
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
9/6/17 - 4/28/18
$34,395
30
Closed
5/15/17
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
3.0
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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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 |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Innovation Management | 300 | En | 30 | 2.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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International Marketing | 300 | En | 30 | 2.5 |
Social Media 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 06
|
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 their assigned housing. |
September 07 - 08
|
Orientation
Orientation Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
September 11 - 15
|
Orientation
Mandatory Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) Orientation will be held. |
September 18
|
Classes Begin
Classes begin at GEM on this day. |
October 06 - 08
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion. Exact dates and destination to be determined. |
October 21
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion. Exact date and destination to be determined. |
November 18
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion. Exact date and destination to be determined. |
November 23
|
Cultural Activity
Group Thanksgiving Dinner. |
December 18 - 22
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at GEM. |
December 22
|
Classes End
This is the last day of first semester classes at GEM. |
December 23 - January 14
|
School Break
GEM is closed for Winter Break. No classes will be held. |
January 15
|
Classes Begin
Classes resume at GEM on this day. |
February 10
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion. Exact date and destination to be determined. |
March 09 - 11
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to South of France. Estimated dates. |
March 18 - 22
|
School Break
GEM is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held. Estimated Dates. |
April 02
|
Holiday
Easter Monday. No classes will be held. |
April 14
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion. Destination to be determined. |
April 23 - 27
|
Final Exams
Final exams will be held at GEM. |
April 27
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at GEM. |
April 28
|
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.