Institut Superieur du Commerce Exchange

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COUNTRY: France CITY: Paris HOST Institution: Institut Superieur du Commerce (ISC) TYPE OF PROGRAM: UNI Exchange SESSIONS: Semester or Academic Year ELIGIBILITY: Sophomore or above; 2.8 minimum GPA ACADEMIC AREAS: International Business, Human Resource Management, Business and Fiscal Law / Portfolio Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management and Accounting, Finance, Retailing and Competitive Marketing, Marketing Strategy, E-Business, Marketing, Retailing, Logistics and Distribution, Marketing Management of Luxury Goods, Information Systems and Organization LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English and French CREDITS: Undergraduate, Graduate

This is an excellent opportunity for business majors and minors or anyone interested in our global business community to acquire some international experience. The Institut Superieur du Commerce is one of the leading French business schools in the Grandes Ecoles. This program is located in one of the worlds most visited cities, Paris. You would be just a bus ride away from some of the worlds top tourist attractions! Not only will you receive UNI credit while studying in Paris, but you will also receive other benefits such as a standout resume, friends from other countries, and a broader understanding of the world around you.

Paris, also known as 'the city of light', is filled with many tourist attractions such as the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysees, the Louve, and many other museums and monuments. Along with tourist attractions, there is a wide variety of restaurants available, excellent shopping districts and a multitude of clubs. You can enjoy a variety of activities in this multicultural city. Many students take in opera, modern dance, jazz, or a sports game. Paris also serves as the headquarters for many French businesses. This gives students the opportunity to tour or visit the corporate side of the country.

Getting around should not be a problem. Paris has a metro system, train stations that allow regular travel in and out of the city, bus systems and taxis.

ISEP Handbook: France

The Institut Superieur du Commerce is an excellent school to discover more about our global business world. It is considered by many to be one of the top 10 business schools in France. A private, non-profit institution, Groupe ISC is dedicated to fostering excellence in the teaching of general and specialized management skills. Students are taught entrepreneurial skills within the context of a quality education, and by combining the four strands of this education (academic, junior enterprise activities, international experience and in-company training), they learn, they learn how to, and they learn how to behave. (savoir, savoir faire and savoir àre). It is an institution with about 1,500 students. ISC offers undergraduate and post-graduate degree programs with a total academic staff of over 300 professors and lecturers, visiting professors and business professionals. The campus is located on the west side of Paris, close to the major business district in one of the most beautiful areas. 

The majority of the business classes are taught in English, however you may choose to take classes in French. There is a range from marketing and retailing to management and logistics/distribution. SAMPLE undergraduate transfer courses from ISC to UNI for courses taught in English:

• 41011 Operational Marketing Techniques for 130:101 Principles of Marketing
• 42430 Banking and Stock Market for 920:113 Money & Banking

• 42012 Operational Marketing Research for 130:108 Marketing Research
• 42085 Sales B to B for 130:198 Independent Study -- Marketing Elective
• 42121 Organizational Behavior for 150:165 Organizational Behavior
• 42122 Successful Project Leadership .... Can fulfill MIS Managerial Elective
• 42420 Financial Statements Analysis and Long-term Capital Management for 160:151 Corporation Finance
• 42450 Credit Management for 160:156 Topics in Finance -- Working Capital Management
• 42883 Investing in Financial Markets for 160:152 Principles of Investments

• 32840 Geostrategy and Intercultural Thinking
• 42050 Public Relations
• 42610 Entrepreneurship
• 42837 Globalization after 9/11 (might pursue credit in LAC IV - C)

Graduate students in business, both MBA and MACC, can fulfill elective requirements through an international business seminar offered at ISC. This two-week seminar is offered during the May term, typically the week following finals. Participating students acquire cultural sensibility and European business expertise from outstanding faculty and seasoned professionals from the corporate world. Undergraduate seniors are also eligible to participate in the seminar. Students interested in this opportunity are encouraged to contact the MBA Program Director, Leslie Wilson.

Fall Program: October to December

Spring Program: January to May

Summer Seminar: May term

The Erasmus Department of the ISC student organization AIESEC (Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales) and the International Exchange Coordinator of the School Melle Claire VERDIER are who you contact in regard to housing. Accommodation in Paris may be very expensive so you may want to look at the housing options in the nearby towns. It would also be a good idea to look for a furnished one. You may choose from the foyers, the student residence halls, apartment hotels, and you can also search in the online newspapers or contact a real-estate agent. The most popular accommodation is the student residence. The apartment hotels are the most expensive, where the foyer are the most reasonable.

The meal options differ with each housing choice.

For accommodations and meals during the May seminar please visit the UNI Study Abroad Center.

Accommodation application (.PDF)

UNI students pay UNI tuition and fees (in-state or out-of-state) plus the study abroad fee to participate ($360 per semester or $480 per year). The program cost does not include housing, food, books and supplies, round-trip air transportation, international health insurance, and personal expenses. Participants should expect to pay about 300-350 euros per month for housing and about 200 euros/month for food. 

Participants in this program may use their UNI financial aid to help pay for the program. Study Abroad Scholarships and a variety of external funding options are available to those who qualify. The majority of business students are also eligible to apply for Lawrence Jepson Scholarship. Check the Scholarship information on the Study Abroad website: http://fp.uni.edu/studyabroad/funding/scholarships.htm. Do not hesitate to contact the UNI Study Abroad Office: yana.cornish@uni.edu if you have any questions.

This program is only available to UNI students. Applicants must be full-time students at the time of application, at least sophomore status during the session abroad, have departmental approval for participation, and an overall G.P.A. of 3.0.

A complete set of application materials will include one original and one copy of the following:

• UNI Application Packet (.DOC link)
• Institut Superieur du Commerce Application
• Accommodation Application

Summer, Fall, and Academic Year programs deadline: March 1

Spring program deadline: October 1

Inquires regarding this program should be directed to:
Yana Cornish, Study Abroad Coordinator
Office of International Programs
28 Gilchrist Hall , UNI
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0520
Tel: 319/ 273-7078
Fax: 319/ 273-2921

Be the first UNI student to submit a brief account of your adventures abroad at The Institut Superieur du Commerce in Paris.