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The International College of Economics and Finance (ICEF) is a unique college, that was established in 1997 thanks to the combined efforts of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), one of the world’s leading centers of education and scientific research in economics, and the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE). The main aim of ICEF establishment within the HSE was to create an internationally recognized center of scientific research and education in the field of economics (Internationally recognized centre of excellence). ==History in Important dates== 1997 The contract between NRU-HSE and the LSE on the founding of ICEF as an autonomous division of NRU-HSE is concluded. 1998 The first group of students enroll at the University of London in “Banking and finance”, the first specialisation offered by ICEF. The “Know How Fund” grants ICEF a two-year supporting grant. 1999 ICEF’s second specialisation: “Economics and management,” is opened within the framework of the University of London programme. 2001 The first graduation ceremony for ICEF students is held, and 13 graduates receive two diplomas, from NRU-HSE and the University of London. Of these, 3 achieve Upper Second class honours. The second contract with the LSE is signed. 2002 6 graduates receive diplomas from the University of London with First class honours. A National Training Foundation loan is received on a competitive basis within the framework of the Innovational Educational Development Project, which was made possible by a loan from the IBRD. ICEF’s research programme is opened. 2003 The third specialization: "Economics" (which is actually the basic one offered at the LSE), is opened. 2004 The process of recruiting full-time teachers who are PhD graduates from leading foreign universities with internationally recognised qualifications is begun. 2005 More than 60% finish the programme with good and excellent grades. Of the 43 graduates, 7 receive the degree with First class honours, and 13 receive Upper Second class honours. Of 19 awards for academic achievements intended for students around the world studying in the University of London’s and the LSE’s External programme, 6 are awarded to ICEF students, and 11 out of 37 Letters of Commendation are awarded to students at the College. The ICEF Board of Trustees approves the plan for the development of ICEF over the next four years, including the creation of a Masters programme with the participation of the LSE. The third contract with the LSE is signed. 2006 Of 54 graduates, 13 receive First class honours degrees. This is about one third of all First class diplomas given worldwide each year. The fourth specialisation in the Bachelors programme: “Economics and Finance,” is opened. NRU-HSE’s Academic Council approves the concept of a two-year Masters programme in “Financial Economics,” which will be implemented with the participation of the LSE. 2007 The Masters programme at ICEF in “Financial Economics” is opened. ICEF moves to new premises at NRU-HSE campus at Pokrovsky boulevard. 2008 The first visit of the LSE Director at ICEF. For the first time at the HSE ICEF graduates are awarded European Diploma Supplement. 2009 The first graduates of the ICEF Master's programme in "Financial Economics" receive the diploma from the HSE and an official letter of validation from the LSE. ICEF has become Affiliate Centre of the University of London International Programmes. 2010 The International Research Laboratory in Financial Economics is opened at ICEF. The tenth graduation ceremony for ICEF BSc students is held. The HSE approves ICEF Development program up to 2013 and for a long term. 2011 The First International Moscow Finance Conference, organized by the International Laboratory in Financial Economics (LFE) and ICEF. 2012 ICEF celebrates its 15th anniversary. On this occasion the LSE Director Craig Calhoun arrives in Moscow for a two-day visit to ICEF. State, government and departmental awards were presented to the ICEF academic and administrative staff for contribution to the development of science and education. 2013 The LSE and the HSE signed the fifth contract on ICEF development for the next four-year period. New specialization "Mathematics and Economics" was opened at ICEF within the framework of the UoL International Programmes. ICEF introduced state-funded study places on the Master's programme. 2014 Chancellor of the University of London the Princess Royal Anne visited ICEF. During her visit, the Princess Royal met with senior-level HSE and ICEF management and with ICEF students, faculty, and alumni. The University of London (UoL) carried out a cycle of events as part of the annual monitoring of ICEF as a UoL Affiliate Centre. Upon completion of monitoring ICEF received a letter of commendation from the UoL: UoL noted the ICEF students’ excellent results in international examinations, as well as the exceptionally high standard of the entire programme. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「ICEF (College)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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