660
Avg. GMAT
23
Avg. Age
0-2 Yrs.
Avg. Exp.
182
Class Size
24
Months Duration
Introduction to MiM at ESSEC
Established in 1907 and ranked #5 worldwide by the Financial Times (FT) in 2023, the Master in Management (MIM) – Grande Ecole has produced graduates holding notable positions like CEO, Chairman, Managing Directors, Vice President, Entrepreneurs and Founders, Managers, Executives, Consultants, CFO, Director, Head of Departments, etc.
This program is offered on two distinct tracks, each tailored to suit the unique needs and aspirations of our students.
Whether you prefer to embrace the journey through flexible learning that allows you to savour diverse experiences at your own rhythm or an intensive fast-track route that propels you into the job market swiftly, we’ve got you covered.
Discover the exciting features of each track and find the one that resonates with your ambitions.
Check out the videos below where Academic Director, Emmanuelle Le Nagard presents the Intensive and Flexible track respectively:
| Intake: | Cergy Campus (Non-French Speakers) | Aug 2024 Cergy Campus (French Speakers) | Sept 2024 Asia-Pacific Campus | Sept 2024 |
| Duration: | Flexible: 2 years average; Intensive: 1 year |
| Language: | English, French |
| Location: | France, Singapore and Morocco |
What is a good GMAT score for MiM at ESSEC?
Short Answer – The average GMAT score at MiM at ESSEC is 660 for the last entering class. If you score above 660, you have a fair shot and you will receive an encouraging response to your profile evaluation from the admission committee.
Long Answer – There is no such thing as a safe score, higher is always better. In our years of consulting experience, we have seen our clients with 640 getting selected into top schools like INSEAD and on the other hand, someone with a 770 getting rejected too. A good benchmark that we advise all our clients to beat is the average GMAT score of the last entering class as mentioned in the Class profile published every year. Scoring above the average gets you a fair shot;
“The higher your score, the better is it for your interview or admission chance.”
If you plan to apply with a score that is below the average, then you are starting a fight with one hand tied behind your back or, let’s say, you are starting a few yards behind your competitors. You can definitely catch up in other sections of the application by writing outstanding essays or performing really well in an interview later. But it is always nice to start ahead of the competitor. A higher GMAT score helps one gain a competitive advantage.
“What if you are from the over represented Indian or Asian Pool?”
The over-represented candidate pool of Indian or Chinese applicants usually goes through a rigorous preparation process for GMAT, with a lot of Indian applicants scoring quite high. Hence, the overall competition and the Average score for this diaspora goes up by a few notches. That is why we recommend candidates within the most over-represented profiles to shoot at least 20 points higher than the school’s class profile average.
Quick Overview and Rankings
6
FT Rankings
2
QS Top MiF
Tuition Fee and Scholarships for MiM at ESSEC
€ 46,000
Tuition Fee
+
€ 24,000
Living Cost
Avg. Cost of Study
The Tuition fee for ESSEC MIM is € 46,000 and an additional € 24,000 living cost is required.
Students can access one or more of the following options to finance their studies or cover their living expenses.
Important Scholarships
- ESSEC ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
- EIFFEL SCHOLARSHIP
- SERGE BELLANGER SCHOLARSHIP
FLEXIBLE TRACK | ||
| EU Citizens | NON-EU Citizens |
1. Total Tuition | €42,800 | €49,800 |
– Deposit* | €6,000 | €6,000 |
– Remaining** | €18,400 | €21,900 |
– Remaining*** | €18,400 | €21,900 |
2. Service Fee**** | €2,180 | €2,380 |
ONE-YEAR INTENSIVE TRACK | ||
| EU Citizens | NON-EU Citizens |
1. Total Tuition | €39,000 | €39,000 |
– Deposit* | €6,000 | €6,000 |
– Remaining** | €33,000 | €33,000 |
2. Service Fee**** | €1,980 | €2,080 |
Employment Prospects : MiM at ESSEC
Employed within 3 months of graduation
Avg. Salary
28%
Consulting
23%
Finance
18%
Technology
31%
others
Eligibility Criteria for MiM at ESSEC
- You should have obtained or are currently pursuing a non-French 3-year bachelor’s degree (minimum level) in any field of study (engineering, sciences, business, management & economics, humanities & social sciences, law, health, political science & international relations, architecture & real estate, etc.) from a top university/school
- You are open-minded, internationally oriented, sensitive to the world around you and have leadership potential
- You are under 32 years of age
- Interested in Flexible 2 to 3 years program? You can apply with little or no graduate work experience.
- Interested in Intensive 1-year track? You have at least 12 months of professional experience accumulated by June 30, 2024 during which you have demonstrated managerial skills
Documents required : MiM at ESSEC
Incomplete applications will not be processed. A complete online application includes the following items:
All documents must be provided in English or French.
Official translations by a certified translator will also have to be provided for documents in other languages.
ITEMS | DESCRIPTION |
| Curriculum Vitae | One page maximum |
| High school diploma or equivalent | Authenticated copy of the diploma or transcripts |
Degree(s) obtained | Authenticated copies of official degrees since high school (school leaving). While applying, if you do not have your final diploma that makes you eligible for the program, you can apply with an Enrollment Certificate with an expected date of graduation. Important: By mid-December of your starting year at ESSEC, you will have to provide a copy of your final diploma (or a certificate of completion/attendance). |
| Transcripts/Grade Sheets | Authenticated Copies of official transcripts from all colleges and universities, including exchange programs (simple copies will not be accepted). Grading System details must be provided. |
2 x Recommendations | One academic and one professional reference is recommended. It is the applicant’s responsibility to enter details of both the referees as soon as possible to allow them to complete the online recommendation on time. Once you enter their details and save, a link is sent to them immediately to fill out the recommendation online. |
| 1 Management Test | Copy of official score (test taker version) |
| 1 English Test | |
| Proof of Employment (for the Intensive 1-year Track only) | On the online application portal, the applicant must fill out and upload two documents: 1. Skill Evaluation Document: Download the excel document from the online application portal, fill it thoroughly and upload it back in PDF format on the portal. 2. A documentary evidence in PDF format such as a certificate from the employer, the president of the association or the head of the school, stating the tasks carried out along wth the dates. A translation is required if the original document is not written in English or French. |
| 1 Identity Card | Passport, or National Identity Card (only for EU students) double-sided |
| 1 Photograph | A recent ID photo |
| Application Fee | 180 euros non-refundable and payable online only Exempted for holders of B2M Alliance Passport |
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Scholarships Available : MiM at ESSEC
DESCRIPTION | ELIGIBILITY | AMOUNT | PROCEDURE | |
ESSEC ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE | ||||
To sustain the academic excellence of the program | All international candidates demonstrating high quality academic profile: outstanding GMAT score, strong motivation, etc. | Can cover up to 40% of total tuition fees. | Awarded with the admission decision at each session of admission. | |
DIVERSITY OF GEOGRAPHY AND PROFILES | ||||
To sustain diversity of student body | Be a citizen of all countries (except France) | Up to 25% of total tuition fees. | Awarded with the admission decision at each session of admission. | |
EIFFEL | ||||
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs funds EIFFEL scholarship. | Reserved for non-French candidates, double nationality included, no older than 30 years old at the time the selection committee will meet (around mid-March). | A monthly allowance of €1,181 and covered costs of one international return journey and social security cover. | ESSEC submits applications for EIFFEL scholarships on your behalf. Your application should be completed and submitted therefore in the first round of applications. | |
LIFE | ||||
A platform to channel the influence of Lebanese finance executives worldwide in order to establish stronger bonds, nurture the next generation and promote Lebanon. | 1. Be Lebanese or of Lebanese descent | Up to 12 000$ per year for the duration of the academic program. | ESSEC submits applications for LIFE scholarships on your behalf. | |
SERGE BELLANGER | ||||
The French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) provides aspiring young leaders with invaluable learning opportunities that will help expand their career opportunities, promote cross-cultural dialogue and improve foreign language skills. | American citizen | Up to $10,000 | For more information and deadlines to apply: Serge Bellanger Scholarship | |
PHILIPPE MATHE FELLOWSHIP | ||||
The ESSEC USA Alumni International Leadership Award-Philippe Mathe Fellowship” is a merit-based scholarship. It is not mutually exclusive of any other scholarship obtained by the candidate. | Graduates from a US or Canadian University. | €5,000 | For more information and application deadline: Click here | |
LEE KUAN YEW SCHOLARSHIP | ||||
The Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) Scholarship is the premier postgraduate scholarship in Singapore. Set up in 1991, the scholarship marks Singapore’s continuous effort to recognize outstanding individuals with the aptitude and inclination to contribute to Singapore and its society. | Candidates holding Singaporean citizenship will undergo a comprehensive evaluation on their leadership potential and accomplishments in their respective fields. Candidates should also demonstrate the potential to thrive in their professions, ultimately contributing to Singapore and its advancement. | Scholarship recipients will receive full tuition fees coverage and an annual allowance of S$50,000 for up to 2 years if they are pursuing a Master’s degree. | Candidates can apply via the Public Service Commission Portal (Singpass login required). All applications will need to be supported by referee reports and submitted online by 10 March 2024. | |
Specializations & Electives Offered
START YOUR MIM IN SINGAPORE | |||||||
| *5 Transversal SPOCs (online courses) all around the year | INTENSIVE 1-YEAR TRACK | FLEXIBLE 2-3 YEARS TRACK | ||||
Y | Sept. to Dec. | Asian Strategy Consulting Project: Consulting Project with Study Trip validating 1 month of international and professional experience, 1 language course, and Career modules | Refresher courses | ||||
Jan. to Mar. | Imagination Week | Imagination Week | |||||
5 core courses, 2 electives, 1 language course, and Career modules | Business Management in Asia | Corporate Finance | Fintech in Asia | Tech, Innovation & Entrepreneurship | |||
Apr. to June | 4 core courses, 3 electives, and Career modules | ||||||
Y | July Aug. | CFT* Track (5 electives) or GMA* Track (5 electives), and Career modules | Personalize your program in Singapore, France, Morocco or worldwide | ||||
Sept. onward | End of Intensive MiM Track | Flexible MIM continues at ESSEC France, Singapore or Morocco campus | |||||
Enjoy all ESSEC has to offer | |||||||
Starting in France
START YOUR MIM IN FRANCE | ||||
| *5 Transversal SPOCs (online courses) all around the year | INTENSIVE 1-YEAR TRACK | FLEXIBLE 2-3 YEARS TRACK | |
Y | Sept. to Dec. | Refresher courses (if applicable), 3 core courses, 5 electives, 1 language course, and Career modules | Refresher courses | |
Personalize your program (in France or worldwide) | ||||
Jan. to Mar. | iMagination Week | iMagination Week | ||
Apr. to June | 3 core courses, 3 electives, 1 language course and Career modules | |||
Y | July Aug. | Consulting project with study trip validating international and professional experience (at least one month out of France) | Personalize your program in Singapore, France, Morocco or worldwide | |
Sept. onward | End of Intensive 1-year MIM Track | Flexible 2-3 years MIM Track continues at ESSEC France, Singapore or Morocco campus | ||
Enjoy all ESSEC has to offer | ||||
FAQs about MiF at ESCP
How important is the GMAT score for ESSEC MIM?
The GMAT is part of your application, however ESSEC takes your whole profile into consideration. If you are very good in one area it might compensate for a weakness in another area. Therefore, a good GMAT Score might be an advantage but no guarantee to get into the program as well as a less-than-perfect GMAT score is no knock-out criterium. In any case you should aim for as high a GMAT score as you can possibly achieve
Can each student really design his/her programme at ESSEC MIM? Are there prerequisites/mandatory courses?
Each student has to pass 9 mandatory courses covering the fundamentals of management. You can however choose to take these all together in an intensive time period or spread these out over the duration of the programme. Note however that core courses are sometimes mandatory to do certain advanced classes. Then you must complete a minimum 16 other courses from a choice of 200 electives (8 departments, 20 specialised tracks, 20 Chairs, etc.). It really is flexible; no 2 trimesters are the same! You now also have the opportunity to “build your own course BYOC” where professors working on certain research areas will ask students to participate in co-creating a new course
Where do most ESSEC MIM students live?
Most ESSEC MIM students choose to live in the school’s residence halls, some located within walking distance of the school with sufficient public transportation available. Students are also free to find their own housing near campus or in Paris, or to make arrangements with a roommate.
What is an apprenticeship at ESSEC MIM?
An apprenticeship is a work-study program where you study at ESSEC as well as work at a company at the same time. It is done in different ‘rhythms’ – some people do it on a weekly basis – work for 3 days and study at ESSEC for 2 days per week, some do it on a quarterly basis – work-study for 3 months, some do it in 6 month cycles etc.
The company you work for pays off your tuition fee (except a small portion, association fees, social security, enrolment fee, etc.) irrespective of when you get it. If you get it even after you have paid your full fee, it will be reimbursed as mentioned above. The company also pays you a salary each month for 24 months, irrespective of if you are at ESSEC or at the company.
