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Paris (Summer)

Paris – the City of Lights and the hotbed of the French business world – is the ideal location for this new study abroad program. Thanks to a new relationship with IESEG, a prestigious French business school with a campus located in the La Defense section of western Paris, this program will offer both a Pamplin core course and a tailored experience in entrepreneurship and innovation. MGT 3404, Principles of Management, will be taught in condensed format by France study-abroad veteran Stephen Skripak. After completion of this course, participating students will participate in a two-week summer program designed by IESEG to focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The summer program will be taught by IESEG faculty and will offer 6 ECTS for completion.

Both courses will include visits to local businesses. During MGT 3404, students will pay visits to two larger French companies with operations in Paris. Since the IESEG program is focused on innovation, visits during those two weeks will focus on start-up companies.

The office of international programs at IESEG will arrange housing at one of the apartment buildings regularly utilized for their summer programs. Two levels of accommodation are available. The lower budget option is in direct proximity to the campus and does not offer air-conditioned rooms. The more expensive option, which is in an air-conditioned building, is a 10-15 minute walk from campus.

Courses offered

MGT 3404 – Principles of Management (3 credits)

IESEG Summer Program – Entrepreneurship and Innovation (6 ECTS which will transfer as 3 credits)

Tentative travel schedule

MGT 3404 will begin on May 27 with a short series of online classes prior to departure. Students will then travel to arrive in Paris on May 31. The majority of the course will then be delivered in a live setting, concluding on June 12.

The IESEG summer program runs from June 15-26, with students departing for the US on June 27.

Likely visits or other info

Example business visits that have been available through IESEG in the past include a guided tour of the Louis Vuitton Foundation and a historical tour of the famous Galleries Lafayette. A visit to the Station F business incubator is also likely.

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Program fees are $3,950. A non-refundable deposit of $500 payable online, is due after acceptance into the program, with the balance of program fees due by January 31, 2020.

Application Deadline: January 24

Cost Summary (estimated)

  

Pre-trip Personal Costs:

 In-State

 Out-of-State

VT GEO Application fee

$50

$50

VT GEO Participation fee

$50

$50
Books and materials $0 $0
Airfare $1,200 $1,200

Passport or Passport/Visa

$145

$145

Pamplin billing:

$3,950

$3,950

Lodging

Included

Included

Required Group Travel

Included

Included

Medical Insurance

Included

Included

 

 

 

VT tuition & fees if you are a Spring full-time student:

$1,206

$2,998

 

 

 

Funds required during program:

 

Personal Expenses

$600

$600

Meals not provided

$300

$300

 

 

 

Total Estimated Costs

$7,501

$9,293

 

Note: Virginia Tech reserves the right to make cancellations, date and cost adjustments, and other necessary changes in the program. Prices may change due to global economic conditions.

Financial Aid and Scholarships:  Your financial aid eligibility can apply to this program. You must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the University Financial Aid Office.  In addition, you must submit the study abroad cost documentation form to the Global Education Office at the International Affairs building, 526 Prices Fork Road, room 131.  The form can be found on the Global Education Financial Aid page.

Due to prepayment on items such as air and lodging, billing may not be in sync with financial aid payouts. Please be prepared to pay costs in advance and be reimbursed with any payouts later.

There are up to 15 seats available for the program.  The application deadline is January 24. 

ELIGIBILITY

  • Freshmen through Seniors, and Graduate Students
  • Minimum GPA: 2.3 (We will use mid-term grades for freshmen to determine eligibility).
  • Non-business students and graduate students are also welcome to participate, and will receive 3 credits. However, all participants must have completed MGT 1104 or equivalent.
  • Priority is given to business students.
Apply Now! Deadline January 24
  • MGT 3404 – Principles of Management
  • 3 credits

Study Abroad Specialist