IAU, International Business: France, Belgium Winter J-Term Program

Multi-City, Multi-Country (Multi-Region)

Quick Facts

Winter 2022/23
Dates:  December 29, 2022 - January 15, 2023
Application Deadline: September 25
Costs:  $6,230
Credits: 3


Winter 2023/24 dates and costs will be similar to Winter 2022/23.  We will post updates when available.


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*A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due within two weeks of acceptance. This deposit is applied towards the program cost and paid to the College of Staten Island. 



*J-Term program scholarship available. Apply HERE*




 

Program Overview

The International Business Traveling Seminar is designed for students interested in an academic and cultural experience in France, Morocco, and Tunisia. Students gain exposure to the diverse facets of international business while visiting countries at different stages of economic development. While in Europe and North Africa, students visit major multi-national organizations and locally-run businesses as well as meet with public officials responsible for economic policy in order to build a well-rounded understanding of the global market. Students have the opportunity to learn from and exchange their observations with experts from IAU as well as distinguished on-site scholars and local guides. The Institute for American Universities (IAU) is located in Aix-en-Provence situated on the Mediterranean coast. 
 


A Note About the Itinerary 

IAU is sensitive to the ever-changing landscape of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. We plan to continue to run our J-Term programs and have created a modified itinerary that takes travel restrictions and health and safety guidelines into consideration for 2021.

Countries to be Visited on Modified Itinerary:

• Beglium: Brussels
• France: Paris

*View previous itinerary here! A new itinerary will be posted soon.




View this short video clip to get a sense of this winter intersession traveling seminar!

 

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Contact Program Sponsor and Advisor

This program is sponsored and administered by the College of Staten Island CUNY.

Academics & Program

Students can choose one of the following courses:
- Management 325: International Management
- Business 325: International Business
- Marketing 325: International Marketing
- Economics 325: Doing Business in Europe
- Business 304: Business Ethics in a Global Market


About the Professor:

Yannick Le Genissel has been a marketing professional for 15 years in the apparel industry where he successively held the positions of product manager at Quiksilver & Rip Curl Europe and head of apparel division at Rip Curl Brazil. Yannick then joined one of the startups of the Rocket Internet group to work as sales manager for the Brazil's number 1 e-commerce company specializing in outdoor sports products retailing.

He is now an independent consultant in product ranges optimization and professor of marketing/sales/ negotiation in business schools. His experience allows him to have a strong knowledge of the following areas: marketing strategy; innovation and launch of products and services; marketing of apparel companies; and construction of product portfolio for e-commerce stores.

His business career allows him to have a global, international and concrete vision of product marketing.
 

Student Life & Housing

IAU’s J-Term Traveling Seminars are unique in that the classroom and campus changes based on the location of the program. The J-Terms consist of 14-17 day academic and cultural courses led by IAU faculty and include 24/7 staff support.  The seminars are thematic in nature and involve travel through multiple countries. During the program, students have access to a variety of spaces including partner institutions, hotel conference rooms, lecture halls, and museums in which to conduct coursework and lectures. Students are housed in hotels or residence halls in each city. Breakfast is included.  

Duration & Costs

Duration
Winter 2022/23
Dates:  December 29, 2022 - January 15, 2023
Application Deadline: September 25

Costs
$6,230



Winter 2023/24 dates and costs will be similar to Winter 2022/23.  We will post updates when available.



*A non-refundable deposit of $500 is due within two weeks of acceptance. This deposit is applied towards the program cost and paid to the College of Staten Island. 


* Travel itinerary subject to change due to COVID19.


Costs included: Tuition and fees for 3 credits, insurance, pre-departure advising and orientation, lodging, entrance fees to all museums and guest lecture venues, all transportation within program dates, breakfast daily and some dinners.

Costs not included: International airfare, personal expenses, meals not included in the itinerary.

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Contact the program sponsor to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.


Students who enroll in a January Term Seminar and the spring semester in Aix-en-Provence consecutively are eligible to receive a $2,000 grant credited to their spring semester invoice. In order to be eligible to receive the grant, students must participate in the Early Start Program during the week between the end of the January Term Seminar and the start of the spring semester. The Early Start Program allows students to move in with their French hosts a week before the semester begins, receive French language instruction, and participate in local cultural activities! Visit IAU's Scholarship website for additional details. 

 

Eligibility & Deadlines

Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum class standing - students must have completed at least one semester (minimum 12 semester credit hours) of college-level coursework at the time of application.
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Students must be at least 18 years of age


Applications to Include
- Official transcripts
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher who knows the applicant from a classroom setting
- Statement of purpose


Application Deadline
September 25

 

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