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FRANCE: Paris
Paris is the capital of France and a major cultural, political and economic center of Europe. Without a doubt, Paris is one of the world's most iconic cities. Images of the Eiffel Tower, the Lourve, Notre Dam, broad boulevards and romantic bridges have permeated the global consciousness. Its glamorous art, architecture, theaters and cuisine have a profound influence throughout the world.

THE UNIVERSITY
The American Business School is a unit of the Institut de Gestion Sociale (IGS). IGS is one of France's most dynamic private universities, consisting of 10 schools and over 3,000 students. The campus is situated in central Paris within minutes of the Gare de l'Est train station. American Business School (ABS) faculty and students come from Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Small class size, diversity and tolerance create a learning environment for cross-cultural exchange and understanding.

300 students within ABS
Comparable to the US Business curriculum
Over 75 different nationalities represented on campus
48% French students and 53% international students

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

City, Country	Paris, France
Session	Semester, Academic Year and/or Summer
Dates	Fall Semester: early September - mid December Spring Semester: mid January - late May Summer: early June - mid July
Requirements	2.5 GPA
Application Deadline	Fall Semester: June 10 Spring Semester: October 15 Summer: March 10 A non-refundable $20 application fee must be included with the application. Cash or a check, made payable to SUNY Cortland, are both acceptable forms of payment.
Travel Information	Flight booked by participant. Travel planning, coordination and assistance provided by the Knowledge Exchange Institute.
Program Costs	Fall: $13,950 Spring: $13,950 Summer: $5,950 The program price includes tuition and academic fees at the host university abroad, housing, comprehensive medical and travel insurance, predeparture guides and advising, Onsite Director and support, airport welcome, program orientation, cultural excursions and use of a mobile telephone. Students must factor in additional costs such as college fees, airfare, visa, personal expenses, etc. A program budget with estimated total costs is available at the Clark Center for International Education at SUNY Cortland.
Program Excursions	The following excursions and cultural activities are included with this program. Paris City Tour Versailles Strasbourg Marseilles or Leon
Course Information	SEMESTER & SUMMER OPTIONS: 12 - 15 credits per semester 6 credits per summer Students choose courses from the following academic concentrations: French Business, Law and Diplomacy French Language, Culture, Regional Studies & Liberal Arts Click here for detailed course information.
Accommodations	Students live in furnished apartments in central Paris. Apartments are shared with other international or French students. Bedrooms are double occupancy. Each apartment shares a living area, kitchen and bathroom. The housing and ABS campus are close to cafes, grocery stores, bakeries and restaurants.
Program Notes	This program is a cooperative effort between SUNY Cortland and the Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI). KEI provides logistical and student services, including predeparture guides and advising, on-site support (airport welcome, orientation, supervision, etc.), pre-registration for courses at the host university, housing arrangements, cultural excursions, medical and travel insurance, and mobile telephone. SUNY students must follow the SUNY Cortland application process. All fees, including application fee and program fee, must be paid to SUNY Cortland.