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Established in 1819, ESCP is the world's first business school and has educated generations of leaders and forefront thinkers. With its six urban campuses in Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, Turin and Warsaw, ESCP has a true European identity which enables the provision of a unique style of business education and a global perspective on management issues. ESCP is the first and only multi-accredited business school in the world with : 3 international accreditations : AACSB, EQUIS, EFMD Accredited Programme (MBA/EMBA), 5 national accreditations : ACQUIN (Germany), ANECA (Spain), QAA & Office for Students (U.-K.), CEFDG (France), recognised as a Foreign University in Italy by the Italian Ministry of Higher Education & Research. ESCP is also the first business school to become a full member of the European University Association (EUA). ESCP welcomes 8,000 students and 5,000 executives from 122 different nations every year, offering them a wide range of general management and specialised programmes. The School's alumni network counts 50,000 members in 150 countries and from 200 nationalities. Together with its long-standing relationships with national and multinational companies, this network allows ESCP to provide unique career opportunities on an international scale. Through a combination of innovative pedagogy, cross-campus programmes with integrated curricula, and a research-active faculty, ESCP is an essential contributor to the development of a European, cross-national management culture. The aspiration of ESCP is the credo of Europe: to remain faithful to its humanistic values while at the same time anticipating the new ways of the world.

As the thought leader for the food world, the CIA develops and delivers vital initiatives through strong partnerships with education and industry leaders such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Marriott, Compass Group, and Hestan. CIA’s bachelor's, master’s, and associate degrees help professionals advance their careers and prepare for the emerging needs of the dynamic food and hospitality industry. CIA-led conferences, invitational retreats, collaboratives, annual reports, and digital media help foodservice professionals guide the next wave of change crucial to the industry. Many leading companies and organizations—Google, PepsiCo, and Unilever to name just a few—turn to CIA Consulting for business solutions and custom continuing education programs for food professionals. And the college’s exclusive, supportive network of 50,000+ alumni lead every segment of the food world and often looks to hire fellow grads.

Le Cordon Bleu is a world-renowned network of educational institutions dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality instruction through world class programs. Le Cordon Bleu continues to evolve by combining innovation and creativity with tradition through the establishment of Bachelor's and Master's degrees in business that focus on the demands of a growing international hospitality industry. Through our international faculty of Teaching Chefs and industry professionals, Le Cordon Bleu applies its distinctive teaching methodology where students gain experience through hands-on learning. Le Cordon Bleu is considered to be the guardian of French culinary technique through its culinary programs that continue to preserve and pass on the mastery and appreciation of the culinary arts that have been the cornerstone of French gastronomy for over 500 years.