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SBA Graduate Program: International Management and Finance in Marseille, France

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Dates: June 18 – July 6, 2012

The PSU School of Business Administration offers the Summer Business in Europe Program in Marseille, France, in cooperation with the Euromed-Marseille Graduate School of Business Marseille-Provence. This Graduate program gives students a unique opportunity to experience European business culture and practices first-hand through 8 credits (2 courses) of coursework, offered in English, in an intensive three-week summer study abroad program.

During the trip, Dr. Taylor will teach the International Management course and will team teach the finance course together with faculty members from Euromed professors who have extensive industry experience and specialize in doing business in Europe and the Mediterranean area. For more information about the Euro-med-Marseille Graduate School of Business, please visit their website at http://www.euromed-management.com/accueil.aspx.

The oldest city in France, Marseille is located on the south coast at the center the French Riviera. Built at the mouth of the Rhone River on the Mediterranean Sea, this city has been central to international trade for over 26 centuries. Its rich history and prime location make it an exciting place to spend part of the summer and the ideal place to experience international business at its European roots.

In addition to the classroom work, this program includes company visits and regional activities incorporating historical and cultural aspects of southern France. Friday afternoons and weekends are free for independent travel.

Program Focus

Course Information:

MGMT 546: Principles of International Management 4 cr.
FIN 556: International Financial Management 4 cr.

FIN 556 counts toward an MBA+ Finance concentration. Also, both classes offered in Marseille count toward the MBA+ International Business concentration. Additionally, the Marseille classes may also be applicable to other MBA+ concentrations as well as MSFA electives.

Program Duration

Short-Term, Summer

Relevant Academic Disciplines

Business, Finance

Program Provider

PSU

Language(s) of Instruction

Pre-Requisites

  • SBA Graduate students only
  • GPA: 3.0 and above
  • Open to select undergraduate seniors. Undergraduate students must have completed BA 303 to qualify. FIN
    319 is strongly recommended. Undergraduate Finance Majors preferred.

Language Skill: None

Housing Options

Dormitory

PSU

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Deadlines

Extended to Friday, March 16, 2012

Program Contact

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Goff, Rachel
Education Abroad Advisor - Europe

503-725-4195
East Hall - 207

To make an appointment with an advisor call 503-725-4094

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