ESSCA European Business and Politics - Angers Summer Program (ASP)
ESSCA European Business and Politics in Angers, Brussels, and Paris
The 4-week ANGERS SUMMER PROGRAM (ASP), taught entirely in English, offers a thorough understanding of how the European Union, and the delicately balanced cooperation between its member states, really functions. It also provides a first hand view into all the essential aspects of European business and its interactions with the United States and other regions of the globe. Students spend approximately 3 weeks in Angers, half a week in Brussels, and half a week in Paris. This program is organized by UM-St. Louis' partner school, ESSCA (École Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales d’Angers). View the ASP website and brochure for complete details on the program.
UM-St. Louis students will pay UMSL tuition and earn six credits for their courses taken on this program.
Angers Summer Programme:
- is an intensive 4-week programme
- is entirely taught in English
- is on 3 locations : Angers, Brussels, Paris.
- is open to both undergraduate and graduate
students
- offers a multicultural learning environment
which develops cross-cultural skills
- provides a knowledge into the essential
aspects of the European Union
- includes field trips to outstanding cultural
heritage sites.
What is included:
The organisational costs include:
– Housing in Angers, Brussels and Paris (provided in carefully selected hotels on a double-room basis).
– All breakfasts in Brussels and Paris. All lunches in Angers, Brussels and Paris (except when specified on all-day field trips).
– Official farewell dinner in Paris – Transport Angers-Brussels and Brussels-Paris by high-speed train.
– Local transport in Angers, Brussels & Paris. – All field visits organised by ESSCA (incl. entrance fees & guide tours).
– Assistance by course director – Access to PC, Internet and library on campuses in Angers and Paris.
What is not included:
– Air fare home country–France, airport to town transport on arrival and departure.
– Meals which are not offered by the programme. Breakfasts in Angers.
– Insurance, visa or passport fees; home university fees.
– Personal expenses.
NB: Please note that, in case of cancellation, costs will not be reimbursed after the date of May 21.
Schedule:
Angers: 12 June - 2 July
The programme starts in Angers, located in Western France. With a population of 160,000, the green city hasa historical town centre, a great number of parks, and a 12th century fortress.
Brussels: 3 July-6 July
Host to the European institutions the capital of Belgium offers a
unique cosmopolitan atmosphere
both in its medieval city centre
and the modern buildings of its EU
district.
Paris: 7 July-13 July
The Paris week is a debriefing week, during which students reflect on their experience and the acquired knowledge. The week also includes wrap-up sessions.
Credit:
Credit earned will be:
Political Science 2510: The Politics of European Union
AND
Business Administration 3198: Business Administration Seminar
Dates:
June 13 to July 12, 2012
Students should plan to arrive by approximately June 14 and depart July 13.
Estimated Costs:
| ESSCA Summer Program | |
| Educational Fees1 (2009 rate; summer 2010 rate TBA in April) | $1,547.40 |
| Information Technology Fee | $74.40 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 |
| Housing | Included |
| Meals and Other Personal Expenses2 | $1000.00 |
| Airfare (estimate) | $1,100.00 |
| Books | Included |
| Miscellaneous3 | $60.00 |
| Additional ESSCA Program Fee4 | (2300 EUROS) approx. $3105 |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | $6945.80 |
1 Educational fees are based on 6 credit hours. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Breakfasts and lunches are included; This estimate is for remaining meals and personal expenses. (It will vary by student depending on personal habits).
3 Includes mandatory international insurance and International Student Identification Card (ISIC).
4Program fee includes housing and all breakfasts and lunches in Angers, Brussels,
and Paris; all-day weekend field trips, company visits,
and entrance fees; a farewell dinner in Paris; transportation between and within the three cities
(except for initial transport to Angers); and course materials.
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5 Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. The cost estimate above does not include independent travel, which can vary widely from student to student.
How to Apply/Application Process:
To apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page for How to Apply for this Exchange Program deadlines, application procedures, and forms.
Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
All UM-St. Louis students who study abroad are required to attend pre-departure orientation. This session will cover registration and financial aid, credit transfer, travel, health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. Details and location.
Last modified February 6, 2012