Learning by Doing: the ESCE experience

Learning by Doing: the ESCE experience
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  • Develop practical skills that can be directly applied in the workplace
  • Encourage collaboration and collective intelligence
  • Strengthen analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems
  • To prepare students to thrive in demanding international environments

The Lifestyle Fair puts first-year bachelor’s students in the position of starting a business. They must devise and present a concept that combines innovation, economic viability, and social responsibility, with a focus on international expansion. This project allows them to work through every stage of launching a business, from conception to the final presentation.

The SHIFT(s) programs offer immersive masterclasses on social, political, cultural, and environmental topics. They enable students to better understand the major transformations taking place in today’s world while developing transferable skills that will be useful throughout their academic and professional careers.

The Nego Champions League is a challenge for second-year students in the Grande École program. Through a business game format, more than 300 students, divided into teams, compete in negotiation and sales scenarios inspired by the corporate world. This intensive exercise helps them develop their public speaking skills, their ability to present arguments, and their sense of business strategy.

As part of the International Mission, students in the Grande École Program work in teams on real-world challenges assigned by partner companies. They analyze actual issues, formulate recommendations, and present them as if they were professional consultants. This experience strengthens their analytical skills, professionalism, and understanding of international environments.

Throughout their program, students participate in Learning Expeditions that expose them to a variety of professional environments. From innovation ecosystems like STATION F to public institutions and major industrial sites, these immersive experiences allow them to observe firsthand the economic and societal transformations currently underway.

At the SiTL trade show—a leading event in logistics and supply chain management—students are fully immersed in the industry. They attend conferences, network with professionals, and discover major technological innovations. This experience allows them to connect what they’ve learned in the classroom with real-world practices.

Students in the Communication, Luxury, and Prestige Marketing specialization work on real-world case studies under the guidance of professionals from the industry. Through case studies and discussions with industry experts, they develop a deep understanding of the challenges of brand communication, public relations, and the luxury sector in an international context.

Designed for our international students, the “Zoom sur Paris” course combines academic instruction with cultural exploration. Through educational field trips in the capital, students explore the history, heritage, and unique aspects of French culture while immersing themselves in Parisian life. This enriching experience complements classroom instruction and helps students integrate into their new environment.

All of these initiatives demonstrate ESCE’s commitment to placing hands-on experience at the heart of its curriculum. By exposing students to real-world situations throughout their academic journey, the school prepares them to thrive with confidence in complex, international, and ever-changing professional environments.

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