France International Graduate Schools

International
MBAs
Offered by leading French Schools

FRANCE INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE SCHOOLS

OUR MAIN CAMPUSES IN FRANCE

WHERE WE ARE

PARIS

LYON

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MISSION STATEMENT
Our core values are based on the belief that there can be no lasting economic success without social success.
Our programs & training are built around humanist, ethical and entrepreneurial values.
T
 hese values ensure the reconciliation of the needs of corporations and individuals, while allowing individuals to
develop their professional and personal potential.
W
 e prepare people to develop and manage new business models and paradigms in an increasingly interactive,
complex and globalized economy.
W
 e provide exceptional oppor tunities for students and graduates through alumni networking and our network
of 8 800 par tner companies that enhance the value of our programs.

France International Graduate Schools is a consortium of 22 schools in France

20,000+ students
60,000+ alumni
8800 par tner companies
20 locations in France and worldwide

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FRANCE INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE SCHOOLS

THE MEMBERS
5 leading French schools have joined forces to offer international students a full range of Bachelors, Masters and MBA
programs taught in English.

The American Business School, Paris

The American Business School of Paris is the perfect match for high school graduates and
students interested in immersion into an international curriculum. It is also an excellent option for
international students who want to pursue an American degree in Paris.
The American Business School of Paris delivers an American Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA), which has
received dual recognition in France and in the U.S, increasing the value of the American BBA for graduates seeking
employment in a very competitive global market. Students who earn the schools BBA qualify for direct entry to Rider
Universitys MBA program in the United States.

CEFAM, Lyon
CEFAM is the only business school in France that allows all of its students to study in the United
States and simultaneously obtain two recognized degrees one French, and the other American.
From high school graduation to an MBA degree, CEFAM is a school that has reinforced its difference
through exceptional par tnerships with major AACSB accredited American universities.

ICD Business School, Paris

ICD is the school of management and business development. In contrast to other business
schools, ICD trains operational, culturally sensitive and responsible business developers who can
open new markets and who are client and network focused. ICDs approach is three dimensional
developing business, developing people, developing responsibility .
ICD was created in 1980 by senior business executives, academics and prominent representatives of French society who
decided that the schools education must blend a strong social commitment with the unconditional stance to be at the
forefront of the best practices in business development.
The pedagogical approach of ICD is centered on academic excellence and the acquisition of professional competencies.
It is based on strong interaction between the faculty and the students which places them at the forefront of actionresearch , project management, simulations and privileged corporate relations.

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IDRAC International School of Management, Paris/Lyon

IDRAC was founded 47 years ago and constantly strives to anticipate and answer the
issues of the changing world economy, as well as generational changes. The faculty
and administration is convinced that being in contact with key players in the business
world is crucial in order to be able, with them, to forecast their future challenges.
Currently, IDRAC is located in 10 cities throughout France and has two European
campuses in Ireland and Spain. The network of campuses allows for permanent interaction between IDRAC academia
and the corporate world at national and at European level. It explains the strength and richness of its corporate
network, and the quality of the professional oppor tunities for its graduates and alumni.
IDRAC, numbering over 5,500 students, is organized in human size campuses. They are tremendous learning
environments and also offer a welcoming atmosphere for the students. Demanding objectives associated with strong
suppor t, humanism and a sense of community represent IDRACs strengths. They define the uniqueness of the school.
IDRAC promotes a true school spirit that encompasses its founding values and stimulates individual.

IGS School of Human Resources, Paris/Lyon

Passionate about individuals
At IGS, we believe every individual shapes their education and career with their own special talent and
abilities. This philosophy has been guiding our choices for 37 years now, allowing our students to unleash
their full potential and develop in their own unique way.
Passionate about Human Resources
The IGS Human Resources Institute has frequently been a catalyst for change in the HR profession in France. Currently,
8,500 IGS graduates can be found working in a vast array of HR teams in France and around the world. At IGS, we
have always placed prime impor tance on building special, close relationships with par tner companies. They prize our
graduates practical skills and sought-after know-how, making us their number 1 choice for HR management training. We
apply the same time-tested rationale to all our international HR programs.
Passionate about the right balance between social and economic interests
With global change gathering pace every day, boundaries between markets breaking down, cer tainties giving way to
adaptability and agility being seen as a major competitive advantage, the human touch is the single most impor tant
factor to success. But to thrive, employees need a sense of purpose; they need individual achievements and a sense of
community. At IGS, we feel this is where HR plays an essential role. It is a key par tner to lead change management, give
employees purpose and develop healthy, sustainable organizations. When HR Directors create value they have a rightful
place alongside managers and play a crucial role in a company's success. These values ensure the reconciliation of the
needs of corporations and individuals, while allowing individuals to develop their professional and personal potential.

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FRANCE INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE SCHOOLS

INDEX
What we offer

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CEFAM MBA Graduate Program

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CEFAM MBA Business Unit in partnership with Sogeti

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IDRAC MBA Engineering New Business Models

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IGS Executive HR MBA International Human

Resources Management

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Partner Universities

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Corporate Placements and Erasmus

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Companies that recruit our graduates include

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Living in Paris

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Living in Lyon

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Visa application procedure

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THE RANGE OF PROGRAMS

WHAT WE OFFER

Y1

Y2

Y3

Y4

Y5

Post Experience

Undergraduate: BACHELORS

Bachelor

Bachelor

Bachelor

Gap Year

Undergraduate: SUMMER PROGRAMS

Summer
sessions

Summer
sessions

Summer
sessions

Summer
sessions

Summer
sessions

Summer
sessions

Summer
sessions

Graduate: 1 or 2-YEAR MASTERS

Master

Master

Master

Graduate: 1 or 2-YEAR MBAs

MBA

MBA B.U.

MB FT/PT

Executive MBA

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MBA CEFAM GRADUATE PROGRAM

LYON AND THE USA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Since its introduction in 2008, the CEFAM MBA program in International Management has allowed students to fur ther
specialize and better equip themselves for the international job market. Our MBA program is unique in France and
offers a two year academically intensive program that allows students to simultaneously obtain both a European MBA
and an MBA from one of our par tner universities in Nor th America. Taught by an experienced faculty and delivered on
campuses in France and the United States, our MBA prepares students for the demanding multicultural, multilingual, and
multifaceted roles of todays international manager.

APPLICATION
A
 Bachelors Degree (equivalent to 3/4 years after the
Baccalaureate, in France)

Application form + Essays + Interview

PROGRAM CONTENT
Year 1 in France
CORE KNOWLEDGE
Economic Analysis
Foundations of Finance
Foundations of Accounting
Marketing for International Managers
Contemporary Management
ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE
Information Technology for Managers
Quantitative Methods for Business Managers
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Marketing Management
Management: Strategy and Leadership
Ethics for International Managers
Negotiation: Principles and Applications
Advanced Cross-Cultural Communication
Approved Rider University Summer II Course

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Note: students may still require a higher TOEFL and

GMAT score to access the MBA Year 2 at certain partner
universities but may choose not to complete the preparation
courses.
TOEFL Preparation Course
GMAT Preparation Course

Year 2 in the United States

After successfully completing the first year of the CEFAM
MBA in Lyon, students transfer to one of our Nor th
American par tner universities to complete their studies.
Students can choose to continue their studies in a general
MBA or specialize with a Master of Science in a specific
field, be it finance, accounting, human resources, spor ts
administration, or more than a dozen others.

SCHOOL PRESENTATION
CEFAM is the only business school in France that allows all of its students to study in the United States and
simultaneously obtain two recognized degrees one French, and the other American.
From high school graduation to an MBA degree, CEFAM is a school that has reinforced its difference through
exceptional par tnerships with major, AACSB accredited, Nor th American universities.
CEFAM is proud to be the only school to open the doors of some of the best American business schools with NO
quotas, and no entrance exams. Our affiliated universities, all accredited by the AACSB, the reference in international
business degree program accreditation, are proud to welcome CEFAM students to their programs and confer their
degrees upon them.
Here are some examples of their rankings among the international hit parade that many French schools will envy.
F or the 10th consecutive year, Nor theastern University in Boston has ranked among the Top 10 universities offering
co-op programs and is systematically ranked among the best universities overall in international rankings.
Temple University in Philadelphia, and its Fox Business Schools MBA program, continue to advance in the Financial
Times rankings.
V
 alparaiso is ranked among the top 50 Business Schools selected by the Princeton Reviews Best 296 Business
Schools and Kean Universitys MBA in Global Management is one of the best known worldwide. The strong ties that
Kean University has developed with New Jersey companies allow students to carry out corporate missions during
their studies.
U
 niversit Laval is a big school with a small school atmosphere and an international attitude. At Laval, CEFAM
students can choose from among many majors including E-business, International Management, Finance, Marketing,
and Company Administration Accredited by the AACSB in 1995, Universit Laval obtained the prestigious EQUIS
accreditation in 2005.
T
 he Kean MBA in Global Management is a new kind of MBA, one that responds to the transformation of many
businesses into global enterprises and prepares managers to succeed in a global business environment. This specialized
MBA program combines core knowledge in Key Business Disciplines (e.g. marketing, accounting, finance), advanced
knowledge in Global Management issues (e.g. global leadership, international learning business tours), and practical
global experience. All Kean MBA-GM students must exhibit a proficiency in a second language before they graduate.
Students benefit from classes taught in the evening and are able to get real work experience during at least one
semester a wonderful oppor tunity for CEFAM students to develop professional business skills in an American
environment.

CONTACT
For any fur ther information: contact Admissions and Marketing Officer :
Marc-Henri WACH
00 + 33.4.72.85.73.63
marchenri.wach@cefam.fr
www.cefam.fr/en

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CEFAM MBA BUSINESS UNIT in partnership with Sogeti

LYON AND THE USA

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The MBA Business Unit program, developed in par tnership with Sogeti (a subsidiary of one of the worlds leaders in I.T.
Cap Gemini), is a unique, two year program that prepares par ticipants for the profession of IT Consultant and includes a
five month internship with Sogeti. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive two degrees, recognized
in both France and the United States, and guaranteed employment.

APPLICATION
A
 Bachelors Degree (equivalent to 3/4 years after the
Baccalaureate, in France)

G
 MAT + TOEFL + Application form + Essays +
Interview

PROGRAM CONTENT
Year 1 CEFAM & SOGETI in France

Year 2 Rider University MBA Courses in the United

States

CEFAM MBA Courses

Professional Development

Executive Communication

Economic Analysis

Sales Management

Introduction to Calculus

Contemporary Management.

3 course concentration in:

Statistical Analysis

Information Systems

Operations Management

Entrepreneurship

Managerial Thinking

Finance

Legal / Ethical Aspects of

Business

International Business

Negotiation

I.T. Management

Marketing

Marketing Management

Strategic Accounting

Corporate Accounting

Supply Chain Management

Managerial Economics

Foundations of Finance
Foundations of Accounting

CEFAM-SOGETI Global
Assessment

Marketing Intl. Managers

I.T. for Managers

SOGETI 5 month Internship

Applied Corporate Finance

CEFAM-SOGETI Courses

Adv. Organizational Behavior

Sogeti Lecture Series

Strategic Management

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Management

SCHOOL PRESENTATION
CEFAM is a French American business school located in Lyon. CEFAM is the only business school in France that allows
all of its students to study in the United States and simultaneously obtain TWO recognized degrees one French, and
the other American from our AACSB accredited par tner Rider University.
Rider University is a mid-sized university with a thriving College of Business Administration (CBA). Students are
accompanied throughout the program by a motivated faculty that guides each student towards success. Rider University
is ranked in the top tier of nor thern-eastern regional universities by U.S. News and World Repor t and ranked among
the top colleges in recent editions of The Princeton Reviews Best Colleges. Our par tnership allows CEFAM students to
enter Riders MBA program in their 5th year and to earn dual French and American degrees. Rider University accepts
and transfers academic credits earned at CEFAM, thus enabling students to complete their degree in only 1 year (an
MBA degree typically requires 2 years of study).
Cap Gemini Sogeti is a world leader in IT with a turnover of more than 10 billion and more than 125 000 people
worldwide.

CONTACT
For any fur ther information: contact Admissions and Marketing Officer :
Marc-Henri WACH
00 + 33.4.72.85.73.63
marchenri.wach@cefam.fr
www.cefam.fr/en

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BUSINESSEERING MBA
ENGINEERING NEW BUSINESS MODELS
LYON

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program Objectives:
Meet your companys need to adapt rapidly to continual and complex changes
Develop expertise and in-depth analysis of business models
Reinforce the capacity to design new business models and confront them with the foreseeable evolution of the real economy
Develop and reinforce participants management and leadership styles in order to strengthen their credibility as change agents
Train participants to become coaches of managers and to integrate research competencies, able to act as managers of
managers and implement new business models
Enrich the capacity to innovate, to rethink traditional processes and to reallocate human, physical and financial resources
Program Resources:
A research laboratory dedicated to the theme of Rethinking Business Models
The opportunity to design, analyze and improve your own or your companys business model with international experts in
the development and implementation of new business models
Partnership with an engineering school (CESI), providing expertise in innovative technologies and new approaches to
purchasing and international logistics
Collaborative platform designed to make you experiment management in a virtual environment
Individual coaching centered on personal development
Program Duration:
500 hours involving 2.5 hours of work for each hour of training
FULL TIME (October 7th 2013 July 11th 2014)
PART TIME (October 7th 2013 July 10th 2015)

APPLICATION
Participants:
Graduated professionals with minimum 5 years of
experience in management
Possibilities for other professionals depending on their
experience and responsibilities

Entrance requirements:
A Bachelors Degree (equivalent to 3/4 years after the
Baccalaureate, in France)
GMAT + TOEFL + Application form + Essays + Interview

PROGRAM CONTENT
Cluster 1: Personal Development as Change
Actor
Competencies in Research
(Manager as a Researcher)

Manager as a Coach
(Leadership for change)

Develop a Personal &

Professional Project
(Managing Managers)

Lead and Manage in a Virtual

World

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Cluster 2: Resources to Change

Reinventing Purchasing and
Logistics
Imagine New HR Modes
(Internal & External
Resources)
Designing New Information
Systems (Theory and

Practice)
Designing Contractual
Architecture for New
Business Models
Governance & Management
System

Cluster 3: Business Models Evolution

Demonstrate Good
Knowledge of Existing Business
Models
Develop Business Plans as
Scenarios

Designing New Business

Models (creativity)
Transfer New Business
Models

Economics & New Business

Models (forecasting)

Cluster 4: Detect, Decode & Influence the

Changes
Conferences in Geopolitics
Discover new www
users (Intercultural Virtual
Management & the New
www Consumer)
Creating Innovation
Environment

Stakeholders Dimension in
Business Models Construction
and Management
A New Way of Managing
Teams With Influence (Ethics &
Social Responsibilities)

SCHOOL PRESENTATION
IDRAC is a French private institution with 47 years of experience, 10 campus sites, over 5 000 students and 14 000
alumni. The board of Directors is advised by 29 executive examiners who come from different disciplines and 14
international external academics are members of the Scientific Steering Group. On an international level, IDRAC has
developed strong collaboration with 92 par tners in 38 countries ranging from: common research projects, student &
staff academic exchanges, joint/ dual degree awards.
Today, 17 faculty members actively contribute to developing our research focus refining business models thus
intensifying our connections with the business world.

CONTACT
Email address:
businesseering.mba@idraclyon.com
Boris RIOS-ARGOTE
+33 (0)4 72 85 72 32
Adela GIRAUD
+ 33 (0)4 72 85 17 54
http://www.idrac-business-school.com/Business-programs/Businesseering-MBA

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EXECUTIVE HR MBA INTERNATIONAL

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
PARIS

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program Objectives:
Provide insight and understanding of world-class international HR practices
Enhance par ticipants competencies in global, distributed and complex environments
Master HR challenges and lead international HR Projects
Enable the par ticipant to develop specific HR Exper tise in a global context
Drive HR Team transitions and manage change globally
Enhance organizational dynamics and increase meaning
Program Assets:
Training on the most advanced Human Resources Management practices in international businesses
Double-Recognition: the IGS Executive HR MBA Postgraduate Degree in International Human Resources Management
and the Professional Masters II Degree in Directing and Managing Human Resources.
Analyze HR International strategies with international par tners
Functional Audit of your companys HR Strategy
Improve Human Resources Management within your company through an HR Business Consulting Project, with a
mentor from IGS

DETAILED APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements: Qualified applicants should possess:
At least 5 years working experience

A
 Bachelors Degree (equivalent to 3/4 years after the
Baccalaureate, in France)
G
 MAT + TOEFL + Application form + Essays +
Interview

Application form available online www.formationcontinue.groupe-igs.fr

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PROGRAM CONTENT
Week 1 Nov. 4th-8th 2013

Thinking the global complexity

Week 2 Dec. 3rd-6th 2013

Social & legal Management

Week 3 Jan. 13th - 17th 2014

Relationships and leadership for International HR

Week 4 Feb. 19th-21st 2014

Develop Leadership in an International Context

week 5 March 17th - 22nd 2014

Learning Expedition: International Benchmark

Week 6 April 14th- 18th 2014

Contributing to Corporate Social Responsibility

Week 7 May 12th-16th 2014

Attract and Foster Talent Development

Week 8 June 16th- 20th 2014

Create Sustainable Performance

Week 9 July 9th- 11th 2014

HR Global organization: integrating HR

Week 10 Sept. 15th - 19th 2014

Managing change

5-6 Nov 2014

Business consulting projects, defense

SCHOOL PRESENTATION
Institut de Gestion Sociale (IGS) University was founded in 1975. With more than 37 years experience in student
and adult training, IGS is one of Europes most dynamic private HR universities: 8,500 + HR alumni - Par tnerships
with more than 1,500 Companies, 1,500 + Students per year in 6 different
learning environments: Higher Education; Co-operative Education; Training
Centers; Continuing Education; Consulting and HR Services; Social Integration.

CONTACT
Informational Sessions:
For upcoming dates of Information sessions, please visit our website:
www.formationcontinue.groupe-igs.fr
Contact Information:
Your dedicated training adviser, Florence TARRADE, can be reached at:
00+ 33 1 56 79 69 91
ftarrade@groupe-igs.fr

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PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

AFRICA

Niels BrockCollege Copenhagen Business College

Denmark

Egypt

Roskilde University

Denmark

United States International University

Kenya

Estonian Entrepreneurship Univesity of Applied Sciences

Estonia

Imgam Antananarivo

Madagascar

Tallinn University of Technology

Estonia

Institute of Leadership & Communication Studies

Morocco

Jyvskyl University of Applied Sciences

Finland

International Institute of Higher Education

Morocco

Lahti University of Applied Sciences

Finland

South Africa

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

Finland

South Africa

Accadis

Germany

Cologne Business School

Germany

Duale Hochschule Baden Wrttemberg

Germany

Furtwangen University

Germany

Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences

Germany

HTW Sarrebruck

Germany

Karlshochschule International University

Germany

Avans University

Holland

Hogeschool Rotterdam

Holland

Hogeschool Van Amsterdam

Holland

Hogeschool Zeeland, Vlissingen

Holland

Rotterdam Business School

Holland

Athlone Institute of Technology

Ireland

Dublin Business School

Ireland

Euroepan Business School

Ireland

Griffith College

Ireland

Independant College, Dublin

Ireland

International School of Business

Ireland

University of Limerick

Ireland

Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Italy

Universita Degli Studi, Parma

Italy

Riga Technical University

Latvia

Vilnius Law & Business College

Lithuania

Vilnius Management Academy

Lithuania

Haugesund University College

Norway

Leon Kozminski Academy of Entrepreneurship &Mgmt

Poland

Silesian School of Management

Poland

Warsaw School of Economics

Poland

WyzszaSzkola Biznesu-National St Louis University

Poland

FINEC Saint Petersburg

Russia

IIEP SPb SPU, Saint Petersburg

Russia

Moscow State University

Russia

University of Stirling

Scotland

Cesine Business School

Spain

NahdaUniversity

Nelson Mandela MetropolitanUniversity, Port Elizabeth

University of Cape Town

ASIA
Beijing Institute of Economics & Management

China

East China University of Politics and Law

China

FudanUniversity

China

Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade

China

South China Business College

China

Tongji University

China

Asia Pacific Institute of Management

India

International Management Institute

India

Momoyama Gakuin University

Japan

Temple University Tokyo

Japan

Chung Ang University

Korea

Dongguk University, Seoul

Korea

Kyung Hee University

Korea

Soonchunhyang University

Korea

KDU University College

Malaysia

Mahidol University International College

Thailand

Dokuz Eyll niversitesi

Turkey

Middlesex University

United Arab
Emirates

EUROPE
Fachhochschule, Salzburg

Austria

FH Joanneum

Austria

Artevelde Hogeschool, Gent

Belgium

Haute Ecole EPHEC

Belgium

Artesis Hogeschool, Antwerpen

Belgium

Lessius University College

Belgium

American University of Bulgaria

Bulgaria

Brno University of Technology

CzechRepublic

Tomas Bata University

CzechRepublic

University of Economics

CzechRepublic

VSTE Institute of Technology and Business

CzechRepublic

Lingby Business School

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Denmark

Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros

Spain

Dominican University of California

United States

Escuela de Administracion de Empresas, Barcelona

Spain

Florida Atlantic University

United States

Ibs Columbus, Zaragoza

Spain

Georgia College & State University

United States

Schiller International University, Madrid

Spain

Johnson & Wales University

United States

Universidad de Barcelona

Spain

Manhattan Institute of Management

United States

Universidad de Lleida

Spain

Marymount University

United States

Universidad de Murcia

Spain

Millersville University

United States

Universidad de Zaragoza

Spain

Oklahoma State University

United States

Universidad del Pais Vasco

Spain

Presbyterian College

United States

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Spain

Rider University

United States

Zurich University of Applied Sciences Winterthur

Swiss

Robert Morris University Chicago

United States

Huddersfield University

United Kingdom

Robert- Morris University Moon Township

United States

Middlesex University, London

United Kingdom

San Diego State University

United States

Napier University, Edinburg

United Kingdom

San Francisco State University

United States

New College Durham

United Kingdom

Skidmore College

United States

South Bank University, London

United Kingdom

Temple University

United States

Staffordshire University

United Kingdom

Towson University

United States

University Central Lancashire, Preston

United Kingdom

University of California Riverside

United States

University of Abertay, Dundee

United Kingdom

University of Hawaii at Manoa

United States

University of Chester

United Kingdom

University of South Carolina

United States

University of Northumbria, Newcastle

United Kingdom

University of South Carolina Upstate

United States

University of Texas at El Paso

United States

Canada

Washington & Jefferson College

United States

Medecine Hat College

Canada

Washington College

United States

Selkirk College

Canada

Weber International University

United States

Escuela Bancaria y Commercial

Mexico

Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Tamaulipas, Tampico

Mexico

Australian Catholic University Sydney

Australia

Tec de Monterrey

Mexico

Australian Catholic University Melbourne

Australia

Universidad Anahuac, Cancn

Mexico

University of the Sunshine Coast

Australia

Universidad Autonoma Nuevo Leon

Mexico

SOUTH AMERICA

Universidad Iberoamericana

Mexico

Instituto Universitario Escuela Argentina de Negocios

Argentina

Universidad La Salle

Mexico

Universidad de Belgrano

Argentina

Universidad Marista de Merida

Mexico

Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales

Argentina

Appalachian State University

United States

Universidad Empresarial Siglo 21

Argentina

Baldwin Wallace College

United States

Fundacao Armando Alvares Penteado

Brazil

Black Hills State University

United States

Universidade de Sao Paulo

Brazil

California Lutheran University

United States

Universidad Finis Terrae

Chile

Chestnut Hill College

United States

Universidad La Salle, Bogot

Colombia

College of New Jersey

United States

Universidad ESAN

Peru

College of William and Mary

United States

Diablo Valley College

United States

NORTHAMERICA
John Molson School of Business, Concordia University

OCEANIA

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CORPORATE PLACEMENTS & ERASMUS

Most of the programs include one or several corporate placement periods during which the students acquire real
professional experience in a company. The schools assist the students in finding companies for the corporate placement
period with Career Management training sessions
These training sessions are designed to allow the students to formulate a professional project, and develop the students
job search skills. The workshops are facilitated by HR professionals and recruiters.
The schools allow the students to avail of their combined network of more than 8 800 companies to identify corporate
placement oppor tunities.

CORPORATE PLACEMENTS IN FRANCE AND MINIMUM PAYMENT

By law, any corporate placement in France that lasts longer than two months must be paid. The minimum payment for a
student in a corporate placement is currently 436,05 per month.
Foreign students in France do not need a work permit to engage in a work placement program if it is a defined
component of the curriculum. This is the case with our work placements.

CORPORATE PLACEMENTS IN EUROPE AND ERASMUS GRANTS

The schools have been awarded Erasmus char ters by the European Commission.
Students who choose to under take a corporate placement abroad in one of the European member states or
Croatia, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey can benefit from the Erasmus program of the European
Commission.
The Erasmus program allows the schools to award grants to those students. All the students, irrespective of their
nationalities can receive these grants which currently are based on 350 per month for a 3 to 12 months placement.

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COMPANIES THAT RECRUIT OUR GRADUATES INCLUDE

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LIVING IN PARIS

PARIS
Paris, also known as the City of Lights is a centerpiece of world culture and business. Located on the River Seine,
Paris is a confluence of political dynamism, educational excellence, fashion innovation and ar tistic inspiration. With an
abundance of monuments that capture the glorious past of France, and its impact on modern civilization, Paris also
creates an atmosphere epitomizing the cutting edge of modern trends. Famous sites and landmarks such as the Eiffel
Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Champs Elysees have established Paris as one of the
world most popular tourist destination.
Paris and the greater Paris area comprise over 12 million people. Only one other city in Europe, London, is as large.

HOUSING
Three options are available:
Homestays: from 750/month to 1050 depending on
the number of meals per week
Student residences: 850/month for a fully furnished
studio
Apar tments: 800-900/month for a studio and 700 to
1000/month for a shared apar tment

Our schools assist students in finding housing in Paris and

the Paris Region. Students can be housed if they wish
prior to arrival or they may decide to reserve a space in a
hostel and decide on arrival.
Short-term accommodation:
Youth hostels: 30 to 60/night
Hotel: prices star t around 50-70 per night, depending
on the type of and category of hotel

COST OF LIVING
Meals: 300 to 400/month
Public transpor tation: 65.10/month but for students
who stay for a minimum of a year, you should ask for a
special year-long metro ticket for 314/year
Health Insurance (Social Security): 207/year
Complementary insurance: 200 to 400/year

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Internet: 30/month
Cellphone with 3G: from 20 to 40/month
Electricity: 50 to 100/month. May or may not be
included in your accommodation
Restaurant: price of a meal star ts at about 10 for a
three course meal

LIVING IN LYON

LYON
Moving to Lyon and its region is choosing one of the most attractive European cities. A destination that is competitive
and open to the world, each year Lyon attracts more and more students, companies, and talents.
Its remarkable location at the hear t of Europe links Lyon on an average of 1 hours to all of the major European cities,
Barcelona, Milan, Turin, and Geneva thanks to an equally well performing network of communication by air, road, or rail
(3 TGV bullet train stations). The train network puts Lyon at 2 hours from Paris, and 5 hours from London by Eurostar.
The proximity of Provence, the Mediterranean, the Alps, and the large wine regions add charm to the Lyon region.
Lyon enjoys an international economic standing and is renowned university center. Every year, Lyons prestigious schools
and universities welcome over 100,000 students. Lyon is home to renowned international institutions like Interpol,
Euronews, and The International Center for Cancer Research.

HOUSING
Three options are available:
Homestays: from 750/month to 1050 depending on
the number of meals per week
Student residences: 600/month for a fully furnished
studio
Apar tments: 500-600/month for a studio and 300 to
500/month for a shared apar tment

Our schools assist students in finding housing in Lyon

and the Lyon region. Students can be housed if they wish
prior to arrival or they may decide to reserve a space in a
hostel and decide on arrival.
Short-term accommodation:
Youth hostels: 30 to 60/night
Hotel: prices star t around 50-70 per night, depending
on the type of and category of hotel

COST OF LIVING
Meals: 300 to 400/month
Public transpor tation: 28.10/month but for students
who stay for a minimum of a year, you should ask for a
special year-long metro ticket for 281/year
Health Insurance (Social Security): 207/year
Complementary insurance: 200 to 400/year
Internet: 30/month

Cellphone with 3G: from 20 to 40/month

Electricity: 50 to 100/month. May or may not be
included in your accommodation
Restaurant: price of a meal star ts at about 10 for a
three course meal

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VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are not a citizen of a European Union member country, Andorra, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Monaco, Norway or
Switzerland, you must apply for a long stay student visa (more than 90 days) to study in France.
The Visa CANNOT be issued once the applicant is in France.
Our schools require you to obtain a student visa in order to attend the school.
You cannot apply for the visa more than 3 months before the star t of the program.
ATTENTION: the following information is provided to the best of our knowledge. Although we try to keep our
information current, we recommend that you check directly with the French Consulate.

STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES IN FRANCE FOR LONGER THAN 90 DAYS
ARE REQUIRED TO:
1. Register to Campus France
A
 ll students MUST apply and obtain permission through Campus France BEFORE they can begin the
application process with their appropriate consulate. NO VISA WILL BE GRANTED BY FRENCH
CONSULATES WITHOUT ENROLLMENT TO CAMPUS FRANCE.
Officially, the Campus France process takes 2 weeks. However, at busy times of the year, it can take up to 4
weeks.
www.campusfrance.org/en
2. Obtain a student visa at the appropriate Consulate
O
 nce you get the approval from Campus France, you must apply for your visa which is usually granted within
2-3 weeks at the nearest French consulate.
Students must complete and submit a long stay student visa application for stays of 3-12 months to their
appropriate Consulate.
Some Consulates distinguish between stays of 3-6 months (temporary long stay student visa) and 6-12
months (long stay student visa): choose the long stay student visa.
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france/coming-to-france/getting-a-visa/

Non-EU and non-Algerian students have the right to work a maximum of 964 hours a year. If the program of
study includes a corporate placement, a work permit is not required for the work placement.

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