Fact Sheet 2011-2012 Visiting address: 2, rue Robert d Arbrissel Phone : 00 33 299 54 63 63 3500 Rennes France Fax : 00 33 299 33 08 24 Web : www.esc-rennes.fr Postal address: 2, rue Robert d Arbrissel Erasmus code : FR Rennes 27 CS 76522-35065 Rennes cedex - France Dean: Dr. Olivier Aptel Director of International Relations: Prof. Laurence Lambert International Relations Department - Version 2011 - Page 1 of 10
Study programmes in English International Bachelor Programme in Management (IBPM) Undergraduate Programmes Postgraduate Programmes Programme Grande Ecole Master Programme in International Business Master of Art in International Business (MAIB) Specialist Masters (require a Bachelor Degree in Business): MSc in International Accounting MSc in International Finance MSc in International Marketing MSc in International Communication and Digital Marketing MSc in International Luxury and brand Management MSc in International Purchasing and Sourcing Management Conversion Masters (require a Non Business Bachelor degree): MSc in Global Business Management MSc in International Business Negotiation MSc in International Human Resources MSc in International Sport, Leisure & Tourism Management Double Degree or transfer of credits International students Academic calendar: Autumn semester: September December 2011 Application deadline: 15 May 2011 Spring semester: January April 2012 Application deadline: 30 October 2011 International Relations Department - Version 2011 - Page 2 of 10
Autumn semester: IBPM Undergraduate Postgraduate MAIB, Specialised & conversion Master Arrival date 28 August - 03 Sept 28 August - 03 Sept 28 August - 10 Sept 28 August - 10 Sept Orientation week 05 10 September 05 10 September 12 17 September 12 17 September Start of classes 12 September 12 September 19 September 19 September Examination period 05 17 December 05 17 December 05 17 December 05 17 December Re-sit 25 30 June 2012 25 30 June 2012 25 30 June 2012 25 30 June 2012 On-line choice of classes June / July 2012 June / July 2012 June / July 2012 June / July 2012 Spring semester: IBPM Undergraduate Postgraduate MAIB, Specialised & conversion Master Arrival date 23 28 January 03 04 January 03 07 January 09 January (Winter session) Orientation week 30 Jan 04 Feb 05 07 January 09 14 January Winter session Start of classes 06 February 09 January 16 January 23 January Examination period 30 April 12 May 09 April 28 April 09 April 28 April 09 April 28 April Re-sit 2 7 July 2012 2 7 July 2012 2 7 July 2012 2 7 July 2012 On-line choice of classes November 2012 November 2012 November 2012 November 2012 Students should not make travel plans until after the last date of the exam period. University policy does not allow for deferred/ early exams because of travel plans. International Relations Department - Version 2011 - Page 3 of 10
Summer programme: Responsible Management Application deadline Final application deadline Pre-programme French language module (optional) Application deadline Final application deadline 12 June 2012 23 June 2012 Early bird before 1 April 2012 15 April 2012 mid August early September 2012 Early bird before 15 June 2012 30 June 2012 Workload: A full semester workload is 30 ECTS credits Credits per course: Undergraduate / IBPM students 5 ECTS credits Exchange programmes: Choice of Classes: Postgraduate PGE / /MSc students French language class (optional) French culture class (optional) International Summer programme in Responsible Management 6 ECTS credits 5 ECTS credits / semester 5 ECTS credits / semester 6 ECTS credits / 2 weeks NB: 30 ECTS are usually equivalent to 15 US credits or 60 UK credits http://www.esc-rennes.fr/index.php/en/exchange-programmes http://www.esc-rennes.fr/index.php/en/exchange-programmes Once registered, students will be contacted by mail 2-3 months before the start of the semester to make their on-line choice of classes. Language of courses: Teaching methods: English (some electives are also available in French) A mix of lectures, tutorials, group-work and presentations, case studies, projects and a final written exam. Grading scale: Grade Grade point average (GPA) A 5 B 4 C 3 D 2 E 1 Fx / F 0 Internship: They are not part of the transfer credit procedure. However, exchange students are welcome to consult the offers available at ESC Rennes School of Business. Should the student find an internship while studying in Rennes, the contract is to be signed by their home institution and the company. ESC Rennes School of Business can not issue this document unless the students are registered on a degree-earning programme (such as IBPM, PGE, MSc). We can however provide a model document. International Relations Department - Version 2011 - Page 4 of 10
Application process Level of studies: Undergraduate transfer credit students: 2 years minimum of studies in Business / Social Science, with at least a minimum equivalent of 60 ECTS credits in Business, ideally in the last year of their undergraduate programme with the equivalent of 120 ECTS in Business. Postgraduate students: Students must have obtained the level "L" (BA, Licenciatura, etc) or at least the equivalent of 180 ECTS in Business Studies. Double degree students: - International Bachelor Programme in Management (IBPM), students in the last year of their studies at "L" level in business. - Grande Ecole Master Programme / MSc, students must have obtained the level "L" (BA, Licenciatura, etc) plus meet the specific requirements of each programme - Programme Grande Ecole, please refer to the specific exchange contract. Application requirements: Student on transfer credit: - Fully completed application form signed by the candidate and the Home University - Official transcripts for the entire education of the student at the home university (translated into English if the - transcripts are not in English, French, German, Spanish or Italian) - CV (in English) and letter of motivation (in English) - Certificate of English see language requirements Students on double Degree: - Fully completed application form signed by the candidate and the Home University - Official transcripts for the entire education of the student at the home university (translated into English if the transcripts are not in English, French, German, Spanish or Italian) - CV in English - Letter of motivation in English - Official Toefl, Toeic or Ielts score sheet (for non English native speakers) see language requirements International Relations Department - Version 2011 - Page 5 of 10
Language requirements: Student on transfer credit: The level of English is left up to evaluation of the home university (we ask the home institution to provide a certificate confirming the level of English is sufficient to take classes at ESC Rennes or with indication of equivalent of Toefl level). All or most classes are conducted in English, therefore students are expected to have a sufficient command of the English language to be capable of understanding, making oral presentations, writing reports and exams etc. Students on double Degree: English language test required (except for native English speakers and students who have followed the majority of their studies in English): Toefl, Toeic, Ielts or equivalent (Toefl: IBT = 79, computer based = 213, paper based = 550, Toeic = 750, IELTS = 6 or 6.5 depending on the programme). No French test required (unless electives in French are chosen) Welcome to International students Student welcome on arrival: Orientation week: Living in Rennes: The Well Come team is a student organisation that is here to welcome the students to help them integrate into the school and life at Rennes. Not only can they collect the students from Rennes station or airport, and help them settle into their home in Rennes, but also they organise parties, tourist trips (Mont St. Michel, Paris, etc.,) and sports events with French students. They also organise «mentors/buddies». The International Relations Office provides an orientation programme for all International students the week before classes start. Sessions cover application for residence permit, health insurance, banking, internet provider, mobile phones, bus pass, French culture, academic expectations and standards. Attendance is mandatory. Please find below a very approximate budget for a student in Rennes. Remember to provide enough money available for your arrival in France as it can take up to three weeks to obtain a cheque book and credit card when you open a bank account Room* 350 / month on average + 1-2 month s rent deposit (refundable) Food 200 / month Personal expenses 150 Monthly bus pass 26.90 to 36.00 / month Student health insurance 203 (price for 2011/2012) Complementary health insurance 100 / year Civil responsibility 40 / year Residence Permit 55 / year (for students with long-stay visa) Average total per month 700 excluding travel and personal expenses *All students staying one year can apply for government help (housing allowance,) 80-160 per month depending on the accommodation chosen). International Relations Department - Version 2011 - Page 6 of 10
Visa and OFII form: Housing: Insurance: Facilities: All students living in a non-european country will have to apply for a visa. Please check with you nearest Campusfrance agency, French Embassy or Consulate. The OFII form will enable the students to travel in the Schengen-member countries and will entitle them to the housing allowance. If they do not go through this formality, they may not be able to re-enter France in the future. On acceptance at ESC Rennes School of Business the students will receive the official acceptance letter in English, its translation into French (for visa purposes) and an additional letter in French for the Embassy / Campus France As most campuses in France, ESC Rennes School of Business does not have halls of residence and therefore all students registered at the school must rent private accommodation. The school and the Well Come team can help students, if they wish, find accommodation for the duration of their stay in Rennes Accommodation in Rennes needs planning and reserving in advance as it is a university city with over 60,000 French and international students every year. Rents can vary depending on the landlord, the location and the services and equipment provided. Students are therefore strongly encouraged to reserve their accommodation as soon as possible after having been accepted. Travel insurance Before the students leave their country, they must make sure that they have taken out travel insurance with repatriation in case of serious health problems, accident etc. N.B. Students who must apply for visas are often asked to take out repatriation and other insurances by the French Embassy. Health insurance All students are required by French law to take out the French Student Health Insurance. In 2010/2011 it cost 200. Only students from the European Community are exempt IF they can produce a nominative and valid EHIC (European Health Insurance) card for the length of their studies in Rennes Private insurance cannot be accepted under any circumstances. It is illegal for students to attend French universities if they do not have the above mentioned Health Insurance Accommodation insurance French law stipulates that all persons who rent accommodation must have civil responsibility and third party insurance at their address in Rennes; some property owners include this in their «rental package». If not, the students can buy this with their French bank. International library Career office Cafeteria Sports room - Other facilities in town International Relations Department - Version 2011 - Page 7 of 10
International Studies office contact information Name Position Email address Prof. Laurence Lambert Director, International Relations Laurence.lambert@esc-rennes.fr Elodie Saint-Yves International Partner Coordinator elodie.saint-yves@esc-rennes.fr Caroline Michel International Studies Manager & Students Adviser Caroline.michel@esc-rennes.fr StephanieYvenat Coordinator, Incoming Exchange students stephanie.yvenat@esc-rennes.fr Magali Felin Assistant, International Relations Department Magali.felin@esc-rennes.fr Laetitia Madeline Gaelle Bodeur Housing Summer Programmes Assistant, International Studies for outgoing students Registrar outgoing students Assistant, International Bachelor programme in Management Registrar incoming Exchange students Students should make contact as soon as they have received their acceptance letter. Responsible Management Survival French laetitia.madeline@esc-rennes.fr Gaelle.bodeur@esc-rennes.fr accommodation@esc-rennes.fr elodie.saint-yves@esc-rennes.fr magali.felin@esc-rennes.fr stephanie.yvenat@esc-rennes.fr International Relations Department - Version 2011 - Page 8 of 10
Useful websites ESC Rennes School of Business: Exchange students: Non Exchange students: International Summer programme: Practical information http://www.school-business.com/index.php/en http://www.school-business.com/index.php/en/school/international-students http://www.esc-rennes.fr/index.php/en/school/international-students/student-exchange http://www.esc-rennes.fr/index.php/en/school/international-students/non-exchange-students http://www.esc-rennes.fr/index.php/fr/lecole/international-students/international-summerprogramme http://www.esc-rennes.fr/index.php/fr/lecole/international-students/student-exchange Other: France / Europe: www.edufrance.fr www.europa.eu.int http://www.justfrance.org http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/france Rennes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/rennes www.rennes-metropole.fr www.ville-rennes.fr www.leschampslibres.com Brittany: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/brittany www.brittanytourism.com Visa: http://www.edufrance.fr/en/index.htm International Relations Department - Version 2011 - Page 9 of 10
Rennes, a human and vibrant city Capital of the Brittany Region, a human and vibrant city. The largest university town in western France with 60 000 students (over 17% international) OnIy two hours from Paris by the TGV high-speed train and one hour by plane. ESC Rennes School of Business, an international environment 100 % Classes taught in English French language and French culture classes An international Faculty from 42 different countries and 25 different nationalities An active pedagogical approach inciting students to mix - Study in English with international professors and students - Group work in a multicultural and multinational environment - Business simulations - Contact with companies Flexibility in the choice of courses (under and postgraduate courses, double diplomas) with a variety of exchange formulae (1 semester, 1 year, exchange of professors, research, joint programmes). A human size campus: easy to integrate, easy to contact faculty and staff. A welcome service at Rennes Airport or train station to take you to your lodgings. International Relations Department - Version 2011 - Page 10 of 10