EM Strasbourg Business School facts for kids
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| Motto | Be distinctive |
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| Type | Grande école |
| Established | 1919 |
| Students | 3300 in 2018 |
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France
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| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | University of Strasbourg |
EM Strasbourg Business School is a special kind of school in Strasbourg, France. It teaches students how to run businesses and manage companies. This school was started a long time ago, in 1919. It helps young people learn important skills for the world of business.
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A Look at the School's History
How EM Strasbourg Began
The school started in 1919. It was first called the European Institute for Higher Business Studies (IECS). It was created by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). The CCI is a group that helps businesses grow.
Growing and Changing Over Time
In 1956, the IECS joined the University of Strasbourg. It also became part of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. This made it special because it was the only French business school connected to a traditional university.
In 1999, the school moved to a new, big building. This building is called the European Center of Management and Economics (PEGE). It is very large, covering about 26,000 square meters. That's like more than three football fields!
Becoming EM Strasbourg Business School
On October 12, 2007, the IECS joined with another school called the IAE of Strasbourg. Together, they formed the new school we know today: EM Strasbourg Business School.
In 2012, the school received a special "diversity" award. This award recognized that the school welcomes students from all backgrounds. It was the first public school in France to get this award.
In 2015, the school earned an important approval called AACSB accreditation. This means it meets high standards for business education around the world.
As of 2018, about 3,300 students were studying at EM Strasbourg Business School.
What Students Learn
Study Programs and Courses
Students at EM Strasbourg Business School can choose many different subjects to study. They can learn about banking and money, starting their own businesses, or how to manage supply chains. Supply chains are how products get from where they are made to where they are sold. Students also learn about managing computer systems and how to market and sell products.
Learning Around the World
The school has a great program for students to study abroad. It works with almost 200 partner schools in 55 different countries. This means students can go to places like Trinity College, Dublin in Ireland or the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore in India. This helps them learn about business in different cultures.
School Rankings
How EM Strasbourg Compares
Since 2000, EM Strasbourg Business School has been known as one of France's top business schools. It is often ranked among the top 17 in the country. It is still the only French business school that is part of a traditional university. This unique way of teaching was inspired by schools in the U.S. and other countries.
Because it is part of the University of Strasbourg, EM Strasbourg is the only business school in France to be listed in the Shanghai academic ranking. This is a very important worldwide ranking of universities.
In 2022, the Financial Times newspaper ranked the school's Masters in Management program. It was ranked 71st in the world.
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many successful people have studied at EM Strasbourg Business School. Here are a few:
- Fatma Samoura: She was the Secretary General of FIFA from 2016 to 2023. FIFA is the organization that runs international football (soccer).
- Jean-Marc Zulesi: He became a member of the National Assembly in 2017. The National Assembly is like the parliament or congress in France.
See also
In Spanish: EM Strasbourg Business School para niños
