Overview

Thriving in today’s global business environments requires a unique set of skills. One must be able to navigate through volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) contexts with strategic thinking, critical reasoning, creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and strong communication skills.

As a student of Strategy and Management of International Business (SMIB) programme of ESSEC Business School - Paris , you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on assignments and company projects, benefit from an outstanding learning experience, and learn from a world-class faculty. You will also join a global community of 74,000 ESSEC alumni, including more than 3,000 former SMIB participants.

The SMIB Experience

Academic Excellence

Choice of a specialized track in France, Asia, or abroad each with a specific career goal in mind.

The chance to mix with a highly diverse class and teaching faculty.

Professional Experience

A professional business mindset in all aspects of the programme.

Integrated professional experiences.

International Exposure

Exchange and double degree opportunities with leading academic partners.

An international business study trip.

Careers

Thanks to the customized study paths offered by the ESSEC Master in SMIB programme, graduates find positions in various roles across the world, particularly in Europe and Asia.

Consulting

Marketing/Communication/PR

Business Development/Retail

Strategy

Finance

Logistics/Supply Chain

Data Analytics

Entrepreneurship

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Programme Structure

You will build your core competencies of business and understand how international complexity impacts business conduct.

Through this first year, you will also discover your professional interests, to help you decide on which concentration to choose in Year 2 (M2).

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-27 00:00:00

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Round 1 Deadline:October 15,
Round 2 Deadline:January 12
Round 3 Deadline:March 4,
Round 3 Deadline:April 27

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore
Cergy-Pontoise, France

Disciplines

International Business Strategic Management

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Acquire an aptitude to work on an international scale in a multicultural environment
Benefit from top-level teaching with an intense learning curriculum integrating professional experiences
Develop your career in Western or Asian countries
Pivot or launch your career in consulting, strategic management or digital transformation and innovation
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Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at ESSEC Business School - Paris and/or in your country of interest, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12500 EUR / year

≈ 12500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

12500 EUR / year

≈ 12500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Tuition Fee - Year 2 for students completing the programme in 2 years:

EU/EEA: €25,000

Non-EU/EEA: €28,100

Students completing the programme in 1 year:

EU/EEA: €25,000

Non-EU/EEA: €28,100

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

France
Singapore

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Overview

The SMIB Experience

Careers

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Singapore

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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