UMW in Paris

American Business School

Spend your summer in France with Professor Samira Fallah of the College of Business, in partnership with the American Business School of Paris. Discover French business culture and learn key skills to successful international business interactions in the context of this bustling cultural metropolis.

• Enjoy the world-famous sights of Paris, home to the Eiffel Tower and L’Arc de Triomphe.
• See and be seen on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
• Experience Parisian culture firsthand with the opportunity to enjoy a home stay in a French household.
• Take part in a trip to Reims to visit the famous Champagne vineyard.
• Cozy up in traditional bakeries, historic restaurants, and crêperies.

NO FRENCH LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED!

Accommodations

Included in the estimated cost of the program listed on this page are single-occupancy rooms at Republic with no meals included.  Students will be provided linens and towels and the cost includes a once per week cleaning of the apartment in addition to internet access.  Housing is located within walking distance to the ABS campus.

Coursework

Students will earn 6 transfer credits for two 3-credit courses at the American Business School of Paris. Students will take a Strategic Leadership course with Professor Fallah and an additional 3-credit course offered at ABS.  ABS courses may include:

• MGMT365 Strategic Leadership
• MKTG411 European Marketing
• FREN113 French Language and Culture
• MGMT180 International Business
• MGMT310 Project Management
• SOCG100 Intercultural Studies
• MGMT403 Sustainable Business

This course satisfies the Experiential Learning/Beyond the Classroom or Global Inquiry/Diverse and Global Perspectives general education requirement by contract with the professor only.

Requirements & Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this program. Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in order to participate. As per UMW credit transfer policies, a grade of C or above is required for courses taught abroad to transfer back to UMW.  This program is open to all UMW students regardless of major or year of study. It is also open to non-UMW students.

Scholarships

Faculty-Led Program Scholarships are available to UMW students (deadlines apply).

Payment

See the program fees and payment due dates in the right column. Use the Make a Payment button below to pay your deposit and regular program payment. Use the Special Payment option to pay a special amount (such as additional insurance or payment in a different amount as a result of a scholarship award).

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