France: Nice Semester

Program Overview

IPAG Business School is a private, professionally oriented school with campuses in Paris and Nice. The Nice campus, in the south of France, offers access to cultural attractions of the French Riviera, including a jazz festival, opera, and other activities and events. IPAG specializes in international business and through its network of alumni, IPAG students have access to the European business community. IPAG is host to students from all over Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Nice, on the French Riviera, benefits from its outstanding Mediterranean climate and associated outdoor and indoor activities in all seasons. IPAG is located minutes away from Cannes which is famous for its International Film Festival.

Photo by: Cory Michalyshyn

Academic Profile

IPAG School of Management in Nice

The academic program at IPAG is designed for students with a background or interest in business. The 16-week semester offers classes in French language and culture, Intercultural Management, Management Development, and European Economic Environment. Additional business courses are also available. Students should have a 3.0 GPA, and the program is open to students from all undergraduate levels. For students who plan to stay for more than one semester, there are extensive internship possibilities. Students can take advantage of proximity to the industries in this region, including Sophia-Antipolis, the French Silicon Valley.

Course Offerings

Fall courses: International Marketing, Marketing Strategy & Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Human Resource Management, Motivating the Workforce, Financial Management, International Economics, French Culture & Civilization

Spring courses: Business Strategy, Information Systems, Financial Management, Small Business Development, Intercultural Management, French Culture & Civilisation, Marketing Research (tourism)

French language classes offered at 6 levels

Academic Highlights

For international students, IPAG provides an excellent opportunity to study Business & Management in such an historic and culturally-rich country as France.

Foreign students mingle with the local student population in and outside coursetime and learn about the different approaches to business and life in France. Exchange students from many nationalities enhance the experience.

Activities and Opportunities

Student Life

Students are met at the airport upon arrival and provided with orientation within the first week of the program. The campus offers students a variety of services, including a multimedia center and more. Students are invited to participate in campus activities such as sports clubs, cultural activities and international student association.

Photo by: Roger Braga

Housing

IPAG assists students in finding shared apartments. Students are responsible for preparing their own meals.

Nice Semester Program Details

Duration

Fall: August 25 - December 16, 2011

Spring: January 26 - May 19, 2012

Application Deadline(s)

Fall: June 15
Spring: Nov. 1

Eligibility Requirements

Students should have a 2.5 GPA, and the program is open to students from all undergraduate levels.

Language

English and French language courses

Academic Levels

French language at 6 levels

Costs

$7,494 CCIS and $7,794 non-CCIS

*All prices, dates, courses are subject to change without prior notification.

Truman requires a $300 deposit deducted from total amount due, upon acceptance to the program, but does not have an application fee.

MDC does not require a deposit but does require a $130 application fee.

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad, ccis and sponsor fees, health insurance

Costs Not Included

Estimated: Airfare ($1,500 approx.), room and board ($4,000), personal costs ($2,000), visa and passport

Entry Requirements

Visa and passport

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Submit Application Materials To:

PLEASE SELECT JUST ONE OF THE BELOW LISTED PROGRAM SPONSORS. DO NOT SEND APPLICATIONS TO BOTH SPONSORS

Program Sponsor #1:

Joanne Michaud, Study Abroad Assistant
Miami Dade College
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Room 1443
Miami FL 33132
Email: jmichau1@mdc.edu or studyabroad@mdc.edu

Jane Ann Williams, Executive Director
Miami Dade College
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Room 1443
Miami FL 33132
Email: jwilli11@mdc.edu or studyabroad@mdc.edu

France Brochure: http://www.mdc.edu/mdcglobal/documents/FRANCE_BOOKLET_2010_11.pdf

CCIS Online Application & Instructions

CCIS Online Student Recommendation

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Program Sponsor #2:

Rosa Virginia Mendez, Study Abroad Advisor

Truman State University

Center for International Education/Study Abroad
Kirk Building 114
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-4076
(660) 785-7473 (Fax)
rvmendez@truman.edu

CCIS Online Application & Instructions

CCIS Online Student Recommendation

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms. To download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION.

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