
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. Courses are taught in English. Students who successfully complete the program will earn a Certificate in International Business.
French Alps: Grenoble
9/3/14 - 5/2/15
$32,195
30
Closed
6/15/14
Students must have completed at least one international finance course prior to attending.
60 US credits
Some courses may have prerequisites.
Native English speaker or satisfactory TOEFL scores
All Levels
2.5
Enroll in 1 French language class and 5 foundational business courses. If you're already a fluent French speaker, you may choose another language class, such as Spanish, German, or Chinese.
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.
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 |
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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 |
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Innovation Management | 300 | En | 30 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Marketing | 300 | En | 30 | 2.5 |
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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 Grenoble. 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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September 03
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to assigned housing. |
September 04 - 05
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
September 04
|
Welcome Reception
CEA Welcome Reception will be held at a local restaurant. |
September 08 - 12
|
Orientation
Mandatory Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) Orientation will be held. |
September 15
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at GEM on this day. |
September 20
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Vienne, France. Tentative Date. |
October 18 - 19
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Arles, France. Tentative Date. |
November 11
|
Holiday
Armistice Day. No classes will be held. |
December 06 - 07
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Avignon, France. Tentative Date. |
December 11 - 19
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at GEM. |
December 19 - January 12
|
School Break
GEM is closed for Winter Holiday Break. No classes will be held. |
January 07 - 12
|
Orientation
GEM Orientation for new students will be held. |
January 12
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at GEM on this day. |
March 07
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Vienne, France. Tentative destination and date. |
March 21 - 22
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Aix en Provence. Tentative Date. |
March 23 - 28
|
School Break
GEM is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held. |
April 06
|
Holiday
Eater Monday. No classes will be held. |
April 21 - 30
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at GEM. |
April 25 - 26
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Geneva, Switzerland. Tentative Date. |
May 01
|
Holiday
Labor Day. No classes will be held. |
May 02
|
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.