Created in 1903 by Ernest Solvay, the famous Belgian chemical industrial of his times, Solvay Brussels School is the faculty of Economics and Management of the Université libre de Bruxelles, one of the largest universities in Belgium.
Solvay Brussels School Economics and Management
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Solvay Brussels School Economics and Management
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School Information
Created in 1903 by Ernest Solvay, the famous Belgian chemical industrial of his times, Solvay Brussels School is the faculty of Economics and Management of the Université libre de Bruxelles, one of the largest universities in Belgium.
Ever since, the school has built up a strong tradition of excellence and innovation in Business and Economics learning, fueled by deep connections within Brussels’ multinational entrepreneurial network. Today, Solvay Brussels School is indisputably the best known and most trusted business school in Belgium, by both students and employers.
Our alumni represent a network of more than 20.000 and are present in all sectors of activities in more than 65 countries worldwide. Each year the School, which is EQUIS- and AMBA-accredited, welcomes more than 4.200 students, participating in over 30 programs, including Bachelors, Masters, MBAs, Advanced Masters…
The location
As one of the biggest universities in Belgium with around 24,000 students every year, the ULB, of which Solvay Brussels School is part, offers a campus with numerous facilities and events accessible to all students: sports, library, medical services, restaurants, concerts, conferences and many other cultural events all through the year.
Triple capital of Europe, Belgium and the Flanders region, Brussels is host to both NATO and the EU headquarters, European base for a large number of international corporations (more than a 1.000 from the United States only), welcoming home for a population of some 300.000 expats, incredibly cosmopolitan… Yet Brussels remains a very relaxed and laid-back town which manages to keep its human scale.
Programme Info
Type of Course:
- Advanced Master in Financial Markets
- Advanced Master in Innovation and Strategic Management
- Advanced Master in Political Economy (in partnership with Georgetown University)
Accreditation:
AMBA, EQUIS
Ranking:
- 53d in Europe, FT EU Business Schools (2017)
- AM in Financial Markets: TOP50 Worldwide, Financial Markets Masters Category, Eduniversal Best Masters in the World
- AM in Innovation & Strategic Management: 14th EDUNIVERSAL TOP200, INNOVATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT, BEST MASTERS IN THE WORLD (2018)
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Starting Dates:
- Advanced Master in Financial Markets : September 2020
- Advanced Master in Innovation and Strategic Management : September 2020
- Advanced Master in Political Economy (in partnership with Georgetown University) : end of August 2020
Length of Course:
- Advanced Master in Financial Markets : 11 months (Full Time – Evening & Saturday classes)
- Advanced Master in Innovation and Strategic Management : 10 months (Full Time – Day classes)
- Advanced Master in Political Economy (in partnership with Georgetown University) : 12 months (Full Time – Day classes, Fall & Spring term in Brussels & Summer term in Washington)
Application Deadlines (if you have several application deadlines, please list them all):
Application deadlines:
For ALL the Advanced Masters:
- non-EU students: May 31st 2020 (recommendation related to visa procedures)
- EU students: June 30th 2020
Early-Bird discount:
Amounting to 1.000€:
- Advanced Master in Financial Markets : April 30th 2020
- Advanced Master in Innovation and Strategic Management : April 30th 2020
- Advanced Master in Political Economy (in partnership with Georgetown University) : N/A
Student Body
Number of nationalities: 46
Percentage of international students: 63%
Top8 Nationalities (apart from Belgian): Italian, American, French, German, Colombian, Greek, Mexican, Spanish.
Men/Women Ratio: 63:37
Age Range: 21-32
Average Age: 25
Length of Work Experience: (if required)
0 to 3 years maximum
Admission
REQUIREMENTS
Eligible applicants must hold one of the following:
- Master or Master of Science Degree or equivalent (four or five years of study overall)
- Bachelor Degree with 180 ECTS credits or equivalent:
- complemented with relevant professional experience of at least 2 years (for the Advanced Master in Financial Markets)
- preferably followed by 1-3 years of work experience (for the Advanced Masters in Innovation & Strategic Management and Political Economy)
DOCUMENTS
- Online application form
- CV/resume in English
- Copies of University degree or degrees and of all academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency for non-native speakers
- A cover letter in English
If the applicant deems it relevant, he/she can support the application with:
- Letters of reference
- Any other certificate (GMAT, GRE, etc.)
If eligible, applicants will go through an admission interview with the Academic Director.
For the Advanced Master in Political Economy:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Hold a 4-year BA (in continental Europe: 3-year BA + 1 or 2-year master) or MSc or equivalent degree in eligible fields, including Economics, Political Science, Statistics, and Mathematics
- Work experience is not necessary, but a 2+ year experience strengthens your application
- A solid background in economics and quantitative methods is a prerequisite
- Minimum GPA 3.0 on 4.0 (US) scale where available
- TOEFL score of at least 100 or IELTS score of 7.0 (contact us for waivers)
DOCUMENTS
Submit your application online via our web site directly to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences of Georgetown University, including:
- Application form
- Application fee
- Academic statement of purpose (max. 500 words)
- Two letters of recommendation (one academic)
- Entrance Examination Requirements - Official test results (GRE)
- English Language Proficiency Examination (TOEFL or IELTS)
- Official transcripts of academic coursework and degrees earned
- CV / Resume
- Supplementary application form
Costs
Tuition Fee:
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Alumni
Solvay Schools Alumni is the association regrouping all the graduates from the Solvay Brussels School ULB and the Solvay Business School VUB. Representing a network of 23,000+ Alumni, in more than 85 countries worldwide, our Alumni are present in all sectors of activities.
Solvay Schools Alumni organizes around 50 activities and conferences every year, aiming at providing to its members professional lifelong learning, career services, support and networking opportunities.
Thanks to an extensive online database and the annual edition of its yearbook, Solvay Schools Alumni gives the opportunity to all its alumni to keep in touch, for professional and social meetings.
A few of the Solvay Advanced Masters Alumni & their current job positions:
JULIE VAN EECKHOUT - European Central Bank Frankfurt, Alumna AM in Financial Markets
BRUNO JACKERS - Analyst, Landy Partners London, Alumnus AM in Financial Markets
GILLES JACOBS - Nafora SA, Alumnus AM in Quantitative Finance
DIMITRIOS LEMONIAS - Strategic Planner, 20Something, Alumnus AM in Creativity & Marketing
ANNE MATHIEU - e-Business Analyst, Semetis, Alumna AM in Creativity & Marketing
MATHIEU DEGRANDE - Digital Business Integration Analyst, Accenture, Alumnus AM in Innovation & Strategic Management
LAURENS BOECKX - Co-founder Mush, Alumnus AM in Innovation & Strategic Management
ALEXANDRE TOMBEUR - Founder Venga, Alumnus AM in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Contacts
Address: Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, 42 – CP 114/01, 1050, Brussels
Telephone: +32 (0)2 650 6740
Website: exed.solvay.edu/advanced-masters
Name of a specific person whom the candidates can contact (optional)
Anna Vitiello, Solvay Advanced Masters Recruitment Manager
advancedmaster@solvay.edu
Dean: Prof. dr. Philip Vergauwen
Program directors:
- Advanced Master in Financial Markets : Pierre Francotte
- Advanced Master in Innovation and Strategic Management : Bruno Wattenbergh
- Advanced Master in Political Economy (in partnership with Georgetown University) : Micael Castanheira (for Solvay) & Franco Peracchi (for Georgetown University)