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CEFAM Lyon

***Please note, you need an active valid passport in order to apply for this program.

Study Abroad in Lyon, France

Lyon, FranceThe Fox School of Business & Management and Temple IGMS/CIBER have recently expanded partnership with Centre d'Etudes Franco-Americain de Management (CEFAM) to include study abroad opportunities for business majors.

Contact

IGMS/CIBER Office, 506 Alter Hall

Gloria Angel, Assistant Director, 215-204-8132, gloria.angel@temple.edu

General Information

CEFAM, an international school of business and management, was founded in 1986 in Lyon, France, and is AACSB accredited. CEFAM’s unique program is based on the American business school curriculum model and is taught in English by American and British professionals with advanced degrees. The program has nearly 20 years of experience in international exchange and in delivering academic and cultural opportunities abroad.

 

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.  Books are offered at half price. Students will be enrolled in five or six courses at CEFAM. Financial aid and loans are transferable by completing a Consortium Agreement for Student Financial Services. For more information on financial resources provided by CEFAM, click here.

Transfer of Credit

Course selection with the help of Gloria Angel gloria.angel@temple.edu 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

Semester Calendar

Fall semester runs from early September through mid December and Spring semester starts in early January and ends in mid May. Summer sessions are currently under development.

Documentation

Students must have a valid passport and student 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.

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 CEFAM illustrating your grades and completion of the study abroad program for your records.

Location

Established by the Romans over 2000 years ago as the capital of Gaul , modern Lyon is France ’s second largest city and also one of its safest. It bathes in history, much of it still visible in the form of Roman amphitheatres, aqueducts, and much more. In the late nineties, UNESCO recognized Lyon ’s historic quarter as a World Heritage Site.

Located at the crossroads of Europe in Southern France , Lyon is close to countless European destinations. Paris , Switzerland , and Italy are only two hours away by train, while other major European cities such as London , Barcelona , Brussels , and Amsterdam can be reached within five hours. In addition, the Alps with its world-class ski resorts and the beautiful beaches of the French Riviera are only two hours away by car or train. CEFAM offers a familiar academic program in a truly international and culturally rich setting.

The Campus

Located in the heart of Lyon, in a modern building equipped to serve the pedagogical needs of its students, CEFAM offers a learning environment which promotes academic success. Mini, comfortable amphitheaters and smaller, more intimate classrooms promote active student participation during classes. The computer labs offer students access to all the latest computer software and to the Internet on which they can work during open access times.

Student Population

With over 100,000 students welcomed each year, Lyon is a cultural melting pot. CEFAM has more than 25 nationalities on campus, and 500 alumni on five different continents. It has a particularly active and dynamic student life, in which each student is encouraged to get involved. Students have a choice of many activities which include running for student government, participating in student clubs, volunteering with school promotional activities or organizing the year-end graduation gala, to name a few. It is important for students to have a well-rounded academic and social life.

Traditional yearly activities include celebrating Thanksgiving with teachers and fellow students, ski week, Halloween party and the Olympic sports day. The clubs include the BDE (student government), Alumni club, Sports (baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, ski, golf), Hiking, Promotion, Welcome Wagon, Fundraising, Communications, Internet, Film ... if you do not find the club you want, organize it!!

Housing Costs

Housing is provided by CEFAM and billed along with tuition and fees. Food costs are roughly equivalent to Philadelphia prices.

 

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