La Rochelle Business School
Description of La Rochelle Business School
- Established: in 1988.
- Location of La Rochelle Business School: France, Poitou-Charentes, La Rochelle.
- School type: private business school.
- Number of students: 230 local and 400 foreign students.
The small town of La Rochelle, in which La Rochelle Business School is located, is 480 kilometers from Paris and is situated in a beautiful natural place where carefully protected natural and architectural wealth. Convenient, territorially advantageous location on the Atlantic coast quickly turned a small city into a rather significant center of tourism, economy and culture of France.
After the United States and Great Britain, France is one of the most popular countries for teaching students from all over the world, the education system in the country is very developed and modern. It is also important that France is one of the most economically developed countries in the world: there appeared such business giants as L'Oreal, Groupe Danone, Air France, BNP Paribas, ACCOR, Renault, Peugeot, Dassault, Buoyues-Construction, Total, Orange, FranceTelecom, EADS, Hennessy, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Sanofi-Aventis and many others. Many of them are long-time reliable school partners and give students a chance to undergo internships or practical work, to gain invaluable knowledge and experience.
La Rochelle Business School is a part of a single educational complex with the La Rochelle University Institute of Technology and the School of Engineering (EIGSI). It offers effective bachelor's programs, master's programs, special business courses designed for professionals and top managers. The main goal of the training is the education of valuable personnel for the European labor market, the development of international practice of student exchange.
Training is conducted in both English and French.
La Rochelle Business School is an independent, non-profit research and development institution with accreditation from the Ministry of Education and is a part of the well-known Grande Educational Association Ecoles.
La Rochelle Business School combines developed infrastructure, quality and balance of training programs and the professionalism of experienced teachers. Students have a clear understanding of the underlying foundations of modern business processes and technologies, they learn how to develop and apply them. Each training program is constantly being improved, it is being finalized taking into account all modern business requirements, which makes education more valuable and practical.
All training is aimed at the success and application of innovative approaches, which guarantees subsequent successful employment and a wonderful career in the international environment.
What additional activities and clubs are there for students?
Almost anything! Social, sports clubs and events, excellent studying conditions, hundreds of equally passionate peers who are ready to share your interests and hobbies. Universities on their online portals always post comprehensive information about such communities, at the beginning of the academic year they organize introductory events: come and get to know each group and club personally!
Programs and prices, tuition fees in La Rochelle Business School
Duration of studying is 3-4 years. Available specialties are listed below:
- International Business studies. It is conducted in two languages (French and English), lasting 4 years. The students spend 2 years studying at the university, they have intership in foreign companies for a year (six months of internship in each), and in a year they study at a foreign partner university (in total the university cooperates with 26 universities around the world). There is possibility to obtain a double diploma from a partner university for a double diploma program (14 universities in different countries of the world: England, Germany, Finland, Spain, China, etc.) Specializations for the 4th year of your choice are:
- Marketing (English);
- International Management (English);
- Supplies and Logistics (English);
- Finance and cost control (French or English).
Admission to the program is provided by a successful completion of secondary school (certificate of full secondary education).
- Tourism Studies (International tourism). It is conducted in two languages (French and English), lasting 3 years (the learning period includes 5 months of practice). The last year of studying divides the total flow of students according to specializations: hotel, resort or event management.
The Business School of Tourism La Rochelle is the only school of tourism in France that has received the international certification of the UN Tourism Council for the high quality of the educational programs - TedQual. The undeniable advantage gives students the opportunity to study in such a tourist city as La Rochelle.
The beginning is January and September. The opportunity to obtain a double diploma from a partner university for a double degree program is offered to international students. Specializations on the 3rd course to choose from are:
- Tourism management (English);
- Management in hospitality, hotel management (English or French);
- Event Management (French);
- Management in the field of sports tourism (French);
- Restaurant management (French).
A double diploma with the school of restaurant management Ferrandi (Paris) is offered to foreign students. Admission to the program is provided by the successful completion of secondary school (certificate of full secondary education).
- Recreation and entertainment (English or French) - only for students taken immediately to the 3rd course. The first semester is studying in La Rochelle, the second semester is studying at Delaware University, Florida. Next, an internship at Disneyworld is organized in Florida.
Business Studies (theory and practice of business). It is taught exclusively in French. The course is designed for 3 years of study, it is possible to pass it in France or abroad, in educational institutions-partners.
Beginning is in September. Specializations on the 3rd course to choose from are:
- Communications management
- Entrepreneurship
- Management in banking and finance
- Real Estate Management
- Marketing of relationships
- Management in the technical field
- HR Management
- Web Marketing
- Wines and spirits
- Management in the audio-visual sphere
- Financial management
- International business (in English or Spanish), etc.
Admission to the program is provided by the successful completion of secondary school (certificate of full secondary education).
Studying on all programs starts in September, but applications are finished on February 15th, so you need to take care of the package of necessary documents in advance.
The cost of the program does not include medical insurance. Internet access, a multimedia library and a student card ISC are also paid extra.
Requirements for applicants:
- The school certificate of full secondary education or the diploma of the IB program;
- Certificate confirming a high level of English / French (must correspond to the language in which the studying is planned - please specify in the program descriptions above);
- Completed application;
- Motivation letter.
Duration of studying - 1-2 years, while about 5 months of the course the students spend in internship and production practice in France or in another country.
Available for study specialty are:
- Management (ESC Program). It is taught in English and French. The duration is 3 years, which includes a one-year internship (in France or abroad).
- Audit Management and Consultancy (Audit and Consulting). It is taught in French.
- Sustainable Development Strategy. It is taught in French.
- Industrial Management. It is taught in French.
- International Strategy Policies Management. It is taught in English and French.
- International Logistics and Supply Chain Management (International Logistics and Supply Chain Management). It is taught in French.
- Event Management (Event Management). It is taught in French.
- Tourism Management (International tourism). It is taught in English and French, it is possible to obtain a master's degree or an MBA.
The educational programs start in October. The exception is International Strategic Policies Management (it starts in January) and Tourism Management (two start dates: January and October). Please note that applications can be submitted only until February 15, so you need to take care of the package of necessary documents in advance.
The cost of the program does not include medical insurance. Internet access, a multimedia library and a student card ISC are also paid extra.
Requirements for applicants:
- Bachelor's degree;
- Certificate confirming a high level of English / French (must correspond to the language in which the studying is planned - please specify in the program descriptions above);
- Completed application;
- Motivation letter;
- For applicants for the MBA program - at least 2 years of work in the profile area corresponding to the chosen direction of study.
The Institute of French Studies (IEF) is located in the school, the teachers of which have extensive experience in teaching foreign students. The Institute of French Studies has been working in La Rochelle since 1931 and is certified by the French Foreign Language Quality Label (FLE).
At the Institute of French Language you can take courses on:
- General French;
- Business vocabulary;
- Specialized vocabulary;
- Advanced training for teachers of the French language.
- Courses are opened all year round.
- The minimum number of weeks is 2 weeks in June and July.
- The minimum number of weeks is 4 weeks for the rest of the year.
- The minimum age of student is 17 years.
- Preparation for DELF and DALF tests
- The TEF (French Evaluation Test) Test Center
- The school also offers specialized refresher courses for teachers of the French language.
Business Foundation program
The school offers a preparatory program, which is possible during 1 or 2 semesters. The program is aimed at improving the knowledge of the French language, studying academic terms in French, as well as conducting classes to introduce into business.
In addition, studying in the program helps to adapt to study and life in France.
Beginning of semesters: September, January.
The private business school of La Rochelle Business School was founded in 1988. In addition to higher education, an MBA program is also presented here. In the business school of La Rochelle you can choose a one-year course aimed at developing leadership skills and the basics of business and entrepreneurship, or a 2-year course with the choice of a particular specialization that is most interesting for you.
Specializations of the MBA course in the second year of study are:
- International business ("international business strategy", "premium business segment marketing", "supply chain management and supply system") - the program in English.
- Sport and tourism ("management in the field of hospitality and organization of events") - the program in English.
- Finance ("audit and management control," "management, banking and real estate") - the program in French.
- Sustainable development ("sustainable development strategies") - a program is in French.
Features of the MBA program:
- Duration of studying: 1 or 2 years.
- The group's size: 20-25 people.
- Language of instruction: English, French.
- Start of studying in September.
Features of studying:
- 1st year: from the middle of September to April (internship from May to September).
- 2 nd year: 1 semester - from October to December (internship from January to the middle of June), 2 semester - from the middle of June to the end of July.
Entry requirements:
- Copy of the passport;
- Copy of the diploma of completed higher education (bachelor);
- Motivation letter;
- Personal interview in English / French (25 min);
- Oral test for knowledge of English / French;
- The international certificate confirming knowledge of English language: TOEFL from 70; IELTS from 6.0; TOEIC from 725; CAE of 52; CPE - Grade C. Either the results of the French language examinations: CERF - B2; DELF - DELF 2; TEF 541-698;
- Availability of the results of GMAT, CAT, GRE, PAT examinations or their equivalents;
- Experience from 2 years.
Accommodation, meals, prices
All pupils are given a place in a common hostel or host family, as required, assistance is provided in renting an apartment. The number of places in the hostel is limited, so it is recommended to take care of the issue of accommodation and applying for education. Students can eat at the cafe at the university or attend a wide range of catering establishments in the area, within walking distance from the building. Prices here are moderate enough, so each student will not be difficult to choose for themselves an acceptable option.
The cost of living
- Host family - 350-400 euros per month with breakfast;
- Apartment - studio in the residence - 500 - 600 euro per month;
- Studio in the private sector - from 500 euros per month. If you rent by twos, you can find an apartment for 400 euros from each student, for example.
There is an online housing selection system, you can choose the appropriate option:
http://housing.esc-larochelle.fr/en/esc-larochelle/
It must be borne in a mind that the residence requires a minimum payment for 3 months + deposit. For 4 months you need to be able to pay immediately upon arrival.
Residence options 10 minutes walk from the school:
Les Estudines http://www.estudines.com/uk/residence-housing-student- Larochelle-5-30.html
New Rochelle http://www.residence-newrochelle.com/m-28-studios.html [ 999.33]
http://www.residence-newrochelle.com/m-41-video.html - here you can see the options of the rooms.
Both residences at the hotel level are 4 stars and very clean.
Foreign students can apply for accommodation. It is issued when the person has already settled. The money is transferred to the card after each month, from 50 to 100 euros approximately, depends on the cost of the program. You can find in the brochures information about the cost of living for the student and other useful information.
Subjects and sports
Advantages
Business School La Rochelle is one of the prestigious business schools in France, The best European business school according to the Financial Times edition and among 5% of the best business schools in the world.
Business School La Rochelle offers a wide range of curricula for higher and additional education in management, international business, as well as training in tourism and hospitality management: bachelor's, master's, MBA. The curricula include academic education, internships in companies in France and abroad. Training is possible in French or English.There are programs taught entirely in English.
- La Rochelle Business School is accredited by AACSB, EPAS, TedQual, etc., is affiliated with the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.
- The school also has a connection with 173 partner universities in 48 countries of the world.
- More than 25 partner universities take part in the double degree program.
- La Rochelle Business School cooperates on a permanent basis with 50 companies in various business areas.
- Up to 96% of international studetns are employed 4-6 months after graduation, many of whom receive a job offer before graduation.
The school is located on the Atlantic coast of France - in the historic tourist town of La Rochelle. Nearby are the islands of Re and Oleron, as well as the Fort Boyard Fortress.
La Rochelle is one of the most visited cities in France, a city with a well-developed infrastructure. Every year, more than 12 000 students are enrolled in La Rochelle, which is approximately 15% of the city population.
La Rochelle hosts many large-scale events: the international festival of French music Francofolies, festivals of documentary and television films, the exhibition of yachts and boats Grand Pavois and many others.
La Rochelle has many sports facilities and water sports are very popular.
Facilities and equipment at La Rochelle Business School
For convenient and effective training there is an extensive electronic library (the fund includes text and multimedia files), a special network of Wi-Fi inside the university, a separate language center, Career Planning Center. The sports infrastructure is well developed, all necessary equipment are available for sports.
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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. |
