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ESCP Business School

Essay prompt and a curated sample-answer opening for the ESCP Business School Business Analytics.

Next deadlineRound 1 · 08 Oct 2026
Essay Prompt
Why did you choose this programme?
Word limit: 350
Sample Answer — Opening

During my role at Company A (an SME distribution company), I faced a challenge scaling machine-learning models to accommodate real-time updates and integrate with the existing replenishment system. The models worked well on historical data, but I lacked the expertise to automate deployment and build…

a pipeline for continuous data integration and real-time decisions. This made me realise the importance of mastering advanced data engineering and tools like cloud platforms and APIs. Similarly, during an equity-research internship evaluating companies for investment, I saw that advanced data-driven techniques could make decisions faster and more precise. These experiences show my need to deepen my expertise in big-data engineering, advanced machine learning, automation, and data-driven finance, which ESCP's MSc in Big Data and Business Analytics is uniquely positioned to address through courses like Information Systems Management and Data-Driven Business Strategy. ESCP's excellence in business education, combined with its emphasis on real-world application, makes it ideal for my aspirations; the programme's integration of technical data science with business acumen aligns with my goals, and its focus on sustainable management resonates with my commitment to responsible solutions. The Master's professional thesis lets me explore a specialised area and contribute industry-relevant knowledge. Studying at ESCP's Paris campus is especially exciting given its status as a European hub for finance, technology, and innovation. The programme is uniquely designed to prepare me for a business-analyst role in venture capital, combining data science, machine learning, and business strategy to help me analyse investment opportunities and give portfolio companies actionable insights.
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Sample Essays
4
Class GMAT (avg)
660
% International
85%
App Fee
₹11,000
All Deadlines
  • Round 108 Oct 2026
  • Round 214 Jan 2027
  • Round 325 Mar 2027

Verified 01 May 2026