“Evolution of man means the development of certain inner qualities.To do that we need a new education particularly addressed to the individual. Conventional education makes independent thinking extremely diffi cult.”

International MBA Programme

MBA SPECIALISATIONS:

• International Business • International Finance• Marketing Management• Entrepreneurship

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What are universities for?

This is one of the most crucial questions of our time.

Beyond academic excellence, cross cultural studies and a very pragmatic approach, the European School of Economics aims to fa-cilitate in each and every student a process of inner revolution, encouraging personal development through self-study and indi-vidual research into self-knowledge.

No political party, religion or philosophi-cal system can transform society from the outside. Only an individual revolution, a psychological re-birth, a healing of the in-ner self, man by man, cell by cell, will take us towards individual freedom, global well-being and peace.

Master your Life

“Evolution of man means the development of certain inner qualities. To facilitate this we need a new education particularly addressed to the individual. Conventional education makes independent thinking extremely diffi cult”.

from “The School for Gods”

01 _MASTER YOUR LIFE _President’s Message

We need new schools... schools of respon-sibility for men and women who have a dream to realise. We need universities for pragmatic dreamers.

They’ll be the leaders of a new exodus... a “psychological exodus” of planetary proportions... Thousands of young people will abandon the slavery of the confl ictual logic of the old humanity in exchange for a vertical vision of a world founded on the ability to harmonise antagonisms.

Elio D’Anna, President

03 _MASTER YOUR LIFE _ Rector’s Welcome

he European School of Economics dreamed of a revolution... the birth of a new man, an original being; irreplicable, free from prejudice and fear, capable of harmonising the age-old apparent antagonisms between Economy and Ethics,

from “The School for Gods”

Welcome to the European School of Economics, Prof. Stefano D’Anna.

Our MissionOur mission is to develop outstanding people equipped with the personal qualities, attitudes, skills and knowledge to spur change and to cre-ate and lead the organisations of the future.

The MBA programme aims to:

Invest all that you have andalso all that you do not have yet, on yourself. You will see that your life will amplify and enrich itself in every sense. If you bet on yourself, life will bet on you.

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• Assist students in clarifying what they want out of life, and help them build their “dream”

• Provide a broad education with a global perspective

• Create a concrete bridge between academic experience and a professional career • Instill values of courage, respect and individual responsibility

• Inspire students to be pro-active, and respond creatively to challenges and change • Educate students in the principles that guide business behavior and to inquire into the nature of moral judgments and rules of conduct

• Develop criteria for evaluating the feasibilty and sustainability of business ventures

For the past 20 years ESE’s educational mission has been to provide society with what it most needs today: visionary leaders, pragmatic dreamers, unique individuals. We endeavour to educate highly capable men and women that will excel in today’s global economy, while maintaining a sense of integrity and responsibility for themselves and the world they live in.

With centres in three countires and pupils comimg from more than 60 nations, ESE o�ers its students a unique and challenging learning environment, enriched by the philosophy of the school, a system of vital ideas for the preparation of excellent individuals. At the core of the ESE philosophy is an understanding that responsibility and commitment can only be total, the individual is uniquely born to do what he loves, and the dream is the most real thing there is.

The rare and exceptional individual is capable of both discerning his Dream, as well as developing it - nurturing and defending this singular purpose, believing in it with all his strength, and paying whatever price necessary to

turn it into reality. Our civilization owes everything to these individuals - these are the leaders of tomorrow.

ESE is a forge that prepares individuals to be leaders, one by one, cell by cell; conventional education cannot do this. Beyond the aim of providing students with a highly practical, interdisciplinary, and international education, the ESE postgraduate programme prepares its students in corporate longevity for the identi�cation and development of these critical organisational success factors. This unique programme encompasses self-discovery and personal develop-ment to help students identify their strengths, encourage entrepreneurial qualities and explore yet unknown realities such as Integrity, Timelessness, and Fearlessness as essential qualities of leadership in business.

The ESE MBA graduate—prepared by our unique international environment and curriculum, adept at self-study, and equipped with self-knowledge and integrity—has a truly unbeatable competitive edge in today’s global job market.

The European School of Economics is a private college of higher education o�ering unique undergraduate and postgraduate pro-grammes at its centres in London, New York, Rome, Milan and Lucca.

ESE has prepared thousands of graduates for leadership positions in the key fi elds of in-ternational business studies including fi nance, marketing and management.

The specialisations in today’s emerging sec-tors with emphasis on the cornerstone issuesof ethics and aesthetics prepare ESE graduatesfor the highest echelons of the global business world.

Studying, traveling and working

in the world’s business capitals

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The high standards exemplifi ed by the ESE academic programmes are also refl ected in our choice of centre locations.

The European School of Economics centres are situated in some of the most beautiful settings in Europe and the USA including a Victorian mansion overlooking the gardens of London’s Buckingham Palace, a state-of-the-art facility in New York’s famous Empire State Building with a breathtaking view of Manhat-tan, a beautiful 17th century neoclassical palace in Milan (former residence of Marquis Gaspare Ordono de Rosales), a historic resi-dence in Rome, near the famous via Veneto, and a historic Florentine building near the Ponte Vecchio, in the heart of Florence.

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Why should students enrol in the ESE International MBA Programme?

Michael Spence, Nobel Prize in Economics, Nicholas Negroponte and Stefano D’Anna at MBA Graduation Ceremony

Intended Learning Outcomes

The ESE MBA programme prepares students to be managers, entrepreneurs, and leaders of organizations that function within a rapidly changing and competitive global environment. Students will build upon their existing business knowledge within a framework that allows them to relate their experience to contemporary management ideas and practices. This is achieved through exercises in critical thinking, teamwork, creativity and personal development within a highly interactive and stimula-ting learning environment that encourages rigorous, relevant and innovative study-practices and research.

After completing the MBA programme, students will be able to:

• Thoroughly comprehend modern management theory and practice

• Analyze and diagnose managerial problems and issues

• Understand the importance of interpersonal skills in manage- ment and their application for e�ective communication, decision-making, and leadership

• Work e�ectively and e�ciently as both a group leader as well as in a team environment for a speci�c objective

• Identify individual strengths and areas of needed improve- ment through a process of self-evaluation

• Clearly comprehend and transfer managerial knowledge, principles and research �ndings to both academic and professional business audiences

• Conceptualize how the global economy and rapid evolution of technology in�uence and shape modern business.

• Standardised graduate programme in five ESE centres (London, New York, Rome, Milan, Florence)  allowing for student mobility

• Dynamic international learning environment

• Internship programme with competitive international firms around the globe (optional)

• Robust and fast track programme, educating students in cutting edge business theory while also providing practical, hands-on experience

• Learning takes place in small, intimate settings (1:4 teacher- student ratio) in which individual attention is a priority

• Prestigious faculty and seasoned academic staff that share a primary objective of assisting students in identifying and achieving their career goals

09_INTERNATIONAL MBA PROGRAMME _Course Rationale

ESE CENTRES : London, New York, Milan, Rome, FlorenceAVAILABLE INTAKES: September, JanuaryPROGRAMME DURATION: 12 months (full-time), 18/24 months (part-time)SPECIALISATIONS: Business, Finance, Marketing , EntrepreneurshipPROGRAMME LANGUAGE: EnglishCOURSE DELIVERY: Courses are delivered over three terms of eleven weeks. Classes usually take place from  Monday to FridayAPPLICATION DEADLINE: The Committee strongly encourages international applicants to apply as early as possible, thus allowing admitted candidates enough time to address visa, housing, and financial aid issuesTUITION: £13,800(London); $53,140 (New York); €20,000 (Italy)  VALIDATION:TOTAL CREDITS: 90 ECTS, 180 UK  or 60 US credits

ESE MBA programme is validated by the University of Buckingham (UK)

International MBA ProgrammeVIEW FROM ESE NEW YORK

Course Rationale

The ESE International MBA Programme requires one academic year of study for full-time students, and 18-24 months for part-time students.

The full-time MBA programme is designed for a variety of candidates including graduates fromother disciplines, and applicants holding adequate professional qualifications.

The part-time program is identical to the full time course, but it allows for more �exibility in attendance and test taking.

Full-time International MBA Curriculum

The ESE full-time International MBA pro-gramme has a strong international approachand equips students with the knowledge andskills necessary to excel in today’s fast-pacedbusiness environment.During the first two terms, students build their core business knowledge. The third sessiono�ers an opportunity to pursue advanced study in one specific area through a four- course concentration and finally to conductresearch in an area of interest that is relevantto their specialisation. This is a rigorous and intellectually demanding programme of study that o�ers ample opportunity for personal development. Renowned faculty and sea-soned academic sta� provide students with aspecially-tailored set of learning experiences, which helps them identify and achieve their career objectives.

The entire programme encompasses 90ECTS credits (180 UK or 60 US credits).

I IV TERM

The World is as You Dream it

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Learning Method

ESE employs an active learning methodology,especially suitable for MBA coursework, which must e�ectively blend theory and practice. The basic elements of active learning (talking, listening, writing, reading) are employed inside and outside of the classroom. Student assign-ments include individual activities, paired activities, informal small group sessions, andcooperative student projects. Students primarily work in groups so as to develop essential teamwork and leadership skills.

Leadership, Governance, and Corporate Sustainability Module

This module underpins the unique philosophy of ESE with the aim of developing essential skills in self-evaluation, discovery, and growth as applied to leadership. This “long-thin” module, which stretches across the duration of the MBA programme, has a unique objective of assisting students in discovering what they are uniquely suited for through a process of self-analysis.

The rationale behind this module is binary: �rstly, business leadership requires comprehen-sive, multi-disciplinary knowledge of manage-ment and the various business functions; secondly, business leadership requires an experiential understanding of the personal implications of leadership—what it means to be a leader of one’s self and of others.

Students will be introduced to cutting edge sustainability and leadership practices and will approach these themes from multiple perspectives, ranging from psychology, philosophy, sociology and cross-cultural studies. Students will explore various topics relative to leadership and governance, such as the evolution of value systems and motivation, stages of human development and drivers, and various individual, organizational and even societal leadership styles. This comprehensive approach enables students to integrate their background in business in management with a new perspective of personal and organizational leadership, governance and sustainability.

MBA CURRICULUM

Pre-courses • Economics, Statistics• Fundamentals of Accounting• Research and Quantitative Business Methods

The pre-courses are intended for those students who wish to improve their know-ledge of quantitative business subjects. They are not mandatory and bear no credit.

I Term (September – December)• Financial Accounting• Economics• Research and Quantitative Business Methods• E-Business & E-Commerce• Leadership, Governance and Corporate

Sustainability, Part One

*(All modules are worth 3 US credits or 6 ECTS)

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what you LoveII Term (January - March)• Strategic Management• Corporate Finance• International Marketing• Managing People and Motivation• Leadership, Governance and Corporate

Sustainability, Part Two

III Term (April - June)

These core modules are designed to give students a firm understanding of the quantita-tive aspects of a business, enabling them to conceptualize costs and the overall relation-ship between the individual corporate functions. Assessment is made through daily coursework, projects, mid-terms and final examinations.

The second part of the core modules curriculum moves from the quantitative area of business to the strategic elements of management. This term addresses strategic planning as it is impacted by the complexities of the global market and international business activities. Assessment is made through daily coursework, projects, mid-terms and final examinations.

In term three the students move on to the specialization modules in order to deepen their knowledge and expertise in a particular area of interest. These modules are highly technical and tightly connected. Assessment is made through daily coursework, projects, mid-terms and final examinations. (See following page for special-isation descriptions)

Specialisation Modules:

International Business Business EthicsInternational Business LawOperations ManagementEconomics of Money, Banking and Finance Leadership, Governance and Corporate Sustainability, Part Three

International Finance Business EthicsInvestment TechniquesMergers and AcquisitionMultinational Financial ManagementLeadership, Governance and Corporate Sustainability, Part Three

Marketing Management Business ethicsIntegrated Marketing CommunicationMarketing ManagementMarketing of ServicesLeadership, Governance and Corporate Sustainability, Part Three

Entrepreneurship Business EthicsEntrepreneurshipStrategic LeadershipNegotiation Leadership, Governance and Corporate Sustainability, Part Three

Please note: Prior to subscribing to a specialisation it is advisable that candidates check the availability of these modules at the selected ESE centre of interest.

Optional Internship and compulsory, capstone Business Project incorporated into the “Leadership, Governance and Corporate Sustainability” module.

Final Dissertation: This process starts after the second term. Together with their supervisor, students will:

• Check the suitability of the thier dissertation proposal

• Develop a schedule to ensure that research is completed in a timely manner

• Conduct research of relevant literature and other resources

The aim of this final project is to allow students the opportunity to:

• Complete research in an area of interest, relevant to their specialisation

• Conduct indepth research and employ analytical skills

• Master the ability of presenting meaningful research and drawing a comprehensive con- clusion

• Generate new information and/or produce a new interpretation of existing information pertinent to a topic

Optional Internship Programme: at least 300 working hours

An Internship allows students to fine-tune their career objectives, and build on their current experience. Placement periods are assessed by the ESE Placement Department and the supervisor assigned to each student within the host company, through an evaluation report on the student’s performance.

IV Term (September – December)

• AMERICAN EXPRESS • MTV• AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL • NBA• APPLE COMPUTERS • NIKE• BBC • ONU• BMW • PARAMOUNT PICTURES• BULGARI • EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT• CHANEL • PRADA• CNN • PROCTER & GAMBLE• CONTINENTAL AIRLINES • REAL MADRID F.C.• DOLCE & GABBANA • RELAIS & CHATEAUX• EMI MUSIC • SALOMON SMITH BARNEY• FERRARI • SHELL• GIORGIO ARMANI • SIEMENS• GUCCI • SOCIETE GENERALE• GUGGENHEIM MUSEUMS • SONY• HEWLETT PACKARD • THE COCA-COLA COMPANY• HILTON HOTELS • TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX• IBM • UBS PAINEWEBBER• JAGUAR • UNESCO• JP MORGAN • UNIVERSAL RECORDS• L’OREAL • VALENTINO• LOUIS VUITTON • VIRGIN RECORDS• MERRILL LYNCH • WALT DISNEY• MICROSOFT • WARNER BROS RECORDS• MIRAMAX • YAHOO• MORGAN STANLEY • YVES SAINT LAURENT

Placement Programme

At the European School of Econom-ics, the internships at MBA level are structured, evaluated and recog-nised as an integral part of the MBA course of study and provide each student the opportunity to spend a period of time in a work environ-ment inherent to the specialisation of his/her chosen course of study.Internships are usually completed during the IV term at the completion

of the academic programme. ESE has a placement department in eachcentre that takes care of maintain-ing close relationships with both students and companies, in order to o�er each student the possibil-ity of entering into contact with the reality which best reflects his/her preferences. Companies where ESE students have interned or are still interning are:

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James Heckman, Nobel Prize in Economics and Stefano D’Anna at ESE Graduation Ceremony

“Beyond the pyramids of industry... beyond the skyscrapers of finance... beyond all that you see and touch, beyond all that man has conquered which is useful, beautiful and true... at the origin of every istitution, of every organisation, of every scientific achievement, there’s always the dream of a man.”

Graduating Visionary Leaders

The FacultyThe faculty is comprised of prestig-ious internationally-known figures, including professors chosen from the best European and American universi-ties. Lecturers and world figures are frequent guests for meetings and sem-inars, as well as academic ceremonies.Among these figures appear the names of great economic and political ex-perts such as John K. Galbraith and Dominick Salvatore, and Nobel Prize winners Merton Miller, John Nash, Henry Markovitz, Douglas North, Gary Becker, James Heckman and Michael Spence and Nobel Peace Prize Winners Michail Gorbachev, Joseph Rotblat and Betty Williams.

ApplicationTo apply students should to send thefollowing documents to the O�ce ofAdmissions at their ESE centre of interest.

• Completed Application Form-• Official copy of undergraduate degree • Resume/CV • Two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes• GMAT*• TOEFL / IELTS**• Highly recommended: at least two years of work-experience*** • Three photographs (passport-sized)• Photocopy of Passport/ID• Financial Statement (in case you need to apply for a scholarship)• Application Fee (€ 50) to be paid online (www.eselondon.ac.uk/apply.html) or by credit card****

* If the GMAT score is below 550, other elements of the application for admis-sion may compensate.

** Candidates who have completed their studies in the English language (at least 2 years) are not required to submit this test. The Committee discourages any candi-date with a TOEFL score lower than 233 (computer-based), 577 (paper-based), 90 (internet-based) or IELTS score lower than 6.5 from applying as the courses are in English. Contact your centre of interestto request the approrpiate ETS code for the TOEFL exam.

***All candidates are required to have at least 2 years of work experience. Excep-tions are possible only if the candidate shows an exceptional record of commu-nity service or other exceptional qual-i�cations.

****ESE application fees are non-refund-able and must be paid (online, by creditcard or bank transfer) to the European School of Economics prior to processing the application. Fee payment must ac-company a completed application. Appli-cations arriving without appropriate fees will not be considered. To apply online:

www.eselondon.ac.uk/apply.html

PropertyApplications and materials received are property of the European School of Economics and will not be returned.

Re-applicationCandidates who have applied to ESE in the past must submit a new application. However, because we retain applications for one year, there is no need to resubmit the academic transcripts and Gmat or Toefl score reports, if still valid.

VerificationAll applicants to the European School of Economics are expected to represent themselves honestly in all parts of the application. Each application may undergo a fact-based check of any or all parts of the application. Applicants presenting false information will be automatically excluded from the admission process and fee will not be returned.ESE requires that the information contained in your application is completely accurate and of your own invention.

EligibilityPrior study in business or economics is not a requirement for admission. However, students having tailored alternative courses of study prior to admission are encouraged to complete introductory courses in calculus and statistics prior to entrance.

FeesMBAApplication FeeRegistration FeeTuition

Financial AssistanceThe European School of Economics Foundation is committed to helping dedicat -ed and deserving students meet their educational goals through a focused need and/or merit-based scholarship programme.International Scholarships are o�ered to encourage academic excellence and stu -dent leadership and to continue the ESE tradition of enrolling a “Community of Scholars” from around the world. The School feels that students of limited means and/or extraordinary academic achievement should have the opportunity to avail themselves of the high quality education that ESE o�ers. The European School of Economics awards scholarships at the time of admission to the most qualified full-time MBA candidates, domestic and international. Approximately one half of all full-time MBA students receive some form of assistance. Candidates are notified of awards upon acceptance into the MBA programme. All award decisions are made by the MBA Admission Committee.

Eligibility for a ScholarshipApplicants must demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership qualities and community involvement. All awards will be subject to revision and are revocable depending on student conduct and accademic achievement.

Selection ProcessOnly the most qualified applicants will be awarded a scholarship. The Commit -tee considers many variables when making its selections, including the overall strength of the applicant group. Early application is encouraged.

Notification of AwardIf you are selected for a scholarship, you will be notified by mail and email. Due to the large applicant pool, we regret that we cannot respond to the e-mails, faxes, phone calls, etc. regarding scholarship awards.

ESE London£ 50£ 800£ 13,000

ESE New YorkUSD $ 75USD $ 1.000USD $ $52,140

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The Individual Revolution ESE Italy€ 50€ 1.000€ 24.000

For further information about the Graduate Programmes please contact:

ESE London8/9 Grosvenor Place,London SW1X7SH (UK)Tel: +44 207 245 61 48 - Fax: +44 207 245 61 64E-mail: info@eselondon.ac.uk

ESE New York350 Fifth Avenue, 33 rd FloorEmpire State Building - NY 10118 USATel: +1 212 967 8880 - Fax: +1 212 967 8110 E-mail: info@ese.edu

ESE RomeVia Quintino Sella, 67/6900187 - RomeTel: +39 06 97 27 07 10 - Fax: +39 06 97 27 36 01E-mail: ese.roma@uniese.it

ESE MilanCorso di Porta Vittoria, 1620122 - MilanTel: + 39 02 365 04 235 - Fax: + 39 02 365 04 236E-mail: ese.milano@uniese.it

ESE FlorenceBorgo SS. Apostoli, 1950123 Florence - ItalyTel: + 39 055 21 70 50E-mail: ese.�renze@uniese.it

ESE Representative O�ce - TURKEYDereboyu sok. Sun Plaza No: 24Kat: A1 Maslak - IstanbulTel: +90 212 285 21 71 Fax: +90 212 286 00 47E-mail: t.yapici@uniese.it

ESE MadridE-mail: info@uese.esFor further information, please contact the ESE Rome Admissions O�ce

www.eselondon.ac.uk - www.uniese.it - www.uese.es

ESE Representative Agent - BRAZILMs. Maria Graça CongroTel. +55 11 8122 0707E-mail: ese.brasil@uniese.it