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ADMISSIONS APPLICATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
LUXURY MANAGEMENT

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018

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Dear applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the Institut Français de la Mode and the MSc in International
Luxury Management.

Please be so kind as to fill in the enclosed application carefully and to provide all the various
requested documents.

Given that the initial selection of applicants is based upon this application, we encourage you
to be as sincere as possible in your answers and to transmit your personality through the
words you choose. It is of the utmost importance to provide the jury with all the necessary
elements that will enable its members to reach a fair decision.

If you would like additional information, you can feel free to contact us directly at
mscluxury@ifm-paris.com.

With our best wishes,

Karine Piotraut Françoise Sackrider Brad Fujimoto

Director of Admissions Program Director Head of the Program
and Career Services
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RETURNING THE APPLICATION FORMS

Please find below the list of documents that MUST be included with the fully completed
application form. Incomplete applications will not be examined. This application is and remains the
property of IFM, and will not be returned to the applicant.

A photocopy of your passport or identity card.

A recent curriculum vitae (1 page only please).

Photocopies of each degree awarded and the corresponding transcripts. These documents must be
translated into English by a certified translator. Documents in French are also accepted.

Two references with contact details (see details page 16), to be sent directly to us by email in
order to maintain confidentiality or enclosed by the applicant with this application in envelopes sealed
by the persons filling them out.

For those students who have not studied at least 3 years at an English-taught university, a
TOEFL/IELTS certificate indicating the applicant’s level of English (or a professional attestation).

GMAT (code 1JC-BR-51) or GRE (code 7128) official score reports are encouraged but not
mandatory.

The receipt for a bank transfer of 100€, non refundable, to cover the application fee. All bank
fees must be covered by the candidate.

Société Générale Paris St Michel - 10 rue Thénard - 75005 PARIS - France

Bank code: 30003
Agency code: 03340
Account number: 00050562150
RIB key: 14
IBAN: FR76 30003 03340 00050562150 14
BIC (SWIFT address): SOGEFRPP

Please label your bank transfer in the following manner:

“Last name – First name / MSc Luxury Class of 2018”

Any other elements that may support your application and be of interest to the Jury: student
thesis, creative projects, examples of projects completed in a professional or non-professional context,
the URL of a personal blog/website (optional elements at the discretion of the candidate – no bigger
than A4 format).

The scholarship application (if necessary): please note scholarship requests need to be submitted
together with this application form. No scholarship applications will be considered after the
admission decision has been made.

Please send your application to:

Institut Français de la Mode
MSc Luxury – Admissions office
36, quai d’Austerlitz
75013 PARIS – France

The Admissions Department is available for any questions you may have
(mscluxury@ifm-paris.com).
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A. PERSONAL INFORMATION
YOUR
PICTURE

Ms Mr (tick as appropriate)

Family name………………………………………………………………………………………………….

First name(s)………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Date of birth …../……./………… Age…….......…

Place of birth (city, country)…………...……………………………………………………………………

Nationality 1……………………………………………………………………………........……………….

Nationality 2 (if applicable).….……………………………………………………….…………………….

Home address:
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Zip code…………………………City ……………………………………………...........………………….

Country ……………………………………………………………………………………...……………….

Home phone ………………………………….. Mobile phone………………..………………………….

Email……………………………………………………………………………………….………………..

Emergency contact:

First name and family name .........…………...……………………………………..…......………………

Relation to the candidate……………………..…………………………………………….……………….

Home phone ………………………………… Mobile phone …………………………..………………….

Email……………………………………………………..…………..…..………………………………….
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Have you previously submitted an application for one of IFM’s programs?
No Yes

If yes, which?
> MSc in International Luxury Management Year: ...........
> Programme Postgraduate de Management Mode, Design et Luxe Year: ...........
> Fashion Design Program Year: ...........
> IFM Entrepreneurs Year: ...........
> Global Fashion Management Executive MBA Year: ...........

SECONDARY (HIGH SCHOOL) EDUCATION

Institution and city……………………………………………………………………………..

Degree obtained.............................................................................................................

Year of graduation……………………………………………………………………………

HIGHER EDUCATION

Number of years of higher education since your high school diploma (excluding years
repeated): 3 years 4 years 5 years > 5 years

Describe the course of your studies since the end of secondary education

Year Institution City Degree obtained

/ ………………………………………………………………………………….
/ ………………………………………………………………………………….

/ ………………………………………………………………………………….

Indicate any distinctions ..............................................................................................

Imperative: You must attach a photocopy of each degree obtained as well as your full
transcripts. These documents must be translated into English (or French) by a certified
translator. We require a 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) to apply to the program.
For more information, please feel free to contact us by email.

Main field of higher education:

Arts, design, architecture

Communications, journalism
Law
Textiles / apparel studies
Management, marketing, sales
Textile engineering
General engineering
Literature, languages, humanities, social sciences
Economics, political science
Fashion design, pattern making
Other (specify)…………………………..................................................................
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What is your mother tongue? ........................................................................................

ENGLISH

TOEFL IELTS Score* …….... Date(s) of award ….../……../………

In the absence of TOEFL/IELTS certificate, provide proof of current use of English

(attestation by an employer).

*Reminder: minimum score required for TOEFL is 100

minimum score required for IELTS is 7

Upper
Beginner Elementary Intermediate Advanced
Languages intermediate Bilingual
(A1) (A2) (B1) (C1)
(B2)
French (please
specify)

Indicate below the tests passed (if applicable):

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B. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Give a detailed description of the various professional activities/internships undertaken during

or since your higher education, starting with the most recent. You may add sheets of paper if
necessary.

EXPERIENCE N°1 (if applicable)

Dates: from………………… to ………………… duration ………........

Internship Fixed term contract Permanent contract Freelance Other

Name of company (specify the parent company if applicable)

…………………………………………………………………………........…………………………

Company address ………………………………………………….................…..........................

Main sector of activity...........................………………………………………….........................

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Job title…………………….……...........…………………………………..…………................................

Describe briefly your mission and the projects you carried out:

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Gross annual salary……………………………………………….…..........................................

Reason for leaving ……………………………………………….…..........................................

Your contact / mentor within the company:

First name and family name …………………………………………….………..................................

Position………………………………………………………………….……….........................................

Tel. ……………………………………………………………………….………….....................................

Email……………………………………………………………………….………......................................
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EXPERIENCE N°2 (if applicable)

Dates: from………………… to ………………… duration ………........

Internship Fixed term contract Permanent contract Freelance Other

Name of company (specify the parent company if applicable)

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Company address ………………………………………………….................…..........................

Main sector of activity...........................………………………………………….........................

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Job title…………………….……...........…………………………………..…………................................

Describe briefly your mission and the projects you carried out:

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Gross annual salary……………………………………………….…..........................................

Reason for leaving ……………………………………………….…..........................................

Your contact / mentor within the company:

First name and family name …………………………………………….………..................................

Position………………………………………………………………….……….........................................

Tel. ……………………………………………………………………….………….....................................

Email……………………………………………………………………….………......................................
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EXPERIENCE N°3 (if applicable)

Dates: from………………… to ………………… duration ………........

Internship Fixed term contract Permanent contract Freelance Other

Name of company (specify the parent company if applicable)

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Company address ………………………………………………….................…..........................

Main sector of activity...........................………………………………………….........................

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Job title…………………….……...........…………………………………..…………................................

Describe briefly your mission and the projects you carried out:

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Gross annual salary……………………………………………….…..........................................

Reason for leaving ……………………………………………….…..........................................

Your contact / mentor within the company:

First name and family name …………………………………………….………..................................

Position………………………………………………………………….……….........................................

Tel. ……………………………………………………………………….………….....................................

Email……………………………………………………………………….………......................................
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C. MOTIVATION AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS

(Please respect the space allotted for each question)

1. Tell us why you are applying to the MSc in International Luxury Management.

2. What would your short term and long term professional goals be after graduating from the
program? Please be as specific as possible.
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international level (if applicable).

4. Describe a situation where you used your leadership skills.

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5. Describe an activity or an accomplishment you are particularly proud of and comment on it.

6. Describe a failure you have experienced. What did you learn from it? Please tell us how you
would react today with the benefit of hindsight.
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7. Why are you interested in working in the luxury and fashion sectors? Why do you think
that you would succeed in these industries?

8. Tell us about your interest in the creative fields. Please give an example of a recent
memorable or emotional experience that you have had, linked to the world of creation.
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9. Please tell us about one of your passions.

10. In conclusion, what are the decisive arguments that could convince us to admit you into
the next MSc in International Luxury Management class?
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D. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOW DO YOU PLAN TO FINANCE YOUR STUDIES?

Own funds

Bank loan

Cercle IFM scholarship

Other scholarship

Company-sponsored study leave

Other source of funding (please specify)………………………………………………………

HAVE YOU INFORMED YOUR EMPLOYER OF YOUR INTENTION TO PURSUE

GRADUATE STUDIES?

Yes

No

Not currently employed

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS PROGRAM? (Several answers are
possible).

IFM Open Days/presentations ................................................................................................

Website (please specify) ..........................................................................................................

Social networks (please specify) .............................................................................................

Media (please specify) .............................................................................................................

Conference/course (please specify place and date) ................................................................

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Professional contact (please specify name, company name and position):

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Personal contact (please specify) ...........................................................................................

IFM alumnus/alumna (please specify) .....................................................................................

Other (please specify) .........…………………………………………………….............................

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E. REFERENCES
Please ask two references to complete the personal reference form. At least one of them
should be a person with whom you have worked in a professional setting, your supervisor for
example. In order to maintain confidentiality, these forms must be sent directly to IFM via email
(mscluxury@ifm-paris.com), by the persons filling them out, or enclosed by the applicant with
this application in envelopes sealed by the persons filling them out.

They may be filled in by:

> your direct supervisor or other superior with whom you have worked,
> a client,
> a professor or research supervisor,
> etc…
whatever their field of business.

These individuals may be contacted later. Please provide us with their full contact details:

Reference #1

First name ...........................…………………………………………….……………………………………

Family name .......................…………………………………………….……………………………………

Position ……………………………………………………………………………………………..….……..

Company / organization ……………………………………………………………….……………..

Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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Telephone ………………………………………………………………………………………..……

Email …..……………………………………………………………………………………………….

Reference #2

First name ...........................…………………………………………….……………………………………

Family name .......................…………………………………………….……………………………………

Position ………………………………………………………………….…………………………………....

Company / organization ……………………………………………………………………………..

Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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Telephone ………………………………………………………………………………………..……

Email …..……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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CONTACT

Françoise Sackrider
Program Director

Brad Fujimoto
Head of the Program

Emmanuelle Mauduit
Academic Assistant

mscluxury@ifm-paris.com
T. +33 1 70 38 89 89