Undergraduate Program in International Business- CBS/CIB/BIB Grenoble Graduate school of business

Undergraduate Program in International Business

Program Objectives

The Undergraduate Program in International Business was created for students who wish to enhance their knowledge of international business, management, international culture, and foreign language.

Students who are planning a career abroad should definitely consider joining the program.

Depending on students’ current level of studies, the following programs of study can be followed. Please consult the Program tab for more information on each program:

Undergraduate Certificate (CIB or CBS)
over 1 semester
Bachelor in International Business (BIB)
over 1, 2 or 3 years

The program is open both to French and foreign students recruited through various channels: international students, exchange students from partner institutions, ESC Grenoble program students recruited through the “concours”, study abroad students and any student wishing to complete an undergraduate program in France. All nationalities are welcome.

Contacts

Mrs. Marie-Christine Wilson

E-mail: ugaadmissions@ggsb.com
Phone: +33 4 76 70 62 33
Fax: +33 476 70 60 99

Grenoble Graduate School of Business
12, rue Pierre Sémard BP 127
38003 Grenoble Cedex 1
FRANCE

Important dates Undergraduate Program in International Business9/8/2008 - Intake

Program duration
from 1 to 6 semesters

Program overview
This program provides students with no prior professional experience or knowledge of the international business environment with a broad introduction to management, international business, foreign culture and foreign languages in an international learning environment.

Recruitment for this program is on a worldwide basis which provides the students with a unique opportunity to study alongside students from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures.

The program is taught entirely in English but gives the participating foreign students the opportunity to learn French.

Program Calendar

Class profile

Recruitment for this program is on a worldwide basis. The profile of students depends on the program of study chosen:

Certificate in Business Studies (CBS):

Students in their sophomore year at a US university studying abroad in order to earn credit towards their degree and obtain a dual qualification.
International students with a one year diploma.

Certificate in International Business (CIB):

Students in their junior year at a US university studying abroad in order to earn credit towards their degree and obtain a dual qualification.
International students with a two year diploma.
Junior managers who are presently working and wish to have an insight into international business without committing themselves to a longer program.

Bachelor in International Business (BIB):

1 year BIB (Final Year)

Students in their senior year at a US university who wish to study abroad in order to earn credit towards their degree and obtain a dual qualification.
Students with a three-year university diploma.
Students who have completed all but the final year of an undergraduate program.
Minimum of 120 ECTS credits (60 US credits) prior to beginning the program.*

2 year BIB (last 2 years)

Students having completed all but the final 2 years of an undergraduate program.
Minimum of 60 ECTS credits (30 US credits) prior to beginning the program.*

3 year BIB (Full 3 year program)

Baccalauréat, Abitur, A levels, Freshman, VWO, etc.
Students who have finished high-school education are eligible to apply for this program.
Minimum age: 18 years

* The recognition of credits will be subject to GGSB approval.

Detailed statistics on the 2007 class profile (PDF file)

Program and modules

	1st year Objective: Introduction	2nd year Objective: Company	3rd year Objective: International
	Admission 0-30 ECTS	Admission 60 ECTS	Admission 120 ECTS
F A L L	- Quantitative Methods: 6 ECTS - Effective Communication: 6 ECTS - Psychology for Business: 6 ECTS - Introduction to Organisational Behaviour: 6 ECTS - Information Technology & Study Skills: 3 ECTS - Language: 3 ECTS Total: 30 ECTS	- Introduction to Accounting: 6 ECTS - Principles of Marketing: 6 ECTS - Economics: 6 ECTS - Introduction to Technology Management: 6 ECTS - Introduction to Negotiation: 3 ECTS - Language: 3 ECTS Total: 30 ECTS	- International Cross-Cultural Management: 6 ECTS - International Business law: 6 ECTS - International Marketing: 6 ECTS - Strategy & Business Policy: 6 ECTS - Option : 3 ECTS - Language: 3 ECTS 1 semester study abroad (only for the full 3-Year BIB program)* Total: 30 ECTS
S P R I N G	- Introduction to Business Law - Business Foundations: 6 ECTS - Management of Information Systems: 6 ECTS - Consumer Behaviour: 6 ECTS - CV Writing & Job Search: 3 ECTS - Language: 3 ECTS Total: 30 ECTS	- Introduction to Human Resource Management: 6 ECTS - Market Research: 6 ECTS - Introduction to Finance: 6 ECTS - Geopolitics: 6 ECTS - Purchasing: 3 ECTS - Language: 3 ECTS - Trainee Period: 0 ECTS Total: 30 ECTS	- Ethical Dimension of International Business: 6 ECTS - International Finance: 6 ECTS - International Business Environment in the EU: 6 ECTS - Innovation & Design Management: 6 ECTS - Option : 3 ECTS - Language: 3 ECTS Total: 30 ECTS*
	*N.B. Please note that not all optional courses may run in any one year. Their opening is subject to level of student demand and professor availability.		Options in the 3rd year (One option from the list below) Contemporary International Issues Sports Marketing Entrepreneurship (spring semester only) Production & Operations Management International Advertising & Public Relations International Humanitarian & Development intervention International Business & Emerging Economies Service Management (spring semester only)

CLASS ATTENDANCE ON THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME IS COMPULSORY.

NB.
1. The content of the program may be adapted from year to year to take into account the needs of industry.
2. Depending on your profile and the program you wish to register on you may be required to take certain courses. Please contact the program administrator in order to find out the requirements for your individual profile.

Faculty
Classes are taught by Grenoble Ecole de Management faculty, visiting professors from top universities worldwide, and top business professionals. Most of the faculty is engaged in applied and academic research, and all of whom link theory and practice to the international dimension of the program based in their diverse cultural and international backgrounds. View all faculty

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Requirements

Certificate in Business Studies	A minimum of 1 year of higher education is required for a CBS and a minimum of 2 years of higher education is required for a CIB.
Certificate in International Business
Bachelor in International Business 1 year program	Completion of all but the final year of a Bachelor's program and a minimum of 120 ECTS credits prior to beginning the program.*
Bachelor in International Business 2 year program	Completion of all but the final 2 years of a Bachelor's program and a minimum of 60 ECTS credits prior to entry to beginning the program.*
Bachelor in International Business 3 year program	Baccalauréat, Abitur, A levels, Freshman, VWO, etc. Students who have finished high-school education are eligible to apply for this program. Minimum age: 18 years

* The recognition of credits will be subject to GGSB approval.

All students must be fluent in English. Students whose native language is not English must provide an accepted English language test score:

TOEFL: min. score of 240 (computer-based) , 587 (paper-based) and 94 (internet-based)
Institution code: 8973
TOEIC: min. score of 800
IELTS: min. score of 6,5.

FAQ: Semester Abroad Program

Application

To apply for this program candidates must complete the online application form and provide all supporting documents (indicated in the application form).

Admission is subject to the number of available places. It is advisable to apply as early as possible. Applications and selection are on a rolling basis.

Exchange students: do not apply here - please refer to your exchange coordinator for your application.

Application form

Application deadlines

Program fees:

BIB Year 3	2008-2009
Full fees	11 900 €
Scholarship	4 500 €
Total with scholarship	7 400 €

Year 2
Full fees	11 900 €
Scholarship	4 500 €
Total with scholarship	7 400 €

BIB - Year 2 and 3	2008-2009
Full fees	23 600 €
Scholarship	9 000 €
Total with scholarship	14 600 €

Year 3
Full fees	12 100 €
Scholarship	4 500 €
Total with scholarship	7 600 €

BIB - 3-year program	2008-2009
Full fees for 3 years	35 900 €
Scholarship for 3 years	13 500 €
Total with scholarship	22 400 €

CIB/CBS	2008-2009
Full fees	6 400 €
Scholarship	2 000 €
Total with scholarship	4 400 €

Administrative fees: 160 € per year

Year 1
Full fees	11 900 €
Scholarship	4 500 €
Total with scholarship	7 400 €

Funding your program

Help in funding your studies through grants or preferential loans is available.

For the September commencement, applicants from China and India must send their applications as soon as possible and by June at the latest. This is necessary in order to ensure that you can obtain your administrative documents and find housing in time. The procedures for visas and registering for university accommodation can sometimes be lengthy.

For all other students, applications for September must be submitted by the end of June at the latest. Applications for January must be received by the end of October.

Contacts Call me back

Mrs. Marie-Christine Wilson

E-mail: ugaadmissions@ggsb.com
Phone: +33 4 76 70 62 33
Fax: +33 476 70 60 99

Grenoble Graduate School of Business
12, rue Pierre Sémard BP 127
38003 Grenoble Cedex 1
FRANCE