EDHEC Business School facts for kids
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Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales du Nord
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The main campus in Lille, France
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| Motto | Make an impact |
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| Type | Grande école de commerce et de management Graduate Business School (non-profit educational institution (Law of 1901)) |
| Established | 1906 |
| Accreditation | Triple accreditation: AACSB; AMBA; EQUIS |
| Budget | €121.5 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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| Campus | urban, rural, multiple sites, 7 hectares |
| Language | English, French |
| Affiliations | Université catholique de Lille Conférence des grandes écoles; |
| Website | https://www.edhec.edu/en |
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EDHEC Business School is a famous French business school. It has campuses in many cities. You can find them in Lille, France, Nice, France, Paris, France, London, United Kingdom, and Singapore.
EDHEC is known for being a top school. It has a special "triple accreditation." This means three important groups (EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA) have checked and approved its quality. This shows EDHEC meets very high standards.
The school often ranks among the best business schools in Europe. It is usually in the top 10. In France, it is often ranked third, after HEC Paris and ESCP Business School.
EDHEC offers many different study programs. These include degrees like the Master in Management and Master of Finance. They also have MBA programs for people with more work experience. In 2019, about 8,600 students were studying at EDHEC. The school also has links with many other universities around the world. It has a large network of over 40,000 former students.
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History of EDHEC
EDHEC Business School started a long time ago, in 1906. It was founded by business people from the north of France. A textile maker and mayor named Motte Duthoit bought the land where EDHEC's main building is today.
Another rich family, the Tiberghiens, bought a large area of land nearby. They hired a famous architect, Jacques Gréber, to design a beautiful manor house and gardens. This manor is now used for special training programs at EDHEC.
The name "EDHEC" is actually a short form, or acronym. It stands for "École des Hautes Etudes Commerciales du Nord." This means "School of Higher Education in Business Administration from the North."
Here are some important dates for EDHEC:
- 1906: Business studies began at a school in Lille.
- 1921: The school officially became "Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commercials du Nord."
- 1947: The EDHEC Alumni group was created for former students.
- 1958: EDHEC became an independent school that could give out master's degrees.
- 1971: The French government officially recognized the school.
- 1983: EDHEC made its first international agreement with the London School of Economics.
- 1988: The ESPEME School started, offering a 4-year bachelor's degree.
- 1991: A new campus was opened in Nice.
- 1999: EDHEC received its EQUIS accreditation. It also opened its first international office in London.
- 2000: Programs for experienced professionals were introduced.
- 2001: The EDHEC Risk Institute was launched for research.
- 2003: EDHEC received its AMBA accreditation.
- 2004: EDHEC received its AACSB accreditation.
- 2010: The EDHEC Incubator (EYE) started, helping new businesses.
- 2011: New campuses opened in Singapore and Paris for executive programs.
- 2012: EDHEC started working with Yale and Princeton universities.
- 2014: ESPEME became known as EDHEC BBA.
What is a Grande École?
EDHEC Business School is a "Grande école." In France, these are special schools for higher education. They are separate from the main public university system.
Grande écoles like EDHEC are very selective. They only accept students who pass a very tough entrance process. Many of their graduates go on to hold important jobs in France.
It's a bit like the famous Ivy League schools in the United States. Or like Oxbridge universities in the UK. Getting a degree from a Grande école is often seen as a key step for top jobs in business or government in France.
These schools work closely with businesses. Many teachers come from the business world. This helps students learn what companies really need. It also helps them find jobs after they graduate.
The degrees from EDHEC are recognized by the French government. They are organized into three main levels:
- The Licence (like a Bachelor's degree)
- The Master (like a Master's degree)
- The Doctorat (like a PhD)
These levels help students move easily between different countries for their studies.
EDHEC Rankings
EDHEC Business School is often ranked very highly. In 2022, it was among the top 10 European Business Schools.
Its Master in Marketing program is usually in the top 10 worldwide. The Master in Finance program is often in the top 5 globally. In 2017, the Financial Times even ranked EDHEC's Master in Finance as #1 worldwide! The Economist also ranked its Master's in Management program as 3rd in the world.
Study Programs at EDHEC
EDHEC offers many different types of degrees. These include Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees. You can study subjects like finance, marketing, law, and management. The school also has two MBA programs for business leaders.
Most courses are taught in English. Some are taught in a mix of French and English.
International BBA
The Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) is an undergraduate degree. It's a 4-year program. Students get to do work placements and study abroad. There are different paths you can choose, like Global Business or Business Management.
Master in Management (MiM)
The MiM is a very popular program at EDHEC. It's a 2-year course. Students can choose to focus on areas like Financial Economics or Business Management. Most MiM programs give students two degrees at the end.
Masters of Science (MSc)
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EDHEC offers 13 different Master of Science (MSc) programs. These are specialized degrees. Some popular topics include:
- Accounting & Finance
- International Finance
- Data Analytics & Digital Business
- Marketing Management
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Many of these MSc programs are highly ranked around the world.
Global MBA
The Global Master of Business Administration (MBA) is for students from all over the world. It's a 10-month program taught completely in English. Students can choose to focus on areas like Entrepreneurship or International Finance. This program often includes business trips to other countries.
Executive MBA
This MBA program is for managers and executives who are already working. It's a part-time program that takes 16 months. It allows people to earn an MBA while still doing their jobs. Students in this program usually have more work experience.
PhD in Finance
The PhD in Finance is the highest degree you can get at EDHEC. It involves advanced courses, research, and writing a big paper called a dissertation.
School Partnerships
EDHEC has many international partners. It has agreements with 230 schools around the world. This includes famous universities like the London School of Economics and Political Science, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and MIT Sloan School of Management. These partnerships allow students to have amazing exchange and double-degree opportunities.
Research at EDHEC
EDHEC Business School does a lot of important academic research. It has six research centers. These centers study topics like financial analysis, economics, and risk management.
The goal of their research is to meet high academic standards. But they also want their findings to be helpful for businesses and governments. EDHEC does practical research in these areas:
- Finance: The EDHEC-Risk Institute studies how to manage money and risks.
- Accounting and financial analysis: This center looks at how companies are valued and how to understand their financial health.
- Economics: This team studies public policies and how governments can improve.
- Legal: This center explores how legal rules affect businesses and their success.
Images for kids
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The main campus in Lille, France
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EDHEC Business School logo
See also
In Spanish: Escuela de Estudios Superiores Comerciales del Norte para niños
