"Apprentissage" Track (apprenticeship) is one way to finance your ESSEC MBA. It is based on legal regulations, policies and practices defined by the Apprenticeship Training Center, in agreement with program directors. There are opportunities for negotiation between the apprentice and the employing company, and ESSEC has developed the practice of accompanying students and validating experience by professor-tutors. Students must be of French nationality or have a French work permit. Numerous advantages of this option include significantly long work experience and financial compensation.

This option is offered to all students admitted into the ESSEC MBA who come from the initial period, as well as those admitted directly into the ESSEC MBA, providing that they are under 26 when the contract is signed.

* To be admitted and registered on an ESSEC Business School program,

* To be present in France to sign the "Apprentissage" Track (apprenticeship) contract in order to obtain a provisional work permit

* To sign a contract with a company based in France, for a fixed period of time which is indicated in the contract.

* An operational level of French at the beginning of the mission is required by the partner company.

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The advantages of "Apprentissage" Track (apprenticeship) are numerous.

Better structuring of the academic and professional paths that take into account the student’s projects;

Value of long experience on the CV as a salaried employee;

Financial compensation (salary, exoneration from tuition fees, acquisition of retirement credit, etc.);

More interesting dialogue with corporate directors and experts.

The apprentice is considered a full-time employee of the firm. The company frees the student for a given number of hours specified in the contract, making it possible for him to follow his academic program in order to obtain a degree. Students must account for the use of their time to the firm and the Apprenticeship Training Center (in the firm, at university, on holiday). In addition, students must conduct themselves ethically and protect the interests of the firm, like other employees.

Concluded for two years, the "Apprentissage" Track (apprenticeship) contract organizes the program for the firm and the School. Several options are available: weekly (1, 2, 3 days a week in the firm), by trimester (3 months at ESSEC /3 months in the company), by semester (6 months in the firm/6 months at ESSEC). ESSEC MBA students may choose the best option for them. Courses are offered several times a year so that students can choose and organize their time to best advantage. Options may vary throughout the contract.

The company pays the apprentice’s tuition fees for two years. The apprentice pays administration fees (management fees, student club fees, sports fees). In addition, students receive a monthly salary throughout the length of the contract, according to a scale defined by law. Apprentices pay very reduced social charges.

Candidates can consult the list of offers on the intranet or send a candidacy directly to the company of their choice. Their work can be general or specialized, for a large group or an SME. The professional work must change over time and allow the student to develop his skills and potential. During periods in the company, students may change service, or even country, and thus have an international experience.

Candidates for "Apprentissage" Track (apprenticeship) must conform to the recruitment procedures implemented by firms. As soon as a student and a company agree on the mode of alternance, position, responsibilities and training, the contract can be signed. Students inform the Apprenticeship Training Center, which will take care of administrative procedures.

Throughout the contact, students are supervised and accompanied by professional tutors who advise them on their academic program and professional orientation. Tutors are also responsible for validating 12 months of professional experience, based on an evaluation grid of managerial skills.

For further information on "Apprentissage" Track (apprenticeship), contact:

 Michel Gordin or 33 (0)1 34 43 36 04

 Véronique Houry or 33 (0)1 34 43 31 48 

 Agnès Zancan au or (0)1 34 43 31 87