Internationalize your profile and acquire business skills applicable to both the French- and English-speaking worlds, all while broadening your global perspective. Many courses incorporate an active learning style that takes you out of the classroom and into the city, lending real-world context to lessons learned in the classroom. An Early Start option in the Fall semester allows you to jump start your language learning before the program starts.
Paris
8/29/22 - 12/17/22
$19,595
12 - 18
Closed
5/5/22
1 Year of College, although advanced High School graduates may be eligible
All Levels
2.5
You’ll enroll in 1 CEA CAPA Core course with a local, regional, or national focus and 3 - 4 CEA CAPA courses.
You may earn 12-15 credits (up to 225 contact hours) over the semester. If you choose the Early Start option in the fall semester, you may earn 15-18 credits (up to 270 contact hours).
Courses meet 1-2 times per week; classes typically meet Monday-Thursday, but active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Fridays.
Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take a French language placement exam. You'll also take an oral placement exam after you arrive in Paris. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability and the result of your placement exam. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school 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.
The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.
*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 |
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Communication & Global Competence | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Advanced French | 300 | Fr | 45 | 3 |
Beginning French I | 100 | Fr | 45 | 3 |
Beginning French II | 100 | Fr | 45 | 3 |
Intermediate French I | 200 | Fr | 45 | 3 |
Intermediate French II | 200 | Fr | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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19th Century Art: Impressionism & Post Impressionism * | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
Haute Couture in Paris: History of Style & Fashion * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
History of Paris: An Architectural Perspective * | 400 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Business | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Communication & Global Competence | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Mass Media & the Fashion Industry * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Media & Democracy in the Digital Age | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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French Civilization & Culture * | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Introduction to Global Climate Change | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Paris Fashion Trend Forecasting & Analysis | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Visual Fashion Merchandising | 200 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Photography in Paris | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Current Political Issues in France | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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The Jewish Experience in Paris | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Competition & Market Regulations | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Economic Theory & Globalization (1) | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
ENV 355 Economics of Money and Finance | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Economics | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Trade & Export Diagnosis | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Financial Management | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
International Corporate Finance | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Human Resources Management & Corporate Social Responsibility | 300 | En, Fr | 45 | 3 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Coordinating Marketing Strategy & Operations Management | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
E-Commerce: Business & Society | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
INT 341 Luxury Marketing Strategy | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
MKG 353 The Various Types of Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
Wine Marketing | 300 | En | 45 | 3 |
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*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.
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.
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 Paris. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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August 29
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive in Paris on this date. |
August 30 - September 02
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
September 02
|
Placement Exam
Placement Exam (oral) at the CEA Paris Center will be held on this day. |
September 05
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at CEA Study Center and ESSCA on this day. |
September 09
|
Drop/Add Deadline
This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at CEA Study Center. |
October 24 - 28
|
Midterm Exams
Midterm exams will be held at CEA Paris Center. |
October 31 - November 04
|
School Break
CEA Study Center is closed for Fall Break. No classes will be held at CEA. |
November 01
|
Holiday
All Saint Day holiday. No classes will be held at ESSCA. |
November 10
|
Course Withdrawal Deadline
This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a CEA Study Center course. |
November 11
|
Holiday
Holiday - No classes will be held at CEA & ESSCA. |
December 08
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at the CEA Study Center. |
December 09
|
Cultural Activity
Student Conference Day at the CEA Study Center. Attendance is mandatory. |
December 10 - 16
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at CEA Study Center (except Sunday) |
December 17
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
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.