Master in Lead Advanced Management Program

Applications for the Mar 2027 intake are open until Dec 30, 2026; the tuition fee is 6,000 EUR per year.

Navigating the complexities of contemporary business requires more than functional expertise; it demands a holistic command of the forces shaping global markets. The LEAD Advanced Management Program addresses the urgent need for executives to synthesize disparate strategic challenges into a coherent vision for sustainable growth.

A Strategic Framework for Senior Leadership

Designed for seasoned professionals with over a decade of experience, this intensive five-day programme shifts the focus from operational management to visionary leadership. Participants explore the intersection of critical modern drivers, including:

• Technological Disruption: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and driving digital transformation to maintain competitive advantage.
• Strategic Agility: Evolving leadership styles to manage change effectively within complex organizational structures.
• Sustainability and Ethics: Integrating corporate social responsibility and sustainable development into the core business model.
• Global Context: Navigating geopolitical shifts and leveraging diversity and inclusion to foster innovation.

By blending rigorous academic research with interactive, peer-led sessions, the programme provides executives with an immediate, practical toolkit. It is tailored for those who are not merely adapting to the status quo but are actively influencing the future trajectory of their sectors, providing a unique environment for high-level networking and cross-industry collaboration.

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.