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Bordeaux Business School »
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.
For additional details on studying at BEM, check out the
Exchange Student Packet from the BEM International Office.
Courses offered at BEM»
Carlson School students studying at BEM will be enrolled in the Advanced Management Program (or AMP) track. This program is designed specifically for students interested in assuming leadership roles in international organizations. The track is a set of 11 business courses and electives in addition to one French language course. Subjects change from one semester to the next. A sample of subjects available include:
- International Accounting
- International Negotiation
- Organizational Behavior
- Management Information Systems
- International Business Marketing
- Consumer Behavior
- Ethics & Business Leadership
- Strategic Alliances
- Human Resource Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Investment Analysis
- Strategic Management
Contact International Programs for the most current information on courses for your term of study.
Program Credits »
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 CBS courses that have already been evaluated to meet Carlson School requirements.
For more information on courses offered on this program visit Bordeaux’s website.
Housing »
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.
Program Dates »
2008-09 dates will be posted once available. 08-09 dates should be similar to 07-08
Fall Semester:
September 15, 2007 – December 20, 2007
Spring Semester:
January 13, 2008 – June 8, 2008
Program Cost Estimate 2008-2009 »
(can vary based on student preference and exchange rate)
Program Fee:
(includes tuition, fees & int'l
health insurance) |
$6,450
|
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: |
$15,700
|
*Financial Aid may be applied to study abroad programs.
Program Eligibility»
• Carlson Junior or Senior (at time of exchange)
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
•
Fluent French 500 if you want to study in French
• 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.
Application and Admission»
Submit a completed application with a $50 application fee, transcript, resume, and essay 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.
Submit all applications to:
Global Immersion Semester Application
International Programs
Carlson School of Management
321 19th Avenue South, Suite 4-104
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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.
Helpful Contact Information »
Kirsten Alexejun
Coordinator
Global Immersion
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-624-7867
Fax: 612-624-8248
alexejun@umn.edu
Kathy Evenson-McDermott
Study Abroad Academic Adviser
Undergraduate Programs
Carlson School of Management 1-105
Phone: 612-624-3313
even0074@umn.edu
French Embassy
4101 Reservoir Road NW
Washington DC 20007
Phone: 202-944-6000
http://www.info-france-usa.org/
All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.
