The Perdue School of Business in collaboration with the Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) in Grenoble, France offers students the opportunity to experience business studies in the heart of the European Union. Grenoble is a university town located at the foot of the Alps and is the center of France's high tech industries as Grenoble is considered the "Silicone Valley" of France. Paris is the French capital and a leading world cultural center.  The program runs for two weeks during the January semester. The next winter program in Grenoble, France is scheduled for January 2010.

CLASSES: While abroad students attend classes each morning at GEM, Monday-Friday. Afternoons are reserved for site visits to local firms, cultural tours, guest speakers, and independent research/study.
Students are required to take one of the following classes:

Undergraduate:
     ACCT 435 ACCOUNTING IN ITS GLOBAL SETTING
     BUAD 386 BUSINESS IN ITS GLOBAL SETTING
Graduate:
     ACCT 630 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING
     BUAD 686 GLOBAL BUSINESS

HOST INSTITUTION: Grenoble Ecole De Management (GEM) is an independent school of business founded in 1982 by the French Chamber of commerce. GEM is accredited by both AACSB and EQUIS, the European accrediting agency for leading schools of business. As one of France’s leading business schools, GEM offers undergraduate degrees as well as post-graduate degrees at the master and doctoral levels. Although all fields of business are taught there, the school has a particular focus on technology management. GEM is consistently ranked among the top 10 business schools in France and considered one of the best in Europe as well.

EXCURSIONS: The program features a free weekend for students to explore Grenoble or other parts of Europe if the opportunity arises. Site visits will consist of tours and visits to companies in and around Grenoble and Paris. Students finish their time in France with a three day stay in Paris where they will have an opportunity to explore the city.

HOUSING: Students will stay in tourist-class hotels located near the exchange school, public transportation, local eateries and tourist attractions.

COST: Total cost of the business and culture program is estimated at $3,800. Final cost will be determined in fall 2009.  The price includes: housing, all breakfasts and two dinners, round trip transportation-plane and train, all tuition and instructional costs, site visits, ground transfers and taxes and assistance by program staff traveling with group.

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT INFORMATION:  An initial deposit of $1500 is due at the time of application.  This deposit is part of the total advertised cost of the program.  Once a student is academically admitted by the faculty director, the initial non-refundable deposit is due to the Cashier’s Office.  The student will be automatically enrolled into the study abroad course.  The University Billing Office will then bill each registered student for the total cost of the study abroad program (less the deposit amount) through the regular university billing system.  Standard University deadlines for withdrawals do not apply to study abroad programs.  Once the published Application Deadline occurs, the accepted student is responsible for the entire amount of the study abroad program charge. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  Application forms are available from the faculty director.   Completed application forms are currently being accepted by the faculty director.  Admission is competitive and enrollment is limited to 30 participants.  Students will be admitted on a rolling basis until the program is full.  Students will be selected based on business discipline, GPA (a minimum of a 2.75 required), written essay and 2 letters of recommendation. All students must be in good conduct standing with the university. For more information about the course from the Perdue School of Business, please visit Winter Program in France  All questions concerning the program should be addressed to the program director:

Dr. Hong Yao, Global Programs Coordinator
Perdue School of Business
Phone: 410-543-6327 Email: hxyao@salisbury.edu
 

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