EDHEC Business School
University of Missouri-St. Louis Exchange Program in France
| EDHEC Lille
and Nice
EDHEC is one of the top business schools in France. This is an ideal program for serious business students with French language background. |
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What is it like there?
EDHEC has campuses in both Lille and Nice. Lille is a beautiful city in
northern France and offers easy access to the rest of Europe. Nice is
located on the French Riviera. Both places offer terrific opportunities
for learning and tourism.
What will I study?
Your options vary depending on your French ability and level at UMSL. There are courses available relating
to business administration, strategy, finance, management, etc.
French language courses are also available. A two-week pre-session French language class is available before the fall term begins. French language classes are available during the fall and winter trimesters in the evening.
EDHEC teaches classes on the trimester system (T1 and T4 = fall trimester; T2 and T5 = winter trimester; T3 and T6 = spring trimester). Each class is worth 1 or 1.5 US credits, but meets for only 15 hours per trimester. Therefore students will take approximately 8 classes per trimester, but the workload will be similar to a full-time semester at UMSL.
LILLE CAMPUS
Junior level students may take business classes taught in French. Click here for Junior-level classes taught in French.Senior level students may take business courses taught in English or French.
Senior-level classes taught in French.
Senior-level classes taught in English.
NICE CAMPUS
Junior level students may take business classes taught in French. Click here for Junior-level classes taught in French.Senior level students may take business courses taught in English or French.
Senior-level classes taught in French.
Senior-level classes taught in English.
What is the language of instruction?
French and/or English.
Where will I live?
In France, universities neither own nor run their own residences; however,
the International Relations office help place you in student housing.
In Lille, you can live in the student residence for approximately 400 euros per month. In Nice, you can live in a student residence (430-560 euros/month depending on size) or rent a room in a house or apartment (400 - 500
Euros/month).
When can I go?
EDHEC is on a trimester system. Ideally, students will go for the academic
year (October - June).
What are the eligibility requirements?
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and be a junior,
senior, or MBA student.
Proficiency in the French language is also desirable.
How can I learn more?
Visit EDHEC's blackboard website and login using username: partner, password: guest. Then click "“EDHEC Lille-Nice: Exchange studies.”
Details about academic calendar, accommodation, student life, etc. are all available on this blackboard.
Class descriptions are available by clicking >Information >My application file and study program at EDHEC >3. Which Program? > Lille or Nice campus.
You can also make an appointment to discuss this program with a study abroad advisor; call 516-5229.
How much does it cost?
Below are the 2008-2009 estimated costs for one semester (4 months) at EDHEC
compared to a semester at UM-St. Louis. When you participate in a UM-St. Louis exchange program, like EDHEC, you continue to pay UMSL tuition and may use your financial aid. In addition, both CIS and external scholarships are available.
Please note that the French government requires students to apply in person for the student visa. This means you must go to the French Consulate in Chicago approximately 1-2 months before departure. Details will be provided to applicants.
| EDHEC | UM-St. Louis | |
| Educational Fees1 | $2,947.20 | $2,947.20 |
| Information Technology Fee | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 | $418.68 |
| Housing2 | $3,000.00 | $2,805.00 |
| Meals3 | $2,200.00 | $1,698.00 |
| Airfare | $1,300.00 | |
| Books | $300.00 | $400.00 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $750.00 | |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | $10,643.60 | $8,415.28 |
1 Educational fees are based on 12 credit hours. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Housing cost based on single room.
3 UMSL cost based on Option 3 Plus Meal Plan.
4Includes transportation, mandatory international insurance, visa fees, and round-trip travel to Chicago for the visa interview.
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 personal expenses or independent travel, which vary widely from student to student.
Last modified June 2, 2008