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    ESSEC Business School

    Master in Design And Pitch Your Startup Idea

    France1.5 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    Introduction

    ESSEC Business School is a well-established international institution known for rigorous business education and an entrepreneurial mindset. Offering programs from undergraduate to doctoral levels, ESSEC integrates academic depth with practical learning, leveraging partnerships with industry and a dual-campus model that spans France and Singapore. The school’s curriculum emphasizes leadership, innovation and global awareness to prepare students for complex business challenges.

    Students benefit from a multicultural learning environment and strong corporate connections that open pathways to internships, consulting projects and international exchanges. ESSEC promotes ethical leadership and sustainability as integral parts of management education, blending case-based learning, experiential projects and research-led instruction. Small cohorts and engaged faculty foster peer collaboration and individualized career support.

    Outside the classroom, ESSEC provides a vibrant student life with clubs, incubators and events that encourage entrepreneurship and cross-cultural collaboration. Graduates join a global alumni network and are positioned for careers across sectors, supported by career services and employer partnerships. For students seeking a demanding but supportive business education with a truly international outlook, ESSEC combines academic excellence, practical exposure and a strong global community.

    About the Program

    At the intersection of theory and real-world execution, the Design And Pitch Your Startup Idea program at ESSEC Business School immerses participants in the high-stakes environment of venture creation. Rather than relying solely on lecture-based learning, this program functions as an incubator where students dissect business models and translate raw concepts into viable, investable pitches.

    The ESSEC Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

    Participants gain direct access to the faculty and industry experts that define ESSEC’s global reputation. The curriculum is built on a framework of intensive workshops, company visits, and collaborative sessions that challenge students to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset. By working in small, diverse groups, you are forced to refine your communication strategies, validate market assumptions, and master the art of the 'elevator pitch' under the guidance of seasoned professionals. This is an ideal destination for university-level students looking to stress-test their startup ambitions within a world-class business school setting.

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    English Test Requirement

    Not specified; standard academic English proficiency is expected for participation in international workshops.

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