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The
University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ)
and the Institut Supérieur International du Parfum,
de la Cosmétique et de l'Aromatique Alimentaire (ISIPCA)
have created a unique programme in Fragrance and Cosmetics
leading to a dual competence both scientific and management
with a university diploma which will give students international
recognition.
 The
programme has been created for worldwide students in search
of a multicultural education. The idea is to give participants
a double competence: an inside knowledge of the perfumery
and cosmetic sectors from a scientific point of view and an
understanding of the strategic and managerial aspects of business
and marketing in those sectors.
Successful
completion of the course should prepare students for a career
in all areas of R&D as well as marketing and product development.
Students will acquire a broad understanding of all roles as
well as achieving professional training within the industry
along with a vocabulary indigenous to the perfumery and cosmetic
sector.
The programme
is entirely delivered in English. The first year, held in
Versailles (France) is essentially technical and scientific
(perfumery, cosmetic and chemistry) but applied directly to
some of the most luxurious subjects in our history. The perfumery
and cosmetic modules are delivered by Group ISIPCA and chemistry
modules by the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
(UVSQ).
For the
second year students head off either to Plymouth (UK) or Padova
(Italy) to absorb themselves in business administration and
marketing which represent a necessary complement for today's
scientific students. It provides an intimate knowledge of
business and marketing management as applied to the perfumery
and cosmetic sector.
 The
University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is renowned
for its multidisciplinary choice of subjects, with particular
strength in scientific fields. It has strong potential in
research, specifically in chemistry. Since 1993 Group ISIPCA
and UVSQ have provided an educational programme for specialists
in cosmetics, perfumery and food flavourings (master level)
in partnership with the industry.
Group
ISIPCA is managed by the Chamber of Commerce of Versailles
Val d'Oise/Yvelines. It is a leading institute worldwide in
the development of perfumery, cosmetics and food flavourings.
The University
of Plymouth in the UK has developed a national and international
reputation for high standards, both academically and in research.
The management courses for perfumery are designed to provide
a sound basis within the world of business with special projects
in cosmetics and perfumery.
 The
University of Padova (Italy) is one of the oldest and most
prestigious universities in the world. The faculty of pharmacy
is recognised as a leader in its field for cosmetic and pharmaceutical
subjects. The faculty of economics is on the cutting edge
of innovation and international orientation. These two faculties
will organise specific courses of marketing and business management
in perfumery and cosmetics.
A first
hand knowledge of the industry is also vital and the students
will have a four month training period in the industry to
complete the second year t raining. The students will put
the knowledge they have acquired during their training programme
to good use.
Examinations
will be held in both Versailles and the partner university.
To be eligible for the course, students need a Bachelor degree
or equivalent, preferably in scientific matters or have at
least five years working experience in these sectors.
The
course starts early October of each calendar year.
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