Located at the heart of the "Paris-La Défense" business district, EDC - Ecole des Dirigeants & Créateurs d'entreprise is one of the best business schools in France.
EDC provides a Master's degree diploma that aims at preparing students to take up professional responsibilities while at the same time encouraging their personal development. A major part of the study programmes is devoted to in-the-field training and intensive practice of foreign languages.
EDC graduates have the same sense of ethical values and entrepreneurship through business activities such as company creation and take-over, launching of products or communication.
Founded in 1950 and chaired by Alain Dominique Perrin (Executive Chairman of the Richemont company), EDC stands since 1995 as a specific and original organisation. Owned by 250 alumni - all of whom are business managers whose experience and know-how contribute to the academic and professionnal achievement of students - it boasts
13 000 graduates in 74 countries who constitute a strong and powerful communication and business network.
The purpose of the International Relations Department is to establish a network of partnerships with international universities. The department selects candidates from all over the world and organizes their stay during their studies in France. It is also responsible for the enrolment, welcoming, welfare and integration of foreign students.
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Students who have successfully followed a 3-year management course at university level and who wish to develop a better understanding of the organization and functioning of the business landscape in France and of the Franch entrepreneurship, can follow the 2nd and 3rd year syllabus.
Students who have successfully completed a 3-year university course in Management in a foreign university affiliated to EDC and who hold a Bachelor's degree, may either :
- enroll in a specialization course in the 4th year only (in which case they cannot be granted the EDC degree certificate) ;
- or follow a 2-year specialization course with a study program covering three semesters and a six-month specialization training course. In this case and provided they fulfill the academic requirements of the EDC, they obtain the EDC degree certificate (equivalent to A-levels and 5 year post-graduate studies).
To choose a course, consult the Student Guide.
Students from universities affiliated to the EDC are considered as candidates on an exchange program and are exempted from university fees.
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Students from universities not affiliated to the EDC who wish to obtain an EDC degree must take part in a competitive examiniation to qualify for joining at the beginning of the 7th semester (1st year of specilization). They must sit for either the GMAT examination or the TAGE MAGE in their country of origin. They must also provide evidence that their knowledge of French allows them to folow courses in this language.