Design Thinking & Agile Methods

Applications for the Mar 2027 intake are due by Mar 15, 2027.

This 6-week non-degree program teaches Design Thinking and Agile Methods, with classes in English at ESSEC Business School in France. It's for students who want to learn innovative leadership skills to tackle digital transformation and generate innovative solutions. The program helps students master Design Thinking techniques and Agile Methods.

The curriculum covers the design thinking process and agile methods, with a focus on applying them to business. Students will learn how to constantly innovate and create disruptive strategies, and how to use these methods to solve customer problems.

After completing this program, students can pursue careers as Innovation Managers, Digital Transformation Consultants, Agile Coaches, or Design Thinking Specialists. They can work in various industries, helping companies innovate and stay competitive in today's interconnected world.

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.