ESCP-EAP European School of Management

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ESCP-EAP European School of Management

ESCP-EAP is a European leader in management education and applied research. With campuses in Paris, London, Madrid, Berlin and Torino it has significant transnational resources which enable it to offer innovative approaches to management education. These include study in different countries, learning in multicultural groups, and hands-on in-company experience in different business environments.

ESCP-EAP’s educational mission is to prepare individuals for the challenges of a culturally diverse, economically interdependent marketplace. To achieve this, the School has three main areas of activity:

1. Postgraduate degree courses (Masters, Specialised Masters and MBAs),
2. Executive education (corporate universities and open programmes), and
3. Management research.

These activities are led by a 125-member multinational faculty team working across the five campuses.

ESCP-EAP has an established record of international excellence. It has achieved EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA accreditations. It has a high level of recognition in its different national environments:

in France, ESCP-EAP is a highly regarded "Grande Ecole" with degree awarding powers and the backing of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (the CCI is a major player in management education in France).
in Germany, the School is a scientific university ("wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Hochschule") also with degree awarding powers and the backing of the "Senat" of Berlin which has responsibility for all higher education in the Federal state.

ESCP-EAP co-operates with a world-wide network of 55 academic partners. Through these academic alliances, ESCP-EAP is involved in faculty and student exchanges, double degree programmes and joint research initiatives. These alliances are a vital element of our educational and research activity.

Today`s business world is characterised by intense competition, technological innovation and rapid change. These factors pose fundamentally new challenges to both individuals and organisations. In particular, to work in complex organisations with people from diverse origins, it requires broad mindsets, new knowledge and different skills. The choice of an ESCP-EAP programme is to unlock and understand these challenges and to achieve a high level of personal and professional performance.

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Year institution founded: 1819

Total enrolled: 125

Average student age: 35

Full-Time: 30

Part-Time: 90

Men to women ratio: 75/25

Year MBA programme first offered: 1987

Average years of work experience: 11

Number of academic staff: 125 permanent professors plus 45 visiting professors

Percentage of staff with a PhD or Masters: 95

International links: 5 European campuses and 55 academic partners

Scholarship

Foundation scholarship completes a school scholarship and enables the student to be exempt from scholarship fees for one year.

In 2010, 27 scholarships have been financed included 5 by Ernst&Young and 2 thanks to the 2009 Class which raised funds during the Class Gift.

Accommodation

The London campus has a residential area with 30 student rooms managed by a separate company.

You will need to contact Doreen Carter or Mary Keegan at Ducane Housing Association and ask whether there are any rooms available at doreenw@ducaneha.org.uk or enquiries@ducaneha.org.uk

The majority of ESCP Europe students find somewhere to live relatively quickly and easily, but it can always help if you have some background information at hand.

Try looking for accommodation at least 6 weeks before the start of term - that way you'll avoid the rush for student housing that always happens, and get the nicer places before anyone else.

Hampstead
Hampstead is the area east of Finchley Road and is one of the closest to the School. It is a very affluent neighborhood with housing options ranging from terraced houses to Victorian mansions. It used to be a more artistic area but is now being replaced as a suburb for wealthy professionals. The main attraction of Hampstead is the famous 791-acre Hampstead Heath. It provides a peaceful respite from the bustling city around it and is one of the most popular recreational areas in London. Parliament Hill offers fantastic views of the city and Kenwood House is a popular venue for open-air concerts throughout the year. Hampstead is also home to the Freud Museum and the Everyman alternative cinema club. With over 300 restaurants, Hampstead is also known for its enormous selection of eateries. Hampstead underground station and various bus services connect this part of North London to the city center.

West Hampstead
West Hampstead encompasses west of Finchley Road and east of Cricklewood Broadway. Charming residential streets and the conveniences of Finchley Road, combined with more reasonable housing prices, make West Hampstead an attractive place to live. Finchley Road has a wide range of restaurants, mostly located along the bustling West End Lane.

There is a collection of outlets specialising in books, antiques and interiors, in addition to shops providing for basic amenities, such as launderettes, banks and grocers. The huge O2 shopping center near the Finchley Road underground station has a supermarket, multiplex cinema, fitness center (the Esporta), bars and restaurants catering for all tastes. West Hampstead is easily accessible by different underground train stations, such as Kilburn, West Hampstead, Swiss Cottage and Finchley Road.

Kilburn and Brondesbury
Kilburn is located south west of the School and within 15 minutes walking distance. It is one of the more multicultural boroughs of London, with nearly half the population representing an ethnic minority, and has recently become a trendy area to live. It is conveniently close to the city center and has properties comparable to those in Hampstead, but at less expensive prices. Kilburn High Road is cheap and cheerful with all the typical high street chains and service providers. Restaurants in the area cater for a broad range of tastes, including a variety of ethnic cuisines and organic foods.
Queens Park, Brondesbury, Grange and Fryent Country parks all offer quiet and open space, perfect for leisurely weekend afternoons. The Tricycle Arts Center, a well-regarded theatre and art-house cinema, attracts people from across London. Kilburn can be reached by the Kilburn, Kilburn Park, Queens Park and Kensal Green underground stations or by the Brondesbury train station.

Golders Green
Golders Green is a prosperous area with a strong community feel and is about a 10 minute bus ride north of the School. The lively main road dissects the area, which is otherwise comprised of quiet, tree-lined streets. Like Hampstead, Golders Green also has access to Hampstead Heath. In the park students can enjoy the spectacular views of London or woodland walks, such as the London Loop, which circles the outskirts of London. Other attractions include The Museum of Jewish Life and The Royal Air Force Museum. There are a vast selection of restaurants, bakeries, butchers and grocers. In particular, the Indian, Middle Eastern, Japanese and Kosher eateries deserve a taste. Golders Green provides easy access to central London via the Northern Underground line and several bus services, including bus 82, which stops near the School.

Cricklewood and Childs Hill
Cricklewood is located north of West Hampstead, between Cricklewood Broadway and Hendon Way, about a 15 minute walk from the School. Cricklewood has reasonable prices and a relaxed character. The diversity of cultures makes it an interesting place to live. Cricklewood Broadway is a quirky high street, best known as the setting for Zadie Smith's novel White Teeth. Every July the Cricklewood Festival attracts people with live music, DJs, arts, and a funfair. The north east part of Cricklewood is known as Childs Hill. It is near to Hampstead Heath, between the School and Golders Green. This is a quieter residential area with easy access to the School via bus 82 (along Finchley Road). Though there are no underground stations in the area, Cricklewood railway station and bus services link it to the city centre.

Dollis Hill
Dollis Hill is further west of Cricklewood and enjoys impressive views of the city. Traditional housing and a more tranquil environment give this area an upmarket feel, yet it still offers reasonable prices. Gladstone Park is the heart of Dollis Hill, with tennis courts, a putting green and the recently renovated Dollis Hill House. The House is a café, arts centre and conference venue which regularly hosts classical concerts. The Brent Reservoir is a popular summer attraction for windsurfing, sailing, rowing and canoeing. In addition the extraordinary Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, the largest Hindu temple in London, is found in nearby Neasden. Though it is further from the School, Dollis Hill has the benefit of being only 20 minutes from the city centre. The School is 10 minutes away via the Dollis Hill underground station or the bus from nearby Dudden Hill Lane.