**APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM MUST BE COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 8 AT 11:59 PM TO BE CONSIDERED.**

Founded in 1909, ESSCA Business School educates students to become managers in marketing, finance, and management in an international environment.

There are three locations available for Queens students in Summer 2020 in either Paris, Angers, or Shanghai. This description is for the business program in Angers, France.*

The 4-week Angers Summer Program begins with 3 weeks in the beautiful Loire valley city of Angers, then moves to Brussels for several days, with the final week in Paris. The program includes field trips to cultural and historical sites.

Students will complete an internal application process for approval. Once approved, students will work with the study abroad advisor to complete a separate application with supporting documents for acceptance to the ESSCA program*.

Courses (subject to change at ESSCA's discretion):

Course 1: European Union Studies (listed below are the topics covered)

- European Politics: - an overview of the historical development of the European community since the post-war period, an introduction to the complex institutional framework and the major actors of the current EU.

- European Economics: - an introduction to the functioning of the European single market and major economic policies, a comparative analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the EU and individual member states.

- Brussels Field Seminar

Course 2: Culture and Communication (listed below are the topics covered)

- Intercultural Communication: - introduction to fundamental concepts of intercultural communication, skills and competences for
efficient communication, cross-cultural stereotypes, perception, and cultural awareness

- French culture - focus on French national culture: wine, gastronomy, heritage, tradition, symbols, and collective identity.

Classes are complemented by subject-related field visits. Students will receive 5-6 credits at Queens upon successful completion of the program.

Note: Exact dates for 2020 have not been confirmed. Dates listed are approximate.

This is a SELECTIVE program. Minimum 2.5 GPA to apply.
Must be a BUS, POL, or INS major/minor to apply.
*Students must be accepted to ESSCA Angers after being accepted to Queens