ESSCA’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Since its creation, ESSCA has led the way in educational innovation, and in advancing social and economic inclusion. We are dedicated to integrating the demands and complexities of today's world into our educational approach, aiming to cultivate responsible leaders who are aware of the sustainable development issues, and support organisations in their transformations, shaping a brighter future for all.
Mission
ESSCA School of Management creates knowledge and develops responsible managers and entrepreneurs, while fully considering planet boundaries, human, ethical and economic dimensions of organisations in a sustainable and multicultural environment driven by technological trends or social innovations.
Vision
ESSCA School of Management aims to be a leading actor in a higher education ecosystem offering one of the best working, research, and learning environments in Europe by 2030.
Values
- Humanism
- Responsibility
- Agility
- Reliability
Our values are deeply rooted in ESSCA’s history and the vision of its leadership. They serve as guiding principles, informing our strategic decisions and actions. Embraced by our faculty, staff, and students, these values shape our culture and interactions with our stakeholders, fostering a vibrant community committed to excellence and integrity.
ESSCA is qualified as a Private Higher Education Institution of General Interest, EESPIG, and a proud member of the Confederation of French Grandes Écoles (CGE). ESSCA’s triple international accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS) positions it among the elite group of “Triple Crown” business schools worldwide, representing less than 1% of institutions.
These distinctions are universal symbols of mutual recognition, reflecting the high standards upheld by top-tier higher education institutions worldwide.
A Winning Strategy
ESSCA’s multi-campus identity contributes to strengthening the appeal of the regions it operates in and to promoting French expertise in higher education and research. With 500 professors and staff and 7,000 students across France, China, Spain, Hungary, and Luxembourg, ESSCA offers quality courses that prepare students for professional success in a demanding yet supportive learning environment.
Drawing on its humanist values, the school prioritises placing individuals at the core of tomorrow’s economy, promoting the social economy, and making a tangible impact across society.
Through diverse collaborations with local companies and communities, ESSCA actively contributes to the development of the regions where its campuses are located.
ESSCA IN NUMBERS
3
Leading international accreditations: AACSB, AMBA & EQUIS
7000
Undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education students
2500
Partner companies
21500
Alumni
