Master Grande École Program- First year

The ESC Amiens Grande École Program

The ESC Amiens Grande École Program is a State-recognized Master’s-level degree (Bac+5) accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR), following the recommendation of the Commission for the Evaluation of Management Training and Degrees (CEFDG).

The Grande École Program

The ESC Amiens Grande École Program stands out for its comprehensive and integrated approach to management, combining a strong multidisciplinary foundation with advanced specialization in key business disciplines.

Structured over two years, the program provides students with a common core curriculum covering essential subjects such as foreign languages, law, finance, marketing, digital tools, intercultural management, and quantitative methods. At the same time, the program has been redesigned to allow students to specialize through one of 22 available specialization combinations, ranging from Business Strategy to Artificial Intelligence.

Program Highlights

The program places a strong emphasis on international exposure through exchange semesters and courses taught in English, while integrating internships and work-study opportunities to ensure a highly practical learning experience.

The new ESC Amiens Grande École Program offers the ideal balance between academic excellence and operational application, a strong international dimension, and a diverse range of specializations designed to meet the evolving expectations of both employers and students.

Year 1 of the Grande École Program

The first year of the Grande École Program (Master Year 1 / Bac+4) combines advanced management fundamentals with numerous real-life and simulated business experiences (Serious Games) designed to strengthen connections with the professional world.

Students participate in activities such as:

- Public debate sessions to develop persuasive communication skills
- Trade union negotiation simulations with active union representatives
- Flipped lectures
- Field-based learning experiences
- Practical projects in partnership with the Risk Management Research Center
- Begin Your Specialization from the First Year

Students can start building their area of expertise from the very first year through a pre-specialization system.

During the first semester, students select one elective course from one of the four specialization areas. In the second semester, they choose a specialization block composed of two courses.

This approach allows students to begin developing expertise before entering Year 2 while exploring different fields before committing to a specialization.

Students may change their pre-specialization between semesters.

The four pre-specialization areas available in Year 1 are:

- Corporate Finance
- Business Strategy
- Marketing & Digital Transformation
- International Strategy
 

The Four Key Differentiating Factors of the ESC Amiens Grande École Program

1. A Balance Between Strategic Theory and Professional Practice

The program combines high-level theoretical teaching (strategic diagnosis, corporate finance, quantitative methods) with practical applications (projects, internships, business games), providing students with comprehensive preparation for real-world business challenges.

ESC Amiens is the only business school in its region offering this distinctive positioning.

2. International and Intercultural Exposure

Courses taught in English, TOEIC preparation seminars, intercultural management modules, exchange semesters abroad, and double-degree opportunities in the final year enable students to develop a global perspective and adapt to multicultural environments.

This strong international focus represents a major competitive advantage and is unique within the Hauts-de-France region.

3. Personalized and Diverse Specialization Pathways

By offering a broad range of specializations, from strategic fields such as Business Strategy and International Strategy to emerging and technical disciplines such as Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Marketing & Digital Transformation, the ESC Amiens Grande École Program provides future managers with the flexibility required to adapt to market developments and their personal ambitions.

4. Academic, Personal, and Professional Support

The ESC Amiens Grande École Program stands out through its exceptional personalized support, provided by a permanent team of faculty members and researchers as well as an accessible administration.

This close-knit environment encourages individualized mentoring and high-quality interactions, helping each student achieve academic excellence and professional success.

Examples of Modules Offered During the First Year of the Grande École Program

- Product and Brand Management
- Marketing and Sales Strategy
- Performance Management
- Responsible Organizational Management
- Project Planning Techniques
- Market Study and Action Plan
- Data Analysis
- Corporate Law
- Accounting and Financial Analysis
- Psychosociology and Organizational Behaviour
- Digital Tools
- Public Speaking
- Sales Techniques and Consumer Behaviour
- Industrial Dynamics

Languages

- English as a first foreign language
- Choice of a second foreign language (German, Spanish, or Chinese)
- Advanced English and TOEIC preparation support

Assessment Methods

All aspects of the student’s academic journey are assessed, including:

- Academic courses (core curriculum and specialization courses)
- Languages (including a minimum TOEIC score requirement)
- Professional experience in companies (internships, apprenticeships, assignments)
- Dissertation / thesis
- Academic or professional stay abroad
- Student association involvement

For academic courses, continuous assessment represents 50% of the final grade, while the final examination (institutional assessment) accounts for the remaining 50%.

Assessments may take various forms, including practical case studies, group or individual projects, oral presentations, written reports, and dissertations (see the program academic regulations).