MBA in HospitAlity MAnAgeMent (iMHi)

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BeCoMe A leADeR in tHe HospitAlity inDUstRy

“IMHI has been a great experience that has changed my life, firing me with the determination to succeed in the world of hospitality”Puneet CHHATWAL, Class of 1991, CEO Steigenberger Hotels.

ESSEC MBA in HoSpitAlity MAnAgEMEnt (iMHi) wAS initiAlly CrEAtEd in 1981 AS A joint vEnturE BEtwEEn CornEll univErSity’S SCHool of HotEl AdMiniStrAtion And tHE ESSEC BuSinESS SCHool, A pArtnErSHip wHiCH lAStEd for twEnty-fivE yEArS. now, it iS firMly poSitionEd AS tHE lEAding CEntEr of HoSpitAlity EduCAtion in EuropE.

• Widely recognized by industry as Europe’s leading hospitality management program.• Courses with a strong international and strategic focus.• Quality teaching provided by leading faculty from ESSEC and other centers of hospitality

excellence.• An innovative program with strong industry involvement.• A global Alumni network of over 1,400 graduates, spanning 45 nationalities and 60 countries - part

of the 46,000 strong ESSEC Alumni network.

ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL,THE PIONEERING SPIRIT

CREATED IN 1907, ESSEC BUSINESS SCHOOL IS AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION OF EXCELLENCE WHICH THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED BY ITS PIONEERING SPIRIT.

In both full-time education and vocational training, ESSEC proposes a wide range of programs to all those wanting to obtain an extraordinary learning experience, strengthen their talent, express their leadership and become truly high-level managers. A centennial institution with a wide network of companies and academic institutions in France and throughout the world, ESSEC has opted to focus its strategic development on three principles: innovation, involvement and internationalization which compose the three axes of the ESSEC 3i strategy that will be implemented from here until 2020. An institution nourished by research and committed to an ambitious development of alliances with leading institutions, ESSEC constantly strives to a bring its students face to face with cutting-edge knowledge at the crossroads of discipline and to provide them with the latest technologies.Hallmarked by a profound humanist tradition, ESSEC has succeeded not only in making the link between business and society a major subject of research, but it is also one of the fundamental components in the training of responsible managers. ESSEC thereby affirms the necessity of putting innovation, knowledge and the creation of value at the service of the wider community.

With students coming from 90 different countries, a largely international faculty body and a campus in the Asia-Pacifi c region since 2005, ESSEC is both an international and multicultural institution. This internationalization is strengthened by the building of a new, 6,500 m2 campus in Singapore and the implementation of development projects in Africa and Latin America.

These three axes – innovation, involvement and internationalization – forge ESSEC’s learning philosophy that is common to all its programs: accompany our students throughout a learning journey aimed at opening them up to new, unthought-of opportunities. Studying at ESSEC means creating your own path towards the future and joining a supportive community of 46,000 graduates worldwide!

Welcome to ESSEC!

3CAMPUSES, CERGY, PARIS-LA DÉFENSE AND SINGAPORE

4,400STUDENTS IN FULL-TIME STUDIES, COMING FROM 90 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES

5,000MANAGERS IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING

147PERMANENT FACULTY MEMBERS. 50 % OF THE FACULTY BODY IS INTERNATIONAL

19CHAIRS, 4 LEARNING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES AND 5 RESEARCH CENTERS

46,000GRADUATES WORLDWIDE

Best Master in Finance (2014)

Top Master of Science in Management (2013)

Top Executive Open Programs (2014)

no.4

no.8

no.12

Worldwide Rankings

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pRogRAM Content

One Year Trackthe one year track is designed for professio-nals who already have experience in the hospi-tality sector or are looking for a second career in hospitality and would benefit most from a shorter, more intensive approach.

What are the requirements to apply?One Year Track> University degree in business or equivalent.> Minimum of three years of professional

work experience. > Fluency in written and spoken English: the

TOEFL is required for non-native speakers.> GMAT (Management aptitude test).> Academic and personal references.> Interview with Faculty and Alumni.

Two Year Track> Minimum three year undergraduate

degree or Hotel Management Qualification.> Minimum of one year of professional work

experience.> Fluency in written and spoken English:

the TOEFL is required for non-native spea-kers.

> GMAT (Management aptitude test).> Academic and personal references.> Interview with Faculty and Alumni.

Two Year Trackthe two year track is aimed at candidates with some experience who wish to integrate addi-tional professional experience into their study program as they develop their knowledge of core business subjects.

One Year Curriculum (Average work experience: 3-5 years)

introductory Module fall(1st trimester)

winter(2nd trimester)

Spring(3rd trimester) final Module

Presentation of the global hospitality industry and introduction to financial management

• Financial Accounting

• Business Computing

• Managerial Communication

• Managing People

• Strategic Marketing

• Business Finance

• Revenue Management

• Organizational Management

• Tourist Information Systems

• Research Methods

• Introductory course in two areas of concentration: Luxury Services Management, e-Commerce, Real Estate and Development, Entrepreneurship

• Strategic Management

• Courses in areas of concentration

Consultancy Project

Two Year Curriculum

introductory Module fall(1st trimester)

winter(2nd trimester)

Spring(3rd trimester) final Module

YEAR 1

Presentation of the international hospitality industry and introduction to financial management

• Financial Accounting

• Business Computing

• Managerial Communication

• English or French

• Revenue Management

• Tourist Information Systems

• Research Methods

• Specialization introductory course: Luxury Services Management, e-Commerce, Real estate and Development, Entrepreneurship

Internship or apprenticeship

Internship or apprenticeship

YEAR 2

• Business Finance

• Managing People

• Strategic Marketing

• Language or elective courses

• Apprenticeship

• Strategic intelligence

• Specialization introductory course: Luxury Services Management, e-Commerce, Real Estate and Development, Entrepreneurship

• Elective courses

• Strategic Management

• Advanced specialization courses

Consultancy Project

“The ESSEC MBA in Hospitality Management (IMHI) provided me with a solid grounding in general business knowledge and a better understanding of the specificities of the hospitality industry. It had enabled to me think globally and strategically, and to look at the hospitality world in different ways.”Zahra PEERA, Class of 1999, Vice President Development Sub-Saharan Africa, Accor.

> Duration: 11 months> Intensive program for participants

with professional experience> Age range:

Between 26 and 40 years old> Average work experience:

4 – 5 years> Prior business degree or equivalent

> Duration: 23 months> Longer program intgrating

work experience either through Internships or Apprenticeship

> Age range: Between 22 and 26 years old

> Average work experience: 2 – 3 years

> Diverse educational backgrounds

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A RApiDly gRowing seCtoR offeRing CHAllenging CAReeRs

tHE trAvEl And touriSM induStry HAS ExpEriEnCEd EnorMouS growtH ovEr tHE lASt dECAdE And tHE futurE HoldS iMprESSivE potEntiAl. ACCording to tHE world trAvEl And touriSM CounCil - wttC - trAvEl And touriSM dEMAnd iS ExpECtEd to grow By 4.3% ovEr tHE nExt 10 yEArS, And it forECAStS tHAt A quArtEr of A Billion pEoplE will work in tHiS induStry By tHE End of tHE dECAdE.

As part of this wider industry, hospitality has evolved into a highly competitive, complex and global business that offers exciting career opportunities. Our graduates work at senior management and corporate level in a diverse range of sectors including international hotel chains, independent hotels, restaurants, contract catering and food services, consultancies, online travel distribution, theme parks, convention and meeting planning, financial institutions and real estate development.

Why an MBA focusing on the hospitality industry?Business leaders need not only excellent analytical decision-making and value-ad-ding skil ls; they also require in-depth in-sight into the industries in which they work. By focusing on hospitality, this MBA program en-ables participants to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive environment, thanks to their comprehensive understanding of this complex industry and solid grounding in core business disciplines.

“ESSEC Hospitality has set the right balance between the necessary foundation that is required in an academic curriculum and the management skills that are needed in today’s world. Students are well prepared and connected with the reality and challenges of our ever-evolving industry.”Jean FAIVRE, Area Vice President Operations Western & Southern Europe, Hilton.

Enhancing career prospectsThe Consultancy ProjectThis group exercise, carried out at the end of the program, combines knowledge acquired during the program with a real-world, challenging bu-siness situation. It is carried out full time for two months by teams drawn from different concen-trations and is supervised by a Faculty member and a Company Executive.

Professional Experience- Supervised internships: They give partici-

pants the opportunity to gain in-depth work experience, improve their language skills and increase their ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. The internship period lasts for seven months.

- The apprenticeship program: It enables se-lected participants to gain professional expe-rience in synergy with their academic studies. It is open only to participants under the age of 26. Partner companies pay the tuition fees of their apprentices, who in addition receive compensation based on a percentage of the French minimum wage, in return for working with the company throughout their studies. This is an ideal way for qualified applicants to finance their studies while at the same time building a valuable portfolio of professional experience. The apprenticeship scheme is also open to international students. However, a good knowledge of French is compulsory to secure an apprenticeship contract as all ap-prenticeships take place in or around Paris.

Focus on careerParticipants select one out of four concentra-tions:

Luxury Services Management: Developed in collaboration with the ESSEC MBA in Interna-tional Luxury Brand Management, this concen-tration focuses on brand management in the luxury sector.

E-Commerce: In today’s digital world, travel is one of the top products sold on-line. This concentration focuses on developing the skills and competencies necessary to work in this highly complex field.

Real Estate and Development: The increa-singly financial nature of the hospitality bu-siness and the growing importance of the position of property managers in corporate strategy both give rise to new challenges in the real estate sector.

Entrepreneurship: Developed in collaboration with ESSEC New Business Center, this concen-tration provides the tools and support for participants interested in developing their own project or company.

“The diverse experiences and cultural backgrounds of ESSEC Hospitality graduates, combined with the hospitality industry fundamentals that are provided by the academic program, make them a good fit to contribute to the growth of our business.”Cyril RANQUE, Senior Vice President Global Market Management Expedia.

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Companies recently involved in the program> Accor> Amadeus Hospitality> BNP Paribas Real Estate > Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group> CB Richard Ellis> Château Form> Compass Group> Deloitte> Disneyland> EasyRMS-INFOR> Elior> Expedia> Fairmont Raffles Hotels International> Four Seasons> Groupe Flo> Groupe Lucien Barrière> Hilton Worldwide> HVS International> Hyatt International> InterContinental Hotels Group> Jones Lang Lasalle> Kempinski> Lafourchette.com> Louvre Hotels> Marriott> Moevenpick> Pierre et Vacances> Restalliance> Rotana> Sodexo> Starwood> Steigenberger Hotel Group > Swissôtel> Tauzia> The Ascott Group> Yum!

“Graduates from ESSEC Hospitality bring a high-level, broad knowledge with them. They understand today’s ever-changing market environment and can adapt to it – not only focused on profitability, but also constantly keeping in mind the guest who is at the core of our business.” Wolfgang M. NEUMANN, President & CEO Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group.

iMMeRse yoURself in A MUltiCUltURAl enviRonMent

tHE progrAM, CourSES, fACulty, pArtiCipAntS And AluMni dEMonStrAtE tHE intErnAtionAl And Multi-CulturAl foCuS of tHE MBA in HoSpitAlity MAnAgEMEnt. pArtiCipAntS not only gAin CorE MAnAgEMEnt SkillS, But ArE CHAllEngEd By And ExpoSEd to otHEr wAyS of tHinking, ESSEntiAl for SuCCESS in todAy’S gloBAl BuSinESS EnvironMEnt.

International faculty with hospitality expertiseQuality teaching is provided by leading faculty from ESSEC and other centers of hospitality ex-cellence worldwide. All have significant interna-tional professional and research experience. This helps ensure that the curriculum remains geared at all times towards the challenges faced by the hospitality industry. Resumes of our current pro-fessors are available on the website.

International participantsEvery year the program attracts participants from abroad, each of whom brings a wealth of diverse professional and personal experiences to their classes and study groups. This exchange of cultures combines with a strong work ethic to create a distinctive learning environment.

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Extensive industry relationsThe MBA has wide-ranging partnerships and close ties with a large number of international hospitality companies. Senior industry execu-tives 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 the pro-gram, another reflection of the close relations between IMHI and industry.

“The international aspect of the program allowed me to quickly adapt to a set of global responsibilities with multicultural teams, partners, and clientele, thanks to the variety of nationalities and cultures that exist within the teachers, students and alumni community of ESSEC Hospitality.” Christopher MICHAU, Class of 2001, Vice President Global Partner Group, Expedia.

Where our participants come from?

59% FRANCE

15% EuROPE OuTSIdE FRANCE

11% ASIA PACIFIC

8% MIddLE EAST/AFRICA

5% NORTH AMERICA

2% LATIN AMERICA

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Career Servicesthe MBA program provides ongoing career orientation and support to participants to help them secure suitable positions upon graduation. Individual counseling, seminars on job search techniques and career orientation, interview simulation exercises, recruitment ses-sions and CV Book distribution are some of the ways in which we help participants achieve their career goals.

The Careers Advisory Service also has close links with alumni and industry to increase parti-cipants’ understanding of the current job market and to help them develop a good network. In addition to company presentations, the Careers Advisory Service organizes Executive Search Company Conferences, Alumni Exchange Confe-rences and Industry Leaders in the Classroom guest lectures.

position before MBA Country position after MBA Country

one year track

Event Manager Assistant Switzerland Revenue Manager Analyst Casino Hotel Chain Singapore

Maître d'hôtel France Corporate Finance Manager Hotel Chain Indonesia

Product Manager India E-Commerce Manager International Hotel Chain Abu Dhabi

two year track

Sales & Marketing Assistant France Revenue Manager Hotel Chain Egypte

Assistant Manager France General Manager Hotel Chain Indonesia

Product Manager India E-Commerce Manager International Hotel Chain Abu Dhabi

59% France

14% Europe outside France

14% North/South America

13% Asia/Pacific

63% Hotel chains

18% Restaurants/Food Service

9% Hotel Consulting

7% Other

5% Independent hotels

37% Operations

19% General Management

10% Consulting

12% Development

11% Finance

9% Revenue Management/ E-Commerce

2% Sales & Marketing

Graduates 2013 by sector

Graduates 2013 by geographical location

Graduates 2013 by function

A strong alumni networkwhen you join the MBA, you become part of an international community that creates bonds that last long after graduation. The MBA’s strong alumni network of over 1,400 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. Gra-duates from the program remain in contact with the school and with each other by means of the IMHI Alumni Association (www.aaimhi.com).Numerous get-togethers take place all over the world, in particular alumni meet once a month in Paris.The IMHI Association is part of the ESSEC Alum-ni Association which has over 46,000 graduates. This affiliation widens the scope of alumni networking possibilities and offers alumni events and activities around the globe.

“The ESSEC MBA in Hospitality Management (IMHI) had a tremendous impact on my career and life. It widened my horizons, helped me meet some fantastic people from all over the world, and set me on the right track for my first job at HVS in London immediately after graduation. It helped me learn about myself, opened doors to the business world, and gave me great tools to start my career.”

Elie YOUNES, Class of 2001, Senior VP & Head of Group Development, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. Visit www.essec.edu

• More details on the program • Admission conditions, process and schedule • Financing solutions • Online application

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