International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC View of Lyon

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2015-2016 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS GROUPE INSEEC ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

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BORDEAUX Studying Abroad, a Life Changing Experience

Advances in telecommunications, international regulations for business commerce, and governmental negotiations for common approaches in world politics have created a smaller, more globalized world where international education is no longer a luxury but a necessity.

This educational experience abroad will introduce you to other cultures, languages and notions of social cohesion. It will act as a comprehensive approach to assist you in developing a sense of global identity and international cultural awareness. As a result, you will be able to think more globally when responding to local situations, and hopefully, become more actively engaged in this interconnected world.

During your stay in France, you will be faced with many challenges such as following courses in English, finding a place to stay, dealing French administration, commuting to school during a strike and making new friends. To overcome these challenges you must take a cross-cultural approach in expressing yourself, adapt quickly to new environments and communicate with the international team and academic advisors who are here to help you!

Whether you are studying in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon or Chambery, this guide and the local team will assist you. The mission of the international team is to help you by answering questions and facilitating your integration into the school. With the help of the local team, student associations and the other international students, we believe your experience at Groupe INSEEC will be one that you treasure for the rest of your life.

It is my personal conviction that this experience will change you; it will help you grow, develop and become a better student equipped to work in a globalized world.

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Table of Contents

Welcome to France �� 4

About Groupe INSEEC �� 6

The INSEEC Experience �� 7

How to Choose Your School �� 8

Application Procedure �� 10

International Academic Programs �� 11 Paris Campus �� 11

Bordeaux Campus �� 15

Lyon Campus �� 18

Chambery Campus �� 20

Plan your budget �� 22

Health Insurance �� 23

Customs and Immigration �� 24

Student services �� 25

National Holidays �� 26

International Team �� 27

International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC 3 Welcome to France The French Republic is a founding member of the United Nations, one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, and a member of the Francophonie, the G8, G20, NATO, OECD, WTO, and the Latin Union. It is also a founding and leading member state of the European Union and the largest EU state by area. In 2013, France was listed 20th on the Human Development Index, France has the largest military in the EU and possesses the third-largest stockpile of nuclear weapons in the world.

In the past 5 years, more than a million businesses have been established in France. Whether it is your first time to France, or your home away from home, the French Republic has a lot to offer. There are over 37 World Heritage Sites in France, and each region in France has successfully defined itself by producing local food, beverages and goods and by hosting regional cultural In addition to culture, fashion and fine dining, events. France is the world’s 5th largest economy. It accounts for 5% of world GDP and 6% of global trade. It is the second-largest recipient of foreign investment in the world. Of the 500 largest companies in the world, 39 of them are French. This includes: Agri- food (Danone); Fashion, luxury goods, and cosmetics (Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint-Laurent, Chanel, Dior, L’Oréal); Automobiles (Peugeot-Citroën, Renault) and tires (Michelin); Electronics (Thlès, Thomson) and Aerospace (Airbus, Dassault). France is also the most digitized country. Alcatel-Lucent is the leading carrier of digital information, and Orange is the world’s fifth largest.

France is also proud to host the headquarters of the OECD, UNESCO, Interpol, Alliance Base and the International Bureau for Weights and Measures. Additionally, it has a large network of diplomatic missions in the world, second only to the USA. These international non-governmental resources are what make France an ideal place to study View from the boardwalk of the Bordeaux campus international business and commerce.

4 International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC The French language is also very important. It is an official language in 29 countries and an official language of all United Nations’ agencies and a large number of international organizations. According to France’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, 77 million people in Europe speak French natively. During your studies, Groupe INSEEC will offer you French language courses, a ‘cadeau’ which could help you find employment within the international arena.

To successfully integrate into French society, it is France is a country that can offer important to have a basic understanding of French public you a lot. We hope that you enjoy administration. If you are a non-European staying your time here. This guide is very in France on a student visa, la Mairie, which is closely comprehensive and we encourage linked to ‘la préfecture’ is where you will need to go to you to read it carefully. Should you register yourself as a resident of France and to have any additional questions or pick-up your ‘titre de séjour’. Another important should you need any assistance French institution is ‘la Caisse de l’Assurance Maladie.’ For students staying in France longer than three months, during your stay in France, please you must register yourself to the French social security do not hesitate to contact your local office. More information on this subject can be found in international officer. chapter 8 – Health Insurance.

International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC 5 About Groupe INSEEC In 1975 INSEEC Business School was founded in Bordeaux. Since its creation, the school has developed into a group consisting of 12 French institutions for higher education thus deepening its commitment to communication and business affairs. Groupe INSEEC now has campuses in: Paris, Bordeaux, Chambery, Lyon, Monaco and Geneva with satellite campuses in London, Chicago and soon San Francisco. There are roughly 15 000 students studying International Management, Finance, Luxury Brand Communication, Auditing, Marketing, Advertising, Wine and Spirits Students on the patio of the Bordeaux campus Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management and much more.

The flexibility for students and staff to participate to inter-institutional exchanges is an example of INSEEC’s innovative strategy to maintain an international environment as well as international network of alumni and professors.

Groupe INSEEC has A network of INSEEC Business a budget of School is 45 000 one of the top 20 131 million euro alumni Business Schools in France.

For students looking to study abroad in France, Groupe INSEEC is the ideal institution. Since its foundation, INSEEC has continued to integrate an international dimension into its academic curriculum by strengthening its university exchange programs and by providing global internship opportunities. There are now 4 institutions open to exchange students that offer courses and programs taught entirely in English along with a local international service dedicated to providing high quality student services as well as increasing and improving student mobility. The 4 schools are: INSEEC Business School, BBA INSEEC, INSEEC Bachelor, INSEEC School of Communication (Sup de Pub). In accordance with the school, students can choose to study in Paris, Bordeaux, Chambery and Lyon. In addition, the International University of Monaco (IUM) has programs and courses fully taught in English as well as a highly developed network of partners. Paris campus, INSEEC Business School

6 International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC The INSEEC Experience

While studying at any institution within Groupe INSEEC the three ‘I’(s) should always be remembered: International expertise, Innovative education and Introduction to the professional world. International Expertise - Groupe INSEEC offers multilingual classes to its students as well as the opportunity to participate in a semester or a full year program abroad.

With more than 150 bilateral agreements, the students Business week 2014 at Groupe INSEEC can study around the world, coupling their academic knowledge with an international experience. Your presence on our campuses adds to our international profile. Groupe INSEEC believes that French and foreign students should be 100% integrated into the same courses. Mixing students in this way develops Introduction to the Professional World - Groupe soft skills such as cross-cultural communication and INSEEC believes in creating an equilibrium between the the ability to work in an international team. Last year academic studies and professional training. Due to this Groupe INSEEC received over 650 incoming philosophy, Groupe INSEEC has created a career center exchange and international students. on each of its campuses to assist students in finding internships, drafting a curriculum vitae, improving Innovative Education - Throughout your academic stay, their interview skills and much more. For international you will be integrated into an academic program and students, learning from the career center or completing some of you will be linked to majors such as: Corporate an internship in France is an ideal introduction to the Finance, Marketing Strategy, International French corporate culture and in understanding what Management, Brand Strategy and Luxury Brand is needed to do business in France. Communication. Within these programs there are special learning activities and events such as the Green Business Week, the Serious Games, Business Games, the International Academic Seminars, the European Week and Compet. These compulsory special learning activities and events represent Groupe INSEEC’s innovative two-fold approach to learning. In activities such as the Business Games, students are put into a real-world scenario and must work as a team in order to develop a business strategy that will help the company overcome a crisis. During the International Academic Seminars and European Week, Groupe INSEEC invites specialists from different parts of the world so that students can benefit from a global perspective and international debates on various course topics. Students participating in the Business Games

International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC 7 How to Choose

Your School Paris campus Within Groupe INSEEC there are 4 institutions which receive exchange students: INSEEC Business School, BBA INSEEC, INSEEC Bachelor and INSEEC School of Communication, Sup de Pub. Each school has multiple campuses. It is important that students familiarize themselves with each school and then choose the location of their choice. Please note that each campus offers a different selection of international academic programs. INSEEC Bachelor campus Chambery campus

INSEEC Business School BBA INSEEC Locations: Paris, Bordeaux and Chambery Locations: Lyon and Bordeaux INSEEC Business School is the most prestigious BBA INSEEC is 4 year postsecondary business school within Groupe INSEEC, holding the French program fully accredited by the French Ministry of national accreditation of “Grande école de Education. commerce”. The business school strives to set itself appart along three main axes. First, by supporting men Since the school’s creation in 1988, its mission has and women in their initial as well as their continuing been to make its students operational in the field of education and helping them to define and bring to international business. fruition their professional project within any type BBA INSEEC is based on four very simple principles: of organization, both in France and internationally. A high level of academic excellence; Proficiency Secondly, in helping develop amongst its students a in foreign languages and a broad knowledge of responsible and collaborative entrepreneurial spirit foreign cultures; Extensive internships in international contributing to the creation of value in existing and new business; and Development of a professional project. business activities. Lastly, in teaching students how to understand international practices and to meet the The academic programs have been redesigned over challenges of world markets. the years to reflect the changes in the business environment. BBA INSEEC is determined to comply In addition, INSEEC Business School continues to with European regulations, and to affirm its high-level uphold the traditional values in which it was founded: international profile. the social, economic and cultural diversity of its learners; its history, placing general culture and humanist values at the heart of its instruction; its multi-campus layout and strong anchorage in each of its regions; a Faculty involved in the creation and transmission of knowledge in response to the expectations of economic stake holders; and fostering a network of companies and alumni committed to its educational project and/or involved in its governance.

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INSEEC Bachelor INSEEC School of Communication, Locations: Paris and Chambery Sup de Pub INSEEC Bachelor aims to train students into Locations: Paris becoming managers that will take into account INSEEC School of Communication (known as environmental issues, markets and society. It also Sup de Pub in France) was founded 30 years ago by offers undergraduate students the freedom to choose Havas Euro RSCG and has trained young professionals their disciple of specialization such as trade, finance, in corporate communication, as skilled strategists and marketing, management and communication. creative talents. It is a leader in innovation, creativity and pragmatic positions. The communication school Upon graduation, students will be able to conduct trade anticipates market needs by holding a yearly meeting in today’s business through the English language, with the Board of Orientation and Development, where integrate quickly into a business team in the workplace, Communications experts define major market trends. understand and adopt the behavior and business ethics in their selling principles, understand the business Since its inception, INSEEC School of Communication issues in an international context and master the has constantly strived, through innovation, to keep ability to adopt a critical way of thinking. its teaching methods in phase with the realities of the advertising industry. Of the professional INSEEC Bachelor values excellence, knowledge faculty: 80% of lecturers are active in advertising and respect for different cultures. The closeness or the media. Information sessions are organized between the faculty and students contributes to with top agencies and companies (Ogilvy, TF1, Draft, smooth and efficient development of the essential skills Nissan, etc.) The various programs are designed to be for the future careers of our students. as original and relevant as possible, thereby meeting the demands of the professional world. There is on- hand training from the start of the program. Students are put into situations that they will face during their internships and future working life. Via its mission to train high level professionals for Marketing, Communication or Advertising, our school has been able to unite a powerful network of businesses and alumni.

International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC 9 Application Procedure All students must apply online. During their application online they must select the school they wish to attend as well as the location.

This year students must register online before the 15 May 2015 (midnight CET).

In addition to the online application the following documents must be sent by email to: [email protected]

■ Official Transcript of records of your past academic years ■ Resume / CV with the students photo ■ Cover letter / motivation letter ■ Copy of student passport or EU ID card ■ Copy of European health insurance card or certificate. Please note: all Non EU students will Acceptance Letter have to register to the French National Health European students: The acceptance letter will be sent Insurance System. The estimated cost is 220 EUR. by email. If students need an original acceptance letter for Registration will take place during the orientation their visa, please send an email to the local coordinator. sessions. Non-European students: A copy of the acceptance letter will be sent by email and the original will be sent to the coordinator from your home university. English Requirements Students should have a good command of the English Course Registration language. Groupe INSEEC recommends that Please note that courses are subject to change. students have a TOEFL score between 71-80 Students will have a one week period to modify iBTS. Students can either submit a TOEFL score, or be their schedules. No changes will be made after officially nominated by the home institution. this time. If you have sufficient knowledge of the French language, students can follow alternative programs in Nominations French. For more information please refer to the school’s Nominations can be sent by email to [email protected] website or contact the local coordinator of the school or to the local coordinator. Nominated students will and location in which you are interested. receive an email on the 01 April, inviting them to apply online. Academic Calendar Schools and programs may have a different academic Confirmation Email calendar. It is important that students read this Students will receive a confirmation email stating that information very carefully, taking note of the dates all documents have been well received. Remember, all which correspond to their program. Orientation days are supporting documents should be sent by email before mandatory. During the orientation students will register the deadline: 15 May. to the school and confirm their class schedule.

10 International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC International Academic Programs Programs and academic calendars vary from campus to campus. It is important that students are able to respect the orientation and semester dates of their program.

Programs taught in French Each institution has programs offered in French. Students looking for a French track are invited to go to our website www.inseec.com. Alternatively, they may contact a local coordinator to have more information.

Paris Campus

Paris is always a precursor with regards to the implementation of large projects and has an economic, social and cultural vitality that is constantly developing. The capital continually attracts investors as well as numerous multinational companies. Studying in the heart of Paris enables you to enjoy a favorable economic and cultural environment that is future-orientated. The City of light is in first place as the best student town, in terms of: international influence (1st); culture (1st); studies (3rd) and employment (4th). For students wishing to study business, management or marketing in a European capital, the Paris campus has a lot to offer. Paris is a large city with roughly 2.2 million people. There are many monuments, museums, theaters and a bustling nightlife. The Paris campus offers both undergraduate and graduate courses.

Business Program 1 This program is appropriate for students in their 1st and 2nd year of undergraduate studies. Students must choose a minimum of 4 courses from the list blow (24 ECTS). Please note that some courses are comprised of two sessions which will be taught by 2 different faculty members. Students registering for these classes are required to attend both sessions. School: INSEEC Bachelor Location: 63 Boulevard Exelmans 75016 Paris, France Language: Fully taught in English When: Program is offered in both the fall and spring semesters Fall semester begins : 08 September 2015 Fall semester ends : 29 January 2016 Spring semester begins : 01 February 2016 Spring semester ends : 27 May 2016

Course listing ects Course includes Finance 6 International finance and capital markets Management Control 6 Corporate Finance 6

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Paris Campus

Course listing ects Course includes International Business 6 Cross Cultural Communication and International Marketing Brand Marketing 6 Strategic Brand Management and Luxury Brand Management Strategic Marketing 6 B to B Marketing and Advertising and New Medias Entrepreneurship 6 Business Law and Ethics 6 International Business Law and International Business Ethics Strategic Management and Human 6 Strategic Management and Human Resources Management Resources Developing Communication skills 6 International Press Review and Advanced Public Speaking French Culture & Civilization 6 French as a Foreign Language (Sister school 6 Language course and workshop ALIP)

Management Program 1 This program is appropriate for students in their final year of undergraduate studies or the first year of a master’s program. School: INSEEC Business School Location: 27 Avenue Claude Vellefaux, 75010 Paris – France Language: Fully taught in English When: Course listing is only offered during the fall semester Mandatory orientation: 01 September 2015 Semester ends: 18 December 2015

Course listing ects Course includes Introduction to geopolitics; institutional and political concepts as Contemporary Challenges 5 well as news analysis French culture and language courses as well as E -reputation and Foreign Languages and Personal 5 Development professional networks Diversity of corporate contracts, criminal law, tax law and social Legal Environment for Business 5 law Marketing of services, strategic marketing and IDIC (INSEEC Marketing and Development 5 Digital Innovation Challenges) Introduction to financial management, corporate finance and risk Principles of Management and Finance 5 management and investment decision methods

Students can choose one elective ects Course includes Strategic marketing, international marketing and marketing Strategic Marketing 5 trends International Trade 5 International relations, purchasing and trade export

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Paris Campus

Management Program 2 This program is appropriate for students in their final year of undergraduate studies or the first year of a master’s program. School: INSEEC Business School Location: 27 Avenue Claude Vellefaux, 75010 Paris – France Language: Fully taught in English When: Course listing is only offered during the spring semester Mandatory orientation: 05 January 2016 Semester ends: 29 April 2016

Course listing ects Course includes Quantitative and qualitative analysis along with dissertation Research Methodologies 5 methods Business ethics, norms and institutions of CSR and corporate Ethics and Corporate Governance 5 governance International economics and finance regulations, economic Principles of Economics 5 growth and sustainable development; and business intelligence Setting up and managing an IT project, IT and value creation Information Systems Management 5 within the company and IT - the driving force behind corporations

Students can choose two electives ects Course includes Designing a marketing plan, web marketing integrating social Innovative Marketing 5 media, marketing and campaigns Operation and logistics management, international business Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 5 planning, trade regulations and negotiations Corporate and International Finance 5 Corporate finance, banking and international finance Understanding the business challenges in the luxury industry, Luxury Business Management 5 consumer behavior with luxury goods and strategic management of luxury businesses International Business Environment 5 Doing business abroad, global finance and e-marketing Wine and spirits markets, international wine economics and Wine and Spirits Management 5 oenology Introduction to specifics of tourism, tourism marketing and Fundamentals of Tourism & Hospitality 5 Management hospitality business game

Management Program 3 This program is appropriate for students in their second year of master’s or students participating to a double degree program. School: INSEEC Business School Location: 27 Avenue Claude Vellefaux, 75010 Paris – France Language: Fully taught in English When: Course listing is only offered during the fall semester Mandatory orientation: 11 September 2015 Semester ends: 18 December 2015

Course listing ects Competitive Intelligence 2 Business Ethics 2 Public Institutions 1 Research Methods 1 General Knowledge 1 Team Management 1 Strategic Management 2 Cross Cultural Management 2 Purchasing 2 Supply Chain Management 2 International Finance 2 Geostrategy 2 Conflict analysis 2 International contracts 2 International Management 2 Strategy 360° 2 Crisis Night 2

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Paris Campus

Course listing ects French Culture 1 ALIP, French Language Courses 1

Luxury Brand Communication and Marketing This program is appropriate for students in their final year of undergraduate studies or the first year of their master’s program. During the semester, several industries are studied including, fashion, fashion accessories, watchmaking, design and well-being, but also the food sector (wines and champagne etc.). Students will also be introduced to the industry of Luxury Hotels. School: INSEEC Communication School, Sup de Pub Location: 31 Quai de la Seine, 75019 Paris, France Language: Fully taught in English When: Course listing is only offered during the fall semester Mandatory orientation: 26 August 2015 Semester ends: 28 January 2016

Course listing ects Course includes Geopolitics 3 Advertising English and TOEIC preparation or ALIP, French 2 Language courses Advertising Competitions 10 This course is made up of several lectures and will focus on the following points themes introduction to luxury, luxury marketing strategies, luxury products and counterfeits, luxury brand management, luxury marketing and Luxury Brand Communication and 15 CRM, worldwide luxury clientele, luxury communication and sponsoring, Marketing event managing and PR, image coaching, Lux 10, the art of selling in luxury, merchandising strategy, luxury e-reputation & news medias, luxury e-business, sustainable luxury, luxury resume preparations.

International Brand Strategy and Marketing This program is appropriate for students in their final year of undergraduate studies or the first year of a master’s program. This program is the emblematic profession in consultancies and leads to the professions of advertising manager, group leader, or strategic planner. The strategic manager handles one or several budgets amounting to several million euros. School: INSEEC Communication School, Sup de Pub Location: 31 Quai de la Seine, 75019 Paris, France Language: Fully taught in English When: Course listing is only offered during the fall semester Mandatory orientation: 26 August 2015 Semester ends: 28 January 2016

Course listing ects Course includes Geopolitics 3 Advertising English and TOEIC preparation or ALIP, French 2 Language courses Advertising Competitions 10 This course is made up of several lectures and will focus on the following points brand management, international campaign, international Brand Strategy 15 marketing, marketing research, account planning, E-business, social media, the art of pitching, trendspotting, media strategy, PR strategy, comparative media literacy, communication in Europe and sales management.

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Bordeaux Campus

Students wishing to study within a traditional French city are encouraged to take courses in Bordeaux. Bordeaux is a port city situated in the southern part of France. It is the 9th largest city in France and a one hour drive to the seaside. Regularly classed at the top of the most attractive cities, Bordeaux can be discovered by biking along the boardwalk of the Garonne river or during an evening in one of the numerous nightlife spots. Although Bordeaux intends to keep its place of choice amidst the aeronautic and technology sectors it does not mean it is any less occupied with preserving its exceptional quality of life. Nearby you will find the Atlantic Ocean and the immense natural lakes perfect for surfing and water sports as well as the Pyrenees perfect for hiking and winter sports.

Bordeaux is placed among the best student towns: studies (2nd); transport (3rd); culture (4th) and international influence (4th). As it is also home to the famous French Bordeaux wines, we offer courses in Wine and Spirits Management which are taught in English and open to exchange students. Bordeaux can welcome graduate or undergraduate students.

International Marketing and Communication This program is appropriate for students in their 3rd or final year of undergraduate studies. School: BBA INSEEC Location: 26 Rue Raze, 33000 Bordeaux, France Language: Fully taught in English When: Program is offered in the fall semester Mandatory orientation (fall semester): 08 September 2015 Fall Semester ends: 18 December 2015

Course listing ects International Principles of Economics 2 Corporate Strategy 3 Supply Chain Management 1 International Management Issues 1 Business Game “WORLDSTRAT” 3 Brand Management 2 Luxury Marketing 2 Consumer Behavior 2 Digital Marketing 2 Sustainable Marketing 2 International Distribution Agreements 2 Corporate Communication 2 Marketing Studies 2 Internal Auditing 2 Business Control 2 Cultural Communication & Understanding 5 French for Foreigners 3

French-English Business Administration Program This program is appropriate for students in their 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate studies. School: BBA INSEEC Location: 26 Rue Raze, 33000 Bordeaux, France Language: Courses offered in French and English When: Program is offered in both the fall and spring semesters Mandatory orientation (fall semester): 08 September 2015 Fall Semester ends: 18 December 2015 Mandatory orientation (spring semester): 15 February 2016 Spring Semester ends: 27 May 2016

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Bordeaux Campus

Course listing ects Approach to Foreign Markets 2 Strategic Marketing 2 Internet Marketing 2 International Marketing 2 Human Resources Management 2 Corporate Strategy 2 Intelligence économique (FR) 2 Droit des contrats internationaux (FR) 2 Marchés et financements internationaux (FR) 2 Contrôle de gestion (FR) 2 Politique et choix d’investissement (FR) 2 Diagnostic financier (FR) 2 Mangement (FR) 2 Management de l’Innovation (FR) 2 Systèmes d’information et gestion de projet (FR) 2 Business English 3 Advanced Spanish 3 Guest Lectures 6

Management Program 1 This program is appropriate for students in their final year of undergraduate studies or the first year of a master’s program. School: INSEEC Business School Location: Hangar 19, Quai de Bacalan, 33070 Bordeaux, France Language: Fully taught in English When: Course listing is only offered during the fall semester Mandatory orientation: 01 September 2015 Semester ends: 18 December 2015

Students can choose one elective ects Course includes Strategic marketing, international marketing and marketing Strategic Marketing 5 engineering International Management 5 International relations, purchasing and trade export

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Bordeaux Campus

Management Program 2 This program is appropriate for students in their final year of undergraduate studies or the first year of a master’s program. School: INSEEC Business School Location: Hangar 19, Quai de Bacalan, 33070 Bordeaux, France Language: Fully taught in English When: Course listing is only offered during the spring semester Mandatory orientation: 05 January 2016 Semester ends: 29 April 2016

Course listing ects Course includes Research Methodologies 5 Quantitative and qualitative analysis along with dissertation methods Business ethics, norms and institutions of CSR and corporate Ethics and Corporate Governance 5 governance International economics and finance regulations, economic Principles of Economics 5 growth and sustainable development; and business intelligence Setting up and managing an IT project, IT and value creation Information Systems Management 5 within the company and IT - the driving force behind corporations

Students can choose two electives ects Course includes Wine and spirits management 5 Wine and spirits markets, international wine economics and oenology International Business Environment 5 Doing business abroad, global finance and e-marketing Designing a marketing plan, web marketing integrating social Innovative Marketing 5 media, marketing and campaigns Operation and logistics management, international business Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 5 planning, trade regulations and negotiations Corporate and International Finance 5 Corporate finance, banking and international finance Understanding the business challenges in the luxury industry, Luxury Business Management 5 consumer behavior with luxury goods and strategic management of luxury businesses Introduction to specifics of tourism, tourism marketing and Fundamentals of Tourism & Hospitality 5 Management hospitality business game

Management Program 3 This program is appropriate for students in their second year of master’s or students participating to a double degree program. School: INSEEC Business School Location: Hangar 19, Quai de Bacalan, 33070 Bordeaux, France Language: Fully taught in English When: Course listing is only offered during the fall semester Mandatory orientation: 11 September 2015 Semester ends: 18 December 2015

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Lyon Campus

Lyon is the capital of the Rhône-Alpes region and the 3rd largest city in France. It is located in the south of France, half way between the seaside and the mountains, and near a large range of popular vacation destinations. Its geographical position between Northern and Southern Europe, strengthened by its significant infrastructure and communication facilities, make it the second most important economic region of France. It counts renowned and dynamic industries, such as health (human and veterinary medicine), motor vehicles, nuclear and new energy technologies, tourism and leisure equipment, micro and nanotechnologies. It also hosts the headquarters of Interpol, Euronews and International Agency for Research on Cancer. The City of Lyon is graced with three large city parks. Neighborhood gardens and public squares are integrated in every district to enhance smaller spaces and contribute the quality of life in the area. Lyon can welcome undergraduate and graduate students.

French-English Business Program This program is appropriate for students in their 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate studies. School: BBA INSEEC Location: 19 Place Tolozan 69001 Lyon, France Language: Courses offered in French and English When: Program is offered in both the fall and spring semesters Mandatory orientation (fall semester): 08 September 2015 Fall Semester ends: 11 December 2015 Mandatory orientation (spring semester): 15 February 2016 Spring Semester ends: 20 May 2016

Course listing ects Course includes Environnement de l’entreprise 3 Intelligence économique (FR) and Anglo-American law Business English 2 Marchés et financements internationaux (FR), Contrôle de gestion et Finance 10 budgets (FR), Politique et choix d’investissement (FR) and Diagnostic financier (FR) Approche des Marchés extérieurs, Marketing Strategy, International Marketing Communication, 10 Commerce International Marketing and communication, Category Marketing and E-Marketing Corporate Strategy (FR), Ressources humaines et relations sociales (FR), Organisation, Strategie, Management 8 Management de l’Innovation (FR), Techniques de Management (FR)

International Business Administration 1 This program is appropriate for students in their 3rd or final year of undergraduate studies. School: BBA INSEEC Location: 19 Place Tolozan 69001 Lyon, France Language: Courses offered in French and English When: Program is offered in both the fall and spring semesters Mandatory orientation (fall semester): 08 September 2015 Fall Semester ends: 11 December 2015

Course listing ects Business & Legal Management 2 Cross Cultural Management 2 Press Review 2 Research Methodology 4 Financial Analysis 2 Marketing Studies 4 Theoretical Framework of Business Strategies 2 Business Game 6 French for International Students 3

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Lyon Campus

Course Choice for Foreign Languages ects Business English 3 Advanced German 3 Advanced Spanish 3 Advanced Italian 3

International Business Administration 2 This program is appropriate for students in their 3rd or final year of undergraduate studies. School: BBA INSEEC Location: 19 Place Tolozan 69001 Lyon, France Language: Courses offered in French and English When: Program is offered in both the fall and spring semesters Mandatory orientation (spring semester): 15 February 2016 Spring Semester ends: 20 May 2016

Course listing ects International Economy 2 Geopolitics and World Issues 4 French for International Students 4 Business English 2 Strategic Marketing and Marketing Plan 2 Consumer Behavior 2 International Marketing 2 Financial Analysis – Advanced 2 Financial Diagnosis 2 Business Cases and Strategy 2 Research Thesis 8

Atlantis Program This program is appropriate for students in their 3rd or final year of undergraduate studies. School: BBA INSEEC Location: 19 Place Tolozan 69001 Lyon, France Language: Courses offered in French and English When: Program is offered in the fall semester Mandatory orientation (fall semester): 08 September 2015 Fall Semester ends: 11 December 2015

Course listing ects Finance in a Flat World 6 Marketing in a Flat World 6 Business Game 6 Globalization 6 Information Systems Management 6 French for International Students 3

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ChambÉry Campus

For the nature lovers, the Chambery campus is for you. The city of Chambery is located in the southern part of the French Rhône-Alpes in the region of Aples-Savoy. Savoy is the 2nd strongest economic region in France, 6th in the European Union and brings together 15 business clusters, 3 of which have a global presence. It has the strongest national concentration of industrial leaders as well as innovative small and medium sized business in the industrial, sport and leisure sectors with an area of excellence in mountaineering and winter sports. Savoy takes it dynamism from its location, placed at the crossroads of major axes of national and international communication. INSEEC benefits from an exceptional setting, between lakes and mountains in the Eco-Technology Park of the Savoy Technolac. A jewel of economic and technological innovation in the Rhônes-Alpes, the Savoy Technolac, with ISO 14001 certification, is a model of sustainable development and hosts 230 businesses. It is also the number 1 hot house for start-ups in Rhône-Alpes. During the winter months students can take full advantage of the mountainous regions and notable ski stations. During the warmer months students can go hiking, enjoy water sports on ‘Lac Bourget’ or take a day trip to Geneva. On the Chambery campus students can attend undergraduate and graduate level courses. There is also a special program dedicated to Tourism and Hospitality Management

Business Program 1 This program is appropriate for students in their 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate studies. School: INSEEC Bachelor Location: 12 avenue Lac d’Annecy - Savoie Technolac, 73381 Le Bourget-du-Lac, France Language: Courses offered in English When: Program is offered in the fall semester Fall semester begins : 08 September 2015 Fall semester ends : 29 January 2016

Course listing ects Course listing ects MBO in Europe 3 Projet culturel (cultural project) 4 Intercultural communication 3 French as a foreign language 2 Business writing 3 Geopolitics 3 In place of English & TOEIC preparation, student can choose Social media 3 to take two courses in French: Job interview 3 Gestion de la logistique internationale (français) 3 English & TOEIC preparation 6 Gestion des risques à l’international (français) 3

Management Program 1 This program is appropriate for students in their final year of undergraduate studies or the first year of a master’s program. School: INSEEC Business School Location: 12 avenue Lac d’Annecy - Savoie Technolac, 73381 Le Bourget-du-Lac, France Language: Fully taught in English When: Course listing is only offered during the fall semester Mandatory orientation: 01 September 2015 Semester ends: 18 December 2015

Course listing ects Course includes Introduction to geopolitics; institutional and political concepts as Contemporary Challenges 5 well as news analysis French culture and language courses as well as E -reputation and Foreign Languages and Personal 5 Development professional network Diversity of corporate contracts, criminal law, tax law and social Legal Environment for Business 5 law Marketing of services, strategic marketing and IDIC (INSEEC Marketing and Development 5 Digital Innovation Challenges) Introduction to financial management, corporate finance and risk Principles of Management and Finance 5 management and investment decision methods International Trade 5 International relations, purchasing and trade export

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Chambéry Campus

Management Program 2 This program is appropriate for students in their final year of undergraduate studies or the first year of a master’s program. School: INSEEC Business School Location: 12 avenue Lac d’Annecy - Savoie Technolac, 73381 Le Bourget-du-Lac, France Language: Fully taught in English When: Course listing is only offered during the spring semester Mandatory orientation: 05 January 2016 Semester ends: 29 April 2016

Students can choose two electives ects Course includes Introduction to specifics of tourism, tourism marketing and Fundamentals of Tourism & Hospitality 5 Management hospitality business game International Business Environment 5 Doing business abroad, global finance and e-marketing

Management Program 3 This program is appropriate for students in their second year of master’s or students participating to a double degree program. School: INSEEC Business School Location: 12 avenue Lac d’Annecy - Savoie Technolac, 73381 Le Bourget-du-Lac, France Language: Fully taught in English When: Course listing is only offered during the fall semester Mandatory orientation: 11 September 2015 Semester ends: 18 December 2015

Course listing ects International Management Business Ethics 2 and Purchasing ects Cultural Project 1 Cross Cultural Management 2 Français Langue Etrangère 3 1 International Strategy 2 French and european institutions 2 International Contracts 2 2 Research methods 2 International Finance 2 Team Management 2 Innovation project 2 Strategic management 2 Purchasing 3 2 Strategie 360° ou Business Game 2 Supply Chain Management 2 2 International Human Resources 2 Students can choose the Tourism & Hospitality Major or International Management and Purchasing.

Tourism & Hospitality Major ects Tourism & Hospitality 2 Culinary marketing 2 Demand and Revenue Management 2 Hospitality service excellence 2 Sustainable Tourism 2 Luxury tourism & Hospitality 2 Urban Tourism 2 Well-being marketing 2 Wine Tourism and Hospitality 2

International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC 21 Plan your budget

Housing Per Month Paris 700 € - 1000 € Lyon 500 € - 900 € Bordeaux 400 € - 550 € Chambery 300 € - 450 €

Meal Plan Per Month Paris 200 € - 400 € Lyon 200 € - 400 € Bordeaux 250 € - 350 € Chambery 250 € - 450 €

Transportation Per Month Paris 60 € Lyon 61 € Bordeaux 30 € Chambery 25 €

Total estimated cost of living per month Per Month Paris 960 € - 1460 € Lyon 761 € - 1361 € Bordeaux 680 € - 930 € Chambery 575 € - 925 €

Please note: 220 € - onetime fee valid All non-European students must pay the mandatory for a full year. French National Healthcare insurance during orientation.

22 International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC Health Insurance The French government requires all students to be covered under the French National Healthcare System.

European Students If you are a European student and you are covered under a national healthcare system from an EU member state then you must have a European Health Insurance Card before coming to France. Students will need to request a copy of their European Health Insurance Card from their national healthcare provider. This card is provided free of charge and allows the student to be covered by the French National Health Insurance. For more information about the EU Health Insurance card as well as the national contact points please visit the European Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu

Les Québécois Getting Reimbursed France and Quebec have special bilateral agreements The French National Healthcare System is in place and therefore there are special procedures very complex. There are many rules and many concerning healthcare. Students from Quebec must exceptions. The French National Healthcare System come with their SE-401-Q-106 form in order to (‘Sécurité Sociale Française’) sets prices on medical be covered by the French National Health Insurance services (‘tarifs de base’ or ‘tarifs conventionnés’) (“Sécurité Sociale Française”). This document exempts and then reimburses 70% of the fixed price (‘tarifs the student from subscribing to the Sécurité Sociale. conventionnés’). However, it is important to note that doctors are not obligated to charge the fixed price. Other Students Doctors can decide to charge extra fees which are not All other students who are less than 28 years old reimbursed by the ‘sécurité sociale.’ For a list of doctors and not currently benefiting from a European National following the tariffs outlined by the French state (MC) Healthcare System or are not from Quebec, are required and private doctors (MNC) then please visit: www.ameli- to register with the French National Healthcare direct.ameli.fr. A list of English speaking doctors will System through Groupe INSEEC. Students will not be provided to you during orientation. be able to start there course until they have done so. The registration fee is 220 euros and students are expected The coverage by the sécurité sociale is sufficient to register during the orientation sessions. Again, this to visit general practitioners, however, visits to the registration is mandatory for the students in order to be dentist, eye doctor, specialist or the hospital are not given their Student ID card and to be admitted in class. very well reimbursed. In addition, many specialist do not follow the fixed prices. Complementary health If you have private insurance this will be used to coverage is therefore recommended for students. complement the French National Insurance. You Some popular student mutual companies providing cannot exempt yourself from registering to the French complementary health coverage are: La Mutuelle Des National Healthcare System even if you have your own Etudiants (LMDE), VITTAVI, and or AVA. Ask your private insurance. local international officer for more details.

International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC 23 Customs and Immigration Nationals from the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) do not need to obtain a visa to study in France. However, all other students are required to request a student visa before they arrive to France.

Group INSEEC advises students to contact their local French Embassy or Consulate for an appointment as soon as they have received their acceptance letter. Tariffs for student visas and supporting documents vary from country to country so be sure to ask the local French Embassy or Consulate what documents they require to complete your file.

All nationals from the list of countries mentioned below, must follow the CEF online procedure. CEF, (Center for studies in France) is a mechanism offering prospective students the benefit of guidance and support at every step in the admission process; from the application form to full enrollment into the foreign institution. It even allows applicants to apply for their visa online and track the progress of their electronic application. Applicants open a personal account on the website of the Campus France local office in their country of residence. From there they follow a paperless procedure that enables them to submit applications for admission, speak with the local staff of Campus France as well as with representatives More information can be found at of the institutions from which they hope to receive an offer http://www.campusfrance.org of admission.

Registering with OFII in France International students with a “Visa Long Séjour” VLS/TS, with the following statement on their visa: “CESEDA R311-3 6°” must register with the OFII (Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration) as soon as they arrive in France. Registering with OFII takes about a month. Students are advised to stay in France until this process is complete. You will get more information about this process when your temporary student visa is issued to you in your home country.

The immigration process may seem long, tedious and time consuming, but if you follow all the instructions and meet the necessary deadlines you will see that it is actually very efficient. In 2012, France welcomed nearly 300,000 foreign students.

Students from the following countries will have to complete an online visa application through Campus France. Algeria Colombia Japan Russia Argentina Comoros Lebanon Senegal Benin Congo Brazzaville Madagascar South Korea Brazil Gabon Mali Taiwan Burkina Faso Guinea Morocco Tunisia Cameroon India Maurice Turkey Chili Ivory Coast Mexico United States of America China Indonesia Peru Vietnam

24 International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC Student services After the students are registered to an institution within Groupe INSEEC, they will receive, an international student guide by email, along with more information about orientation and the buddy system.

International Student Guide Once you have been accepted to study at one of the institutions within Groupe INSEEC you will receive an ‘International Student Guide’. Please read through this guide very carefully. It will provide you with more information about finding accommodations, opening a bank account, getting a local mobile number, understanding SNCF (public transportation) as well as the necessary emergency numbers and important French phrases.

Mandatory Orientation Orientation is mandatory for all students. During the orientation we will provide you with more information about the academic program as well as practical information about the school. It is also the chance for students to meet the international office, faculty members and local students. During the orientation, students will take a picture for their school ID card. Non-European students will also be asked to register to the French National Health Insurance and pay the 220 euro fee.

Buddy System Each semester students are assigned a buddy. Your buddy should contact you by email before you arrive to France. Your buddy is here to help you. They can meet you at the airport, help you check in to your apartment and even assist you with getting a local number or monthly travel pass for the public transport system.

International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC 25 National Holidays For the semester dates, please check the program you are following. Dates are different for each program. Below is more information about national holidays.

1-25 August Summer Holidays – the International Office is closed 15 August Assumption of Mary – National Holiday 28 May - The fountains music and light show at Versailles www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr 1 November

2015/2016 Journées du Patrimoine – Heritage Day, open houses in monuments and sites 19-20 September www.journeesdupatrimoine.culture.fr 25-27 September Fête de la Gastronomie Française www.fete-gastronomie.fr 4-5 October Nuit Blanche, sleepless night (free museums) www.paris.fr 1 November Fête de la Toussaint (All Saints Day) – National Holiday Armistice Day – National Holiday. The end of the world war I and the memorial day for 11 November all those who died in wars, under the Arc de Triomphe. Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Festival in cafés and restaurants 19 November www.rendezvousenfrance.com 25 December Christmas Day – National Holiday

1 January New year – National Holiday 1st Sunday Epiphanie. French people share a « galette » , a tipe of cake, where inside there is a after the new year broad bean or a charm. The one who finds it become the king or queen of the day. 2 February Chandeleur – People make crêpes at home. 14 February Valentin’s Day 28 March Easter Monday – National Holiday 1 April A day for doing jokes 1 May Labor Day – National Holiday 8 May National Holiday. The end of the second world war in West Europe 5 May Ascension – National Holiday. A Christian feast day 21 June La fête de la musique, free concerts all the night www.fetedelamusique.culture.fr The French National Day – National Holiday. The oldest and largest regular military parade 14 July in Europe is held on the morning of 14 July, on the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris.

* On the 1st Sunday of the month some museums are free! For more information please contact your local international office!

We are looking forward to welcoming you in FRANCE!

26 International Exchange Students Academic Programs: 2015-2016 Groupe INSEEC International Team

Groupe INSEEC Olivier GUILLET Director of International Relations and Recruitment

Graduate Programs Undergraduate Programs Lorena ZANELLI Sabrina KERMA Head of International Relations International Relations INSEEC Business School, Paris – Bordeaux – Chambery Assistant [email protected] INSEEC Bachelor, Paris Campus [email protected] Jessica CHAGNARD International Relations Officer Aleksandra DEDIEU Groupe INSEEC International Relations Officer [email protected] BBA INSEEC, Bordeaux Campus Nina HOURDIN [email protected] International Academic Advisor for French programs +33 5 57 87 70 45 INSEEC School of Communication (Sup de Pub), Paris – Bordeaux - Lyon F BORDEAU 45 [email protected] Elodie ANDERSON Cynthia DJOSSOU International Relations Officer International Relations Assistant BBA INSEEC, Bordeaux Campus INSEEC Business School, Paris Campus [email protected] [email protected] +33 5 57 87 70 45 +33 1 52 38 11 62 F BORDEAU 45 F PARIS 244 Laëtitia BARTOLI Noemie DUPLANTIER Head of International Relations International Relations Officer for Students Outside of Europe Lyon Campus INSEEC Business School, Bordeaux Campus [email protected] [email protected] +33 4 78 29 80 28 +33 5 56 00 73 81 F LYON 71 F BORDEAU 40 Sylvie HOVINE Eugénie LELEU International Relations Officer for European Students International Relations Officer INSEEC Business School, Bordeaux Campus BBA INSEEC, Lyon Campus [email protected] [email protected] +33 5 56 01 77 56 +33 4 78 29 80 28 F BORDEAU 40 F LYON 71 Carole BRESCIA Carole BRESCIA International Relations Officer International Relations Officer INSEEC Business School, Chambery Campus INSEEC Bachelor, Chambery Campus [email protected] [email protected] +33 4 79 25 38 38 +33 4 79 25 38 38 F CHAMBER07 F LE-BOUR 01

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