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ESCP Business School

École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris Paris Higher School of Commerce
Motto	It all starts here
Type	Grande école de commerce et de management (Private research university Business school)
Established	1819; 206 years ago (1819)
Accreditation	AACSB & EQUIS
Academic affiliations	Conférence des grandes écoles, Alliance Sorbonne
Budget	€ 176 million (2023)
Chairman	Philippe Houzé [fr]
Dean	Léon Laulusa
Academic staff	180 research professors: 100% PhD.; 38% female; 83% international
Students	10,000 (undergraduate & postgraduate) 5,000 (executive education)
Location	Paris, France; Berlin, Germany; London, United Kingdom; Madrid, Spain; Turin, Italy; Warsaw, Poland
Colors	Blue and white

ESCP Business School (which means Paris Higher School of Commerce in English) is a famous business school from France. It was started in Paris but now has campuses all over Europe. You can find its schools in Paris, Berlin, London, Madrid, Turin, and Warsaw.

ESCP is known as one of the "three Parisians," along with HEC Paris and ESSEC, which are also top schools. It was founded in 1819, making it the oldest business school in the world! ESCP offers many different study programs, like degrees for undergraduates (first degrees), MBAs (Master of Business Administration), and even PhDs (doctorate degrees).

History of ESCP Business School

French economist and businessman Jean-Baptiste Say (1767-1832)

ESCP Business School began in Paris on December 1, 1819. It was started by two former soldiers from the time of Napoleon, Germain Legret and Amédée Brodart. Germain Legret had tried to open other business schools before, but they didn't last long.

In its early days, ESCP taught people how to become entrepreneurs. It was inspired by the first "grande école," called École Polytechnique. However, ESCP didn't get much help from the government at first. Even so, it started welcoming students from other countries as early as the 1820s.

The school grew in importance throughout the 1800s. In 1898, it moved to its current main location in Paris.

ESCP original buildings in Paris

In 1869, the Paris Chamber of Commerce took over the school. Their goal was to train future business leaders using modern methods. By 1892, ESCP started using tough entrance exams to pick its students. These competitive exams are still used today.

A big change happened on April 5, 1973, when ESCP decided to become a school with many campuses. New campuses opened in the United Kingdom (London in 1974) and Germany (Düsseldorf in 1975, later moving to Berlin in 1985). This made ESCP a truly European business school.

Here are some important dates for ESCP's growth:

• In 1985, the German campus moved from Düsseldorf to Berlin.
• In 1988, a fourth campus opened in Madrid, Spain.
• In 1999, ESCP joined with another school called EAP.
• In 2004, a fifth campus started in Turin, Italy.
• In 2005, the London campus moved from Oxford to its current spot in London.
• In 2015, ESCP opened its sixth European campus in Poland, working with Kozminski University.
• In 2016, ESCP added a second campus in Paris, in the Montparnasse area. This campus is for older students and for helping new businesses start.
• In 2019, the school went back to its original name, "ESCP Business School," removing "Europe" from it.

What are Grande École Degrees?

ESCP Business School is a "grande école" in France. These are special higher education schools that are separate from the main public university system. They are known for being very selective. Students have to pass tough exams to get in. Many graduates from these schools go on to hold important jobs in French society, like in government or big companies.

The degrees from ESCP are approved by the French Ministry of National Education. Higher education degrees in France are set up in three main levels:

• The Licence, which is like a Bachelor's degree.
• The Master's, which is like a Master's degree.
• The Doctorate, which is like a PhD.

These programs are divided into semesters, and students earn credits for each course. A Bachelor's degree needs 180 credits, and a Master's needs 120 more credits. One of the most popular programs at ESCP is the "Master in Management (MiM)."

MBA Programs

In 2017, ESCP started its MBA in International Management. An MBA is a special degree for people who want to become managers or leaders in business. In 2023, they updated the MBA program.

Students can study full-time or part-time, taking anywhere from 10 to 34 months to finish. The program covers all the important topics for general management. It includes core classes, projects where students help real companies, and a chance to specialize in a certain area.

The main classes are taught in Paris, Berlin, London, or online. Students then choose a specialization in Madrid, Turin, or online. Some of the specializations include consulting, entrepreneurship, luxury, and finance technology (fintech).

The ESCP MBA is highly rated. In 2024, it was ranked 26th globally by QS Global MBA Ranking and 25th globally by the Financial Times MBA Ranking.

Rankings

ESCP Business School is often ranked among the top business schools in Europe and worldwide. Here's how it has been ranked by the Financial Times:

Campuses Around Europe

ESCP students have a unique chance to study in different cities across Europe. They can spend six months or a year on each campus, depending on their study plan. Each campus has its own special features and works with local schools. For example, in Spain, ESCP offers a Master's degree in Project Management with the Technical University of Madrid. In Italy, engineering students can get a double degree with the Polytechnic University of Turin.

Since 2017, ESCP has two campuses in Paris. One is near the Place de la République and the other is near the Montparnasse Tower. The campus near Place de la République is for graduate programs (like Master's degrees). The Montparnasse campus is for undergraduate students (first degrees), executive programs, and the school's "Blue Factory," which helps new businesses get started. This two-campus setup is only in Paris; in other cities, all programs are on one campus.

Paris - Republique	Paris - Montparnasse

Berlin	Turin	London

School Partnerships

ESCP works with over 100 other top schools and universities around the world. Many of these partnerships allow students to earn two degrees (dual degrees) from both ESCP and the partner school.

Famous People Who Studied Here

Many successful people have graduated from ESCP Business School. They work in different fields like business, politics, research, media, and sports.

See also

In Spanish: ESCP Business School para niños

• Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris
• HEC Paris
• ESSEC Business School