France Summer Program
Study abroad in France to study high performance organizations.
This unique, six-week program brings together the interdisciplinary strengths of the participating faculty and students from both Rollins and Groupe ESC Pau Colleges as well as drawing on the experiences and knowledge of business owners, community partners and entrepreneurs within the Aquitaine region of France.
Academic Information
Faculty
- This program is led by Professor Timothy Pett, from the Department of Business of Rollins and Professor Laurent Sié, a Professor of Knowledge Management and Innovation at ESC Pau Business School, the host University for this program.
- ESC Pau Business School offers a range of further education, higher education and executive programs from Bachelor to Masters Level. ESC Pau Business School collaborates extensively with the region’s major industrial poles of excellence, including Aeronautics, Geosciences, Food Industry, Carbon Fibre, Chemicals, the Horse Industry and the Sports Industry.
Courses
These classes satisfy one major business core course requirement (MGT 354 High Performance Organizations) and one elective course, BUS 390. The program also fulfills the Global Experience required for all students in the Business major.
All students on the program will take two courses as follows:
- MGT354F - High Performance Organizations (HPO)
- BUS395F Special Topics in Business - Knowledge Management
Transfer of Credit
- Students typically take 2 courses for a total of 8 credits.
- Grades appear on the Rollins transcript and factor into the GPA. It can take up to three months for grades to be processed.
What It’s Like to Study Abroad in France
Housing
- Rollins students will be housed in an extended stay hotel in downtown Pau in double occupancy rooms close to the Groupe ESC Pau campus.
- Two regular bus services operate between the Campus and Pau town center, which is only a 5 minute bus ride away (25 minutes if walking).
Meals
- There is a large supermarket and other shops a 5-minute walk from the campus.
- There are also several inexpensive dining options on campus open during the week.
Activities and Excursions
- Students take classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesdays are used for program excursions and there is one weekend excursion as well.
- Examples of business visits include the Pau Chamber of Commerce, the Emmaüs Community, and the Chem’Park chemistry cluster.
- Examples of cultural excursions include visits to Biarritz, San Sebastian (Spain), Bordeaux, and the Pyrenees Mountains.
Life in Pau
Pau is a beautiful historical and university town of around 100,000 inhabitants located in the charming Aquitaine region in the South-west of France between the Atlantic coast and the Pyrenees Mountains and offers a very safe, green environment with a very dynamic economy.
Things to Consider
Students with mobility disabilities may find accessibility and accommodations different from the United States. Check the US Department of State Travelers with Disabilities and specific to the country, Mobility International USA, and the IP "Your Identity Abroad" page in MyRollins.
Program Calendar
Summer 2024
Date | |
|---|---|
May 15 | Required Arrival Day and Orientation |
June 26 | Program Ends |
Requirements for Admission
- Application Deadline: February 12, 2024
- Applications open in November
- Juniors and Seniors
- Clean record with the Office of Community Standards and good academic and college standing
- Professional application: materials are submitted on-time, are edited before submission, and are thorough and thoughtful
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Prerequisites: BUS236 (Statistics for Business) and BUS245 (International Organizational Behavior)
- This program requires an advising session (30 mins) as part of the application process.
Getting There
Flight
Students book their own flights to France and travel to Pau independently.
Orientation
- Upon arrival, students will check into their rooms and begin an orientation that covers student services and other logistics.
- The second day of orientation includes a welcome ceremony, a program-specific orientation, plus a tour of downtown Pau and a visit to a nearby castle!
Visa
For general information about the visa process and visas for non-US citizens, see MyRollins for passports & visa information.
Costs
Program Fee
2024 Program Fee: $6,095 *Tentative Fee*
Also Includes
Tuition, housing, orientation program, cultural excursions, business visits, program administration, and emergency insurance.
Estimated Additional Costs
Round-trip airfare from FL and/or train to Pau $1,200
Meals/food $750
Passport $160
Personal Expenses $350
Federal loan fees $0 and professional licensure/certification $0
Need-Based Scholarships
International Programs offers need-based scholarships and students apply for these through the Rollins program application.
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