The ESSEC MBA in Luxury Brand Management is probably the most comprehensive specialised MBA programme that you will find on the market - I worked there for 3 years, and can vouch for the quality of the curriculum, the selection of participants, and the alumni network. Ideally you should have five to seven years work experience to benefit from all facets of the programme - most MBAs are designed to encourage the cross-sharing of experience between participants; prior experience of the luxury sector is not compulsory - what is important is to bring a certain expertise (for example having experience in retail, or supply-chains, or intellectual property /trademark, sourcing ... ) that will make your profile attractive to the luxury sector. Do check the website and in particular, the CV book of the current/past participants that you can easily download, to give you an idea of the type of participants. Most interesting for this MBA programme is the extensive alumni network as very early on there were participants from Asia - Japan, China, Korea, India - as well as the Americas and Europe.
Good luck on your MBA in Luxury Brand Management search ,
Isabelle

Hi Isabelle,
how big is the ESSEC Luxury Brand Management MBA class? I could not find that information on the website. What's the link to the CV book of past participants?
Thanks

hi York!
The ESSEC MBA in international luxury brand management admits now every year between 40 an 45 participants. For further information, please follow this link : http://www.essec.edu/programs/mba-programs/mba-in-international-luxury-brand-management.html
This is STILL the only MBA in luxury brand management worldwide. The corporate network contributing to course content and offering careers is very high level!
Good luck!
francoise

Hi everyone,

i ve read and researched quite a lot and currently need to choose between Marangoni, London & Polimoda. Kindly help me as i'm still confused on which one to opt for. I have also been offered admission at IUM, Domus, Skema, IFA.

thanks in advance
cheers, vinay

When Francoise says that ESSEC is the *only* luxury MBA in the world, that's not quite right. Even on this site you can find ten (http://www.find-mba.com/search).

Also see Luxury & Luxury Brand Management http://www.find-mba.com/board/24603

This link has been most helpful to me. I have put together a list of school that offer luxury brand management MBA: INSEAD, ESSEC, Polimoda, IUM, SKEMA, ESERP, ESC Rennes, EMLYON, ISC Paris, Academia de lusso, Geneva school of business, CHM, HEC paris, European business school, ELMC Paris, SUP LUXE Paris... I hope this list helps those searching. Please any information you gather post on this site. All the best people.

Hi, I am Aastha, 23 yr old girl from India (have about 2.5 yrs of work ex in Finance sector). I wish to study MBA in Luxury brand Management. Since, this is a kind of unheard of subject in India, Im disillusioned. Desperately need advice on kind of schools and countries to apply to, expected job types and prospects, expected salary packages, competant gmat scores, financial aid, etc. (also kindly brief about what this course is all about) ..also if i could get in touch with some1 already pursuing it/or pursued this course..Some ppl are also suggesting not to go in for such a specialised course and limit my options, but I see myself working in luxury apparel/accessories sector.....HELPP!!!!!! pleaseeeeeee..as Im looking towards applying for 2009 Intake...