January 4-25, 2006

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This study abroad program is designed to provide students with international business experience while attending classes that examine the various aspects of international business and culture.  Students will gain first-hand knowledge of global business practices during site visits to local companies, listening to local guest speakers and develop a better understanding of cultural differences.

Important Dates:

Sept. 15-- Interest Meeting at 3:30, HH-114

September 30 -- Applications due to Dr. Yao, HH-105 by 5 PM

October 14 -- Acceptance to program sent to students

October 28 -- $1,000 deposit due at 5 PM at GUC 256

November 11 -- Balance of trip funds due ( minus scholarship if awarded)

December 10-- Mandatory Orientation class, Nanticoke Room, GUC 10:30-12:30

Trip Preparation

Make copies of your passport, International Student ID card,  Health Insurance Card, and Trip Liability waiver by Dec. 10. Bring them to Kristie Horner's in Student Services office (HH-005) or the Perdue School Office (HH 100).

• Learn a little about doing business in France! http://www.executiveplanet.com/business-etiquette/France.html
• Learn a little about France,
• Learn a little about  Paris!
• International Business Resources 
• Have a safe trip abroad! http://travel.state.gov/asafetripabroad.html

The Setting                                                       

Grenoble, France

Only three hours southeast of Paris by high-speed train and one hour from Geneva, Switzerland, Grenoble, is the center of the Rhone-Alps region of France. This area is well-known for its proximity to many of the great ski resorts in the Alps and was the site of the 1968 Olympic Games. Grenoble has a population of 450,000 people, and the economic importance of this city is second only to Paris.  The region is host to several U.S. companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Caterpillar, Sun Microsystems and Becton-Dickinson.

 

                                                                                                                       

Paris, France

Paris, the City of Lights, has long been known as a major cultural, intellectual and commercial center of the world. From its historical monuments like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Arch de Triomphe to its modern aspects like the Centre Pompidou, la Défense and le Pyramide at the Louvre museum, there is always something to see and do in a city with such a colorful history and reputation.
 

The School                             

 

GEM is one of France’s leading business schools, (called “grandes ecoles”) and offers undergraduate degrees as well as post-graduate degrees at the master and doctoral levels. Affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce, GEM has affiliate partner universities around the world and the Perdue School has hosted exchange student from Grenoble since 1995. GEM has official accreditation from both the French Ministry of Higher Education , EQUIS, and AACSB.
The main emphasis of Grenoble’s curriculum is technology as Grenoble is considered the “Silicone Valley” of France

 

Contacts:
 

Julien Payan	+33 476 706 219	julien.payan@grenoble-em.com
Chris Cripps, Assoc. Dean Internt'l	+33 476 706 060	christopher.cripps@grenoble-em.com

Classes

While abroad, students will attend classes each morning, Monday to Friday.  Afternoons are reserved for site visits to local companies, cultural tours, guest speakers, study and independent research.

Housing

Students will stay at a Hotel located near the cooperating school, the tram system, local eateries and cultural attractions.

 

Grenoble (Jan.8-17) TBA

 

Paris (Jan. 18-Jan 21)

TBA

 

Cultural Excursions

Saturday & Sunday Jan. 14-15 - See sites in and around Grenoble easy day trips to Lyon, Annecy, & Geneva

 

Important Dates

Winter term begins January 4, 2005:

 

December 10, 2005               Orientation 10:30am-12:30pm HH 114  (MANDATORY)

January 4-6, 2006                 Evening Classes at Salisbury University

January 7-8                           Departure Orientation and travel to Grenoble

January 9-13                         Classes, site visits and cultural activities-Grenoble

January 14-15                        Free Weekend

January 16-17                        Classes, site visit and cultural activities-Grenoble

January 18-20                        Transfer to Paris and cultural activities

January 21                              Return to Salisbury University

January 23-25                        Final evening classes and exam at SU

Additional Resources and Travel Information

Tips for packing light (VERY important since you’ll be carrying your own bags at times – one carry on and one checked):

Tips in General: http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/packlist.htm

Tips for Women: Rick Steves' Travel News: Packing List for Women http://www.ricksteves.com/news/0206/womenpack.htm

 

France: Consular Information Sheet [On-line].  Available: http://travel.state.gov/france.html [December, 2003]

United States Department of State.  (1998, April).  Your Trip Abroad [On-line].  Available: http://travel.state.gov/yourtripabroad.html [December, 2003]

 

For more information, please contact Rob Hallworth, SU Director of International Education (Office GUC 256) at 410-548-5782 or rxhallworth@salisbury.edu  Or Dr. Richard C. Hoffman, rchoffman@salisbury.edu, 410-548-5398.