kids encyclopedia robot

EM Strasbourg Business School facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
EM Strasbourg Business School
EM Strasbourg's Logo.png
Motto Be distinctive
Type Grande école
Established 1919
Students 3300 in 2018
Location ,
France
Campus Urban
Affiliations University of Strasbourg

EM Strasbourg Business School is a well-known business school in France. It was started in 1919 in a city called Strasbourg. This school helps students learn about business and management. It was once known as the Institut d'Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées (IECS).

A Look Back: How the School Started

The EM Strasbourg Business School has a long history. It began in 1919. The local Chamber of Commerce helped create it. Back then, it was called the European Institute for Higher Business Studies (IECS).

In 1956, the school joined the University of Strasbourg. This made it special. It became the only French business school linked to a traditional university. This connection helped it grow.

The school moved to a new building in 1999. This building is very large. It is called the PEGE. In 2007, the IECS joined with another school, the IAE of Strasbourg. Together, they formed the EM Strasbourg Business School.

The school received a "diversity" label in 2012. This showed it was welcoming to everyone. In 2015, it earned an important accreditation called AACSB. This means it meets high standards for business education. By 2018, about 3,300 students were studying there.

What Students Learn

Students at EM Strasbourg Business School can choose many subjects. They can study banking and finance. Other choices include entrepreneurship and management. Students can also learn about accounting and auditing. Supply chain management is another option. There are also programs in marketing and sales.

The school has many exchange programs. Students can study abroad for a while. They can go to nearly 200 partner schools. These schools are in 55 different countries. Some famous partners include Trinity College, Dublin, and HEC Montréal.

School Rankings

EM Strasbourg Business School is considered an elite school. Since 2000, it has been one of the top 17 business schools in France. These top schools are known as grandes écoles.

It is unique because it is part of a traditional university. This is like how some universities work in the U.S. This connection helps the school. It is the only French business school to appear in the Shanghai academic ranking. This is because of its link to the University of Strasbourg.

In 2022, the Financial Times newspaper ranked its Masters in Management program. It was ranked 71st in the world. This shows its strong global reputation.

Famous People Who Studied Here

Many successful people have graduated from EM Strasbourg Business School.

  • Fatma Samoura was the Secretary General of FIFA. She held this important role from 2016 to 2023.
  • Jean-Marc Zulesi is a member of the National Assembly. This is like the parliament in France. He became a member in 2017.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: EM Strasbourg Business School para niños

kids search engine
EM Strasbourg Business School Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.