Top business schools in France provide their students with high teaching standards, a supportive atmosphere and exposure to industry
Students who wish to study outside of their home country have many academic destinations to choose from. But different countries have different policies and regulations in place that international students must navigate. The destination students choose for their higher education journey will also shape their trajectory after graduation.
France is a popular choice among students as it offers world-class education and favourable policies for international students. It is also home to highly regarded business schools such as ESC Clermont Business School.
“The quality business education available in France is certainly one advantage of choosing the country as an academic destination,” explains Anne Pats, director of programmes and studies at ESC Clermont Business School, located in Clermont-Ferrand in France. “Other factors that are particularly relevant for students at ESC Clermont Business School include international accreditation, a multicultural learning environment and curricula that are relevant to the modern-day job market.”
ESC Clermont Business School holds triple accreditation from the Association of MBAs and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business as well as the European Foundation for Management Development accreditation for its bachelor’s programme.
The statistics back up Pats’ endorsement of ESC Clermont Business School as a great option for pursuing higher education. Almost half (49 per cent) of the business school’s 2022 graduates are currently employed in a professional capacity and 32 per cent are continuing their studies or formal training. The average annual income among the employed graduates across all degree programmes is €37,000 (£31,600).
“The quality of education on offer at ESC Clermont Business School is also attested to by the receipt of the Bienvenue en France label in recognition of the exceptional learning experience we offer international students,” explains Pats. The Bienvenue en France label is awarded by Campus France and recognises efforts made by French higher education institutions to provide a positive learning experience for international students. “The label shows that the school is dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for international students, as well as maintaining the highest educational standards.”
ESC Clermont Business School offers international students career guidance, workshops, networking opportunities and guest lectures by corporate leaders. “The learning experience at the school is designed to provide a balance between academia and professional exposure,” adds Pats. This is clear from the experience of María de los Angeles Campodónico Gárate, an international management graduate from Peru.
“Before embarking on my master’s in management at ESC Clermont Business School, I faced various uncertainties. However, the school was always by my side, providing me with support,” Gárate says. “At present, I have the chance to enhance my professional skills in the role of internal communications apprentice at Michelin, which has opened doors for my growth and the acquisition of new knowledge. I consider this success to be the result of the high-quality education I received at the business school, which prepared me academically and professionally to enter the world of work.”
International students at ESC Clermont Business School have access to career opportunities at leading international firms like Capgemini, Microsoft, Théa and TotalEnergies.
“The types of internships and apprenticeship opportunities provided by the business school demonstrate that major firms are looking to recruit our international students,” says Pats. We work hard to develop strong relationships with corporate partners, and this is something we plan to continue and strengthen in the future.”
More than 67 nationalities are represented at ESC Clermont Business School’s Clermont-Ferrand campus. Students at the institution come from countries all over the world – including India, China, Lebanon, Egypt and Italy – seeking specialised master’s degrees that will provide them with the technical, soft and language skills that are required to succeed in today’s job market. Students are welcome in the different bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes the business school offers, including bachelor’s in international management, master’s in management and master of science.
“We have a number of success stories that highlight the high-quality offering international students can expect from ESC Clermont Business School,” Pats comments. In addition to academic success, we want to foster a sense of social responsibility in our graduates. Our new strategic plan, named Reveal 2022-2027, highlights our vision to showcase the talents and passions of a new generation by placing people and the planet at its heart.”
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