International Partnership of Business Schools

The International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS) is a partnership of eight leading business schools throughout Europe and America. With over 1600 students the IPBS is the largest fully integrated university network in Europe. [ [http://www.ipbs-master.com/ Accueil Ipbs ] ] Every course consists of four years of studies, two of which are spent abroad. Included in the studies is one year of practical experience, split up into three internships. After four years all student graduate with a double degree in business and one year of work experience in at least two different countries.

IPBS Universities:

Lancaster University, Lancaster, England [http://www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/]
Reims Management School, Reims, France [http://www.reims-ms.fr/]

European School of Business, Reutlingen, Germany [http://www.esb-reutlingen.de/]

Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland [http://www.dcu.ie/dcubs/index.shtml]

Università Cattolica del Sacre Cuore, Piacenza, Italy [http://www.unicatt.it/]

Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Mexico [http://www.udlap.mx/]

Universidad Pontificia de Comillas de Madrid ICADE, Madrid, Spain [http://www.upcomillas.es/]

Northeastern University, Boston, USA [http://www.northeastern.edu/neuhome/index.php]

Lancaster University: BBA Hons European Management

The BBA Hons (Bachelor of Business Administration) in European Management [http://www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/undergraduate/eurobba/] is a four-year integrated degree programme in which students spend two years at Lancaster and two years studying and working in an IPBS university in France, Germany, Italy or Spain. At the end of the four years students are awarded two degrees: the Lancaster BBA and the corresponding degree of the partner university. [Insert http://www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/undergraduate/eurobba/]

This is the only degree of its kind to be offered by a leading UK university. It aims to provide students with a sound professional and technical knowledge of management disciplines, practical managerial skills and experience and informed insight into the culture and customs of other European countries, as well as fluency in at least one other European language.

Reims Management School: CESEM

Since 1974, Reims CESEM [ [http://www.cesem-rms.com/en/programme/index.html Objective : to control International management ] ] [http://www.cesem-rms.com/en/programme/index.html] offers the possibility of an international career with 2 educational cycles :

1- Bachelor degree- A solid training in international management, based on the concept of spending 2 years in France and 2 years abroad - Studies in a multinational group - Coursework adapted to the cycle and country chosen - Real immersion in a business through long internships that will help you to build up your career plan - 2 degrees, recognized in France and abroad

2- Master’s degree- Master’s degree in international management- one year studying in 2 different English speaking countries- a third degree if you choose to continue on the fifth year

Who is CESEM for ?- Students who want to acquire the skills and techniques to be operational in a global context- Open-minded personalities, able to open up to the world and fit into multicultural environments.

European School of Business, Reutlingen: Bachelor of Science in International Management

ESB - We compare ourselves only to the best [http://www.esb-reutlingen.de/index.php?id=625&L=1] ESB - We are a role model in Germany ...

Our programme is committed to the highest professional standards.Our programme is orientated to global management needs.Our programme flows from one cast - from the first semester right up to the Master.ESB - We educate tomorrow's executives not only in the classroom...

We challenge and we support you - we shape your personality.We offer you, along with our partner Universities, two distinct international degrees, including linguistics and intercultural competence.We arrange management experience and leadership expertise in international teams.ESB - We bring you closer to the future...

Your course of studies is multi-disciplined, so is your occupational experience.Your course of studies is based on modern teaching methods. Your course of studies provides competence and self-assurance, on a personal and professional level.

ESB - The path which will lead you to international management! [ [http://www.esb-reutlingen.de/index.php?id=625&L=1 ESB Reutlingen: Oppinions ] ]

Dublin City University: BA in European Business

The BA in European Business [http://www.dcu.ie/prospective/deginfo.php?classname=EBS&originating_school=] is a unique course combining a broad understanding of international business with intercultural experience and paid work placements. As such, you will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to work in the challenging and diverse world of international business.

You will have the opportunity to:• immerse yourself in the social, cultural and academic life of another country alongside students of many nationalities;• gain two qualifications, awarded by DCU and another top international business school;• benefit from paid work placements in Ireland and abroad;• combine international studies, European language and the study of business subjects. [ [http://www.dcu.ie/prospective/deginfo.php?classname=EBS&originating_school European Business (Spanish) (Bachelor Honours Degree) ] ]

ICADE: E4 (International Business Studies)

International Business Studies (E4) [http://www.upcomillas.es/estudios/estudiar_E4.aspx is an integrated study programme which aims to prepare young people for a successful career in international business.

The E4 degree progamme offers students:

A theoretical and practical degree which will enable them to undertake a career in intenetional companies.Excellent linguistic capacity in at least 3 European languages.Control of IT applicationsAbility yo move and adapt to new countries and socio-cultural environments.A two year study period in another IPBS university and double degree.

IBWE (International Business Weekend)

IBWE [http://www.ibwe.net] stands for International Business Week-End. Since 1990 this institution is the main IPBS event of the year with more than 800 participants from all over the world. Each year it is hosted by a different partner school country. It is a good opportunity to network with other IPBS students and alumni (also known as OldBoys) and participate in an athletic challenge. It is a passionate but friendly competition amongst all universites for the Coupe d’Ambience trophy.

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