Montpellier Business School

Summer Programme

Make the most of your summer : Join MBS International Summer School in the South of France !

Make the most of your summer : Join MBS International Summer School in the South of France !

MBS Summer School is aimed at Undergraduate / Bachelor students from any background of studies, from all over the world, who are keen to discover the French “Art de vivre” and its impact on the business and management practices.

A 100% English taught program in a triple accredited institution ideally located in the South of France, in a city known as “the city where the sun never sets…”

Features

  • 2 or 4 week-program
  • 100% taught in English
  • Learning by doing approach
  • Close to the Mediterranean Sea
  • Balance between studying and leisure
  • Prices start at 1250€ (for two weeks)

Program

Dive into French luxury and lifestyle

Decision-making and managerial skills are affected by cultural differences, often in subtle ways. Based on the specificities of French culture, the participants will identify and manage cultural situations with kindness and tolerance, allowing them to understand the interactions between cultural differences and the workplace.

The participants will also discover the characteristics of the French style through the wine, jewelry, perfume, and luxury industry markets.

Discover sustainable business in Europe

Europe is full of business opportunities. The course will not only provide an insight of business practices within the European area but will also help students to think « out of the box” and imagine new management practices, especially those that foster the principles of responsible management.

Program Dates

The MBS Summer School runs from June 17 to July 11, 2024.

Courses and company visits will take place from Monday to Thursday.

Before the program starts, the enrolled students will receive a detailed schedule by email.

The 4-week program consists of approximately 80 contact hours (20 hours per module), corresponding to 12 ECTS credits.

Participants can enroll for the full four weeks or for two consecutive weeks corresponding to a block of 2 consecutive modules (Block 1 or Block 2) :

  • Block 1 “Dive into French Luxury and Lifestyle” from June 17 to 27, 2024
    • Module 1 : French excellence and savoir-faire – 3 ECTS credits
    • Module 2 : French culture and society – 3 ECTS credits
  • Block 2 “Discover sustainable business in Europe” from July 1 to 11, 2024
    • Module 1 : Doing Business in Europe – 3 ECTS credits
    • Module 2 : Managing otherwise – 3 ECTS credits

Certificate of Completion and record of grades

At the end of their program, the participants will receive, in person, a certificate of Completion.

A Transcript of records, mentioning the courses taken by the participant, the ECTS credit value of each course and the mark/grade points obtained, will be mailed approximately one month after the end of the program, to the address requested by the student.

For additional transcripts, there will be a charge of 25 € for each ; additional transcripts will be sent by express airmail.

Transfer of credits is at the discretion of your home institution. We strongly advise you to get approval from your home university in advance if you wish to add these credits in your study plan.

FEES

  • Standard fee

4-week program

2500€*

Block 1 (2 week program)

1250€

Block 2 (2 week program)

1250€

*Students enrolling in the 4-week program and settling the corresponding standard fee before March 31st, 2024, will benefit from a 100€ early bird discount. See the “Application and enrollment deadline” section for more details.

  • Students from MBS partner schools/universities

4-week program

2200€

Block 1 (2-week program)

1100€

Block 2 (2-week program)

1100€

What’s included in the program fee :

  • Tuition for a total of 6 to 12 ECTS credits, depending on the duration of the program (2 weeks or 4 weeks)
  • Company visit
  • Pick up and transfer to the accommodation upon arrival
  • Tramway/Bus travel card within the city (for 2 or 4 weeks)
  • Welcome coffee
  • Montpellier city tour
  • Farewell cocktail/dinner
  • Certificate of completion (delivery subject to minimum class attendance of 80%)
  • Record of Grades

The payment is made via bank transfer ; any bank charges or commissions must be paid by the participant.

The participants are responsible of all other expenses, including optional activities available upon arrival.

Cancellation policy

The program fees are non-refundable under any circumstances, unless the program is not offered due to a lack of participants or in case of “Force majeure”.

In the unlikely event that Montpellier Business School is closed in June/July 2024 due to the pandemic and/or the World Health Organization officially recommends the application of travel restrictions to France during the months of June/July 2024, enrolled participants would receive a full refund of the program fees.

Please note that, in the event of program cancellation, MBS cannot be held responsible for any travel, visa and/or any other expenses that prospective participants may have paid for before or after program cancellation.

It is the sole responsibility of participants to apply for and obtain their visa (if applicable) in a timely manner. Rejection of visa application or late visa delivery of visa are not eligible for refund.

Withdrawal policy

The participants can use their right of withdrawal within 14 calendar days of notification of their admission into the program by MBS.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Who can apply ?

Undergraduate / Bachelor students from any academic background, or recent graduate with less than two years of work experience, are welcome to apply to MBS Summer School (100% taught in English).

  • Application and enrollment deadlines

As the number of slots are limited, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

    • Early Bird registration deadline (only for non-partner universities students applying to the 4-week program)
      Application deadline : March 22nd, 2024.
      Applying during the Early Bird phase is strongly recommended for students who need a visa to enter France

      If you are admitted in the 4-week program as an Early Bird applicant and in order to secure your slot, you shall make a full payment of the program fee and provide us with a proof of payment before March 31st, 2024.

      Failure to do so will automatically cancel your admission without prior notice and free up your slot for another candidate.

    • Standard registration deadline
      Application deadline : April 30, 2024.
      If you are admitted as a Standard phase applicant and in order to secure your slot, you shall make a full payment of the program fee and provide us with a proof of payment within 7 calendar days after the date of admission into the program.

      Failure to do so will automatically cancel your admission without prior notice and free up your slot for another candidate.

  • Admission requirements and process

If you wish to apply for Montpellier Business School Summer 2024 program, you must fill in and submit an online application form. Before you start your online registration, make sure that you have a scanned version or the following documents that you will have to upload to before submitting your application :

  • Curriculum Vitae in English
  • Motivation letter in English
  • Transcript of records for the current year if available, or a screenshot of your home university personal student area
  • Certificate of University Enrollment (or Certificate of Company Employment, if applicable) – duly signed and stamped – issued by your Home University (or Company, if applicable) in the past 30 days
  • Photograph with blank background (jpeg 100ko max. 90X116)

Proof of English proficiency, including TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, Cambridge Certificates, among others (if you are not a native English speaker), or a letter from your home university certifying that you achieved at least a B2 level in English.

Within approximately 5 working days after the submission of your application, we will inform you of the decision of our admission board, which is based on the provided documents (academic background and performance, English proficiency, motivation).

IMPORTANT: In order to benefit from the Partner School discount, you must be currently enrolled in a university/school with an ongoing exchange agreement with Montpellier Business School.

CONTACT US

If you want more informations on the programme :

+33 4 67 10 28 94

summerschool@montpellier-bs.com

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