On-campus program Executive MBA (MBA) – ESCP Business School

Who is the Executive MBA at ESCP suitable for?

The Executive MBA at ESCP Business School is aimed at experienced executives and senior managers from various industries who wish to expand their strategic management skills internationally. Typical participants have at least five to fifteen years of professional experience, mostly in leadership positions, and want to specifically qualify themselves for complex decision-making and transformation tasks in an international context. The programme unites participants from over 35 nations and a wide range of industrial sectors such as technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, consulting, and services. It targets managers who are seeking career advancement, want to realign their leadership role, or substantially expand their global network.

What are the formal requirements for admission?

For admission, you need a completed university degree, at least at Bachelor’s level with 240 ECTS credits or an equivalent qualification in any field. Additionally, you must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, including relevant leadership experience, as well as recommendations that attest to your management skills and potential for success. If you have less than 15 years of professional experience, completing an Executive Assessment (EA, GMAT or GRE) is mandatory. The language of instruction is English; a minimum language level of C1 is expected (e.g. TOEFL from 100, IELTS from band 7), alternatively you can prove sufficient practical English skills through study or professional experience. Other formal documents include a current CV, certificates, two reference letters, proof of identity, and payment of an application fee.

You should bring enthusiasm for international cooperation, the ability to reflect, and a high degree of self-motivation. Openness to intercultural communication, analytical thinking skills, as well as the ability to act entrepreneurially, are just as important as resilience in a demanding working environment. Own leadership experience, willingness for critical self-assessment and continuous development are expected. With flexible time management, structured time organisation and willingness for international mobility are advantageous.

What topics await you in the Executive MBA at ESCP?

In the Executive MBA at ESCP Business School, you develop comprehensive management and leadership skills. The curriculum offers a holistic approach to designing and implementing corporate strategies in an international context. The key content focuses include:

• Strategic Management: Development and implementation of corporate strategies with a focus on market opportunities and competitiveness.
• Finance & Controlling: Financial management, controlling, accounting, financial and sustainability reporting.
• Marketing & Sales: Market analysis, brand management, customer experience and sales concepts.
• Organisation & Leadership: Organisational behaviour, team leadership, leadership and intercultural competence.
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Start-up management, intrapreneurship, digital business models and innovation management.
• Business Ethics & Sustainability: Sustainable corporate management, social responsibility and sustainable resource management.
• Supply Chain, Geopolitics and Data Analytics: Choice of specialised content on international value creation, geopolitical challenges or data analytics.

You select ten specialisations from over 50 electives according to your interests – for example in digitalisation, artificial intelligence, sustainability or international markets. Five international seminars deepen perspectives from different economic regions. The studies are rounded off by an International Consultancy Project, in which you solve real consulting projects for companies as part of a team.