International Summer School

CREATING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS SINCE 1999

Dates of Program : Sunday May 6th, 2012 to Saturday June 17th, 2012.

The International Summer School is an intensive 6-week program open to qualified undergraduates of all disciplines who wish to experience France and explore French culture. The program aims to develop cross-cultural skills and provide an in-depth understanding of European business practices with a focus on sustainability and ethics. Courses are worth 16 ECTS or 8 U.S. credit hours and, depending on home institution regulations, count as credits in International Business, Humanities, or as general electives.

The session is divided into 2 classes, each with several modules. The first class is called European Business and Ethics and the second is French Language and Culture.

1. European Business and Ethics
(for many institutions this counts as an International Business Credit)

This class includes the following modules:

a. EU Business Environment

b. Corporate Social Responsibility & Business Ethics in Practice

c.  EU History & Institutions

2. French Language and Culture
(for many institutions this counts as an Arts & Humanities Credit)

This class includes the following modules:

a. French Civilization

b. French Language (several levels, from beginner to advanced)

c. Developing Cross-Cultural Competencies

In addition, students participate in several workshops on French culture and European history, including wine tastings, gastronomic meals and cooking classes. Excursions include visits to Paris and Versailles, Monet’s Garden and the impressionist museum in Giverny as well as a tour of the Normandy landing beaches. Finally, located only one hour from Paris, the historic city of Rouen provides an excellent location from which to explore the rest of Europe.