ESCP MBA News | Clear Admit

Published: August 19, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Isabelle Perna of ESCP Business School

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back Isabelle Perna, Global & Paris Head of Admissions & Recruitment for the MBA in International Management at ESCP Business School. Isabelle has been working at ESCP for more than 30 years and has led Recruitment & Admissions for the MBA Programme for the past seven years. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, she has played a key role in attracting and selecting talented professionals from around the world. Passionate about helping candidates find the right fit, Isabelle Read more

Published: February 15, 2026

The Financial Times 2026 Global MBA Ranking: MIT Sloan Surges to the Top

The Financial Times (FT) rolled out their Global MBA ranking for 2026 and we review where their top 100 programs landed. To start, here is a quick look at the top 10 of The Financial Times 2026 Global MBA rankings (2025 positions are in parentheses): Ranking School 1 MIT Sloan School of Management (6) 2 INSEAD (4 tie) 3 The Wharton School (1) 4 (tie) Iese Business School (3) 4 (tie) London Business School (7) 6 HEC Paris (9) 7 Esade Business School Read more

Published: December 8, 2025

The Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2025

The Global MBA Ranking from The Financial Times (FT) rolled out in February, but December is for European business schools and ranking the top 100 for their MBA, MiM, EMBA, and executive education programming. Here is a quick look at the top 10 of The Financial Times 2025 European Business Schools rankings: Ranking School 1 INSEAD 2 HEC Paris 3 London Business School 4 ESCP Business School 5 Iese Business School 6 SDA Bocconi 7 Essec Business School 8 University of St. Gallen 9 Edhec Business School Read more

Published: May 6, 2025

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Students Placed in Tech

Business and tech are intertwined, as people need tech to access services and products. As this symbiotic relationship grew during the 21st century, demand for the skill set of the MBA with a technology specialization has become pervasive. In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see what percentage of students of the MBA Classes of 2024 placed into the tech field. Business School % in Tech Boston College Carroll School of Management 6% Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business 27% Cambridge Judge Business School 23% Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business 29% CEIBS 19% Columbia Business Read more

Published: April 29, 2025

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Post-MBA Consulting Industry Placement

Consulting is one of the most popular post-MBA industry choices for business school candidates, alongside finance and tech. It’s a dynamic field with diverse clients, strategic challenges and more. In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the percentages of MBA grads who joined the consulting industry. Business School % in Consulting Boston College Carroll School of Management 13% Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business 2% Cambridge Judge Business School 14% Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business 26% Columbia Business School 31% Cornell University SC Johnson Graduate School of Management 31% Dartmouth College Read more

Published: April 22, 2025

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Finance Industry Placement

In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the percentages for placement in the finance industry at top business schools. Finance has typically been in the top three of industry choices for full-time MBA graduates, alongside tech and consulting. The finance industry presents myriad options for MBA graduates to pursue dynamic and lucrative careers, and the quantitative rigor of leading MBA programs supports such paths. Business School % in Finance Boston College Carroll School of Management 29% Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business 19% Cambridge Judge Business School 26% Carnegie Mellon Read more

Published: April 5, 2025

Exploring The Best MBA Programs in Europe

Europe has some of the best MBA programs in the world. With top-ranked business schools, diverse cohorts, strong global outlooks, and excellent career prospects, it’s no surprise that this region is growing in popularity for MBA programs. Why Choose an MBA in Europe? As well as offering top programs, business schools in Europe provide many benefits to candidates. Here are five of the top reasons for selecting an MBA in Europe. 1. MBAs in Europe Have Shorter Program Durations In European business schools, MBAs tend to take 12 months to Read more

Published: February 17, 2025

The Financial Times 2025 Global MBA Ranking

The Financial Times (FT) Global MBA ranking for 2025 is out–and we take a closer look at where the top 100 programs landed. To start, here is a quick look at the top 10 of The Financial Times 2025 Global MBA rankings (2024 positions are in parentheses): Ranking School 1 The Wharton School (1) 2 Columbia Business School (3 tie) 3 Iese Business School (5) 4 (tie) INSEAD (2) 4 (tie) SDA Bocconi (3 tie) 6 MIT Sloan School of Management (6 tie) 7 London Business School (8) Read more

Published: February 10, 2025

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of Women MBA Students

Over the past decade, the percentage of women MBA students has been on the rise across leading business schools. USC Marshall was the first leading business school to achieve gender parity while others have achieved or continue to strive for that benchmark. The Forté Foundation has also consistently reported that women have been gaining or holding their ground on b-school campuses–and, in both 2023 and 2024, reported record highs. Look at the chart below to see the percentage of women MBA students at leading business schools Read more

Published: September 17, 2024

The Financial Times 2024 MiM Ranking: Europe Holds on to Top Spots

The Financial Times (FT) has released its rankings of the 100 best Masters in Management (MiM) programs for 2024. As they have done for years, HEC Paris and the University of St. Gallen jostle for top spot. This year, the Financial Times ranks the University of St. Gallen in first place and puts HEC Paris in second, a reversal of 2023’s order. This is the 13th time the Swiss business school has gained first place. In third is INSEAD Read more

Published: September 11, 2024

Leading MiM Programs In Europe

For years, Europe has hung on to the crown of place-to-be for Master in Management (MiM) degree programs. In fact, some European business schools have been running their MiM program for over 100 years. Their success is well documented, with European MiM programs ranking higher than U.S. ones. The late 2010s saw a continuous gathering of pace for the MiM in Europe, with business schools reporting steady growth in applications. Since 2019, however, the landscape has begun to shift as European business schools face increased competition from new MiM programs in the U.S. Read more

Published: August 22, 2024

Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines & Rec Forms

We’re back with another Weekly Refresh, in which we list this week’s admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See the latest of our experts’ advice in our Essay Topic Analysis. The following schools recently released their essays—click for our advice: UCI Merage WUSTL Olin Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: Boston College / Carroll You can also bookmark our deadlines page for reference. Recommendation Questions Let your recommenders know, the following MBA program has released their Read more

Published: August 1, 2024

Admissions Director Q&A: Isabelle Perna of ESCP Business School

While ESCP Business School is comprised of six campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw, this Admissions Director Q&A takes us to Paris to meet Isabelle Perna, the Global & Paris Head of Admissions & Recruitment for the MBA in International Management. Isabelle Perna has over 35 years of experience in the world of recruitment, with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Read on to learn her favorite aspects of the ESCP MBA program and how important it is to be your authentic self on your application. Isabelle Read more

Published: February 12, 2024

The Financial Times 2024 Global MBA Ranking: Wharton Returns & Lands at the Top

The Financial Times (FT) released its rankings of the 100 best Global MBA programs for 2024. The Wharton School, which failed to make an appearance in the ranking last year, takes the top spot. Top Ten Overall Here are the top 10 MBA programs of The Financial Times 2024 Global MBA rankings (2023 positions are in parentheses): Ranking School 1 The Wharton School (na) 2 INSEAD (2) 3 (tie) Columbia Business School (1) 3 (tie) SDA Bocconi (6) 5 Iese Business School (3) 6 (tie) Northwestern University Kellogg (9) 6 (tie) Read more

Published: February 12, 2024

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of Women MBA Students

Over the past decade, the percentage of women MBA students has been on the rise across leading business schools. USC Marshall was the first leading business school to achieve gender parity while others have achieved or continue to strive for that benchmark. The Forté Foundation has also consistently reported that women are either gaining or holding their ground on b-school campuses–and, most recently, reported record highs. Look at the chart below to see the percentage of female MBA students at leading business schools around the Read more

Published: January 29, 2024

Real Humans of the ESCP Business School MBA Class of 2024

We continue with our Real Humans: MBA Students series by meeting some new members of the ESCP Business School MBA Class of 2024. ESCP spans campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin and Warsaw, and students are required to study on two campuses during their MBA. The MBA can be completed in 10, 22 or 34 months, in-person, online or a combination of the two. Eighty-three students comprise the ESCP MBA Class of 2024. Fifty-five percent are women and the cohort is entirely international. ESCP Business School requires a two to three years of work experience to join Read more