"Doing Business in and With France"
Summer seminar at the Institut Superieur du Commerce
A QUICK LOOK
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COUNTRY: France
CITY: Paris HOST Institution: Institut Superieur du Commerce (ISC) TYPE OF PROGRAM: UNI Exchange SESSIONS: Summer (May 7-18, 2007) ELIGIBILITY: Undergraduates of at least sophomore standing, or Graduate students; 2.8 minimum GPA ACADEMIC AREAS: International Business LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English CREDITS: Undergraduate, Graduate |
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INTRODUCTION
This is an excellent opportunity for business majors 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 broader understanding of the world around us.
What is new?
New topics related to luxury industry, Finance, two company visits, wine tasting course and experience “Da Vinci Code” in live with a very special visit organized exclusively for you at Le Louvre!
Please note that there won’t be any class on May 8th which is national holiday in France and therefore students will have class on Saturday 13th!
Please check the following link for program end enrolment:
http://www.iscparis.fr/fileadmi
PARIS
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 are the wide varieties 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 at 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.
INSTITUT SUPERIEUR DU COMMERCE
The Institut Superieur du Commerce is an excellent school to discover more about our global business world. It is private, non-profit institution with about 1,500 students. The campus is located on the west side of Paris, close to the major business district.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
This is an opportunity for graduate students to earn three credit hours in International Business while attending a seminar in France from May 8th to May 21st. The seminar is taught in English.
The following topics will be discussed:
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Negotiating with Europeans
- Globalization: trends after September 11th
- U.S. Business Strategies for Europe
- European Union: opportunities and constraints
- Key Successes for E-Business in Europe
- Brands as a Factor of Progress
- French Business Law Constraints
- France in the International Finance Landscape
- Challenges of Doing Business in France
- The French Elites and Corporate Governance
- HRM in the EU
- European Consumer Behavior
- New Challenges Facing Europe
- A day-long guided tour of Versailles
- Introduction and tasting of French wine
- Tours of French businesses
- A tour of Notre Dame de Paris and lle Saint Louis
- Impressionism: artists and their works
- “A Walk Through Impressionism”: Tour of the Musee d'Orsay
ACADEMIC SESSION
Summer: May 7-18, 2007
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
Expenses: Hotel + restaurant = $60/day; less if you wish to cook in studio.
PROGRAM COST
Tuition and administrative fees to be arranged with UNI.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
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. 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.
ELIGIBILITY
This program is only available to UNI graduate students with an overall G.P.A. of 2.8.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
A complete set of application materials will include one original and one copy of the following:
- UNI Application Packet (PDF Link)
- Institut Superieur du Commerce Application
- Accommodation Application
DEADLINES
March 1, 2007
CONTACT INFORMATION
Inquires regarding this program should be directed to:
Yana Cornish, Study Abroad Coordinator
Office of International Programs
59 Baker Hall, UNI
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0520
Tel: 319/ 273-7078
Fax: 319/ 273-2921
TALES FROM ABROAD
Be the first UNI student to submit a brief account of your adventures abroad at The Institut Superieur du Commerce.