IMD Business School
Lausanne, Switzerland
www.imd.ch/mba
The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) was created in 1990 in a merger between International Management Institute in Geneva and Institut pour l’Etude des Methodes de Direction de l’Entreprise in Lausanne. The IMD MBA is grounded in extensive relationships built over the years with successful global organizations. The selective program combines innovation, relevance to business and a unique blend of intensity and dedication to the individual.
The IMD MBA program focuses on leadership, entrepreneurship and social responsibility. Students work directly with start-up companies, as well as CEOs and executives of global companies. The experience makes IMD MBA graduates sought-after job candidates. Students learn to evaluate their options, and receive personalized career support during the program.
London School of Business & Finance
London, UK
www.lsbf.org.uk
A truly international business school, the London School of Business & Finance is located in the heart of London. It offers a variety of masters programs, along with globally-recognized professional qualifications. The school attracts students from all over the globe because of its diverse student body and a curriculum focused on international business trends and practices.
Aiming to provide a cutting edge, innovative learning experience, the school’s flagship programs are its dual programs, which allow students to combine an MBA, MIB or MSc degree with globally recognized qualifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). Graduates from LSBF’s dual programs not only acquire a top quality education, but also gain a clear competitive advantage in the global business arena.
Rotterdam School of Management,Erasmus University
Rotterdam, Netherlands
www.rsm.nl/mba
Consistently ranked among Europe’s top business schools, the Rotterdam School of Management is part of the 1% of business schools worldwide that hold triple accreditation from EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB.
RSM’s program is taught by an international cohort of top faculty, with a dual emphasis on intellectual challenges and extensive practical application. Students will discover and develop their unique competencies for leadership in an international one-year program that challenges them on every level.
IDCE Business School, West Catholic University
Angers, France
www.idce.com
The Institute for the Development of Consulting and Enterprise (IDCE) is the business school of the West Catholic University of Angers in France. All IDCE MBA students are immersed in a cross-cultural environment with students from 20 nationalities. It offers two MBA programs: an MBA in international business and an MBA in consulting.
The MBA in International Business is a two-year program. Students learn a wide theoretical and practical background in business and management in their first year of study. During the second year, students choose one of three concentrations: global management, finance or accounting. Students must also complete an MBA project that includes an internship or business plan, and writing a thesis.
The MBA in consulting is also a two-year program. The first year teaches students a wide background about consulting tools and methodologies. During the second year, students choose one of three consulting concentrations, which includes project management, banking or public management.
ESCP Europe
Paris, France
www.escpeurope.eu
The primary aim of ESCP Europe is to train top-level executives for careers in a global context. Its unique five-European campus structure provides participants with the opportunity to gain real insight into global socio-economic, cultural and business environments.
ESCP Europe’s MBA program has developed local tracks in Paris, London, Torino, Berlin and Madrid. Each campus brings its own local network of business contacts to the European EMBA. This unique structure allows participants to get an insider’s perspective on the multiple faces of today’s global business world.
ESADE Business School, Ramon Llull University
Barcelona, Spain
www.mba.esade.edu
ESADE’s innovative and top ranked full-time MBA is a flexible program that enables students to customize their studies to 12, 15 or 18 months, according to their professional objectives. Given the focus on delivering personalized attention, the school’s Career Services works closely with students throughout the entire job search process – ensuring access to the world’s leading multinational companies that recruit on-campus.
With international students comprising 83% of the student population, participants are part of a diverse alumni community and acquire a global business vision. Within this international context, ESADE’s collaborative methodology and LEAD program will fine-tune student’s multicultural leadership competencies and constantly test their team working skills.
EBS Business School
Oestrich-Winkel, Germany
www.ebs.edu/mba
The EBS MBA offers three track options: an accelerated track of 12 months for students with an advanced academic degree and extensive work experience, a 16-month Gateway to Germany track that prepares international students for a career in the German corporate world, and an international track of 16 months that includes an integrated study experience at one of its international partner universities.
The core curriculum delivers a foundation in management, leadership and problem-solving skills. Social responsibility is also part of the curriculum. During EBS’ practice-driven program, students tackle contemporary business issues in the classroom, in discussions with management representatives, and in hands-on projects with international companies. Career development workshops and individual coaching sessions are available. The EBS Career Services Center holds recruitment fairs, career workshops and other networking activities.