ESSEC Business School

ESSEC Business School (École Supérieure des Sciences Économiques et Commerciales) is a French business school and grande école. Founded in 1907, its main campus is located in Cergy, with additional campuses in La Défense, Rabat, and Singapore.

Originally established under Jesuit influence, the school became affiliated with the Versailles Chamber of Commerce in 1981 and later with the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry. ESSEC is a member of the CY Alliance and holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.

ESSEC offers undergraduate, master’s, MBA, PhD, and executive programs, including the flagship Master in Management (Grande École program). The school is frequently ranked among the leading European business schools by publications such as the Financial Times and QS. Its alumni include business leaders, government officials, and academics in France and internationally.