Master in Management

At ESCP Business School, we believe business can help shape the world in a positive and sustainable way.

In choosing the ESCP Master in Management, you expand your horizons and benefit from one of the best business Master’s degrees in the world.

Throughout the two-to-three-year programme, you have the opportunity to study abroad, get hands-on experience, and gain all the skills required to launch a fulfilling international career.

Get your Master's degree in Business at a world-class institution

Whether your dream career is in consulting or fashion and luxury, Master in Management will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge in order to reach your goals.

ESCP is multi-accredited (AACSB and EQUIS, among others) and is a top-ranked Master in Management programme: 5th in the world, according to the Financial Times.

With 63 specialisations available, over 40 dual degree partners, and 6 urban campuses in some of Europe’s most attractive cities, the Master in Management enables you to benefit from global excellence and launch your career in the field and country of your dreams.

Benefits

• Strengthen your ability to live and work in a highly multicultural and international environment
• Develop a strong foundation in all functional areas of business
• Develop advanced skills in critical analysis, communication, and innovation
• Create your career plan through specialisations and in-company experience

Experiential learning: Jump-start your career

Master in Management graduates leave with a minimum of 9 months of professional experience. This is thanks to the study-internship and/or apprenticeship structure of the master’s degree.

These in-company experiences are key to developing your professional network, and help you access the best employment opportunities in the future.

In addition to the professional experience you gain through your internships, the master's also provides you with experiential learning through thematic Seminars.

You have the opportunity to project yourself into the role of a manager and get a general overview of the challenges faced by international companies and institutions.

6 European campuses, unlimited international opportunities

By joining the ESCP Master in Management, you have the opportunity to study at our six different campuses in Europe. Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw are each iconic European cities strategically chosen to offer their students multicultural excellence.

Over the course of the learning journey, you will be able to study in 2 to 5 different countries, while benefiting from ESCP’s world-class faculty.

Our six campuses allow you to extend your professional network and open up the door to multicultural experiences and international career opportunities.

On each campus, student life is shaped by clubs and associations where you can join a sports team, show off your artistic side, or make a contribution to society.

The program is also available on the Berlin campus.

Learning objectives

• Design, analyse and implement an organisation's strategy
• Manage and monitor the performance of an organisation's functional activities
• Lead a team in a multicultural environment
• Understand, implement and transform the digital space of an organisation's activities
• Integrate ESG and sustainable development issues into an organisation's strategy

Learning components

There are three main learning components to the programme:

• Core courses of the fundamentals of intercultural management are the focus of your first semester. For students lacking a business or management studies background, remedial “catch-up” courses are offered pre-term.
• Once a solid knowledge of key management disciplines has been established, you dive into your first of two or three specialisations. With over 60 specialisation courses on offer, you develop expertise of specific business functions and/or industry sectors.
• Over the course of the two-year curriculum, students have the opportunity to put their skills and knowledge into practice through thematic seminars on the most important topics facing managers today.

By studying at ESCP, you will benefit from one of the best Master in Management programmes in the world. Developed in consultation with leading employers, the programme provides the knowledge and skills that leading companies are looking for.

Take advantage of our prime locations in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw that have created solid business links to launch your international career.

With the Master in Management, you will benefit from a comprehensive career development programme, equipping you with the confidence to communicate your value to prospective employers.

Located on each of the six ESCP campuses, the Careers Service provides you with the coaching, tools and opportunities to connect you with companies.

Gain the experience employers are looking for

The excellent employment rates of our graduates is a testimonial to the recognition granted to ESCP. Our students benefit from ESCP’s reputation, as well as from the quality of its learning journey.

Where are our alumni now?

Internationally renowned companies are often eager to recruit our Master in Management graduates. Our students work for Amazon, CHANEL, BNP Paribas, Deloitte, EY, Ferrero, Google, HSBC, L’Oréal, Total, Ubisoft, etc.

The ESCP Master in Management programme brings excellence to your learning journey. Through a combination of core courses, thematic seminars, specialisations and electives, we provide a stimulating environment for you to develop your skills.

As a Master in Management student, you will graduate with the skills and mindset to collaborate with and lead multicultural teams

The variety of components included in the curriculum enables you to expand your horizons, whether you’re interested in corporate strategy, financial engineering, or art management. Every semester allows for studying abroad on one of our six campuses.

Innovative teaching, based on case studies, lectures, group projects, and instruction by executives from ESCP’s corporate partners, give our students all the skills needed to enter the job market.

Year 1

Semester 1

• Core courses
• Languages

Semester 2

• Specialisation
• Advanced Management Course

Year 2

Semester 3

• Specialisation + electives OR
• Internship OR
• Partner institution

Semester 4

• Specialisation + electives OR
• Internship OR
• Partner institution

Through a combination of innovative learning, cross-campus projects, and expert faculty from around the world, you have a truly global learning journey.

Core courses

in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris or Turin

• Corporate Finance
• Business Law
• Financial Reporting IFRS
• Human Resource Management
• International Marketing Decisions
• Management Control
• Organisation and Management
• Strategy
• Sustainability

Specialisations

in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin or Warsaw

You will carry on with your career development plan by choosing:

• Up to three specialisations
• Electives amongst a selection of 150

Important: different courses are available at each campus and are taught in a specific language, so this can shape the decision of study locations

Thematic seminars

in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris or Turin

Take a deep dive into the major issues today’s leaders face with four thematic seminars. Two or three full days are dedicated to the seminar topic, each one has specific learning objectives.

• Designing Europe
• Digital Transformation
• Soft Skills for Leaders
• Business Strategy Simulation

Internships

Work placements in the form of internships or short employment contracts are an integral part of the Master in Management. They enable students to apply the theory learned in class to real-life professional situations, helping in turn to clarify your career goals

Apprenticeships

The apprenticeship track combines in-company work experience with academic coursework at ESCP.

Why choose the Apprenticeship Track?

• You work in a company and become deeply involved in day-to-day business.
• You exercise day-to-day responsibilities under the guidance of a senior manager, with the support of a tutor.
• Your tuition fees are taken care of and you benefit from a monthly salary from your company over the full period of the contract.

Placed 5th worldwide in the 2022 Financial Times Master in Management rankings