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ESSCA School of Management is a well-known business school in France. It's like a special university for business. It started in Angers but now has many campuses in cities like Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, and even in other countries like Budapest, Malaga, Luxembourg, and Shanghai.

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ESSCA School of Management

Other name	ESSCA
Motto	Créateurs d'avenirs
Type	Grandes écoles
Established	1909
Affiliation	Triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS), CGE, FESIC, UNAM (Université Nantes Angers Le Mans)
Dean	Jean Charroin
Academic staff	132 full-time faculty and 370 adjunct and part-time faculty or international experts
Students	4000 full and part-time students
Location	Angers, Boulogne-Billancourt, Aix en Provence, Bordeaux, Lyon, Strasbourg, Budapest, Malaga, Luxembourg, Shanghai

The school offers different study programs. One main program is a five-year course. It's called the "Grande École" program. When you finish, you get a master's degree. This degree is approved by the French government.

ESSCA is special because it has triple accreditation. This means it has been checked and approved by three big international groups: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. Only about 1% of business schools worldwide have all three! ESSCA is also part of the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles. This is a group of top French schools.

About ESSCA School of Management

ESSCA has a special entrance exam. You take it after you finish high school. This is different from some other French schools. They often ask students to study for two years first. ESSCA uses this exam to choose its students. They accept about 600 new students each year.

How ESSCA Started and Grew

ESSCA was founded in 1909. It was started by a dean from a Catholic university. In 1967, it became a non-profit organization. This means it works for education, not just to make money. In 2016, it got a special certification. This shows it works with the government for education and research.

The school first offered a two-year degree. This was extended to three years in 1954. In 1969, the programs became four years long. This happened when the school moved to a new campus in Angers. The French government officially recognized ESSCA in 1975. In 1977, it became the first school to join the Conférence des Grandes Écoles. This was a big step for a school that accepted students right after high school.

In 1980, ESSCA could give out state-approved diplomas. A new building opened in Angers in 1987. In 1993, ESSCA opened new campuses. These were in Paris and Budapest. Since 1999, the main master's programs have been five years long. This made them similar to other top business schools in Europe.

The school started to grow globally in the 1980s. This growth continued with the opening of its Shanghai campus in 2006. By 2009, when ESSCA turned 100, it had campuses in Angers, Paris, Budapest, and Shanghai.

Recent Changes and Growth

In 2001, the Angers campus got bigger. From 2004, the "Grande École" program was recognized as a master's degree. In 2006, this program got its first international approval. This was the EPAS accreditation from EFMD. ESSCA was the first school of its kind to get it.

Between 2006 and 2010, ESSCA opened its Shanghai campus. The Angers campus was also expanded. The Paris campus moved to a bigger location in Boulogne-Billancourt. This was to fit more students. In 2012, the "Grande École" program started offering specializations. Students could work and study at the same time in their fourth and fifth years.

A bachelor's program called ESIAME left ESSCA in 2009. But it rejoined the school in 2016. It is now called the Bachelor in International Management (BMI). This program is offered in Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, and Lyon.

Accreditations and Memberships

ESSCA gives out a Grande École master's degree. This is like a Master of Science in management. Students can also get two degrees at once. This is possible through partnerships with other universities. These partnerships are in subjects like economics and international business. ESSCA is also a member of the "Conférence des Grandes écoles".

ESSCA received EPAS accreditation in 2006. This was from the European Foundation for Management Development. It was the first French graduate school to get this international award. In 2014, ESSCA also got AACSB-accreditation. Then, in 2016, it received the EQUIS accreditation.

In 2017, ESSCA was accredited by the AMBA. This means it joined the small group of business schools worldwide. These schools have all three major accreditations.

ESSCA Campuses Around the World

ESSCA has many campuses. Each one offers a great place to learn.

Angers Campus

The Angers campus is very large. It has 18 lecture halls, including one for 350 people. There are 40 classrooms and three computer rooms. It also has a big library and spaces for student clubs. This campus is located in a nice park.

Paris Campus

The Paris campus is in Boulogne-Billancourt. This city is an important business area near Paris. The campus building is 7,500 square meters. It has eight floors and is surrounded by gardens. It's located near the Seine River.

This campus helps with research and special projects. It also welcomes more international students. Students can complete their full undergraduate and master's programs here. ESSCA also has a business incubator in Paris. This helps young students start their own companies.

ESSCA also has campuses in Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Cholet, and Lyon. The Bordeaux campus got a new building in 2020. The Lyon campus also got a new building in 2019.

Budapest Campus

ESSCA has been in Budapest since 1993. It is the only French Business School in Hungary. It gives degrees approved by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles. Many students from Hungary and other countries have studied here. They now hold important jobs in business.

The Budapest campus building was built in 2007. It has seven floors and is in the city center. It is located along the Danube River. ESSCA students can spend one or two semesters studying here.

Shanghai Campus

ESSCA has a strong connection with China. It has agreements with top Chinese universities. In 2006, ESSCA opened an office in Shanghai. This center has two main goals:

To tell Chinese students about ESSCA's programs. It also helps them apply.
To offer classes in English for ESSCA students. These classes focus on China's economy and trade. They also offer Chinese language classes.

International Connections

ESSCA has partnerships with 214 universities. These are in more than 50 countries. Some partners include Singapore Management University and McGill University. These partnerships allow students to get two degrees. They can earn a degree from ESSCA and a partner university.

ESSCA helps international students feel welcome. They have special activities and weekends for them. Before students arrive, staff help them with housing. Orientation days help new students get to know the school. Throughout the year, staff help with any issues. Student clubs also organize activities for international students. This helps them connect with local students.

Students Seeking a Degree

International students can study at ESSCA to earn a degree. They can choose to study in French or English. If you are in your last year of high school, you can apply. You can start the "Grande Ecole Master program" taught in French. If you already have a bachelor's degree, you can apply for the last two years of this program. This program offers many specializations. For example, you can study Banking and Finance or Entrepreneurship.

If you want to study in English, you can choose these programs:

Master program – Major in International Business
Master of China-Europe Business Studies
Master program – Major in Consumer Goods Marketing
Master program – Major in Entrepreneurship

Exchange Students

Exchange students can choose many courses. These are offered in Angers, Paris, Budapest, and Shanghai. They can study in the Fall or Spring semesters. There are also Summer programs in English. If you want to study in French, you should go to Angers.

Angers Campus for Exchange Students

Undergraduate Business Programs

First and second years in French (Fall/Spring semesters)
Third year core courses in English (Fall/Spring semesters)

Graduate Business Programs

Master in Management in French (Fall/Spring semesters)
Master in International Business in English (Fall semester)
Master in Consumer Goods Marketing (Fall semester)
Master in Entrepreneurship (Fall semester)
Angers Summer Program in English (mid-June to mid-July)

Paris Campus for Exchange Students

Undergraduate Business Programs

Third year core courses in English (Fall/Spring semesters)

Graduate Business Programs

Master's in Finance in English (Spring semester)
Paris Summer Program in English

Budapest Campus for Exchange Students

Undergraduate Business Program in English (Fall/Spring semesters)
Graduate Business Program in English (Fall/Spring semesters)
Budapest Summer Program in English (May)
Budapest Summer Program in English (June)

Shanghai Campus for Exchange Students

Undergraduate Business Program in English (Fall/Spring semesters)
Graduate Business Program in English (Fall/Spring semesters)
Shanghai Summer Program

Please note: There are a limited number of spots for exchange students.

Summer Programs

ESSCA offers short programs in the summer. These help students learn new things and earn school credit. The summer programs on each campus last for four or five weeks.

Angers Summer Program

The Angers Summer Program lasts four weeks. It is open to students from ESSCA's partner schools. It starts with three weeks in Angers. Then, students spend a few days in Brussels. The last week is in Paris. This program lets students meet people from different cultures. They also learn about Europe and earn school credit.

This program is for both undergraduate and graduate students. It's made for students of business and management. But students from other subjects can also apply. The program is taught completely in English. So, you should be able to speak and write English well.

Paris Summer Program

The four-week Paris Summer Program offers two course options. Teachers are ESSCA staff and guest speakers. There are also cultural events during the four weeks. Teaching is in English. Students need to speak and write English well for schoolwork.

Budapest Summer Program

This program is four weeks long. It takes place from late June to mid-July. It is only for graduate students. The program includes visits to companies.

Shanghai Summer Program

This program lasts five weeks in June and July. It helps students discover and understand China. It is taught entirely in English.