The ESSCA School of Management, based in France, is one of the world’s leading business schools, known for its academic excellence and international focus. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate management programs across 10 global campuses. The institution emphasizes a humanistic and responsible approach to business education, with programs designed to foster leadership skills, prepare students for the global marketplace, and promote entrepreneurial spirit through its various campuses, research, and extensive alumni network.
Saint Mary’s Students are invited to participate in the ESSCA Summer Online Programme to explore new horizons!
ESSCA Online Campus (May 25-July 6, 2026)
Students will have the opportunity to select 2 courses of their choice. The live sessions are essential for achieving success in the courses and therefore are mandatory. Students should also allow 15 hours asynchronous courses and personal work for each course.
Innovation and Creativity - Online course | Essca Online Campus
May 25-June 15, 2026
3ECTS
International business communication course - Cross cultural world | Essca
June 22-July 13, 2026
3ECTS
Luxury brand marketing and consumer experience | Essca Online Campus
June 8-July 6, 2026
4ECTS
Fees
SMU students pay normal SMU tuition for the transfer credit hours at SMU. In addition, students will pay 55 euros at ESSCA to cover registration.
Transfer credits
Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of their SMU degree. Meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) to the SMU Academic Advising Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed. Typically, 3credit hours at SMU is earned for each 6ECTS credits given at European partner school.
How to apply:
Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application* by April 15 2026 to the Global Learning Office.
*To complete your application, you will:
1. fill out your Study Abroad Application (https://studio.smu.ca/s/StudyAbroadApplication2021.pdf)
2. write a one-page letter of intent. (Tip: book an appointment with The Writing Centre once you have a draft https://studio.smu.ca/wc-student-tutoring)
3. print (in pdf) your unofficial transcript from banner
4. prepare your resume, and
5. secure two references (one must be from a SMU professor of one of your courses) – referees can email their letters directly to Global@smu.ca. Inquiries can be sent to Miyuki.arai@smu.ca.
Once you have all four pieces of application documents (except for references), upload them at the application link here https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55UpfboKu5sImUe.
What happens after you apply?
Once your application package is received, the Global Learning Office will be in touch to schedule a short interview. If you are selected, 1) you will be nominated to the host university by the SMU Global Learning Office and 2) you will be instructed to complete a set of applications for the host university in May. Once the host university accepts you into the program, they will provide all program-related information.
Questions?
Email the Global Learning Office (Global@smu.ca or Miyuki.arai@smu.ca).
