CEFAM International School of Business and Management
Description of CEFAM International School of Business and Management
- Age of students: from 18 years
- Location: Lyon, France
- Founded: 1986
- Type of institution: business school
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Type: collaborative.
For 35 years, the vocation of the flagship business school in France has been to eduacte students from high school graduation to MBA degrees, instilling in them the knowledge and abilities to become qualified international managers. CEFAM continues its mission to educate young people so that they are fully prepared to work in a multicultural and international workforce immediately after graduation.
IGS Group and Camp Network, which form CEFAM, are the two leading players in the French private independent education sector, sharing the 3 core values of education – humanism, entrepreneurship and professionalism, with an emphasis on encouragement and individual support in their education model.
These schools and centers, located in more than 20 cities in France and abroad, strive for the academic excellence and professional achievements of their students and graduates.
Educational process
The program includes 12-16 hours of general education courses in English per semester with the opportunity to study the French language and culture.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in CEFAM International School of Business and Management
Bachelor
- Age: 18 years old.
The CEFAM academic program is based on the American and Canadian models of liberal arts education. To earn a double degree, students spend their first 3 years at the CEFAM campus in Lyon, and the last year in the US (or the last 2 years at a canadian partner university). They then receive higher education with a French, American or Canadian diploma. The French degree is level 7 of the RNCP "Manager of International Organizations", and the American or Canadian degree is a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in any specialty available at the partner university.
The first 3 years of the program are devoted to the development of students' knowledge of business courses and general education courses, professional competencies through two internships.
After 3 years of study in Lyon, CEFAM students choose a specialty for the following year. They have 3 options:
- Spend 1 year of study in the USA in one of the 6 partner universities,
- Spend 2 years of study in Canada at the University of New Brunswick,
- Continue at CEFAM for the 4th year by earning a CEFAM degree in Marketing or Finance.
Master
- Age: from 21 years.
Once students receive a CEFAM degree, they have the opportunity to pursue an MBA or master's degree at one of the five partner universities in the U.S. or Paris. They receive the same streamlined admissions process as CEFAM BBA partners, without additional standardized exams.
Partners:
- La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA: Accounting – Analysis – Marketing – Management – Finance – Accounting Business Systems and Analytics.
- Western Long Branch of Monmouth University, New Jersey: Global MBA.
- Albany College of Siena, New York: Business Intelligence – Finance – Marketing – Strategic Management.
- Mary Washington University Fredericksburg, Virginia: General MBA.
- ISC Paris: Master of Science.
Students who already have a bachelor's degree in business may be eligible to enroll immediately in the 4th year of CEFAM with the option of earning a degree in just one year. These students can then pursue a master's degree or MBA at one of these partner institutions.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Incoming CEFAM students have the opportunity to choose between living in a student residence or living with a host family upon arrival in Lyon. The Office of International Students is ready to assist incoming students in providing housing, whichever option they choose.
- Option 1: Apartment in a student residence
Apartment buildings specifically designed for students are located throughout Lyon, some of them very close to the CEFAM campus. These apartments are usually equipped with:
- Small kitchen area with fridge, stove and microwave, crockery, cutlery
- Table and chairs, desk and storage space
- Electric heating and double glazing
- Bilingual reception from Monday to Friday
- Secure access with magnetic key fob
- Washing machine
- Recreation areas.
These residences also host events and activities to help students living in the building get to know each other by integrating French and international traditions.
- Option 2: Host family
Students have a second option to stay with a host family in Lyon. This option is becoming increasingly popular, as it is a great chance to settle in Lyon and get to know the community right away.
Homestay accommodation comes in many forms: from basic (bedroom with access to the kitchen) to full integration (half board).
The cafeteria is open from Monday to Friday, the opening hours correspond to the schedule of students.
Activities CEFAM International School of Business and Management
CEFAM recognises the importance of extracurricular clubs and associations as part of the university experience. In keeping with the American tradition, CEFAM also provides students with access to a variety of opportunities – both for professional development and just to have a good time.
Features include:
- Student Council
- Cefamous: Student Ambassadors
- CEFAM Connect: network group for CEFAM's communication with French and international companies
- Committee of Social Events: organization of annual events, celebration of Thanksgiving and Halloween, graduation ball
- BDE: CEFAM Student Life Club
- Business Consulting
- Arts Association
- Cultural projects
- Sports clubs: football, cheerleading, golf, basketball, flag football.
- Seminar on French Culture
- Conference with Aderlie, Lyon Economic Development Agency
- euronews visit
- Visits to local entrepreneurs
- Professional Development Seminars
- Cooking courses
- Gastronomic tour Les Halles de Paul Bocuse
- Gallo-Roman Museum and visits to other historical sites
- Day trips: Marseille, Burgundy or Annecy.
Advantages
- 35 schools and centers.
- Every year, 24,000 people are eduacted, including 7,000 teachers.
- More than 6,000 students a year graduate from school with excellent results.
- There are 5 main activities – schools, apprenticeships, co-education, leadership , professional integration and transition.
- All segments of the population are covered: students, those in need, people who want to change careers, employees interested in professional development opportunities.
- All people are provided with courses and programs that encourage lifelong learning and the support they need to successfully complete their projects.
- There are 16 campuses in France and 6 international campuses (Brno, Casablanca, Cork, Dublin, Shanghai, Santander), more than 100 partner universities in France and abroad.
- There are 10,000 corporate partners.
- The alumni network includes more than 94,000 alumni, including 16,000 specialists in the field of personnel management.
- 88% of all companies that hired a student or graduate of one of the schools and centers included in HEP EDUCATION were satisfied with their choice.
- CEFAM is the only school that allows all of its students to study in the United States and earn a degree from a prestigious, AACSB-accredited American university.
- The entire program is conducted in English.
- You can get 2 degrees - France and the United States.
- Multicultural teaching staff and administration, international educational and corporate partners.
- More than 800 graduates work in more than 50 countries.
- Membership of AACSB (Association for the Development of University Schools of Business), EMA (European Academy of Management), EAIE (European Association for International Education).
- There is certification by the French government and registration in the RNCP.
- CEFAM is a member of EAIE, a non-profit organization whose goal is to unite more than 1800 professionals working in the field of international education.
- Internships are an integral part of the CEFAM program: students have the opportunity to spend 8 months in 2 internships in a company in France or abroad.
Facilities and equipment at CEFAM International School of Business and Management
The CEFAM campus allows its students, faculty and corporate partners to benefit from a learning environment aimed at academic excellence:
- Amphitheaters from 40 to 300 people
- Individual classrooms for classes
- Computer laboratories and communications
- Wireless Campus
- Professional equipment
- Cafeteria
- Recreation areas
- Library and research centers.
All students have access to the CEFAM (e-campus) learning platform, which allows them to manage course content, publish documents, and share emails.
With more than 700 high-speed computer workstations and terminals available to students throughout the building, the campus is in harmony with modern information and communication technologies.
Video projectors and computer workstations for instructors installed in the 51st grade allow teachers to have instant access to their learning materials. In addition, there is wireless connectivity on campus, and internet stations are strategically located throughout the building for easy access. Each student receives a personalized, secure memory space on the campus server.
Enrolment process
- Step 1: Apply online
The application file must be fully completed, with all supporting documents. All documents must be certified copies, signed and stamped. All inscriptions should be clear and legible so that they can be easily read.
- Step 2: Tolerance
It is necessary to pass the entrance tests on the specified date and time via Skype or directly with a FIGS representative, wait for the response of the international admission committee of the application. If enrollment is confirmed, confirmation of enrollment is sent by e-mail.
- Step 3: Enroll in students.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
- Completed Application Form
- Academic References
- Copy of passport
- English exam results (if your native language is not English).
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
