Business in Europe & French Culture in Strasbourg

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Join us for an incredible 2-week experience at the very heart of Europe!

Come and study Business in Europe and experience French culture in the beautiful city of Strasbourg.
Courses including Responsible Leadership for a Sustainable Europe and Understanding Europe will be complemented by visits to companies and international organizations both in France and Germany, such as the European Parliament or the Council of Europe, among others.

Part of our summer school program is also dedicated to experiencing French culture through activities such as:

- A cooking class to learn how to make local delicacies
- A wine tasting experience at a local winery to discover the famous Alsatian wines
- A French language crash course
- Learning about the wonderful world of French cheese during our cheese-tasting session
- A scavenger hunt in Strasbourg’s European district to learn more about the European institutions

Partner universities will receive a link in the fall of 2025 and will have until March 15th, 2026 to nominate their students.
Students from non-partner universities should contact us.

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EM Strasbourg Business School is the only French business school to be part of a multidisciplinary research university, the University of Strasbourg. A network of over 200 partner universities and 27,000 alumni provide valuable support to the academic corporate organisation. EM Strasbourg Business School is internationally renowned for its Grande École programme and has achieved international academic recognition with its triple accreditation.

Target group

Our summer school program is open to undergraduate students with a basic knowledge of business and/or economics, and with at least one year of higher education.
While it is especially beneficial for those in the fields of business and international relations, individuals from other disciplines are also welcome to participate.

Proficiency in English required (minimum level of B2 in English according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
All classes, lectures, and visits will be held in English and no prior knowledge of French is required.

Course aim

Business in Europe (42 contact hours – equivalent to 3 US credit hours / 6 ECTS credits)

Responsible Leadership for a Sustainable Europe:

This interactive course prepares the leaders of tomorrow to better tackle sustainable development challenges through the lens of intercultural competence and responsible leadership. By exploring relevant competency frameworks and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) students explore the essential skills, knowledge, and mindset to act as engaged global citizens and professionals. Students will participate in a powerful SDG game-based challenge simulating what could happen in our world in 2030 and beyond.

Understanding Europe

Fee info

The fee includes: Tuition for the 2 week course • Corporate visits • Participation in the French cultural program and visits • Transportation to site visits • Welcome and Farewell lunches