ECM Business and Management School

Business & Marketing, Communication, Human Resources, Management & Finance

For more than 30 years, ECM - École de Commerce et Management has been preparing future professionals, from vocational qualifications through Master’s degrees, through its work-study programs. With a presence across seven campuses in the Grand Est, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions, ECM is a key player in higher education, maintaining strong connections with the business community.

A School Deeply Rooted in Its Regions

Founded more than 30 years ago, ECM has established itself as a leading regional institution. With campuses located in major economic hubs - Besançon, Dijon, Belfort, Mulhouse, Strasbourg, Nancy, and Clermont-Ferrand the school has developed a human-scale model closely aligned with business needs and local realities.

Recognized for its expertise in work-study education, ECM structures its programs around an active learning approach that combines rigorous academics, hands-on professional experience, international exposure, and personalized career support. ECM has joined IGENSIA Education Group as its 15th school, bringing valuable expertise in regional engagement and strong partnerships with local SMEs and mid-sized companies.

Programs for Every Pathway

ECM offers 16 degree programs, from vocational qualifications to Master’s degrees :

BTS, Bachelor’s, and Master’s pathways in partnership with Cnam in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Grande École programs in Business, International Studies, Communication, Management, Administration, Human Resources, and more
Professional Master’s programs across key service-sector disciplines

These programs cover all major fields, including Marketing & Communication, Sales, Human Resources, Strategic Management, and Finance. This wide range of offerings allows each student to build a strong academic and professional path aligned with labor market needs.

ECM also promotes international mobility through study opportunities in Europe and the United States, while offering access to the IGENSIA Education Group global network, which includes more than 175 partner universities and the ESA campus in Casablanca.

Career-Focused Education

ECM’s mission is clear : to guide students toward long-term career success.

Over the past 30 years, ECM has trained more than 15 000 alumni. This success is driven by a strong network of 5 000 partner companies and the dedication of more than 340 faculty members and instructors, who support students each year in successfully entering the workforce.

Certification

ECM is Qualiopi-certified for both training and apprenticeship programs, reflecting the school’s high standards in educational quality and student support.