ESSEC

GLOBAL MBA
EMPLOYMENT REPORT
 MBA CLASS
PROFILE

30
AVERAGE AGE

16
NATIONALITIES

98%
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS

›60%

WOMEN

6
YEARS
AVERAGE WORK EXPERIENCE
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12 MONTHS
FULL TIME PROGRAM
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ESSEC GLOBAL MBA
EMPLOYMENT REPORT
Ranked among the top 100 MBAs worldwide in the Financial
Times Global MBA Ranking, the ESSEC Global MBA is an intensive
and customizable one year full-time program offered on our
campus in France centered on a learning-by-doing approach.

This Employment Report details the career outcomes of our Priya VERMA,
graduates. According to our latest career survey, the Global MBA Indian, Class of 2020
has proven to be a catalyst contributing significantly towards the
Pre MBA
professional goals of participants looking to boost their careers.
Technology Consultant, Deloitte, India
According to the Financial Times, the salary of our Post MBA
graduates increases by up to 79% after their MBA. Product Manager, EY, United Kingdom

CAREER
92%
OF OUR GRADUATES BELIEVE THAT THEIR CURRENT POSITION
IS RELATED TO THEIR DEGREE

94%
OF OUR GRADUATES HAVE A JOB
WITH AN INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE Jaeseok LEE,
South Korean, Class of 2020

10% Pre MBA

Brand Manager, LG Fashion, South Korea
OF OUR GRADUATES ARE ENTREPRENEURS
Post MBA
Retail Project Lead (Fashion and Watches
& Fine Jewelry), Chanel, South Korea

‘‘
#SUCCESSSTORY

"Not only has

the Global MBA
equipped me with the
knowledge to succeed
in the luxury industry
but I think that it has
also accelerated my
professional maturity
regarding what to
expect in my career
journey and how to Rosie FANG,
handle adversity and Chinese, Class of 2019
conflict in the real Pre MBA
business world." Marketing & Content Manager,
Post MBA Beijing Bei Fu Dreams, China
Pre MBA Donald KIM
E-Commerce & Post MBA
Brand American,
CRM Coordinator, Senior International Communications
Partnerships, Class of 2022
Vacheron Project Manager, L'Oréal Luxe, France
Faire, USA
Constantin, USA

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WHere ARE OUR GRADUATES WORKING?

66%
Europe

24%
Asia, Middle East and Pacific
8%
Americas
2%
Africa

‘‘
#SUCCESSSTORY

“ESSEC gave me the tools to make a

triple jump in my career: industry, position
and country. I'll be forever grateful for
the skillset and network I got during the
MBA.”

Alejandro ARELLANO,
Mexican,
Class of 2020

Pre MBA Post MBA

Process Engineer, Partner Manager & Business Developer
Norson Foods, Mexico E-commerce, PrestaShop, France

Top 5 Recruitment Sectors

CONSULTING / LUXURY RETAIL

AUDIT INDUSTRY & FMCG

DIGITAL FINANCE, BANKING

& TECH & INSURANCE

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TOP RECRUITERS:
STRATEGY & DIGITAL LEADERSHIP
TOP RECRUITERS:
LUXURY BRAND MANAGEMENT
Examples of Post MBA Positions:
• Marketing Vice President
• Vice President Equity Research
• S enior Strategic Account Manager
•D  irector - Transformation &
Organization Development
• Senior Investment Officer
• I nternational Marketing & Sales Manager
•R  etail Development & Product Manager
• ESG & Compliance Manager
And many more…
And many more…
•C  hief of Staff (Strategy & Operations)
• S enior Consultant
• S enior Manager Risk Advisory
• Strategic Planning Manager
• Associate Brand Manager
• Digital Consultant
• Luxury Retail Manager
• Online Business Manager
• Senior Product Marketing Manager
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TALENT CENTER:
PERSONALIZED
CAREER GUIDANCE
EVERY STEP OF
THE WAY
Global MBA Talent Center Journey
Our Global MBA has its own, dedicated Talent Center, offering
students tailor-made guidance towards their success,
all year round. We developed an exclusive collaboration
with ESSEC Alumni and Executive Education for stronger
corporate relations.
Employers target our Global MBA graduates because they are
equipped with the macro-view of core business functions and a
strong understanding of digital transformation. Our corporate
partners value the diverse industry background and global
profiles of our students and graduates (98% international).
#SUCCESSSTORY
‘‘
“ESSEC helped me build upon my
previous experiences and understand
how I could translate it to the Luxury
industry. The classes, faculty, capstone
project and my fellow alumni continually
challenged me to see things from new
perspectives and grow both personally
and professionally! I am forever grateful
for the amazing experience and bonds I
made during my MBA.”

We develop our students' soft skills (cross cultural Victoria ROGERS,

communication, teamwork, empathy, humility) American, Class of 2019
to reach their highest potential, while increasing
their industry knowledge and confidence.
Pre MBA Post MBA
Each step is reinforced with individual coaching sessions,
Marketing Manager, Manager, Strategic
workshops, networking activities, field trips, mentoring
Roosevelt Investment Planning,
and a wide range of events, as well as access to online
Group, USA Cartier, USA
tools / resources. While each student is responsible
for building their own success, we always make sure
to be there throughout their journey and provide
them with everything to take them to the top!

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THE Global MBA TALENT CENTer: A FOUR STEP JOURNEY
Phase 1
PREPARE
Know yourself
and the Talent
Center team
• Online introduction to
the Talent Center team &
resources, first interaction
with your peers
• Self Career Assessment
• Online introduction to
CV writing, templates
and smart system for
CV optimization
The Talent Center Team
Daphné MATHIEU
Global MBA,Talent Center Manager
‘‘
#SUCCESSSTORY
The program provided me with the
tools and support I needed, and
landed me a job in the fintech industry
even before graduating. The MBA was
a tremendous experience!
Simona Sarkissian,
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Lebanese, Class of 2021
Pre MBA:
Post MBA:
Retail Communication
Loyalty & Brand Strategist,
& Digital Coordinator, BLOM
Dubai Holding, UAE
Bank s.a.l., Lebanon
Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4
LAUNCH STRENGTHEN SHINE
Use key values and Brand your Expand your
resources to build profile to become network and
your plan of action a top talent strategize your
job search
• L eadership Development • Personalized Career • Capstone consulting
Program on a field project Counseling with a project or MBA internship
• S oft Skills Hacker on key Certified Career Coach • Field trips to MBA top
topics such as: cultural • Personal Branding European markets
differences, teamwork and and Career designing • Company visits and
emotional intelligence workshops presentations
• F irst individual • LinkedIn and Consulting • Exclusive career
meeting with our Workshops events and fairs
Talent Center team • Mastering virtual
• Interviewing and Personal
brand pitch webinars
• Networking events
“MBATogether”
• Mock interviews with
ESSEC Alumni
Anthea DAVIS
Director of Corporate Relations and Career Development,
Global MBA in Luxury Brand Management
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