ESC Compiègne: The Business School Built on Work-Study Programs
The École Supérieure de Commerce de Compiègne (ESCC) is a higher education institution located in Compiègne, in the Hauts-de-France region. Known for its resolutely career-oriented approach, ESCC trains students each year in business, marketing, and management through work-study programs that combine theoretical learning with hands-on corporate experience.
Programs from BTS to Master's Level
ESCC offers a complete range of degree programs:
- BTS in International Business and BTS in Operational Business Management (MCO): 2-year programs accessible after the baccalauréat, with a strong practical component
- Bachelor in Business and Marketing: a 3-year program covering digital marketing fundamentals, commercial negotiation, and team management
- Master's Cycle / Business Manager: a 2-year program (Bac+4/Bac+5) preparing for roles in sales management, strategic marketing, business development, and business unit management
All programs are available through work-study contracts (apprenticeship or professional training contracts), enabling students to fund their education while gaining concrete professional experience.
Work-Study at the Heart of the Educational Model
Work-study programs are the hallmark of ESCC. This educational model allows students to spend a significant portion of their time in a company, offering numerous benefits:
- Professional experience: students accumulate up to 2 years of corporate experience before graduation
- Funded education: tuition fees are covered by the host company and students receive a salary
- Employability: with a job placement rate exceeding 90%, ESCC graduates are immediately operational in the job market
- Professional network: each work-study placement builds lasting connections with professionals and partner companies
A Dense Ecosystem of Partner Companies
ESCC benefits from a dense network of partner companies, both regionally and nationally. Backed by the CCI Oise training network, the school maintains privileged relationships with SMEs, mid-cap companies, and large corporations across diverse sectors: retail, industry, services, banking and insurance, technology, and e-commerce. This territorial network ensures students have easy access to work-study and internship opportunities.
Small Class Sizes for Personalized Support
With small class sizes, ESCC prioritizes close-knit teaching. Each student benefits from individualized support: academic tutoring, assistance in finding work-study placements, job search coaching, and soft skills development. Many instructors are active professionals, bringing a concrete and up-to-date perspective from the business world.
International Opportunities
ESCC offers its students international mobility opportunities: study-abroad semesters, export missions within companies, and study trips. These international experiences develop adaptability, language skills, and understanding of international markets — essential competencies in a globalized economy.
Student Life and Local Roots
Located in Compiègne, a dynamic university city less than an hour from Paris, ESCC offers a pleasant living environment. Student life is vibrant: student union, networking events, inter-school business challenges, and gala evenings. The school actively participates in the local economy and regularly organizes conferences, round tables, and meetings with business leaders.