ESCP Launches New MSc in Economics & Policy for Business

ESCP Business School has launched its new MSc in Economics & Policy for Business (MEP), a 15-month dual UK–French degree delivered across the School’s London and Paris campuses. The launch comes as organisations across the globe navigate rising pressures from economic policy shifts, digital and AI regulation, sustainability demands, and ongoing geopolitical developments.

Rooted in ESCP’s multi-campus model and multidisciplinary approach, the MSc in Economics & Policy for Business is designed to train professionals who can translate economic insights into real-world strategies for both business and public-sector organisations. It answers the growing demand for experts who can bridge the gap between economic theory and business practice in areas such as international trade, monetary policy, digital and AI regulation, sustainability, and geopolitics.

Marie Taillard, Dean of ESCP Business School London Campus, said:

“ESCP has always championed a distinctly European approach to management education, and this new programme reflects that mission. Anchored in our Bold & United strategy and the future School of Governance, it is taught across our London and Paris campuses and guided by leading European legal and policy expertise, giving students practical international experience at the heart of two major economic centres.”

The MSc was formally introduced at a London Campus event featuring Pedro Serrano, EU Ambassador to the UK, titled “Europe and the UK in a Changing World.” The event underscored the programme’s real-world relevance and its positioning within the current European policy landscape. 

As part of ESCP’s Bold & United strategic plan, this programme will be part of the future School of Governance, set to launch in 2029 as ESCP expands to become the first European University of Management. 

The programme enables students to effectively interpret and apply economic data to guide regulatory, strategic, and policy decisions. They learn to navigate fast-changing regulatory environments, consult organisations on global policy changes, and support decision-making in heavily regulated industries. 

Irina von Wiese, Academic Director of the MSc in Economics & Policy for Business, said:

“This programme integrates rigorous economic analysis with the strategic realities faced by companies, governments, and regulators, while the multi-campus model offers students deep exposure to European economic and policy environments, enriched by strong networking and cultural exchange opportunities. It prepares students to understand and influence the economic decisions that increasingly shape organisations across borders.”

The programme benefits from ESCP’s cutting-edge research in economics, including trade and industrial economics, and is closely aligned with the School’s Geopolitics Research Institute, giving students direct access to the latest insights shaping the economic and policy landscape in Europe and beyond.

With its applied curriculum, consultancy project, mandatory internship, and strong links to ESCP’s research centres, the MSc in Economics & Policy for Business prepares graduates for roles across consulting, government, regulatory bodies, international organisations, and industry associations where economics, policy, and business strategy intersect.