At ESSEC Asia-Pacific, your education goes far beyond lectures and exams. One of the greatest advantages of studying in Singapore—a global business hub—is the access you get to people: classmates, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals who can help shape your journey and open new doors.
Whether you’re looking to build your professional circle, explore new industries, or simply meet people from around the world, ESSEC offers a range of networking opportunities that make these connections feel natural and valuable.
A Global Classroom, A Global Network
From Day One, you’re surrounded by peers from all over the world—India, France, China, Indonesia, Germany, and beyond. With such diversity in the classroom, every group project, club activity, and casual conversation becomes a chance to learn, collaborate, and network.
“Even something as simple as grabbing lunch after class turned into career advice and job leads,” recalls Chehak Joneja, a Master in Management student. “Everyone here brings a different lens.”
Career Events That Go Beyond the Resume
The Career Services team at ESSEC regularly organizes networking sessions, industry panels, and recruiter meet-ups. These are not just “hand out your CV” events—they’re designed for meaningful dialogue.
Think: industry talks by consulting firms, fireside chats with startup founders, and alumni panels sharing their career paths across Asia and Europe.
These events are kept intentionally small and curated, so students have the chance to ask real questions and build rapport with industry insiders.
Masterclasses with Industry Experts
ESSEC’s masterclasses—held in collaboration with partners across tech, finance, FMCG, and consulting—are a goldmine for networking. Beyond learning about business trends and leadership insights, students can engage in Q&A and follow-up discussions with speakers after the session.
These casual, open-format interactions often lead to LinkedIn connections—and sometimes, internship opportunities.
Student Clubs and Peer Networking
Don’t underestimate the power of student-led communities. Whether you’re part of the Consulting Club, Boxing Club or ESSEC Merch, these clubs create micro-communities where students support one another, share contacts, and bring in guest speakers from their own networks.
“Creating the Consulting Club not only helped me with case prep—it helped me connect with alumni who were already working at firms I admired,” says Thomas Escalier, a Master in Strategy & Management of International Business graduate and now a Senior Associate at PwC.
Singapore: A Built-In Business Playground
Let’s not forget the advantage of studying in one of Asia’s most connected cities. Conferences, public lectures, startup demo days, and business mixers happen almost every week in Singapore outside the campus. As an ESSEC student, you’re encouraged to attend these events and expand your horizons.
Pro tip: Keep your calendar open and your elevator pitch ready.
Because sometimes, it’s the conversation after class—or the connection you least expect—that ends up shaping your future.
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