ESSEC Business School

cut reporting time by ~17%. Earlier internships in data analytics and machine learning at Company B (a global IT-consulting firm) and Company C (a government computing-research centre) gave me a solid foundation in analytics and AI tools, and sharpened my sense that effective business decisions require strategic insight, not just technical execution. That gap, from analysis to strategy, is why an MiM is my right next step. ESSEC's flexible curriculum is an ideal bridge. Core courses like Strategy & Management and Business Economics will ground me in competitive strategy and economic reasoning, while the Rise transversal courses emphasise societal awareness and ethical leadership, aligning with my commitment to social impact; I'm especially keen to learn from faculty whose work in strategy and management maps to my goal of strengthening strategic thinking. I'm also excited about Imagination Week, which encourages interdisciplinary creativity, mirroring my drive to think beyond traditional frameworks. ESSEC's cohort from 50+ countries and its global alumni network across Europe, Asia, and the Americas offer a truly global learning environment; engaging with it will help me build relationships with future leaders, gain insight from professionals who've walked similar paths, and connect with recruiters through on-campus events and career fairs like the Consulting & Finance and Impact fairs. As one of the world's top MiM programmes and a leading Grande École, ESSEC will give me strong academic and professional credibility at a critical early stage, credibility that will matter later when I take on leadership roles where institutional reputation and alumni networks open doors.