Westwood College Chicago, Illinois Campuses

With four campuses in the Chicago area, you’re bound to find one that’s close to you that offers the career-focused education you’re looking for. Our convenient campus locations mean you can take advantage of our wide range of programs and stay close to work or home.

What better place to start your career than Chicago - a city full of life with a job market that values career-ready individuals like Westwood College graduates... like you!

You can choose from an array of programs that will prepare you for career opportunities in the Chicago area or anywhere you want to go. From our popular Criminal Justice program, to Graphic Design & Multimedia and Interior Design, or Software Engineering and Computer Network Management you'll learn the necessary skills that can lead to your future career. Our dedicated, experienced faculty and staff are skilled in helping you meet your goal. That’s what sets Westwood College apart!

Chicago colleges offer associate, bachelor degree, diploma certificate programs in Design, Technology, Business, Health Care, and Industrial Services, as well as Airframe & Powerplant and Avionics programs. With four campuses in the Chicago, Illinois College area, you’re bound to find one that’s close to you that offers the career-focused education you’re looking for. From our popular Criminal Justice program, to Graphic Design & Multimedia and Interior Design, or Software Engineering and Computer Network Management you'll learn the necessary skills that can lead to your future career.

Courses Include; Technology - Game Software Development, Information Systems Security, Computer Network Engineering, Computer-Aided Design / Architectural Drafting; Design - Animation, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Visual Communications, Web Design & Multimedia

Gilon , Switzerland

Located in Switzerland, GIHE welcomes each year over 1,300 students from over 80 different nationalities. Specialised in the field of Hospitality, Tourism, Event, Sport and Entertainment Management. Glion offers undergraduate and graduate programmes that combine current industry knowledge with managerial skills and personal development. Through its wide choice of curricula, students can choose the programme that answer best their professional goals and individual aspiration. Hiring managers rank Glion Instititute of Higher Education to be among the top 3 hospitality management schools in the world for an international career *See research at glion.edu.

The Endicott College MBA programme at Glion Graduate School has been primarily designed for Graduates or managers who wish to develop their business acumen and advance their managerial expertise. This programme addresses all aspects of modern service management including the impact of globalisation and digital communications on contemporary business practices in the service industries. Furthermore, students are encouraged to enter into collaborative learning situations and to develop a reflective practitioner approach to their studies and business practices.

Program Info

Type Course:

• Full time
• Part Time (on campus)
• Part Time (distance program)

Accreditation: CIHE (New England Association of schools and colleges) Endicott

Ranking: In the top 3 hospitality schools in the world
Starting Dates: End of July
Length of course: 1 year
Language: Fluent English

Student Body

Ratio applicants/places: 3 for 1
Number of nationalities: 12
Eastern Europe : 1
Western Europe : 7

South America : 6
Asia : 8
Men: Women: 33% male 66% female
Age range: 23-37
Average Age: 25
Degree background:

• Business/Commerce: 40%
• Economics: 20%
• Other: Hospitality 40%

Admission

University degree: Bachelor degree
GMAT: Not Required
TOEFL: 550
References: Academic or Professional Reference
Length of Work Experience:
5 years professional experience for shorter programme (42 credit instead of 48)

Costs

Prices are in Swiss Francs (CHF)

Application fees: 100 Frs
Tuition fees: 19950 Frs
Estimate for accommodation/living costs, insurance: 8980 Frs

Contacts

Address:
118 Rue du Lac, 1815 Clarens
Telephone: +41 21 989 26 77
Fax: +41 21 989 26 78
Website: www.glion.edu
Dean : Dr Debbie Prince
MBA program director:
Dr Stephen Drew dean of Graduate School and Director of Research, Stephen.drew(at)glion.ch
MBA Admissions: Martine Charpenet
mcharpenet(at)glion.ch

IAE Paris

The IAE of Paris was created 50 years ago. It makes part of one the most renowned universities in the world, La Sorbonne. Since its inception, the IAE has held an important place at the very core of business management education in France and its role continues to grow as well as its experience. The IAE of Paris has expanded on its traditional French MBAs creating new programs in English for international students.

International MBA Program

This one-year MBA program focuses on building fundamental business management competencies while taking advantage of the vast cultural diversity of students coming from various countries and different disciplines around the globe. We only recruit fifteen to twenty students annually.

Program Info

Type of Program: Part-time
Starting Dates: September 2008
Length of course: 11 months
Application deadline: April 2008

Student body

Number of nationalities:

• Eastern Europe: 20%
• Western Europe: 20%
• North America: 5%
• Latin America: 15%
• Oceania & Asia: 20%
• Africa & Middle East: 20%

Men/Women ratio: 60
Age Range: 28-40
Avearge Age: 35
Degree Background:

• Business/Commerce: 25%
• Engineering: 25%
• Economics: 10%
• Sciences: 15%
• Other: 25%

Length of Work experience:
Experience average: 3
Experience minimum: 3

Admission

University degree: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
Length of Work Experience: 3 years required
GMAT: yes
Motivation Letter
2 Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL or TOEIC English proficiency (for non-native English-speaking candidates, not holding a degree in English)

Costs

Application fees: 100 €
Tuition fees: 13.000 €
Estimate for accommodation/living costs, insurance: 12.000 €

Contacts

Address:
21 rue Broca, 75005 Paris
Telephone: 33 1 53 55 28 00
Fax: 33 1 53 55 27 01
Website: www.iae-paris.com
Dean: Jérôme Caby
MBA program director: Christine Pochet
pochet.iae(at)univ-paris1.fr
MBA admissions director: Lina Paillard
paillard.iae(at)univ-paris1.fr

Les Roches

The hospitality industry is the world’s largest employer offering a wide array of employment opportunities including hotels, restaurants, travel, leisure, wellness and many other sectors of the service industry. This sector is expected to keep expanding and evolving, thus offering people a wider spectrum of jobs than ever before. Les Roches Swiss Hotel Association School of Hotel Management is a world-renowned institution in the field of hospitality management focussing on educating future leaders of that exciting and growing industry.

Combining academic learning and practice

For over 25 years, Les Roches has acquired a strong vocational education, ethos of discipline, commitment and professionalism. Educating beyond the curriculum is one of Les Roches’ most important characteristics. We offer a learning environment which allows students to develop their creativity, work ethic, leadership and other key life skills that are essential to be successful in the professional and personal life. The combination of sound academic experience combined with innovative use of craft-based learning (practice) achieves a unique educational experience that shapes and open students’ mind and attitude as well as prepares them to face complex new professional situations with rigour and innovation.

The Les Roches MBA’s are offered through Universidad Europea de Madrid in Spain.

Program Info

Type Course:

• Full time
• Part Time (on campus)
• Part Time (distance program)

Accreditation: CIHE (New England Association of schools and colleges) UEM

Ranking: In the top 3 hospitality schools in the world
Starting Dates: End of July and end of January
Length of course: 1 year
Language: Fluent English

Student Body

Ratio applicants/places: 3 for 1
Number of nationalities: 20
Eastern Europe : 5%
Western Europe : 40%
North America : 10%

South America : 5%
Asia : 22%
Africa : 1%

Middle East : 7%
Men: Women: 66% male 33% female
Age range: 23-37
Average Age: 25
Degree background:

• Business/Commerce: 40%
• Economics: 20%
• Other: Hospitality 40%

Admission

University degree: Bachelor degree
GMAT: Not Required
TOEFL: 550
References: Academic or Professional Reference
Length of Work Experience:
5 years professional experience for shorter programme (42 credit instead of 48)

Costs

Prices are in Swiss Francs (CHF)

Application fees: 100 Frs
Tuition fees: 15950 Frs
Estimate for accommodation/living costs, insurance: 8485 Frs

Contacts

Address:
118 Rue du Lac, 1815 Clarens
Telephone: +41 21 989 26 44
Fax: +41 21 989 26 45
Website: www.lesroches.edu
Dean : Dr Debbie Prince
MBA program director:
Dr Dimitrios Diamantis
MBA Admissions: Martine Charpenet
mcharpenet(at)les-roches.ch
Tel: +33(0)677841360

Located in Switzerland, GIHE welcomes each year over 1,300 students from over 80 different nationalities. Specialised in the field of Hospitality, Tourism, Event, Sport and Entertainment Management. Glion offers undergraduate and graduate programmes that combine current industry knowledge with managerial skills and personal development. Through its wide choice of curricula, students can choose the programme that answer best their professional goals and individual aspiration. Hiring managers rank Glion Instititute of Higher Education to be among the top 3 hospitality management schools in the world for an international career *See research at glion.edu.

The Endicott College MBA programme at Glion Graduate School has been primarily designed for Graduates or managers who wish to develop their business acumen and advance their managerial expertise. This programme addresses all aspects of modern service management including the impact of globalisation and digital communications on contemporary business practices in the service industries. Furthermore, students are encouraged to enter into collaborative learning situations and to develop a reflective practitioner approach to their studies and business practices.

Program Info

Type Course:

• Full time
• Part Time (on campus)
• Part Time (distance program)

Accreditation: CIHE (New England Association of schools and colleges) Endicott

Ranking: In the top 3 hospitality schools in the world
Starting Dates: End of July
Length of course: 1 year
Language: Fluent English

Student Body

Ratio applicants/places: 3 for 1
Number of nationalities: 12
Eastern Europe : 1
Western Europe : 7

South America : 6
Asia : 8
Men: Women: 33% male 66% female
Age range: 23-37
Average Age: 25
Degree background:

• Business/Commerce: 40%
• Economics: 20%
• Other: Hospitality 40%

Admission

University degree: Bachelor degree
GMAT: Not Required
TOEFL: 550
References: Academic or Professional Reference
Length of Work Experience:
5 years professional experience for shorter programme (42 credit instead of 48)

Costs

Prices are in Swiss Francs (CHF)

Application fees: 100 Frs
Tuition fees: 19950 Frs
Estimate for accommodation/living costs, insurance: 8980 Frs

Contacts

Address:
118 Rue du Lac, 1815 Clarens
Telephone: +41 21 989 26 77
Fax: +41 21 989 26 78
Website: www.glion.edu
Dean : Dr Debbie Prince
MBA program director:
Dr Stephen Drew dean of Graduate School and Director of Research, Stephen.drew(at)glion.ch
MBA Admissions: Martine Charpenet
mcharpenet(at)glion.ch

Esade,Spain

In 1958, a small group of innovative businessmen imagined the future. ESADE is the outcome of their initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. Today, with over 40 years of experience, ESADE Business School is internationally recognised for the very high standards of its degree programmes and it’s one of the top ranked business schools in Europe. ESADE Business School continues to make positive contributions to the development of entrepreneurial leaders as well as their staff and organisations, fostering social responsibility and an ethical commitment to their companies.

Both Full Time MBA programmes focus on training managers using a broad international approach enabling students to lead change in all kinds of organisations. The students develop strong decision-making skills, an excellent capacity for teamwork and an international perspective. They are also imbued with a fundamental set of values and a deep sense of social responsibility. The programmes also offer language training as a fundamental part of the curriculum.

Program Info

Type of Course:

• Full Time 18-month MBA
  
• Full Time One Year MBA
• Global Executive MBA

Accreditation: AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB
Ranking: 2nd International (WSJ 2006)
Starting Dates:

• 18-month MBA: August
• One Year MBA: March
• Global Executive MBA: June

Application Deadlines:

• 18-month MBA: May.31
• One Year MBA: Jan 31

Student Body

Ratio of applicants to places: 4:1
Number of nationalities: 30

• Spain 25.8 %
• Eastern Europe 4.3 %
• Western Europe 21.5 %
• Latin America 19.3 %
• North America 16.1 %
• Asia, Oceania, Africa & Middle East 13 %

Men: Women 74:26
Age Range: from 26 to 35 (80%)
Average Age:

• 28 (18-month MBA)
• 32 (One Year MBA)

Degree Background:

18-month:

• Science 10%
• Law 5%
• Economics/Business 30 %
• Engineering 34 %
• Humanities/Others 21 %

One Year:

• Economics/Business 45 %
• Engineering 41 %
• Others 14 %

Length of Work Experience:

• 18-month MBA: Average 5.1 years, minimum 2 years
• One Year MBA: Average 7.3 years, minimum 4 years

Admission

University Undergraduate Degree, equivalent to Bachelor's Degree.
Work experience:

• 18-month MBA: 2 years minimum
• One Year MBA: 4 years minimum and undergraduate degree in business or economics, or strong quantitative backgrounds and solid business experience.
  

GMAT and English certificate: TOEFL or IELTS or Cambridge Certificate (if not native English speaker).

Costs

Application fees: 105 €
Tuition fees:

• 18-month MBA : 53.300 € (2007 intake)
  
• One Year MBA : 42.500 € (2008 intake)
  

Estimate for accommodation/living costs,
insurance: 16.230 € per year

Contacts

Address: Av.d'Esplugues, 92-96
08034 Barcelona
SPAIN
Telephone: +34 93 495 2088
Fax: +34 93 495 3828
Website: www.esade.edu
Dean: Javier Mendoza
MBA program director: Olaya Garcia Lancha
MBA admissions director: Núria Guilera

Cass Business School,Great Britain

Cass Business School, located in the heart of London, is one of the top business schools in the world. It is close to the heart of business in more ways than one. Not only do its academic courses equip you to make more of your acumen and expertise, they also fit in with your lifestyle. With a highly successful balance between theory and practise and an extensive business and Alumni network, Cass Business School opens doors into a wide range of career choices.

Full Time MBA program
Ranked among the best in the world, the full time Cass MBA is an intensive course delivered by leading academics and business experts. Based in the World's Business capital, it offers you unparalleled access to latest business tested thinking. Devised and in many cases delivered by some of the world's leading practitioners, it delivers the skills you need to tackle real life business challenges.

Executive MBA program
Ranked 10th in the world, our internationally respected MBA course is designed to fit in with the way you do business - particularly with our location so close to the City of London. As you would expect, it is delivered by world-class academics and business leaders. But above all, it will equip and empower you to join the next generation of business experts.

Modular MBA program
We have created a Modular version of our leading Executive MBA course, to accommodate even the busiest of business lifestyles. Wherever in Europe you are based, you can join us for one weekend per month over 22 months in a location close to the heart of the City of London.

Program Info

Accreditation: AMBA, EQUIS
Rankings: 10th worldwide in FT
Type of Program:

• Full-time MBA
• Evening Executive MBA
• Executive Modular MBA

Full Time MBA
Program Structure: Full time over 12 months
Starting Dates: September
Length of Program: 12 months
Application Deadlines: July 15th

Executive MBA
Program Structure: 2 evenings per week over 24 months;
Starting Dates: February and September
Length of Program: 24 Months
Application Deadlines: Dec 15 for February and July 15 for September

Executive Modular MBA:
Program Structure: 1 long weekend per month over 22 months,
Starting Dates: May
Length of Program: 22 Months
Application Deadlines: 15 March

Student Body

Full Time:
Ratio of applicants to places: 8:2
Number of nationalities: 24
Length of Work Experience: 8 years on average
Degree Background:

• Business/Commerce: 21%
• Engineering: 12.5%
• Economics: 12.5%
• Sciences/tech: 35%
• Other: 19%

Executive MBA:
Male Female Ratio: 4:1
Age Range: 26 - 54
Average Age: 33.6
Degree Background:

• Business/Commerce: 21.8%
• Engineering: 10.9%
• Economics: 15.6%
• Sciences/tech: 26.5%
• Other: 25.2%

Executive Modular MBA:
Male Female Ratio: 7:3
Age Range: 27 - 46
Average Age: 33.6
Degree Background:

• Business/Commerce: 21.7%
• Engineering: 13%
• Economics: 8.7%
• Sciences/tech: 30.4%
• Other: 2%

Admission

Number of References: 2
Essays/Interviews: 2

Evening Executive MBA:
Work Experience: 3 minimum & 11.1 years average

Executive Modular MBA:
Work Experience: 3 minimum & 13 years on average

Costs

Application fees: £50
Scholarships: Yes
Full Time: Tuition fees £27.000
Evening Executive MBA: Tuition fees: £35.000
Executive Modular MBA: Tuition fees: £35.000

Contacts

Address
106 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8TZ
Telephone: +44 (0) 207 040 8600
Fax: +44 (0) 207 040 8898
Website: www.cass.city.ac.uk/mba
Associate Dean of MBA Programs:
Professor David Sims
MBA program director:
Chris Storey (Full Time)
Chris Jeffery (Executive MBA)
MBA Senior Admissions Officer:
Sarah Finch
E-mail: cass-mba(at)city.ac.uk