invites selected candidates to interview.

Online interview, result and deposit

Then a deposit to secure your place. ESSEC asks for several essays, and candidates often find this the hardest part – our essay review and interview preparation are built for this.

Our Results

Our ESSEC admits

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Thomas · SMIB, ESSEC (2022)
An engineering graduate admitted to HEC, Imperial, LBS and ESSEC, who chose the ESSEC SMIB in Singapore to broaden his profile.
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Palaksh · SMIB, ESSEC (2021)
A Delhi University commerce graduate and IIM Indore competition finalist.
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Louise · ESSEC–CentraleSupélec MSc (2020)
An LSE student in politics, philosophy and economics. Her advice: do not underestimate the GMAT.
Read Louise’s story →
D
Dan · Master in Finance, ESSEC (2020)
Holds a master’s from Paris II Panthéon-Assas.
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H
Hugo · ESSEC (2018)
An IT analyst who moved to Sweden, admitted after working on his GMAT and application with us.
Read Hugo’s story →
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“Your classes helped me achieve a score and get me into ESSEC Business School. It was way easier to study with people who can guide you!”

— Jonathan, TAGE MAGE 380, ESSEC MiM
Comparing Schools

ESSEC or HEC Paris?

Many of our Paris candidates apply to ESSEC and HEC Paris in the same season. Both are top French grandes écoles with strong MiM and finance programmes; ESSEC offers flexible track lengths, an apprenticeship route and campuses in Singapore and Rabat.

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Your Team

Your ESSEC team

Your application is managed by a Head Coach, a Personal Coach, an Editor and a Concierge who keeps every deadline on track. No consultant works with more than six candidates at a time. MBA Center was founded in 1993 by Dr Hubert Silly, who still advises candidates personally.

FAQ

ESSEC admissions: frequently asked questions

When are the ESSEC Master in Management deadlines for 2027?

For 2027 entry, the ESSEC MiM online application deadlines are 7 October 2026, 26 November 2026 and 17 February 2027, each at 12:00 noon Paris time. A fourth round is still to be confirmed.

Which test do I need for ESSEC?

The ESSEC Master in Management accepts the GMAT, GRE or TAGE MAGE (and the CAT for Indian applicants), plus an English test such as IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 95 or TOEIC 850.

What is the difference between the ESSEC MiM Flexible and Intensive tracks?

The Flexible track lasts two to three years and suits graduates with little or no experience. The Intensive track lasts one year, is taught in Cergy and requires at least six months of managerial experience and ten weeks of study abroad.

What is the ESSEC SMIB?

The Master in Strategy & Management of International Business (SMIB) is a one- or two-year programme in Cergy and Singapore for graduates aiming for consulting, strategy or international management roles. QS ranks it #3 worldwide in its 2026 management masters ranking.

Is there an age limit for the ESSEC Master in Management?

Yes. ESSEC states that applicants to the Master in Management should be under 32 years old.

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