ESSEC Business School
ESSEC Business School
- About
- Overview
- Academic Details
- Area(s) of study
- Useful information
- How to apply
- Student Testimonial
Known as the ESSEC Business School, in French the acronym stands for École Supérieure des Sciences Économiques et Commerciales, the School was founded in 1907 and has become a globally significant business teaching institution. Equipped with cutting-edge digital technology and an active promoter of industry engagement, it is among the most selective of France’s grandes écoles. Academic HighlightsESSEC offers a broad range of units across management, information systems, marketing, international business, strategy, entrepreneurship and innovation. LocationThe main campus is located in Cergy-Pontoise, around 45 minutes northwest of Paris by train, on the Oise River. It houses a lively waterside area where sports and activities include canoeing, sailing, water skiing and fishing. Did you know?Many students opt to live in Paris and commute to campus in Cergy-Pontoise each day. |
Language of Instruction | English (limited in some areas), French | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
| Minimum Result Required | 60% WAM | |||||
| Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 66% WAM | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027 | 4-5 places | |||||
Green | ||||||
Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia | |||||
Agreement Scope | Business and Economics | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
Course list for undergraduate students
Course list for postgraduate students
Language requirements
Each unit at ESSEC is taught in both English and French. Certain units are not offered each semester, so please take note when selecting units for study.
Academic requirements
You are permitted to study any of the 3rd year and 4th year units, referred to as '2nd cycle courses'.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
22.5 ECTS* | 30 ECTS |
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
45 ECTS | 60 ECTS |
ECTS - European Credit Transfer System
*If your study load cannot exactly equate to 22.5 ECTS, then you will need to complete a study load as close to 22.5 ECTS without going under in order to receive 18 Monash credit points.
Academic Calendar
ESSEC 'Spring' Semester (Monash semester 1): mid-February - mid-June
ESSEC 'Fall' Semester (Monash semester 2): late August - late December
See ESSEC's Semester Dates for the BBA and Graduate program
Accounting | Anthropology | Banking and finance | Business law and taxation |
Chinese languages & culture studies (limited) | Communications and media studies (limited) | Economics | French languages & culture studies (limited) |
Information technology | Management | Marketing | Philosophy (in a business context) |
Politics and international relations | Sociology (in a business context) | Spanish and Latin American languages & culture studies (limited) |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in four student residences managed by the ESSEC housing department. There are more than 1000 studios available and priority is provided to international students.
ESSEC offers information on housing here, here, and here.
Visas
As a general rule, all students planning to study in France for more than three months must apply for a long-stay visa before departure from Australia and apply for a residence permit after they arrive.
Refer to the official France-Visas website for the most up-to-date information on how to apply for a student visa. Any changes to the visa application process will be made public on the Consulate General of France in Sydney website.
For additional information on visas, you can refer to the Consulate-General of France in Sydney.
ESSEC also provide some advice on visas for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Health and insurance
Medical coverage is legally required in France. All students need to subscribe to the French Social Security, at a cost of approximately €215. It is required to cover the entirety of your stay; you can purchase it upon arrival in France. Students will require an official birth certificate with a French translation to proceed with their health insurance.
ESSEC provides some advice on health insurance, which can be found under the 'Visas, Medical Cover' heading, at the More Info on French Social Security link.
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your exchange.
Orientation and extra-curricular
ESSEC's orientation session is compulsory for exchange students. ESSEC specifies when it will take place under Semester Dates.
ESSEC offers French language units as part of its course offerings for exchange students, and is highly recommended to help immersion into the culture and life in France.
ESSEC also has a very active student life, with over 100 student clubs that you can join and 30 different sports you can participate in.
Cost of living
ESSEC provides a budget estimation for exchange students.
Funding
Students taking French language courses may be eligible for the Walter Mangold Study Abroad Scholarship.
Nicolas Baudin Scholarship
The Nicolas Baudin scholarship is designed to encourage students to undertake study, research or professional development in France. It consists of a return flight ticket between Australia and France and social insurance for up to six months. Find out more here.
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Important notes
ESSEC is only available to students from the Business and Economics faculty at Monash University'.
Please note that Australian campus students applying for a student visa for France will need to travel to Sydney for an in-person appointment.
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