Study Abroad: France
Spring Break, 2007: March 17-23

Spend spring break in France and earn graduate credit!

The KU CIBER offers a short-term study abroad in Clermont-Ferrand, France, at the Ecole Superieure de Commerce (ESC). ESC-Clermont is one of France's top ten business schools. The school's hands-on courses emphasize the importance of international business topics, and have helped it earn its reputation as an educational innovator.

The ESC-Clermont program, which includes site visits to French companies in addition to classes, provides a great opportunity for students to learn about the European business environment. Classes are taught in English, and students participate in class projects and cultural activities with ESC students. Typically, students from 12-14 countries participate in this experience.

Clermont-Ferrand, located in a picturesque city near a chain of dormant volcanoes in the heart of France, has a history dating back to the fourth century B.C. Students in this program benefit from their exposure to French and European culture, as well as from their business studies.

This program will focus on various dimensions of the European business environment and guidelines for operating effectively in Europe. Each student will be part of a multinational team of KU and ESC students, for class projects and some social events. You will visit a number of companies and cultural sites and learn first-hand from French business executives. There will be regional tours of the Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon areas of France, with the possibility of an optional day in Paris. This graduate course will be taught in English by faculty from the prestigious Ecole Superieure de Commerce-Clermont. Supplemental classes will be taught by KU faculty before departure.

WHO: MBA students from KU and other universities; graduate students from other professional schools such as engineering, architecture, law, and journalism; and undergraduate seniors (space permitting).

WHAT: Graduate level course focusing on the various dimensions of the European business environment and guidelines for operating effectively in Europe, with particular attention paid to regional economic development. This course, which is taught in English, groups KU students with ESC students for projects and cultural events.

WHERE: Ecole Superieure de Commerce-Clermont, also known as ESC-Clermont at Clermont-Ferrand, France. A few days will be spent in other area cities.

WHEN: Spring Break, 2007: March 17-23

FORMER STUDENTS HAVE SAID...

"I learned how to shelve the American approach to business when I enter a foreign country."

"It was an eye opener for many of us who aren't really world travelers."

"The cross-cultural exchange with the foreign students who spoke English was something I had never experienced before."

Clermont-Ferrand, France

Volcanoes outside of Clermont

APPLY for this and other study abroad options through the Office of Study Abroad website at www.ku.edu/~osa. You will have to fill out an application form and submit a deposit. Accepted students will be notified within 7-10 days and will receive an acceptance packet and financial contract. The acceptance packet will contain instructions on how to complete the enrollment process. DOWNLOAD THE FLYER HERE! DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE!

NON-KU STUDENTS are welcome to attend the course but will need to be enrolled as non-degree seeking KU students in order to receive credit. Once you have applied and been accepted, the Office of Study Abroad will send you a packet that includes a form to apply for non-degree status.

QUESTIONS regarding curriculum should be directed to Carol Rose, 222 Summerfield,(785) 864-4583, . For information about Clermont-Ferrand, see http://www.ville-clermont-ferrand.fr/menu.htm. For general information about the trip, please contact CIBER Associate Director Bart Redford, (785) 864-4616, . Applications available at the KU Office of Study Abroad, 108 Lippincott Hall, or online at www.ku.edu/~osa.

Clermont-Ferrand, France