École de Management Strasbourg
University of Missouri-St. Louis Exchange Program in France
| École de Management Strasbourg (EM Strasbourg - formerly known as IECS) A great program at one of France's top business schools. Students take courses taught in English or French and French language courses. |  |
What is it like there?
Strasbourg is at the same time a model city of rich culture and an academic
center of great stature. Welcoming each year nearly 38,000 students, of
which 5,900 are foreign students, Strasbourg is the most international
university town in France after Paris. From Strasbourg, it is quite easy
to travel throughout Europe.
Ecole de Management Strasbourg (EM Strasbourg Business School) is a business and management school which is part of the University of Strasbourg. The EM Strasbourg Business School's mission is to train high-calibre managers to drive projects and provide fresh vision to shape the world that awaits us tomorrow. The EM Strasbourg Business School is committed to providing its students with the specialist and cross-functional knowledge and expertise needed to develop businesses throughout the world.
What will I study?
EM Strasbourg offers a variety of business, finance, marketing, and
management classes taught in both French and English. There are also French
literature, civilization, and French business classes designed for non-native
French speakers to improve their proficiency. Visit the website for course
listings and descriptions.
Courses taught in French
Courses taught in English
What is the language of instruction?
English and French.
Where will I live?
Most students live in university dormitories as this is the most affordable option (160-220 euros/month). Rooms are single with shared
kitchen facilities. More information, including photos, is available here (you may need to login. Please select "University of Missouri-St. Louis" from the drop-down box and enter MISET as the password). Sometimes, French students will be looking for roommates.
There is a French student organization that can assist you with housing
if you prefer to stay in the private sector (500-900 euros/month).
When can I go?
Students may attend during the Fall or Spring semester.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and be a junior,
senior, or graduate student with a business or management major or minor.
It is recommended that students have a minumum of one year college-level French.
How can I learn more?
Visit the EM Strasbourg website (in English or French) or stop by the Study Abroad Office in 261 MSC to browse their catalog.
For some portions of the website, you need to login. Please select "University of Missouri-St. Louis" from the drop-down box and enter MISET as the password. 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 2009-2010 estimated costs for one semester (4 months) at EM Strasbourg
Business School compared to a semester at UM-St. Louis. When you participate in a UM-St. Louis exchange program, like EMS, 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.
EM Strasbourg |
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 | $1,900.00 | $2,805.00 |
| Meals3 | $1,600.00 | $1,698.00 |
| Airfare | $1,300.00 | |
| Books | $300.00 | $400.00 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $1,150.00 | |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | $9,343.60 | $8,415.28 |
1 Educational fees are based on 12 credit hours. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Housing cost based on single room in student residence. Private sector will cost approximately $200-500 more per month.
3 UMSL cost based on Option 3 Plus Meal Plan.
4 Includes 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.
How to Apply/Application Process:
To apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.
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 January 5, 2010