ABS Paris
Study Abroad in Paris, France
The Fox School of Business & Management and Temple IGMS/CIBER have recently expanded partnership with TheAmerican Business School - Paris (ABS) to include study abroad opportunities for business majors.
ABS Application (PDF)
ABS Course Selection Form (PDF)
ABS Course Equivalency (PDF)
Contact
Gloria Angel, Assistant Director, IGMS/CIBER, 349 Speakman Hall, 215-204-8132, gloria.angel@temple.edu
General Information
The American Business School was established in 1985 and is one of the first English-speaking business schools in France modeled on American undergraduate business education. ABS has established links with several renowned American universities. Since its inception, ABS has attracted students from all around the world and has evolved from a uniquely Franco-American vision to a completely global approach to business education. More than 50% of the students come from outside France and represent close to 40 nationalities.
In 1995, the American Business School joined IGS (Institut de Gestion Sociale), one of France ’s most dynamic private non-profit universities, an innovator in the field of practical business education. Today, IGS has over 700 alumni working in over 22 countries in marketing, finance, import/export and sales positions.
Exchange Program Requirements
Fox School of Business students must meet the following criteria to participate in the exchange: 1) must be enrolled full-time at the time of application; 2) must have completed two years of full-time study or the equivalent; 3) must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00;
Tuition
Tuition bills are generated after the second week of class (following the drop/add period). A payment plan can be set up over three to four months upon request. Financial aid and loans are transferable by completing a Consortium Agreement for Student Financial Services. For more information please go to the following website: http://www.absparis.org/programme-bba-5.php?lg=_uk
Transfer of Credit
Course selection and transfer of credit are to be selected from the pre-approved course equivalency and signed off by Philomena Trinidad, study abroad advisor. You will need to set up an appointment for course selection after you have been admitted into the program at philomena.trinidad@temple.edu
Grades
Students will receive grades of A, B, C, D … although only course credits will transfer back to Temple . You may request a certificate from ABS illustrating your grades and completion of the study abroad program for your records.
Semester Calendar
Fall semester (mid-September to mid-December)
Spring semester (end of January to mid-May)
Summer session (mid-June to mid-July)
BBA & MA Academic Calendar 2008/2009
Student Services
The Student Council organizes ABS and inter-school social events to provide students with social and cultural activities in addition to their coursework.
Academic Style
International is a state of mind. It is the extra dimension, a sense of adventure, openness, tolerance and respect for what is different. In a global environment, thinking internationally is the key to success. Students interested in an international career get a head start by coming to ABS where they are immediately immersed in an international setting. Students learn to understand cultural and behavioral differences from the first day in class.
Teamwork and case studies form an integral part of ABS’s pedagogical approach and develop the multicultural attitudes sought after by international firms in the global market place. All courses are taught in English by international faculty and the organization of study allows for the building of individualized course plans based on the educational background and career orientation of each student.
Location
ABS is on the centrally located on the Parodi Campus of IGS (Institut de Gestion Sociale) near the picturesque Canal St. Martin. This modern campus comprises several buildings which house 10 different schools and over 3000 students. To satisfy both collective and individual student needs, the Campus provides a reading room, cafeteria, amphitheaters, computer laboratories and Internet facilities.
Paris and its region is one of the major business centers in Europe and the headquarters for many multinational companies are located here. The American Business School students benefit from the proximity of these firms for internships, company visits and corporate presentations.
Housing
Special assistance is given to students from abroad to help find reasonably-priced accommodations through ABS. Housing options include shared or private, furnished or unfurnished apartments and home stays. Meals are available in the neighborhood adjacent to the campus.
Documentation
Students must have a valid passport and Visa for the duration of their study abroad program. Upon arrival in France , foreign students can apply for their residence cards, “cartes de sejour”, directly on campus at the International Programs Office which transmits the file directly to authorities. All foreign students with residence cards have the right to work 20 hours a week in France .