Saint Mary’s partner university in France, ESSCA Ecole de Management, is offering the following summer programs in France and Hungary (https://www.essca.fr/en/international/summer-programme). These programs take place from mid-June to mid-July, and are intended for both undergraduate and graduate students in Marketing, Management, European Studies, Humanity, Society, and French culture.

• Angers Summer Programme “French Culture and Identity in the Loire Valley”

This course, aimed at undergraduate students, is an intensive and in-depth introduction to French culture and history. The course is complemented by visits to some of France’s outstanding cultural heritage sites such as Castles of the Loire Valley, Cointreau distillery, bunkers of Pignerolle. The programme is taught entirely in English.

• Paris Summer Programme “Luxury Brand Management” and “Cross- Cultural Management and Leadership”

The Paris Summer Program offers courses on the themes of luxury and management in one of the world’s most vibrant city. Designed for undergraduate business students, classes will be complemented by some visits to the Yves Saint Laurent museum, the Louvre or on a boat trip on the Seine. Instruction is in English.

• Aix-en-Provence Summer Programme “Developing Sustainable Experience in Cultural Tourism in Provence”

This program offers students the experience of discovering the French Provence through courses on tourism and culture. Students may participate in a wine tasting or attend the Aix Festival, Arles Festival or Avignon Festival.

• Angers-Strasbourg Summer Programme “European Studies with our Chair Jean Monnet”

This program, aimed at undergraduates, takes place the first two weeks in Angers, and the next two in Strasbourg. Students will also discover Paris for a week-end. The courses cover subjects related to the study of Europe.

• Budapest Summer Programme “Business Management” and “International business and leadership”

The program, located in the dynamic capital of Budapest, is open to graduate business students and includes company visits and cultural tours throughout Hungary.

Costs

SMU tuition is payable at SMU for the transfer credit hours (i.e., SMU students will not be assessed additional tuition fees by the host university). Students will be also responsible for the organizational costs (incl housing in most cases) and a 50euro fee to the host university as well as for meals, international travel and personal expenses. Non-Canadian students may require a visa to enter the host country. 

How to apply

Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application by March 15. Once selected, you will be directed to the host university’s application process for further steps.

Credits

Contact your academic advisor to find out how many credit hours you can earn from the program and to learn how to complete the Letter of Permission Request Form.

Questions?

Email global@smu.ca