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**ESSEC Business School’s** **Master in Strategy and Management of International Business** (SMIB) program is ranked **3rd worldwide in 2025 by QS** among Masters in Management programs and 1st in Asia. The program offers customized tracks and specializations that equip participants with solid analytical, digital, strategic, innovation, and entrepreneurial skill sets that are highly sought after in a competitive job market. As a student of this Master's program, you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on assignments and company projects, benefit from an outstanding learning experience, and learn from a world-class faculty. You will also join a global community of **74,000 ESSEC alumni** , including more than 3,000 former SMIB participants. Be prepared to join the**global job market** with this **internationally-focused program** , which includes: * A professional business mindset in all aspects of the program * 100% of courses taught in English * Choice of a specialized track in France or in Asia, each with a specific career goal in mind * Exchange and double degree opportunities with leading academic partners (Depending on your track choice) * An international business trip * The possibility to learn French, Mandarin or Spanish as a foreign language * Integrated professional experiences * Tailored experiences to help you excel in the job market * The chance to mix with a highly diverse class and teaching faculty Study at our campuses in France or Singapore and choose from 3 specialized tracks **tailored to help you develop the necessary competencies for a strategy-related career in an international context** : **ESSEC France (Cergy) & ESSEC Asia (Singapore):** * Global Business Management * Global Leadership and Sustainability **ESSEC France (Cergy) only:** * Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation [Read more on the institution's website](https://essec.edu/en/program/master-strategy-management-international-business/?tab=program&utm_source=Keystone&utm_campaign=Keystone&utm_medium=ReadMoreSchoolWebsiteCTA)

The world is rapidly and profoundly changing; uncertainty has become the norm, and challenges have emerged on a global scale. Businesses have the ability and the duty to answer these challenges. This conviction is deeply rooted in INSEAD’s DNA. It resonates in our mission: to bring together people, cultures, and ideas to develop responsible leaders who transform business and society. The INSEAD Master in Management (MIM) is a continuation of this mission. This full-time programme has an innovative learning approach with an applied problem-solving orientation. It aims to empower the next generation of well-rounded, agile-thinking and innovative individuals who are ready to make a positive impact in today's society. You will learn from award-winning faculty and industry experts, interact with classmates from all over the world, travel across continents and gain access to global career opportunities. The INSEAD MIM is more than a programme, it is a journey that starts with who you are, and leads to what you want to achieve. Everyone here at INSEAD has something unique to contribute, be it culture, experience, expertise or personality. Together we form a global community, ready to make an impact in the world. I invite you to join us and look forward to welcoming you to campus. _Thibault Seguret_ _Programme Director, INSEAD MIM_ ## **The INSEAD MIM Advantage** **Top-Ranked Business School** As one of the world's leading and largest graduate business schools, INSEAD's master programs are consistently ranked amongst the top by the Financial Times. **Alumni Network** Join a global network of close to 60,000 influential alumni across 175 countries. **International Exposure** Immerse yourself in a truly global experience alongside international classmates and faculty, and travel across continents. **Practical Application** Participate in experiential block courses, electives that put to test classroom learning in real-life business situations and opportunities for professional exposure. **In-Demand Skills** Acquire relevant skills that will enable you to succeed in your first job and beyond. **Access to Top Employers** Gain access to top recruiters and diverse roles in a broad range of industries. Headway / Unsplash ## **Be Part of the Journey** The INSEAD Master in Management is designed for young graduates from a wide range of academic and cultural backgrounds, with a clear interest in management. All admitted candidates should demonstrate evidence of consistent academic aptitude, coupled with the potential for professional management in an international context. The MIM Admissions Team is looking for people with intellectual curiosity, personal qualities to contribute to the many activities at INSEAD and a desire to stretch themselves in a rigorous academic programme. We welcome applications from around the world regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color or financial status. Our aim is to build an exciting, dynamic and diverse student body.​ ## **Dates & Deadlines** While we operate a staged admissions process with five deadlines per year, within each round, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that while competition within each of the rounds is equal, the earlier you gain admission, the more time you have to secure financing and arrange logistics. The online application form opens approximately two months before each Round 1 application deadline. **Investing in Your Future** The INSEAD Master in Management yields a lifetime of dividends, both professionally and personally. Pursuing a MIM Programme, however, is a serious commitment of time and money—an investment that needs to be carefully considered and planned for by applicants. Though the responsibility of funding your year at INSEAD ultimately lies with you, the MIM Financial Aid Office can assist you in planning your financing for the INSEAD MIM programme. ## **Cost & Fees** The INSEAD MIM programme is a 14-16 month full-time programme. The tuition fees for the MIM are €47,500. Tuition fees cover all printed course materials, access to the INSEAD library, access to on-campus information technology services, student council fees, gym access, business cards, printing, and health insurance.