HEC: European Excellence with a Global Reach
May 2007
Marking the 125th anniversary of its founding, a new book has been published chronicling HEC's transformation into a globally-renowned management school: HEC: European Excellence with a Global Reach by Patricia Defever and Tristan Gaston-Breton. "HEC is an ambassador of France throughout the world," remarks Patricia Defever. "Having evolved in step with the French economy, it is emblematic of the country's success in the face of increasingly fierce competition."

Tsinghua gets AACSB accreditation
April 2007
Tsinghua University’s School of Economics & Management has become the first school in mainland China to be accredited by the AACSB, the US-based business school accreditation body.

Tsinghua School of Economics and Management became AACSB initial accreditation for its undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. Tsinghua became a member of the AACSB in 2002 and began the accreditation process in 2004.

The New Fashion Mecca: IFM
April 2007
The Figaro Madame (Korean edition, April 2007), carried an in-depth report on the IFM, titled The New Fashion Mecca: IFM. “Up until now, we have been aware of the good design reputation of the fashion graduates from Saint Martin’s School in London or the Ecole des Arts in Antwerpen. However, the fashion world is always ready to welcome innovative designers with new ideas. We found this quality at the Institut Français de la Mode in Paris ».

PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
TSINGHUA SEM
TSINGHUA University is the most renowned university in China. The history of the School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University (TSINGHUA SEM), as one of the schools of Tsinghua University, dates back to 1926 as the Department of Economics, and 1979 as the Department of Economics and Management Engineering.

Established in 1984 as one of the first economics and management schools in China, TSINGHUA SEM is now among the premier schools in China and in Asia. Currently, TSINGHUA SEM has 128 full-time faculty members and more than 4,000 students, offering a variety of academic programs at undergraduate, master (including MBA/EMBA) and doctoral levels, as well as executive education programs. With eight departments and several research centers, TSINGHUA SEM strives to contribute to academic knowledge that fuels the revival of the Chinese economy and to cultivate business leaders for China and the world.
INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE LA MODE
The INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE LA MODE (French Fashion Institute), established in 1986, is the leading French centre for training, research and applied expertise in the fashion, creative and design sectors. IFM’s mission is to contribute to the development and competitiveness of the fashion and design industries.

The IFM is located in Paris, one of the world’s most sophisticated hub of the industry and home to the headquarters of the leading fashion, luxury goods and cosmetics corporations. IFM is in permanent contact with the fashion world and works in partnership with the haute couture houses and companies such as Balenciaga, Chanel, Chloé, Dior, Gucci, Hermès, Kenzo, L’Oréal, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent.

HEC PARIS
  Created in 1881 and one of France's leading "Grandes Ecoles", HEC Paris is France's premier business school. Its programs include: MSc and Doctorate, Full Time MBA, Executive MBAs, Specialized Master's degrees and a complete range of Executive Education activities.

HEC Paris is committed to academic excellence in international management education and research. Faculty is composed of 106 professors, 35 visiting professors and more than 450 adjunct lecturers. It maintains networks with the world's leading business institutions, and is fully accredited nationally and internationally. HEC Paris was ranked Europe's #1 business school by the Financial Times in 2006.

Affiliated to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris, the school has very close links with the international business community.

CCIP

Created in 1803, the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP) is a public institution managed by 80 CEOs, representing the 310,000 companies of its constituency. It publishes forecasting studies relevant to changes in the business environment, which are generally taken into account and acted on by the public authorities. Every day CCIP advisers accompany entrepreneurs in starting up, developing and handing along their companies. In its educational institutions, the CCIP yearly educates 14,000 young people - including 4,000 apprentices - and 40,000 adults in continuing education. Finally, as a major player in the area of conventions, the CCIP enhances the attractiveness of the capital region, by ensuring dynamic management of several world class facilities.

CORPORATE PARTNERS AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

The Tsinghua SEM-IFM-HEC partnership in Fashion and Luxury Management has received the support of world industry leaders such as Chanel, Gucci Group, Devanlay-Lacoste, L’Oréal, Montagut.

The China-France initiative in Fashion & Luxury Management has also received the strong support of the “Comité d’honneur de l’année de la France en Chine” and the indispensable support of CCIP.


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