MSc Global Business Management (IBSA Dual Degree Master's programme)
Paris, France
MSc
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jun 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 18,400 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Fast-track counseling
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Key Summary
Master Critical Thinking and Risk Management
Whether you are new to business or management, this programme provides you with the critical expertise, strategic vision, and practical skills needed to excel in diverse and globally connected organisations.
Why this programme?
- Develop a forward-thinking 360-degree vision for a career as an international business manager, tailored to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving global landscape
- Enhance critical thinking and master risk management strategies to confidently navigate complexity and uncertainty in international business
- Engage in a diverse, multicultural learning environment, collaborating with peers and businesses to gain real-world insights
- Benefit from dynamic learning experiences, including masterclasses, guest speakers, conferences, and optional business trips, designed to equip you for the future of global business
International Business School Alliance (IBSA)
ESSCA provides students with two formal pathways to obtain their MSc in Global Business Management:
1. Complete the Programme at ESSCA
Students may complete all three semesters at ESSCA in Paris, earning the MSc in Global Business Management. This option allows for a focused and immersive learning experience entirely within ESSCA’s renowned academic environment.
2. Pursue the IBSA Dual Degree Option
Students may opt to participate in the International Business School Alliance (IBSA), a global network of leading partner institutions, to earn two degrees. This pathway is structured as follows:
- Students begin their first semester at one of the IBSA partner institutions, completing core modules in international business fundamentals, such as Multinational Financial Management, Business Analytics, and Global Marketing Strategies.
- For the second and third semesters, students select a specialisation at any of the IBSA partner institutions.
Specialisations available
- International Finance & Investments (University of North Carolina Wilmington, US)
- International Logistics & Supply Chain Management (International Graduate Center, Germany)
- International Marketing (University of Valencia, Spain)
- Sustainable Risk Management (ESSCA School of Management – Paris, France)
By selecting the IBSA Dual Degree pathway, students will graduate with two prestigious degrees: one from ESSCA and one from their chosen partner institution. This structure allows students to gain valuable international experience and diverse expertise in global business management.
Both pathways are designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and critical thinking abilities necessary for success in a globalised and complex business environment.
Graduates are primarily destined to positions of:
- Global Strategy Manager
- Innovation Manager
- Global Risk Manager/Analyst
- Sustainability Risk Consultant
- Digital Transformation Risk Manager
- Supply Chain Risk Specialist
Advanced Management skills
- Global Strategic Analysis
- Multinational Financial Management
- Global Marketing Strategies
- Business Analytics
- Human Resource Management in the Global Environment
- Introductions to Challenges of Risk Management
Specialist Modules
- Critical Thinking in Sustainable Business Risk Management (2 Modules)
- Risk Management in Digital Transformation (2 Modules)
- Navigating Geopolitical and Economic Risks with Critical Insight (2 Modules)
Excellence Scholarship
ESSCA’s objective is to identify and recruit the most talented individuals, regardeless of their background or financial circumstances.
We offer partial scholarships, ranging from 10% to 30% of tuition fees, to support both academic excellence and non-academic achievements.
These scholarships can be combined with the early bird discount.
High Potential Scholarship
More information coming soon.
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme, established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, aims to attract top foreign students to enrol in Masters and PhD programmes at French higher education institutions. This prestigious scholarship provides unique opportunities for future foreign decision-makers in both the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study. It encourages applications from students up to 25 years old from developing countries at the Master’s level, and applicants up to 30 years old from developing and industrialised countries at the PhD level.