The IBSCM diploma is accredited by the Moroccan Ministry of Research and Higher Education, a testament to the school's academic quality and established institutional presence within the Moroccan higher education landscape. The program also leads to a Master’s degree from CY Cergy Paris University, registered at Level 7 in the French RNCP - RNCP39018, and recognized within the French higher education system.
I chose the IPBA at ESSEC Business School’s Africa campus to pursue my ambitions in finance through an integrated academic program that goes beyond the traditional bachelor’s-to-master's route. Through internships, company immersion experiences and hands-on projects, I have gained valuable insights into the business world and become even more confident that the International Program in Business Administration was the right choice for me.
Prior degree: Baccalaureate, Morocco
What made me choose the IPBA was its integrated pathway from Bachelor’s to Master’s, combined with specializations in Financial Engineering and International Business, both aligned with my aspirations and the evolving needs of the job market. If you’re looking for a challenging, internationally oriented program with strong connections to the professional world from day one, the International Program in Business Administration delivers.
Prior degree: Baccalaureate, Morocco
Academic Experience
Academic management training supported by an excellent faculty
Professional Experience
At least 16 months of integrated professional experience
International Exposure
International immersion up to 18 months
Specialization
2 specialization tracks: Financial Engineering and Data Analysis | International Business and Supply Chain Management
Learning Expeditions and Hackathons
Engagement with global economic hubs, gaining insights into key markets
Flexible pathway
Option to take up to one gap year during the bachelor’s program
- Management and entrepreneurship
- Financial accounting
- Introduction to economics and business
- Quantitative and analytical skills
- Global challenges and sustainable development
- Languages (French, English, Chinese and Spanish)
- Life and self skill
A 1-month social project
- Marketing
- Business law
- Economics and development
- Quantitative and financial analysis
- Sociology and citizenship
- Languages (French, English, Chinese and Spanish)
- Digital skills
- Management and organizational development
- Financial management
- Economy and development
- Technology, information systems, and artificial intelligence
- Sociology and critical thinking
- Languages (French, English, Chinese and Spanish)
- Power Skills : cultural and artistic skills
- Strategic and operations management
- Project management
- Economics of transitions
- Innovation and territorial impact
- Languages (French, English, Chinese and Spanish)
- Career and personal development
At least 2 months of operational internship
This track combines financial expertise and data analysis to help students understand complex financial environments and use data to support business decisions. Students will gain expertise in financial markets, risk management, financial technology and sustainable finance, enabling them to excel in high-demand fields such as quantitative finance and fintech.
Semester 5
- Research methodology for the field project
- Financial management
- Financial information system
- Financial markets and data
- Performance and budget management
- Languages (French, English, Chinese and Spanish)
- Digital skills
Semester 6
- International finance and taxation
- Global risk management
- Data, AI and society
- Languages (French, English, Chinese and Spanish)
- Life and personal skills (social responsibility)
At least 4 months of operational internship
This specialisation develops students' understanding of global business and supply chain management, equipping them to navigate international markets and optimise business operations. During the curriculum students will also engage with real-world case studies and projects, preparing them for leadership roles and making it ideal for students aiming to pursue careers in global trade and logistics.
This specialisation develops students' understanding of global business and supply chain management, equipping them to navigate international markets and optimise business operations. During the curriculum students will also engage with real-world case studies and projects, preparing them for leadership roles and making it ideal for students aiming to pursue careers in global trade and logistics.
Semester 5
- Research methodology for the field project
- Advanced marketing
- Sales techniques
- Cross-cultural management
- Data and economic modeling
- Languages (French, English, Chinese and Spanish)
- Digital skills
Semester 6
- International finance and taxation
- Global risk management
- Data, AI and society
- Languages (French, English, Chinese and Spanish)
- Life and personal skills (social responsibility)
At least 4 months of operational internship
After completing the first three years (180 ECTS), students can continue directly at ESSEC to complete their Integrated Master’s, spend Year 4 at Baruch College in the heart of New York before returning to ESSEC for Year 5, or take a gap year in the United States. This unique opportunity combines ESSEC’s academic excellence with an enriching international experience in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
Throughout the two years, students deepen their expertise in financial engineering, quantitative methods and data-driven decision-making. They take advanced coursework combined with hands-on learning opportunities, including an international learning expedition, consulting projects, and at least 3 months of internship. The program culminates in a capstone thesis and at least 6 months of managerial internship allowing students to gain substantial professional experience.
Core courses include:
- Financial markets and risk management
- FinTech & Cryptoassests
- Python for machine learning
- Big data analytics
- Entrepreneurship, and new business development
Discover the Master in Financial Engineering and Data Analysis (FEDA)
This master’s pathway allows students to build advanced expertise in international business, supply chain management and global market strategies. Alongside specialized coursework, students engage with international business environments through a learning expedition and gain practical experience through at least 3 months of internship in the fourth year. They further consolidate their knowledge through a capstone thesis before completing the program with at least 6 months of managerial internship.
Core courses include:
- International negotiation
- Warehousing, logistics and e-commerce platform
- Green supply chain management & circular economy
- Corporate law
- Massive data analysis and AI
Discover the Master in International Business and Supply Chain Management (IBSCM)
IPBA’s academic partnerships extend students’ international experience beyond the classroom, connecting them with universities and business environments around the world.
Whether through exchange opportunities, a double degree or an additional international certificate, these academic partnerships allow students to experience different educational systems, discover diverse business environments and build an international profile recognised by employers worldwide.
During the second year of the program, students spend a semester abroad as part of an academic exchange with one of our partner universities. This first international experience allows them to discover a new academic environment and engage with new perspectives.
Students can choose from a diverse network of 50+ partner universities across different countries and regions, including:
Upon completing the first 3 years, students earn a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management from both ESSEC Business School and CY Cergy Paris Université, a degree registered with the French RNCP - RNCP39018 (Level 6), reflecting the recognition within the French higher education system.
This double degree gives students the opportunity to combine African and European perspectives on business and management, while benefiting from:
- Two strong alumni networks
- Recognition from two leading institutions Insert school logos
- Stronger international employability
- Wider postgraduate opportunities
Following the bachelor’s degree, students can pursue a one-year certificate program at Baruch college, part of the City University of New York (CUNY), and earn a specialised certificate, with the opportunity to apply for up to 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon completion. This experience offers an immersive academic and cultural experience in one of the world’s leading business hubs, while providing first-hand exposure to the U.S. business environment and opportunities to expand their international network.
- Finance
- Consulting
- International business
- Supply chain and operations
- Marketing and sales
- Entrepreneurship
- Retail and e-commerce
- Technology and Innovation
- Sustainability and circular economy
- Financial analyst
- Procurement specialist
- Consultant
- Data analyst
- Business development analyst
- Sales executive
- Marketing officer
- International business strategist
- Logistics manager
Throughout your time at ESSEC, the Career Services will accompany you in defining your career plan and facilitate your entry into the professional world.
Students have the opportunity to meet recruiters at career fairs organised on campus with our corporate partners, including CFG Bank, L’Oréal, Valyans, Vivo Energy, AGL, etc. A dedicated career platform also provides access to targeted internship and job opportunities for ESSEC students.
Through the support of the Career Services team, you will be able to:
- Learn more about yourself and enhance your experiences.
- Explore career opportunities, reflect, and develop your personal and professional projects.
- Define your internship/job search strategy and prepare yourself for numerous recruitment events through coaching with specialists.
- Prepare your CV, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter in an impactful manner, and develop your network efficiently
- Prepare for different types of job interviews through role-playing exercises (pitching) and learn to position yourself well during salary negotiations.
When you join ESSEC Business School, you join a community: yours! You will discover within the community, the power of the ESSEC network.
ESSEC Alumni already has 71,000 graduates with diverse profiles dispersed in all corners of the world. With unique personalities, they share a common goal, to achieve their career objectives.
As you enter ESSEC, you become a member of ESSEC Alumni and you remain one forever. This is, in principle, the lifetime membership, that ESSEC has been the first French Business School with a global reach to put in place.
At each step, before and after your course, ESSEC Alumni allows you to:
- Find an internship or a job in France, Morocco or abroad
- Manage your professional progression
- Switch career paths to become entrepreneurs or independent consultants
- Facilitate exchange with professionals with common goals
- Maintain contact with your cohort and the community
Over the years, successive classes of students at ESSEC Business School have founded and managed more than 100 clubs and organizations, with a wide variety of themes: sports, cultural, humanitarian, international or civic, there is something for everyone!
These organizations, often founded and managed by the students themselves, aim to foster student life, promote the school's values, develop students' professional skills, and contribute to the social and cultural life of the campus.
The ESSEC Africa Campus, which was inaugurated in 2017, is located on the Plage des Nations site in Sidi Bouknadel, 25 minutes outside the Moroccan capital. It offers students a stimulating learning environment with modern facilities such as classrooms equipped with the latest technology, group work spaces and student residences.
- Are you motivated to build an international career and develop strong technical, analytical and managerial skills for the global business landscape?
- Are you eager to gain international experience through exchanges and internships, while earning a double degree in Business Administration?
Submit your application to the Year 1 entry if you have recently graduated high school or are about to graduate with a strong academic record. Or apply to the Year 3 entry if you have completed, or are in the process of completing, two years of higher education (Bac+2 level / 120 ECTS credits or equivalent) with strong credentials.
Year 1 entry
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Online application closing date* |
Shortlisted results announced |
Interviews |
Final admission results |
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Round 1 |
30 November 2026 |
9 December 2026 |
14-16 December 2026 |
18 December 2026 |
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Round 2 |
1 February 2027 |
10 February 2027 |
15-17 February 2027 |
22 February 2027 |
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Round 3 |
26 April 2027 |
5 May 2027 |
10-12 May 2027 |
14 May 2027 |
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Round 4 |
23 June 2027 |
2 July 2027 |
6-8 July 2027 |
13 July 2027 |
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Round 5 |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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*12 PM Morocco Time (GMT)
Year 3 entry
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Online application closing date* |
Shortlisted results announced |
Interviews |
Final admission results |
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Round 1 |
26 April 2027 |
5 May 2027 |
10 - 12 May 2027 |
14 May 2027 |
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Round 2 |
07 July 2027 |
16 July 2027 |
19-21 July 2027 |
26 July 2027 |
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*12 PM Morocco Time (GMT)
Create your candidate account and you will receive an email with your login and password. These are required each time you sign in, so keep them safe! You can fill in theapplication form at your own pace and come back to it at any point.
You may submit one application per program each academic year, with a maximum of two applications to the same program in total.
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Official academic transcripts |
Year 1 entry: Transcripts for the last 3 academic years Year 3 entry: Transcripts for the last 3 academic years Transcripts are to be merged in one PDF file, and should be classified in a chronological order. |
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An enrollment certificate |
Stating the degree you will graduate with |
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Diplomas |
High School Diploma If already graduated, undergraduate degree if applicable |
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Curriculum Vitae (CV) |
One page maximum |
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English test certificate |
You need to provide an official certificate of one of the following english proficiency tests: - TOEIC Listening and Reading: 800 (online version is accepted) - TOEFL iBT: 85 or 4/6 (Special Home Edition is accepted - IELTS Academic: 6.0 - Cambridge (B2 First minimum): 175 - Duolingo English Test: 120 Tests that have been sat more than 2 years at the application deadline are not valid. Exemption is possible if you are a native English speaker or if you have completed the last 2 academic years (full-time) entirely taught in english. You will need to upload a document issued from your university to demonstrate it. |
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Identity document |
Passport |
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Optional |
Any other supporting document (language scores, Management test, recommendation letters, certificates, etc.) |
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Application fees |
50 EUR (non-refundable) Exemption applicable if you are applying to the GBBA and already paid the application fees. |
Once you have completed your application with the supporting documents, you can submit it.
Make sure to review your application before submitting, as you won’t be able to bring any changes to it.
Your application will only be reviewed upon payment.
Your application will be studied by the admission committee, and the results will be announced according to the dates mentioned in the table above.
Results are accessible via the application portal and you will be notified by email (refer to the timetable above).
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise an interview either in person on our campus or via videoconference.
The interview will last 20 minutes in front of two examiners. It is a classic motivational interview. The aim is for you to be able to demonstrate your motivation to join the programme and the school and also get across your personality.
Your application will be assessed by the Academic Directors and an admission committee. You will be notified about the result by email (refer to the above-mentioned timetable).
If you have been successful, you will then be contacted by a member of the admissions team who will tell you how to go about confirming your place in the program. This will include paying a non-refundable deposit of 12000 MAD, which will then be deducted from your tuition fees.
To sustain the academic excellence of the program and enhance the education and experience of our students, we offer the excellence Scholarship to outstanding candidates. It is open to all applicants and is awarded on the basis of the overall quality of their application and can cover up to 25% of the annual intuition fee. Scholarship decisions are made during the application procedure. There is no additional application to fill out or request to make. Selected students will be notified upon being offered a place on the program.
novembre
6 
8
2026
Grand Salon des Grandes Ecoles
High school students, university students and parents - explore the ESSEC experience and discover the path that best suits your aspirations.
Whatever your academic background, take the opportunity to meet and engage with ESSEC Business School's Academic Directors, Program Managers and Student Ambassadors.
The fair also features over 40 conferences, including a session with Vincenzo Vinzi, Dean and President of ESSEC Business School.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Paris, France
