Cergy, 22 March 2005: The IMHI-ESSEC MBA in International Hospitality
Management, formerly a two year
program, will also be offered as of September 2005 as a one year
program to better meet the needs of participants. The 'One MBA -
Two Tracks' was officially launched by IMHI at an event that gathered
together hospitality educational centres from throughout Europe at the
Institut de Monde Arabe in Paris.
“The new innovative format has been designed to meet the changing needs
of industry and of professionals seeking to fast track or redirect
their careers” said Jeanine Picard, co-Director at IMHI, Internal
Affairs. "The format ensures that future participants are able to pursue an MBA
that builds most effectively on their prior career path".
The One Year Track is designed for professionals between 26 and 35
years, who already have experience in the hospitality sector, and who
would benefit from a shorter, more intensive approach.
The Two Year Track is aimed at candidates between 22 and 26 years, with
a minimum of one year of professional experience in the sector.
This format enables participants to integrate professional experience
into their study program either through a long internship or through
the French Apprenticeship Scheme.
Both tracks are taught in English. In addition to obligatory core
business subjects, which have a strong focus on the hospitality
industry, four concentrations will be offered: Luxury Services
Management, E-Commerce, Real Estate and Development and
Entrepreneurship.
Accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, and consistently ranked first among
tourism / hospitality postgraduate degrees, the IMHI MBA aims to train
future European and Asian leaders in the hospitality industry.
Created
nearly twenty-five years ago as a joint venture with Cornell
University, IMHI is now independent of Cornell and is launching a new
'MBA in International Hospitality Management' exclusively under the
ESSEC name. With a program that has strong international content,
less centred on North America, ESSEC aims to reinforce its position as
a European leader in this sector.
ESSEC Business School has trained business leaders since 1907. As
one of France’s premier institutions, a grande école in the
French educational system, ESSEC is esteemed for its highly selective
admissions, wide range of quality business programs, innovation in
business expertise and practices, vast alumni network, strong
relationships with companies and the high quality and international
scope of its faculty.
About IMHI
Admissions - One Year Format
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University degree in business or equivalent
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Minimum of three years of professional work experience
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Fluency in written and spoken English: the TOEFL is required
for non-native speakers
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GMAT (Management aptitude test)
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Academic and personal references
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Interview with Faculty and Alumni
Price
25 000 euros for the One-Year Track
Company
relations
IMHI has wide-ranging partnerships and close ties with a large number
of international hospitality companies. Senior industry
executives frequently visit the campus to take part in classes, give
guest lectures, participate in field projects, recruit future employees or
simply network with participants and faculty. Numerous
corporations contribute financially to IMHI, another reflection of the
close relations between IMHI and industry.
A strong
alumni network The
MBA's strong alumni network of over 1000 graduates spans 45
nationalities and 55 countries. Alumni are actively involved in
the program and help connect participants to the industry and jobs and
provide an excellent support network. They also provide a robust link
between industry and education.
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