What ESG Ecoles de commerce does

ESG Ecoles de commerce is a private French business school network founded in Paris in 1975, operating 14 campuses across mainland France plus Guadeloupe and serving approximately 15,000 students. It delivers state-recognized RNCP-certified titles at Level 6 (Bachelor, Bac to Bac+3) and Level 7 (Mastère/MBA, Bac+5), spanning commerce, marketing, communication, finance, human resources, supply chain, international business, and sector-specific specializations (luxury, tourism, sports, real estate). The school also offers DCG/DSCG accounting programs and continuing education certifications in IT security. ESG is owned by Galileo Global Education France, the world's leading private higher education group.

ESG's business model is tuition-based, with programs available in both initial (full-time student) and alternance (apprenticeship) formats; 69% of students were in alternance during 2023-2024, meaning employer-sponsored tuition dominates revenue mix. Revenue is also supported by state-backed student loans (Prêt Etudiant Garanti par l'État up to €20,000), bank loans, and personal financing, with alternance students typically paying zero tuition. The school relies on an event-driven go-to-market model centered on open days (Portes Ouvertes), online applications, high school recruitment outreach, and student referrals, with admissions based on motivation and personality rather than solely academic records — a positioning distinct from elite grandes écoles.

ESG operates a network of 8,200+ recruiting companies (as of 2022-2023) and 44 international university partners, and its alumni network exceeds 61,500 (May 2025). Core technology infrastructure consists of standard LMS platforms (Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard), videoconferencing tools (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet), and proprietary business simulation software (Mine d'Or project) used for experiential learning. ESG is GDPR-compliant, maintains QUALIOPI certification from the French Ministry of Education, and operates as part of the broader Galileo Global Education cluster of schools.

Name

ESG Ecoles de commerce

Legal name

ESG

Website

https://esg.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ESG Ecoles de commerce is a private French business school network, founded in 1975 and owned by Galileo Global Education, operating 14 campuses across France and serving roughly 15,000 students with RNCP-certified Bachelor, Mastère, and MBA programs delivered in initial and alternance formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Business school programs
• Higher education France
• Bachelor master degrees
• Alternance work-study
• Professional certifications RNCP

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: ESG generates revenue through tuition fees paid by students. Programs can be financed through alternance (apprenticeship contracts where companies pay tuition and provide salaries), government student loans (Prêt Etudiant Garanti par l'État up to €20,000), personal financing, or bank loans.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ESG Ecoles de commerce is a multi-campus French business school operating 14 campuses across France, offering business education programs from Bac to Bac+5 (Bachelor, Mastère, MBA, DCG/DSCG) that deliver RNCP-certified titles at Levels 6 and 7. Programs span commerce, marketing, communication, finance, human resources, supply chain, international business, and specialized sectors such as luxury, tourism, sports, and real estate, delivered in initial (full-time) or alternation (work-study) formats.

Product overview

ESG Ecoles de commerce is a multi-campus business school network offering a comprehensive portfolio of business education programs from Bac to Bac+5. The institution operates 14 campuses across France, delivering RNCP-certified titles at Level 6 (Bachelor) and Level 7 (Mastère/MBA). Programs span Commerce & Marketing, Communication, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, International Business, and specialized sectors including Luxury, Tourism, Sports, and Real Estate. The institution emphasizes practical, professional-oriented pedagogy with mandatory professional experience through internships or alternation (work-study programs), and delivers courses through industry professional practitioners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor Programs Three-year undergraduate programs (Bac to Bac+3) delivering RNCP Level 6 certified titles, covering foundational business disciplines including Commerce & Marketing, Communication, Gestion/Finance, and Human Resources, with specializations in Tourism, Luxury, Real Estate, and Sports. Designed for students seeking state-recognized professional bachelor qualifications.
• Mastère Programs Two-year graduate programs (Bac+4/Bac+5) delivering RNCP Level 7 certified titles, offering advanced specializations in Commerce Marketing, Business Development, Communication, Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship, International Business, and Luxury Management. Aimed at students pursuing master's-level professional qualifications.
• MBA Programs Executive education programs including MBA Business Development, MBA Management des Achats (Purchasing), and Full English MBA offerings, providing advanced business education for experienced professionals.
• DCG and DSCG Accounting Programs Accounting and management diploma programs (Diplôme de Comptabilité et Gestion and Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et Gestion) providing professional accounting qualifications recognized by the French state.
• Continuing Education IT Security Certifications Professional certification programs in IT security including 'Détecter et traiter des incidents de sécurité informatique' and 'Piloter et animer la sécurité informatique', enabling ongoing professional development for working professionals.
• Campus Network 14 campuses across France (Aix-en-Provence, Biarritz, Bordeaux, Dijon, Lyon, Montpellier, Nantes, Paris, Rennes, Rouen, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Tours, Guadeloupe) providing localized access to all programs with campus-specific facilities and local employer partnerships.

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Galileo Global EducationcoreOthersESG is part of the Galileo Global Education network, the world's leading private higher education group. This parent company relationship provides access to multi-school collaboration, shared resources, and integration with other education brands within the group.
• CCI France Hungary (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie France-Hongrie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for international mobility: Students from Nantes campus (Mastère Management des Ressources Humaines and Mastère Gestion de Patrimoine) traveled to Budapest for a professional and cultural immersion week organized in collaboration with CCI France Hungary.
• 44 International University PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university partnerships for student exchange and academic collaboration. These partnerships support the school's international business programs and provide mobility opportunities for students across 44 partner institutions.
• Atlético de MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional communication and marketing executive from Atlético de Madrid conducted a private conference for Mastère Communication et Événementiel students in Madrid, sharing insider perspectives on sports marketing.
• AtresmediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish audiovisual group that hosted a site visit for Mastère Communication et Événementiel students at their studios in Madrid, including TV sets, radio studios, and technical control rooms.
• Coopérative UminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply chain students from Nantes campus visited the Coopérative U warehouse for an immersive professional day, providing hands-on experience in logistics and supply chain operations.
• ENOVA Campus (Toulouse)minorOthersENOVA campus in Labège (Toulouse area) houses the ESG Toulouse campus, offering modern facilities, coworking spaces, startup incubator, and collaborative learning environment for students.
• Virage ConseilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting firm that participated in the experiential Job Dating event at ESG Nantes, providing feedback that the collective workshop helped identify candidate personalities and teamwork capabilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MBway: French network of business schools specializing in alternance (work-study) programs from Bac+3 to Bac+5. Highly comparable to ESG's alternance-heavy delivery model and RNCP-certified title offerings.
• ISC Paris: Paris-based private business school offering Grande École Programme and specialized Master's degrees. Comparable to ESG as a French private post-Bac institution focused on professional business education.
• ESCE Ecole de Commerce: French private business school offering Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs with strong international focus and multi-campus model. Directly comparable to ESG's offering and target audience.
• Pigier: French private education network offering business school programs (Bac to Bac+5) across multiple campuses with strong alternance emphasis. Directly comparable to ESG's network structure and program offerings.
• NEOMA Business School: French private business school with campuses in Reims, Rouen, and Paris offering Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs. Directly comparable to ESG's program mix and multi-campus French model.
• ESSCA School of Management: French private business school (post-Bac to Bac+5) with multiple campuses and AACSB/Equis accreditations. Comparable to ESG in program mix (commerce, marketing, finance, management) and target student segment.
• IESEG School of Management: French private business school offering Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs across multiple campuses (Paris, Lille). Directly comparable to ESG in program structure, target market, and French private higher education positioning.
• INSEEC Grande École: French private business school within the OMNES Education group, offering Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs across multiple French campuses. Comparable to ESG in structure, target market, and program portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Galileo Global Education (parent group): ESG's parent company and one of the world's largest private higher education groups, operating multiple school brands across Europe. Relevant as the broader portfolio context that owns ESG and competes in adjacent segments.
• SKEMA Business School: Larger French private business school with global campuses (Paris, Lille, Sophia Antipolis, plus international sites). Comparable as a more established peer operating in the same French private business school category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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