Capstone: Create Value from Open Data

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.

The Capstone: Create Value from Open Data program is a non-degree course at ESSEC Business School in France, taught in English. It's an individual assignment where participants choose a theme and issue to solve using open data from various sectors, all within a few weeks.

The curriculum involves three deliverables: defining the problem, presenting intermediary outputs, and finalizing the value case. Students learn to mix different fields, leverage existing information, and work with open data sets to create value for public authorities, companies, and citizens. They develop skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and project management.

After completing this program, students can pursue careers as data analysts, business intelligence specialists, or innovation consultants. They can work in industries like agriculture, education, or energy, for companies, governments, or non-profit organizations, helping to create value from open data.