International Business

French Alps: Grenoble, France
International Business

About the Program

Build your international business acumen at the renowned Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM). This prestigious business school boasts the rare distinction of triple accreditation—EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA—and attracts students from around the world. In this program, designed for students who wish to study business within a global environment, you'll gain hands-on experience through group projects that boost your career opportunities and provide you with real-world context for lessons learned in class. In fall semester, take courses that provide a solid foundation in international business practices and concepts. In spring semester, take pre-determined courses based on your choice of a track, such as marketing, finance, or management. Courses are taught in English. Students who successfully complete the program will earn a Certificate (semester) or Diploma (academic year) in International Business.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

French Alps: Grenoble

Dates:

8/30/22 - 12/18/22

Price:

$18,595

Credits:

15

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

5/5/22

Requirements

Copy of Passport
Complete Application
Academic References
GEM Essays
$95 Online Application Fee
GEM Application Form
Digital Photo
Transcript - Official

Eligibility

Course Prerequisites:

Students must have completed at least one international finance course prior to attending.

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

English Language Proficiency:

Native English speaker or satisfactory TOEFL scores

Education
Completed:

60 US credits

Minimum GPA:

3.0

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

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Where You'll Study

Grenoble Ecole de Management

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15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

In the fall semester, you'll enroll in 1 French language class and 5 foundational business courses. In the spring semester, you'll enroll in 1 French language class, 1 culture course and 5 business courses within the selected track. If you're already a fluent French speaker, you may choose another language class, such as Spanish, German, or Chinese.

Each track, offered in the spring semester, has prerequisites:

  • Global Management Track - Corporate Finance
  • Marketing and Advertising Track - Principles of Marketing and International Marketing
  • Finance and Accounting Track - Corporate Finance and Financial Accounting
  • Fashion and Design Track - Principles of Marketing and International Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship Track - Corporate Finance and Entrepreneurship

Classes meet for 15-30 contact hours/1.25-2.5 credits. You may earn a total of 15 credits (up to 180 contact hours) per semester.

Language and business courses meet daily, Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

You'll take a language placement exam after you arrive in Grenoble and be enrolled in a language course based on the results. You'll be automatically enrolled in business courses. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for France. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced French 400 Fr 30 2.5
Beginning French 100 Fr 30 2.5
High Beginner French 200 Fr 30 2.5
High Intermediate French 400 Fr 30 2.5
Intermediate French 300 Fr 30 2.5
Proficient French 400 Fr 30 2.5
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Entrepreneurship 300 En 15 1.25
Ethical Dimensions of International Business 300 En 30 2.5
Global Strategy * 300 En 30 2.5
Intercultural Business Skills * 300 En 15 1.25
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Innovation Management 300 En 30 2.5
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Marketing 300 En 30 2.5
Social Media Marketing 300 En 30 2.5

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Grenoble. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

The calendar for this program is coming soon; please check back later.


Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$18,595
$18,595
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,300
$1,700
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$415
$415
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$70
$758
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$1,593
$2,981
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$683
$2,048
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$228
$1,365
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,884 $28,337