EDHEC Business School facts for kids
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École des Hautes Études Commerciales du Nord
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| Motto | Make an impact |
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| Type | Grande écoles, Business school |
| Established | 1906 |
| Accreditation | Triple accreditation: AACSB AMBA EQUIS |
| Budget | €160 million |
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Academic staff
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167 permanent faculty members and 810 adjunct faculty |
| Students | 8,600 (undergraduate and graduate) |
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| Language | English, French |
| Colors | Red White |
| Affiliations | Université catholique de Lille, Conférence des grandes écoles |
| Website | https://www.edhec.edu/en |
The École des Hautes Études Commerciales du Nord, often called EDHEC Business School or simply EDHEC, is a famous French school for business. It was started in 1906. EDHEC is a special type of French school called a grande école. It has campuses in cities like Lille, Nice, and Paris in France. It also has campuses in the United Kingdom and Singapore.
EDHEC has special approvals called "triple accreditation" from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. This means it meets high standards for business education. In 2019, EDHEC had 8,600 students. It also has a large network of over 40,000 former students in 125 countries.
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History of EDHEC Business School
EDHEC Business School began in Lille in 1906. It was founded by business leaders from northern France. The school was created to help with the growing business and industry needs in the region. This was during the time of the Industrial Revolution, which changed northern France a lot.
Between 1850 and 1914, Lille became a big center for industry and money. Local leaders wanted to prepare young people for careers in business. This led to the creation of EDHEC.
In 1921, the school became part of another university. It was first called HEC Nord. But after a legal issue with another school, it was renamed EDHEC in 1951. The French government officially recognized the school in 1971.
The group for former students, called the "Association des Diplômés EDHEC," started in 1947. This group helps connect graduates and supports the school. They have published a newsletter since 1953.
In the early 2000s, EDHEC decided to focus more on certain areas. Finance became a main focus. They created the EDHEC Risk Institute to do research that could be used by financial companies. This research now brings in a lot of money for the school.
What Students Learn at EDHEC
EDHEC Business School is a Grande école. These are special French schools that are separate from the main public university system. Getting a degree from a Grande école is often seen as important for top jobs in France. This is similar to how some famous universities work in other countries.
Study Programs at EDHEC
EDHEC offers many different study programs. These include a Master in Management, also known as the Programme Grande École. They also have Master of Science (MSc) degrees and Bachelor's degrees. Students can also study for an MBA or a PhD in Finance.
EDHEC School Rankings
EDHEC Business School is often ranked among the best schools. Here are some of its recent rankings:
European Business Schools
- Financial Times - European Business School Rankings 2024: Ranked 7th
Master in Management (Programme Grande École)
- Financial Times - Global Ranking 2024: Ranked 4th
Master in Finance
- Financial Times - Global Ranking 2024: Ranked 6th
Master in Marketing
- QS World University Rankings - Global Ranking 2025: Ranked 10th
MBA
- Bloomberg Businessweek - European Ranking 2023/2024: Ranked 13th
Research at EDHEC
EDHEC Business School does a lot of academic research. It has over 175 teachers who are also researchers. About 20% of the school's budget goes towards research. The school has 13 research centers and groups. They publish over 100 academic articles each year on many business and finance topics.
In 2023, EDHEC sold most of its company, Scientific Beta, to the Singapore Exchange. Scientific Beta was started in 2012 and helps design special financial indexes. The money from this sale helps fund EDHEC's new research projects. These projects include creating a database for big investments and looking at risks in long-term investments.
EDHEC Campuses
The main campus in Lille is in a large park. It used to be owned by a textile industrialist. Later, IBM and a bank owned the property. EDHEC bought it and moved its campus there in 2010. The campus has old trees and a manor house built in 1924.
Near the main campus is the Jean Arnault campus. It is named after Bernard Arnault’s father. This campus is used for training and helping new businesses start. The Arnault family gave this former family home to the school in 2021.
The Nice campus opened in 1991. It is located by the sea at the end of the Promenade des Anglais. This was the second campus EDHEC opened.
EDHEC also has a campus in Singapore since 2010. The Singapore government invited the school to be part of a finance education hub there. The London campus is where the PhD in Finance program is taught. Both London and Singapore campuses host the school's research centers.
The Paris campus opened in 2012. It is in the Opéra business district. It is located in Le Centorial, a historic building from 1895. This building used to be the main office for the Crédit Lyonnais bank. It is now a historic monument. EDHEC also has a startup incubator at Station F, a big campus for new businesses in Paris.
Student Life at EDHEC
EDHEC has over 100 student clubs and groups. These groups cover many interests like sports, helping others, arts, finance, and business services.
The EDHEC Sailing Cup is a big event organized by students each year. It started in 1969 with three students. By 1980, it became the largest student sports event in Europe. The event includes many sports competitions. Students from business, engineering, and medical schools from France and other countries take part.
Famous People Who Went to EDHEC
Many successful people have graduated from EDHEC.
Business Leaders
- Delphine Arnault, CEO and Chairman of Dior
- Laurent Freixe, CEO of Nestlé
- Michael Burke, CEO of LVMH Fashion Group
- Sophie Bellon, CEO and Chairman of Sodexo
- Christophe Bonduelle, CEO and Chairman of Bonduelle
- Marie Guillemot, CEO of KPMG France
- Christian Meunier, Chairman of Nissan Americas
- Marlène Dolveck, Executive Vice President at CMA CGM
- Virginie Courtin, CEO of Clarins
- Philippe Léopold-Metzger, former CEO of Piaget SA and Cartier (UK and Asia Pacific)
- Christian Polge, former CEO of Coca-Cola France and Canada
- Brigitte Cantaloube, former CEO of Yahoo! France
Political Figures
- Daniel Kablan Duncan, former Vice President and Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire
- Laurent Saint-Martin, Minister for Foreign Trade in France
- Éric Doligé, French politician
- Pierre-Jean Verzelen, French politician
- David Belliard, French politician
- Julien Anfruns, former Director General of the International Council of Museums (ICOM)
Other Notable Alumni
- Yves Navarre, French writer
- Jean-Jacques Goldman, French singer
- Manon Brunet, Olympic medalist in fencing
- Count Alexandre de Lur Saluces, manager of Château d'Yquem (a famous winery)
- Charlotte Dauphin, French filmmaker
- Michaël Boumendil, French composer
- Jean-Marc Dreyfus, historian
See also
In Spanish: Escuela de Estudios Superiores Comerciales del Norte para niños
