Since 2003, Grenoble Ecole de Management has developed a unique expertise in the design of European training programs on the WTO.
These programs are designed in cooperation with WTO Centers in China (Shanghai Consultation Center on WTO Affairs, Shenzhen WTO Affairs Center), for high level managers from Chinese local administrations and companies.
Programs are based in Grenoble for lectures and conferences given by WTO specialists. Visits to international institutions are also organized during the course of the program: WTO headquarters in Geneva, OECD, International Chamber of Commerce in Paris and European Union institutions in Brussels.
The length of the programs can vary from 2 weeks to 3 months. While WTO rules and procedures are always the main topic, some programs also include a specific focus on the European perspective on the WTO or the European Union.
Contact us:
Phone: +33 476 706 127
execed@grenoble-em.com
Trainees from the Shanghai Consultation Center on WTO Affairs at the European Commission in Brussels (above) and Paris (below).
Program Content
The content of a Residency Program is designed in cooperation with the program director from your institution. Each course is composed of a combination of lectures, conferences with WTO experts, visits to the WTO headquarters, other international institutions or national embassies.
Academic Content: With China's accession to the WTO, it is essential for Chinese agencies, administrations and businesses to become familiar with the international trade regulations and protocols.
The WTO Courses offered by Grenoble Ecole de Management are focusing on practical aspects of international trade and provide the participants with an understanding of how Europeans deal with the WTO. Topics covered during the program include:
- · International Trade and WTO
- Sector-specific courses on WTO (Agriculture, Services, High-Tech, Textile, etc)
- Business Advocacy at the WTO
- WTO Dispute Settlement Procedures
- The impact of WTO on Chinese companies
All participants are awarded a Grenoble Ecole de Management certificate of achievement upon completion of the program.
Business Content: Thanks to privileged relations with the corporate world, Grenoble Ecole de Management can arrange various business events in the different locations that you will be visiting:
- On site company visits hosted by European managers
- Visits to international institutions and organisations such as the WTO headquarters, the International Commitee of the Red Cross, the World Intellectual Property Organisation, the OECD, the International Chamber of Commerce, the World Customs Organization, the EU Parliament and the EU Commission.
Logistics and Support
Grenoble Ecole de Management handles all the logistics for the program. Our team can arrange programs for a couple weeks and up to three months, based in Grenoble or in different European countries.
Housing: In Grenoble, participants will be housed in fully equipped apartments:
- 2 to 4 persons per studio
- kitchen equipped with fridge, microwave, hoven, etc.
- laundry service in the residence
- phone, tv and internet service
In other cities, the participants will be staying in hotels (3 to 4 star hotels).
Transportation: Grenoble Ecole de Management provides all transportation services:
- Private bus for all activities organized during the program in each city
- Transportation between cities (bus, train or air, depending on availability, time constraints and budget)
Meals: Each program usually includes a welcome meal and a farewell dinner, as well as a number of lunches during day trips or visits (lunch at the European Parliament, lunch during the mountain excursion in Chamonix). Other meals can be arranged upon request.
Cultural Activities: Guided tours are proposed in each city where we organize the program. Other activities can be arranged:
- Excursion in the Alpes (Chamonix and Mont Blanc)
Accompaniment and support: A member of our staff accompanies the group throughout the duration of the program.