Student review [#11843] for Business Administration
at ESSEC Business School

ESSEC Business School is a French school located in the Parisian area (Cergy), far from the city center but accessed by several means of transport (buses, trains…). It is known for being one of the high-ranked business schools in Europe and for offering several programs.
The one I chose is the Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) which is obtained after four years of studying : the two first years are based on a general curriculum followed by all the students, then the two last years combine professional experiences and courses chosen by the student itself depending on the subject he or she wants to specialize in. All of this goes with exchanges and internships to do during these academic years. The courses are diverse and different. The are many subjects such as Finance, Marketing, Accounting and Entrepreneurship, but also some subjects that are not directly related to business, just like history or languages. The school organizes often some business seminars and workshops.
Concerning the extra-academic life, Cergy is an area full of students. There are several universities and engineering schools around, which makes a dynamic and fun place to live as a student. The student organizations in charge of other students’ social lives always prepare enjoyable events and unforgettable parties at cheap prices. ESSEC Business School has also this special feature to count a large number of international students among its community. The school has a pioneer spirit that goes together with a special open-mindedness and respect of others.
Despite the inconveniences that can reflect the school (such as the location which is not really in the centre of Paris), it is still an experience that marked the majority – to not say all – of its students and alumni. I will for sure recommend it for others because it represents, in my opinion, the fundamentals of business studies and of students’ daily life.