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GWSB Paris Study Center - Business Studies Program
Offered each Fall Semester
This unique GWSB study abroad program provides an opportunity for business students to take core and elective courses while studying in Paris. This annual fall semester program lets students earn 15 credit hours while studying with GWSB and Foundation Nationale des Sciences Politiques (Sciences Po) faculty. All classes are in English hence students do not need to speak French in order to participate.
Students take three core BBA courses while in Paris: BADM 3101 (Human Resources Management), BADM 3401 (Marketing Management) and BADM 3501 (Financial Management). These courses are taught by GWSB faculty in an intensive format that lasts for three weeks each per course. If students have taken any of the BADM courses listed above, they will not be eligible to participate in the program. In addition, students will take two classes taught by Sciences Po faculty. These courses are spread out over the semester and will focus on related subjects.
Students participate in site visits to companies to learn about issues that managers face when conducting business in other countries. Previous site visits have included:
RECENT CORPORATE VISITS
Students also gain an appreciation for Parisian life by residing in typical French apartments in the heart of Paris. Sciences Po students also participate in the program giving GWSB students an opportunity to form friendships with French students.
SCIENCES PO
Sciences Po, located in the heart of Paris on the Left Bank, is one of Europe’s most distinguished universities. This urban campus is comprised of 17 th and 18 th century mansions in Paris‘ 7th Arrondisement. The Louvre, Notre Dame, Saint Germain, ministries, embassies, corporate headquarters, and the Assemblee Nationale are all nearby. Sciences Po prepares students to pursue future careers in areas such as business administration and public administration. About 1,500 of the 5,000 students at Sciences Po are from abroad. GW students have access to Sciences Po facilities.
Participation and Application Information
To be eligible for this program, students must have at least a 3.00 GPA and not have taken BADM 3101, 3401 or 3501. For more information, contact a GWSB study abroad advisor or the Office for Study Abroad You may also stop by the Advising Center, Duquès 456, for information during walk-in hours or make an appointment by calling 202-994-7027.