Bordeaux is a lovely city near the Bay of Biscay along the shores of the Garonne river. While many know the name for the wine, Carlson Students know that it is also an enchanting French city ripe with 18th century architecture, a cosmopolitan city life, and the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to succeed in the global business environment. The Bordeaux Business School, founded in 1874, provides top quality instruction in the fields of business and management in a rich global context with 20% of all students coming from abroad.
The Bordeaux Management School (BEM) has been ranked as one of the top business and management programs in France and endeavors to meet students’ needs by developing their skills and competencies to meet the challenges of business today and tomorrow. BEM’s vocation has always been to transmit the technical capacities, human values, and skills of principled leadership to ensure future success. Global responsibility means more than simply creating shareholder value and studying in Bordeaux teaches firsthand the vital importance of cross-cultural fluency in international business.
• Carlson Junior or Senior (at time of exchange)
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Additional criteria may apply
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.
Students will receive 15 S/N Carlson School International Business (IBUS 5100) credits for their semester at BEM. Students will need to maintain a full-time enrollment of 30 ECTS credits in order to confer the full 15 credits. Contact your adviser or International Programs for a list of courses that have been evaluated to meet Carlson School requirements.
For more information on courses offered on this program visit Bordeaux’s
website.
Carlson School students studying at BEM will be enrolled in the Master of Science in Management track. The semester is divided into 3-6 blocks worth 3 credits each. Each block is 3 weeks in length, with an exam at the end of each block. A French course is also required. A sample of subjects available include:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Economics
- Strategic Management
- Operations Management
- Information Systems
- Human Resources
- Management
Students are able to select from several housing options in Bordeaux. Locations range from walking across the street to campus or commuting 30 minutes by bus. BEM will provide students with information on securing housing in Bordeaux and reserving housing early is encouraged in order to meet preferences.
These estimates will vary based on student preference and exchange rates. All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.
Program Fee:
(includes tuition, fees & int'l
health insurance) |
$6,767
|
Transportation
(to and from program site): |
$1,100 |
|
Documentation (passport, visa,
immunization, additional health
insurance):
|
$450 |
| Books & Materials |
$200 |
| Room and/or Board: |
$4,500
|
| Essential Daily Living Expenses: |
$2,000 |
| Miscellaneous: |
$1,000 |
| Total: |
$16,017
|
*Financial Aid may be applied to study abroad programs.
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships. Find out more about
scholarships and financial aid.
Application materials include the
online application form, a resume, and essay. Submit a completed application by the February 28th Priority Deadline prior to the academic year in which you wish to participate. Programs that do not fill following the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling-admissions basis.
Admission to all programs is based on review of your application by the study abroad selection committee. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline and you will be notified of your status by official letter in April. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.
Kirsten Alexejun
Coordinator
Global Immersion
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-624-7867
Fax: 612-624-8248
alexejun@umn.edu
French Embassy
4101 Reservoir Road NW
Washington DC 20007
Phone: 202-944-6000
http://www.info-france-usa.org/
