S. Yakovlev, J. Lockshin

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S. Yakovlev, J. Lockshin
ICEF HSE (Russia)
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Milestones in ICEF history

• 1995 The idea to create ICEF appears within the
  framework of the joint European project
  Contemporary economic education at MSU of the
  Tempus programme.
• 1997 ICEF is founded at HSE with the academic
  support of LSE.
• The first group of 38 students are
  admitted to its novel double degree BSc
  programme.
• 2001 The first graduation ceremony for ICEF
  students is held, and the first ICEF graduates
  are awarded HSE and University of London degrees.
• 2004 Recruitment of full time teachers who are
  PhD graduates from leading foreign universities
  begins.
• 2007 ICEF launches its Masters programme in
  Financial Economics
• with the academic support of LSE.
• 2008 ICEF offers a new double degree programme
  in Economics based on the Diploma for Graduates.
  
• LSE Director Howard Davies visits ICEF,
  conducts a seminar for ICEF MSc students and
  gives a public lecture on the financial crisis

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ICEF Today

• 3 degrees are currently offered
• BSc Double degree programme
• 1) UoL Economics
• Banking Finance
• Economics Management
• Economics Finance
• 2) HSE Economics
• MSc HSE degree,
• Verification Letter signed by LSE official
• Diploma for Graduates HSE degree
• Double degree programme in Economics

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ICEF in Profile
505 students, 8 graduations, 357 graduates with 2
degrees, 80 with 1st and upper 2nd degrees
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Academic achievements Students
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Academic achievements Graduates
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Placement (2001-2008)
Foreign universities in which ICEF graduates
continue their studies
Great Britain The London School of Economics and Political Science The London Business School University of Oxford University of Cambridge Warwick Business School Tanaka Imperial Business School Cass Business School University of Birmingham University of Edinburg City University of London Imperial College London Aston University University of Westminster Durham University Durham Business School Continental Europe University of Bremen Humboldt University Amsterdam Business School Swiss Hotel Management School ESLSCA Graduate School of Business Stockholm School of Economics EADA- Escuela de Alta Dirección y Administración University of St. Gallen Maastricht University INSEAD Bocconi University USA University of New York Columbia Business School Stanford University Carnegie Mellon University Tepper Business School Thunderbird University Boston University Robert F.Wagner School of Public Service
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Key Factors of Success
1. Academic support of LSE Modernization and development of Russian degree in Economics
2. Strengthening of ICEF academic potential Creation of research environment
3. UoL external system International recognition of degree
4. Double degree format creates added value for students, teachers and university Opportunity to take the best from both universities additional skills and knowledge competitive advantages of graduates greater attractiveness of the programme
5. Support of ICEF Board of Trustees Accessible to brilliant students from families with low incomes Recrutment of teachers with international qualification
6. Rewarding academic achievement Competitive enrollment Significant discounts for high achievers
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Added value of the double degree format with the
External System
1. For the Student Comprehensive study due to a synergy of educational cultures Skills and knowledge arising from unique social, cultural, linguistic experience Greater opportunities on the world job market, or for continuing ones education
2. For the Teacher Professional growth based on international experience
3. For the HSE Internationally recognised qualifications Increased academic potential, diversity and quality of degrees Attractive to students Integration into the international educational space
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The student experience (BSc)
HSE 4 years, 40 subjects High volume of
class hours Examination marks awarded by
students own teachers
LSE 3 years, 12 subjects Low volume of
class hours Emphasis on self-study Double-blind
procedure
ICEF 4 years, 22 subjects Medium
volume of class hours Emphasis on self-study ICEF
interim exams UoL external exams
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Proposal for cooperation
Lets work together !

• Cooperation of teachers
• Sharing of best practice
• Student mobility
• Exchange of ideas (Quality, Equity,
  Accessibility)
• The University could facilitate these activities,
  and more!

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