The city of Nice, located in Southern France on the Mediterranean Sea, will act as your classroom during this semester-long co-sponsored program. Students will engage with local business and culture studying geographically relevant topics such as sustainability and immigration by enrolling in courses at the IES Abroad center as well as the SKEMA business school in nearby Sophia Antipolis.
Nice-IES
Business, Sustainability & Immigration
Applications
Spring 2020
This application has closed.
Fall 2020
This application has closed.
Program Dates
Fall: Late August to Mid December
Spring 2020: 1/4 - 5/1
- Program Organization
- This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
- Semester Program with IES Abroad
- The IES Center is located in the heart of Nice, close to public transportation
- Typical enrollment ranges from 20-50 students from U.S. colleges and universities
- Academic Program
- "Business, Sustainability & Immigration" Program
- IES Abroad provides on-site orientation
- All students must take required 3- or 4-credit French language class; language level based on placement exam
- IES Abroad offers courses in humanities and social sciences, taught in English
- Courses in business and economics taught in English at SKEMA Business School
- Course equivalencies: Students should inquire with ksabroad@indiana.edu about business credit. For Kelley majors, please contact the Kelley International Programs Office directly for business specific equivalencies.
This program is restricted to students admitted to the IU Bloomington Kelley School of Business and the Liberal Arts Management Program (LAMP).
The program will satisfy the IUB Gen Ed World Language and Culture Requirement.
Course Load
- Program requires enrollment in a French language course and at least two SKEMA business school courses
- 15-16 IU credits
- 3-4 credit French language course
- 12 credits in a combination of SKEMA Business School and IES Abroad courses, all taught in English
- Additional Information
- Housing
- Live in a homestay with a French-speaking family. There are suitable homestay arrangements for students with zero to advanced French. One roommate may be requested.
- There are a limited number of placements in apartments with other IES program participants. One roommate may be requested.
- Students are required to live in program-provided housing in Nice.
- Program Eligibility
You may apply if you:
- are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
- are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college
- are an admitted Kelley business student or an admitted Liberal Arts and Management Program (LAMP) student
- have approximately a 2.75 cumulative GPA
No French language background required.
Business majors, please also see Kelley School of Business NEOMA Exchange program flyer.
Business majors must have completed (or will complete) the KSB prerequisites of ECON-E202 and the Business Integrative Core (or equivalent coursework at an IU campus outside Bloomington) by the start of the program.
Liberal Arts and Management Program (LAMP) students must have completed BUS-K201 and ECON-E201 and ECON-E202.
Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.
Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.
- Costs and Financial Aid
Fall 2020
- IU portion of fee: $237.21
- IES Abroad portion of fee*: $15,185 (tuition, room, health insurance, some meals)
- Meals: $2,050 - $3,050
- International Airfare: IES Abroad estimate $700 - $1275
- See IU fee sheet for additional costs and payments details.
*Program fee reflects discounted fee for IU students after benefit of the $2,000 IES Abroad Public University Grant. Based on published IES materials. Indiana University cannot guarantee the prices charged by IES and is not responsible for any price increase or change.
Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional.Initial prepayment of $500 due April 6, 2020.
Spring 2020
- IU portion of fee: $232.56
- IES Abroad portion of fee*: $15,185 (tuition**, room, health insurance, some meals)
- Meals: $2,150-$3,150
- International Airfare: IES Abroad estimate $850-$1,280
- See IU fee sheet for additional costs and payments details.
*Program fee reflects discounted fee for IU students after benefit of the $2,000 IES Abroad Public University Grant.
**The IES fees cover the cost of two business courses at a partner institution. Students are responsible for all additional expense if they choose to take more than two courses at a partner institution.
Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional.
Initial prepayment of $500 due October 8, 2019.
Financial Aid and Scholarships:
- IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
- IES Abroad Merit-based, Diversity Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships and Disability Grants available.
- Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships
Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.
- Program Contacts
For general information about this program, please visit or contact our office. You may set up an appointment with a specific advisor through the scheduling site.
Study Abroad Advisor
Provides detailed guidance and answers questions about specific programs or coursework available.
Kelley International Programs Office
Email: ksabroad@indiana.edu
Student Services Coordinator
Helps students navigate the application process and coordinates with cosponsoring organizations.
Sarah Wilkinson
Email: slwilkin@iu.edu