The Master’s in Entrepreneurship & International Consulting from the Grande École program
The Master’s in Entrepreneurship & International Consulting, also known as the Master’s in International Entrepreneurship & Consulting, is a specialization within the Grande École Program designed to train professionals capable of supporting the creation, development, and transformation of businesses in an international environment.
Through a practical and strategic approach, students develop a comprehensive understanding of business and learn to analyze opportunities, develop strategies, and support an organization’s key decisions.
- 🌍 TEMPO: Classical
- 📍 CAMPUS: Paris
- 🌐 LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: 50% English – 50% French
- 🎓 DEGREE: Master’s degree, recognized by the government
Objectives
The goal of this specialization is to train professionals who are able to:
- Support companies in their international expansion and identify new growth opportunities in foreign markets.
- Mastering the tools of consulting and international development: strategy, business valuation, financial management, risk management, business intelligence, and business development.
- Address the challenges faced by executives and managers by providing concrete solutions tailored to the issues facing their company or business unit.
Key Skills
- Developing Performance Metrics
- Innovate
- Conduct competitive analyses
- Manage a project in various areas: financial and organizational.
- Present a business development plan and the actions to be taken.
- Acquire the essential skills needed to successfully carry out consulting assignments
Subjects Taught
- Entrepreneurial Project
- Entrepreneurial Methods
- Economic and Strategic Intelligence
- Consulting Assignment
- Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation
- Business Development in the Digital Age (Data Analytics & Growth Hacking)
- Intrapreneurship
- Digitalization Made Accessible
An Enriching International Experience
The Master’s in Entrepreneurship & International Consulting offers a truly international experience through academic exchange opportunities. In their fourth year, students can choose to participate in a university exchange program for one semester at one of190 partner universities around the world. This experience helps them develop a deep understanding of international markets and diverse business cultures.
For those who wish to take their studies further, it is also possible to earn a dual degree during a full academic year at a partner university in France or abroad. This program allows students to broaden their skill set and strengthen their international profile, a major asset in the job market.
A program combining entrepreneurship, international experience, and hands-on professional training
In your 4th year, develop the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and consulting before participating in an exchange program at an international partner university. In your fifth year, delve deeper into entrepreneurial development, then choose between a capstone internship at a company or a pre-incubation internship at La Fabrik, OMNES Education’s incubator, where you’ll receive personalized support, access to a network of experts, and resources dedicated to your project.
What are the potential career paths after completing a Master’s in International Entrepreneurship & Consulting?
ESCE’s Master’s in Entrepreneurship & International Consulting prepares students for careers in consulting, entrepreneurship, and international development, such as strategy consultant, business developer, entrepreneur, or transformation consultant. Graduates can join companies or consulting firms, or start their own businesses in France or abroad.
Entrepreneur
Design, launch, and manage a new business.
- Entrepreneurs are responsible for identifying opportunities, strategic planning, financing, and the operational management of their businesses
Project Manager
Plan, coordinate, and oversee the execution of projects.
- Project managers are responsible for defining objectives, organizing resources, managing deadlines, and ensuring that projects are successfully delivered
Consulting Partner
Running a Consulting Firm as a Partner
- Consulting partners are responsible for the company’s strategic direction, business development, client relationship management, and the oversight of consulting projects.
InternationalConsultant
Provide consulting services on an international scale.
- International consultants work on projects in various countries, tailoring their expertise and recommendations to the realities and needs of global markets.
CSR Consultant
To help companies incorporate sustainable and socially responsible practices into their operations.
- The primary role of CSR consultants is to provide advice on issues such as environmental responsibility, diversity, business ethics, and the social impacts of businesses on our society.
management consultant
Provide advice on business management and strategy.
- Management consultants work on areas such as process improvement, change management, strategic planning, and operational optimization.
Director of Innovation
Oversee innovation initiatives within the company.
- Innovation directors are responsible for developing new ideas, implementing innovative solutions, and creating an environment that fosters innovation within the organization.
A recognized educational program focused on entrepreneurship and consulting
ESCE’s Master’s in Entrepreneurship & International Consulting leads to a Master’s degree and prepares students for careers in entrepreneurship, consulting, and international development.
The program develops skills in strategy, business creation and development, market analysis, and project management in a variety of settings both in France and internationally.
Professional experience at the heart of the program
In your fifth year, put your skills into practice through a 6-month internship in France or abroad. ESCE supports you in your search through its network of 10,000 partner companies, which offer numerous internship and job opportunities.
Through the Corporate Relations service, you’ll also benefit from personalized support, targeted opportunities, workshops, and job fairs to help you enter the workforce.
How do I apply to the “Grande École” program?
ESCE offers several admission options depending on the entry level for the Grande École Program. Here are the different options:
- First Year: Admission is through Parcoursup and the SESAME entrance exam, a joint exam for several top business schools. After creating your application on Parcoursup, you must select ESCE as one of your choices and register for the SESAME entrance exam. This exam assesses your skills through written tests (online) and an oral exam (in person at one of our campuses). Admission is open to students who have completed high school, provided they have earned a high school diploma or an equivalent degree.
- 2nd year: Admission is based on an application and a motivational interview. Applicants must submit an application package including their transcripts and a resume, followed by a motivational interview designed to assess their interest in the program and their career goals.
- 3rd and 4th years: You have the option to enroll at ESCE in the 3rd or 4th year through an internal admissions exam. Admission takes place through specific sessions offered from November through September, featuring online written exams and an in-person oral exam at one of our campuses.
Forinternational students, there is a specific admission process; detailed information is available on our website.
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