Build your future in an international environment!
The Grande École Programme in International Management, Innovation & AI prepares you to become a manager capable of thriving in an international and constantly evolving business environment.
Through a progressive and career-oriented learning approach, the first three years combine academic courses, collaborative projects, international mobility and professional experiences. You gradually develop your autonomy, intercultural awareness and sense of responsibility.
The programme also places strong emphasis on language learning, soft skills, and understanding the impact of Artificial Intelligence and new technologies. A pre-specialisation semester helps you prepare for your chosen pathway in the Master’s cycle.
A first cycle designed to build a comprehensive understanding of business and prepare you for your future career in France and internationally.

The program’s strengths

Learning through real-world experience
Real-World Business Project, Capstone Project, Rendez-vous de la Géopolitique, student-led projects and practical simulations expose you to real-world business challenges. Internships and work-study opportunities then allow you to put your skills into practice while developing your autonomy, teamwork and ability to take on responsibility.

From LV1 to LV3 to strengthen your international profile
English is taught as LV1, with the option to study up to two additional languages from the 12 languages offered at ESCE. Courses are taught in small groups and organised by level, with native-speaking teachers.

International opportunities at every stage
Summer Schools, university exchanges, international internships and double degrees help you develop strong intercultural skills. With 190 partner universities in more than 50 countries, you can progressively build an international profile from the end of your first year.

AI and tomorrow’s challenges at the heart of the programme
Artificial Intelligence, new technologies, geopolitics and sustainable development: you develop a better understanding of the transformations shaping businesses, careers and management practices.

EXPLORE THE PGE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
From discovering the business world to expanding your horizons internationally, each year of the first cycle allows you to develop your skills, gain experience, and gradually shape your career path.
First Year: Understanding the Company and Its Environment
Paris or Lyon campus for the first and second semesters. In the summer, choose between an internship in France or abroad and a summer school program at a partner university.
2nd Year: Taking Action on the International Stage
Two options to choose from: 1 year on campus in London, Barcelona, Munich, Paris, or Lyon or 1 semester in Barcelona, Munich, Paris, or Lyon + 1 semester of study abroad in Europe or China.
3rd Year: Expanding the Business Internationally
Standard track:First semester as an internship in France or abroad, followed by the second semester on the Paris or Lyon campus.
Work-Study Program:A 3-year work-study contract in Paris La Défense, with a schedule of 1 week at school and 2 weeks at the company.
TEACHING METHODS
Our educational approach combines innovative methods, real-world scenarios, and collaborative work to develop our students’ academic and professional skills. This diverse range of approaches fosters experiential learning, engagement, and interaction.
- Project-based learning: Collaborative work on real-world cases to apply the fundamentals of management and other disciplines.
- Interactive instruction: Workshops, role-playing exercises, and simulations to enhance students’ understanding and engagement.
- Online Resources: Access to enriched digital content to explore key topics such as geopolitics, international business, and societal issues. Such as “Les Rendez-vous de la géopolitique,” “Doing Business in,” and “Humanities,” which can be viewed on the dedicated YouTube channel: ESCE International Business School
- Intercultural openness: Integrating ethical, economic, societal, and environmental dimensions into the curriculum.
Assessment Criteria
We have implemented a blended assessment system that allows us to evaluate students’ skills both individually and as a group:
- Individual Assessments: Ongoing assessment, midterms, research papers, and presentations.
- Group Assessments: Group projects, oral presentations, and interdisciplinary projects that foster teamwork and provide real-world professional experience.

Create your own itinerary!
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