The ESSAM Mission

ESSAM began in 1987, years before most business schools went international. Natually we are proud of this, but we do not rely on the past - rather we make sure our programme each year is updated and in line with the latest developments within European business and management.

A hallmark of ESSAM is the highly inter-cultural learning process. Participants encounter cultural and social differences and to cope with these in a multi-cultural setting is a very important aspect of the process of developing managerial skills.

Real life cross-cultural experience, direct experience with the management situation in Europe along with the invaluable creation of lifelong networks and friendships are other significant benefits from ESSAM.

In a dynamic globalized world, where companies are competing worldwide, we believe that it is of utmost importance to be able to communicate with people from other cultures. Effective communication requires a solid background in terms of knowledge about and experience with other people.

We believe that the optimal approach to enlarging your personal capacities for understanding people is to be put in a situation where you have to work closely with them. This is important for employers and employees alike.