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The Ascending Dragon: from Vietnam to the Global Stage with ESSEC Business School
For the students of ESSEC Business School in Singapore, Anh Kiet Nguyen and Minh Canh Nguyen are flying the Vietnamese flag high in an internationally diverse campus. But how did the French school, founded more than a century ago, transform their career ambitions into reality? The answer is a global one.
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Study Global Business from the safest city in the world, Singapore
ESSEC Business School has been leading the forefront of global businesses. This time, through an Asian lens in Singapore. Learn how the Global Bachelor of Business Administration program is lighting the trail of Asia’s dominance in one of the safest, most liveable, and competitive cities in the world.
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Prof. Reetika Gupta: "ESSEC students stand out from the crowd"
Prof. Reetika Gupta, Associate Academic Director of the Global BBA Asia-Pacific, explains what are the benefits to start the program in Singapore.
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COVID-19: an opportunity to revolutionise Learning at ESSEC
ESSEC is a renowned business school ranked among the top 10 in Europe. Besides a network of internationally diverse students, it offers exchange opportunities with 170 partners and internships anywhere in the world. Even against the pandemic, ESSEC continues to deliver the same global experience to its students.
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The globetrotting life of a Global BBA Student at ESSEC
ESSEC Business School graduates are arguably a recruiter’s favorite because of their open-mindedness, passion, and inventiveness. Find out what it’s like to be part of a global business school and precisely what makes ESSEC graduates so highly sought-after.
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Unlocking the Power of Language at ESSEC Business School
Philosopher Roger Bacon once said: “Knowledge of languages is the doorway to wisdom.” True to this sentiment, at ESSEC Business School, the knowledge of languages is the key to opportunities across the globe.
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Decisions in a Time of COVID: Why ESSEC Business School?
Singapore’s world-class infrastructure and healthcare system, coupled with the innovativeness and adaptability of ESSEC’s campus in Asia, have allowed a quality learning experience to continue through these uncertain times.
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How To Get Into A Top European Business School
As one of the world’s top business schools, ranked within the top 10 in Europe, one can expect the admissions criteria at ESSEC to be selective and demanding. The Student Ambassadors from its Asia-Pacific campus share their experiences applying and enrolling in this prestigious institution.
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Ways to Maximize Your Internship According to ESSEC Student Ambassadors
To equip students with real-world experience and lessons outside of the classroom, ESSEC Business School requires its Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) students to take on at least three internships. Hear from the Student Ambassadors on how to use these opportunities to develop your competitive edge.
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ESSEC Business School’s Connection With the World
With campuses in Singapore, France, and Morocco, ESSEC Business School is strategically positioned as a gateway to the Asian, European, and African markets. Learn how its program is designed to give its students the key – not just to these continents, but to the world.
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Top Benefits of Blended Learning
In the last few months, blended learning — where online learning is combined with traditional place-based classroom methods — has become a mainstay. How will this benefit current and future students?
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What is the ESSEC Global BBA?
The ESSEC Global Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program nutures global business leaders who are well-supported by our prestigious academic, corporate and alumni networks. Our students also obtain significant professional experience via global internships and international exposure through our inter-mobility campus and exchange programs.
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Learn About Our ESSEC Global BBA Graduates
The ESSEC Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) is a rigorous program designed for high-acheiving undergraduates planning to pursue an international career. By drawing on the expertise of our world renowned faculty and network of international partners, it prepares responsible, entrepreneurial and multi-lingual young leaders. It combines a cutting-edge academic curriculum with a uniquely intensive international exposure and a rich professional experience.
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From the Parent's Perspective: Forging Dreams and Unlocking Ambitions
22-year-old Simran Hathiramani first stepped through the gates of ESSEC Asia-Pacific in 2018. Today, she has made it to the coveted Dean’s List every single semester and is about to complete her Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA). We speak to Simran and her father, Mukesh Hathiramani, about how ESSEC has made her who she is today.
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From the Parent's Perspective: Building Confidence to Take on the World
After living in China, North America, and Japan, Yuanyuan Cai finally joined the ESSEC Asia-Pacific Singapore campus. The 24-year-old completed her studies at ESSEC in 2020 and has gone on to pursue a Master in Public Policy while interning at a global consulting firm. She and her parents share how ESSEC has guided her to where she is now.
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Preparing Yourself for the Future of Work with the ESSEC Global BBA Program
Wondering where demand for talent will come from in 2021? LinkedIn’s latest Singapore Jobs on the Rise report sheds light on key trends that have emerged from Covid-19 and its resulting structural shifts. Understanding them will allow you to equip yourself with the relevant skills to prepare for the jobs of the future. We summarize some key findings from the report and introduce our Global Bachelor in Business Administration (GBBA), voted #1 in France by leading publications Le Point and L'Etudiant and Parcoursup’s university application platform for French high school students. Globally, ESSEC is in the top 6% for Business & Management Studies (QS World University Rankings 2021).
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A Business Education Can Take You Places
COVID-19 literally changed the way we live and work overnight, and while we still do not know how the economic crises will evolve and how mindsets will need to change post-pandemic, we know that being adaptable and resilient are key if we are to secure a job post-graduation. Employers will be looking for employees with a specific set of skills to adapt to the new normal – they may not be “new” skills, but they are more relevant now than ever.
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Why you should pursue an international degree even during Covid-19
If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that we live in a highly globalised world where everything is connected. We buy food that comes from all corners of the globe, we have companies with headquarters overseas, and some of us have family members living abroad. It’s precisely because our economies and societies are deeply intertwined that even in these trying times, we need more connectivity, not less.
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Why an education in global business at ESSEC Business School is the future
During this difficult period, we often hear about companies restructuring to cope with the pandemic, so it’s a great time to think about an education that will help you adapt quickly to a ‘new normal’. An education in business will not only give you ample employment flexibility, it’ll also give you the skills needed to be an entrepreneur who can take advantage of any economic situation.
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Have too many interests? Here’s an education that can help you make the most of them
These days, the idea of “jack of all trades, master of none” no longer holds water. In the modern knowledge economy, people with “too many interests” are way more likely to succeed than those with highly specific skills. In fact, take a look at some of the most successful people, like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Steve Jobs. What do they have in common apart from their riches and success? It’s the fact that they’re all polymaths – individuals whose knowledge spans a substantial number of fields from science to technology and the arts.
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The Flexibility of ESSEC's Global BBA
ESSEC’s Global BBA progarm is all about flexibility, allowing students to customize their curriculum according to their unique personality and interests.
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Want to Get on the Dean's List? Discipline Makes All the Difference
In many ways, ESSEC Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) third-year student, Ishita Goel is just like any other 20-year-old student. She enjoys cycling, sports like basketball and swimming, cafe-hopping, and hanging out with her friends in her free time. How does the aspiring finance professional manage to keep her social life while still getting on ESSEC GBBA’s coveted Dean’s List each semester?
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What Jobs and Roles Can You Land With a Business Degree?
A recent survey showed that more students took up business degrees in 2020 compared to the last survey a decade ago. Business education actually took over STEM in popularity, despite the latter being more in-demand in recent years. One motivation could be the fact that the degree gives you a lot of flexibility – unlike a degree in engineering or health sciences, a business degree can give you access to just about any company or industry, because business knowledge is the driving force behind the success of any company.
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Reaping the Rewards of Consistency
Optimistic and unassuming, 20-year-old Philippine Sarre did not think about the Dean’s List when she first started her journey at ESSEC. But in her quest to open doors and make the most of her time at ESSEC, the third year Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) student has made it to the list three times and counting, and secured a position in the exclusive International Business Education Alliance (IBEA) program — a joint cooperation between ESSEC and 3 prestigious partner universities - University of Mannheim (Germany), Fundacao Getulio Vargas (Brazil), and University of South Carolina (USA). She shares how she did it and why she still believes that grades are not everything.
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Setting Short-term Goals for Long-term Gains
Since enrolling in the ESSEC Global BBA program at ESSEC Asia-Pacific in 2019, third-year student, 19-year-old Laura Cao has made it to the prestigious Dean’s List in two consecutive semesters and counting — all while balancing a part-time job. The motivated go-getter shares why she isn’t ready for a life goal yet and how she organizes her life to maximize her time.
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What Jobs and Roles Can You Land With a Business Degree?
A recent survey showed that more students took up business degrees in 2020 compared to the last survey a decade ago. Business education actually took over STEM in popularity, despite the latter being more in-demand in recent years. One motivation could be the fact that the degree gives you a lot of flexibility – unlike a degree in engineering or health sciences, a business degree can give you access to just about any company or industry, because business knowledge is the driving force behind the success of any company.
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Opportunities In a Time of Covid: Practice Makes the New Become Normal
To French-Polish student Cecile Jean, transformation is about adapting and changing the way one thinks. The second-year Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) student shares how her training as a flying trapeze artist gave her the strength to soar over obstacles during the pandemic year. Read The Article
Opportunities In a Time of Covid: When There's a Will, There's a Way
COVID-19 couldn’t stop fourth-year Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) student, Radhika Tandon from finding an internship in Paris and making her mark at the annual L’Oreal Brandstorm contest. She shares how she overcame the pandemic odds to close in on her dreams. Read The Article
Opportunities In a Time of Covid: Growth Covers When You Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
At 18 years old, Elodie Gouellain had already lived in Poland, Russia, France and Morocco—but her move to Singapore was the first she would be living away from her family. She shares how constantly making the choice to step out of her comfort zone has helped her thrive in a new chapter of her life. Read The Article
Opportunities In a Time of Covid: Confidently Embracing Change
Back in the 8th grade, Avantika Dube was about to perform on stage when her fear got the best of her and she backed out. Today, the third-year Global Bachelor in Business Administration (GBBA) student is confident, poised and comfortable speaking in front of a crowd. She shares how her time at ESSEC has helped her develop her confidence and grow both professionally and personally. Read The Article
Business Strategies for Surviving Squid Game
Squid Game is more than an entertaining series about a dark, compelling survival game where those who have what it takes to survive are rewarded. It offers a novel perspective through its many games on how humans make decisions, while also encapsulating different business lessons that can be practised and applied in the real world. Here are some core business theories explored in the games that can help you make the best decisions, based on the lessons from the top BBA program in France. Read The Article
How Pricing Strategies Win You Over: A Lesson in Branding by ESSEC Business School
None of today’s most successful brands became that way by chance – it’s all part of a strategy. It’s the same with any military or political campaign: no good military officer or seasoned politician would undertake a major campaign without a clear concept of strategy. Neither should businesses. Read The Article
What Can Zombies and the ESSEC Global BBA Teach You About Survival
Zombies have always been an allegory for infectious diseases and groupthink, and given the current global situation surrounding Covid-19, a zombie apocalypse aptly illustrates the shifting nature of consumerism, uncertainty, and a huge market disruption. Whether or not "All of Us Are Dead" or if we are "The Last of Us", a zombie apocalypse is a testing ground for human ingenuity and adaptation. How are are some core business lessons from ESSEC Business School explored in a zombie apocalypse that can help you make the best business decisions, because in business, everyone wants brains. Read The Article
5 Tips to Secure a Dream Internship
To ensure Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) students are well-equipped to tackle the working world, ESSEC Business School has made it mandatory they complete three internships: A three-month summer internship at the end of the first year, a one-month humanitarian or social work project, and a final, longer six-month internship nearer the end of their undergraduate journey. Read The Article
The Tenacious Spirit of an ESSEC International Business Alliance Program Student
For ESSEC International Business Education Alliance (IBEA) students about to embark on their journey through Germany, Brazil, Singapore and the USA, the Covid-19 pandemic was no doubt a massive spoke in the wheel. Kareena Aswani shares how true to the spirit of adaptability that the IBEA hopes to inculcate, she has found her silver lining. Read The Article
Your Guide to Becoming an Outstanding Intern
Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) students who have crossed countries to intern at organizations like LVMH, J.P. Morgan and Credit Suisse, share how they made their mark as excellent interns. Read The Article
How ESSEC Business School Showed These Singaporeans the World
Local graduates from top schools like Raffles Institution and Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) often choose from two paths to pursue their undergraduate degree: entering a top university either in Singapore, or abroad in countries such as England, America, or Australia. Hear from Keivin Cheng, Megan Chong, and Zachary Tan on why they took the path less traveled to ESSEC Business School, which is top-ranked in Europe. Read The Article
How ESSEC's International Business Education Alliance (IBEA) Program Equips You For the Future
Each year, ESSEC’s International Business Education Alliance (IBEA) gives 10 students the opportunity to study, live, and work across Singapore, Germany, Brazil and the USA over a two-year period. Find out how this exclusive program has transformed the lives of its graduates. Read The Article
ESSEC Asia-Pacific: Gaining an International Mindset with the Comforts of Home
The first batch of ESSEC Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) students at ESSEC Asia-Pacific graduated in 2019. We speak to Keivin Cheng from Raffles Institution about why he took the leap to be part of the first cohort, and how the experience has shaped his career. Read The Article
ESSEC Asia-Pacific: Lighting New Paths into the Working World
After graduating from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Zachary Tan made the unconventional choice of going to ESSEC Asia-Pacific so he could gain the benefits of an international experience, while still enjoying the comforts of home. The Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) Class of 2021 alumni shares how this decision has been pivotal in his life and helped him in his career as a data consultant today. Read The Article
The ESSEC International Business Education Alliance: Offering a Global Profile That is High in Demand
While many can share stories about travelling abroad, few can say they have travelled, worked and studied with their friends for close to two years. Yet, this is exactly what the ESSEC International Business Education Alliance (IBEA) program does. Hear from Peter Bjerkén on how his IBEA experience enabled him to grow both professionally and personally. Read The Article
Your Top 10 Internship Questions, Answered
Why is networking essential? How many jobs do I need to apply for? The list of questions one has when applying for an internship abounds. ESSEC Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) student, alumni and career services give us the low-down on some of the top questions you might have. Read The Article
One Small Step Onto the Dean's List, One Huge Leap for Personal Growth
Second-year Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) student from South Korea, Eun Li Seo dreams of exploring diverse cultures and eventually establishing her own career coaching and mentoring firm. She shares how getting on the coveted Dean’s List has been a step in the right direction. Read The Article
The ESSEC International Business Education Alliance: Learning Humility, Finding Excellence
ESSEC’s exclusive International Business Education Alliance (IBEA) program, open to only ten exceptional students a year, is an opportunity to study across three of ESSEC’s prestigious partner universities—University of Mannheim in Germany, Fundaçao Getulio Vargas in Brazil, and University of South Carolina in the USA. Emilie Ung-Sun shares how this international adventure has pushed her to become a better version of herself. Read The Article
Why the Dean's List is Not Just an Accomplishment, But a Mindset Change
Second year Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) student from Switzerland, Matteo Keller shares how he went from believing that getting on the Dean’s List was an impossible dream, to actually being able to say “achievement unlocked”. Read The Article
The ESSEC International Business Education Alliance: Where One Finds Courage to Explore the World
Hear from Katherinne Zuñiga about how ESSEC’s International Business Education Alliance (IBEA) program—a program that allowed her to study at ESSEC Business School, the University of Mannheim in Germany, Fundaçao Getulio Vargas in Brazil, and University of South Carolina in the USA—has shaped her perspectives and given her the courage to chase her dreams. Read The Article
China Students Exposed to the Vibrant World of Business at ESSEC Asia-Pacific
German multinational engineering and technology company, Bosch, financial institutes like Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank are just some of the places that Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) student Siyi Chen has interned over the course of her four years at ESSEC Business School. Read the Article
Students from India Find Opportunities for Personal Development and Professional Growth at ESSEC Asia-Pacific
Just past a year into her journey at ESSEC Business School, Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) student Sagarika Majumdar is interning at global marketing agency, TEAM LEWIS. Read the Article
ESSEC Asia-Pacific: A Rite of Passage for Students From France
With ESSEC Business School’s reputation as one of the top in Europe, positions in its Global Bachelor of Business Administration (GBBA) program are coveted by many. Read the Article
Exploring One-North in Singapore
Starting your education at ESSEC Asia-Pacific? Use this guide to learn more about the one-north neighborhood! Read the Article
Lessons at ESSEC Business School Hit Home with Students from Southeast Asia
The opportunity to travel and explore new cultures while completing an undergraduate degree may sound appealing to many, but for those fresh out of high school, the excitement can be tempered by costs and the fears of living far away from home. Read the Article
European Students Set up for Success with the ESSEC Global Bachelor of Business Administration
Matteo Keller graduated from Kantonsschule Zürcher Unterland in Switzerland and plays the trumpet, bass guitar, golf, tennis and cycles. He is also co-founder of a start-up providing environmentally-friendly takeaway packaging solutions to food businesses in his home country, Switzerland. Read the Article
Let ESSEC's Global BBA Explain Stranger Things
Thanks to Netflix's nostalgia-filled "Stranger Things" series, Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill", along with mullets and the perm are making a comeback. Despite never having lived through the 1980s, why are retro aesthetics such an incredible hook to Gen Z? ESSEC Business School explains the allure of "nostalgia marketing". Read the Article
What Can The Essec Global BBA Teach You About Kpop?
With its catchy rhythms and choreography, K-pop is the beat of South Korea's youth culture, and has steadily grown to become a global cultural sensation over the last two decades. We explore how K-pop groups like BTS and Blackpink broke the barriers to achieve worldwide success, based on the business lessons from the top BBA program in France. Read the Article
The ESSEC Global BBA Explains the Hype of Streetwear
Just how big is the streetwear industry and what fuels its neverending growth? Let ESSEC Business School explain its trajectory. Read the Article
High School Students Get a Taste of Business and Victory at the ESSEC Case Competition
There was a palpable buzz of excitement and anticipation at ESSEC Business School on 11 September as participants from the ESSEC Case Competition for High School Future Leaders gathered virtually and in-person to present their ideas for how to turn Singapore and NYC-based company, Confetti Snacks, into a household name. Read the Article