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Notice on the Selection of Students for the 2025 Summer Program at KEDGE Business School （France）

Dear Students,

In accordance with communications between our school and our partner business school in France, the selection process for the short-term summer program （tuition-free） at KEDGE Business School is now open. Interested students are requested to carefully read the program description, selection procedures, and requirements, make preparations in line with their personal training plans, and submit applications on time as per the latest notice.

I. Basic Application Eligibility
1. Regularly enrolled students aged 18 or above. This includes undergraduate students of sophomore year and above, academic postgraduates, MBA, MPAcc, and MAud students.
2. Abide by laws and disciplines, with good performance in all aspects during studies at our university and no disciplinary records.
3. Physically and mentally healthy, with good communication skills, independent living abilities, and strong adaptability to new environments.
4. Excellent academic performance during school, with a GPA of no less than 3.0 or an average score of no less than 80.
5. Foreign language proficiency meets the admission requirements of the host institution and the visa requirements of the host country.
6. The overseas study plan is in line with personal training plans and will not affect academic arrangements at our university.
7. Have a basic understanding of the overseas institution and its host country/region, with clear learning objectives and personal academic plans.
8. Personal or family financial conditions can cover all expenses incurred from overseas travel and stay.
9. Parents or guardians are fully informed of the program details and consent to and support the application.

II. Program Introduction
Summer Courses at KEDGE Business School （Paris Campus）
1. Sustainable Marketing （June 30 – July 4）
2. Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs （July 7 – July 11）
3. Business Intelligence & Analytics （July 15 – July 18）
4. Creating Customer Value with Disruptive Technologies （July 21 – July 25）

Summer Courses at KEDGE Business School （Marseille Campus）
1. Strategic Management for Sports Organisations （Morning Session, June 2 – June 13）
2. Sports Marketing & Communication （Afternoon Session, June 2 – June 13）
3. Managing the Creative Process （June 16 – June 20）
4. Design Thinking （June 23 – June 27）
5. Global Financial Regulations （Morning Session, June 30 – July 11）
6. International Business: A Mediterranean Perspective （Afternoon Session, June 30 – July 11）
7. Accelerating Changes Towards Sustainability （Morning Session, July 15 – July 25）
8. Ethics in Business & Society （Afternoon Session, July 15 – July 25）

Key Program Information
- Instruction language: English.
- Participants will receive academic credits, transcripts, and certificates upon completion.
- Our school has 8 tuition-free quotas. Students can choose 1 or 2 courses, with the flexibility to select courses across modules and campuses.
- KEDGE Business School organizes weekly corporate visits, business dialogues, or cultural experience activities.
- Final admission decisions are made by KEDGE Business School.
- Students are responsible for covering application fees （100 EUR）, visa fees, transportation costs, accommodation fees, living expenses, and other related expenses. For details, please refer to the attachments.

About KEDGE Business School
Founded in 2013 through the merger of Bordeaux École de Management （established in 1874） and École Supérieure de Commerce de Marseille （established in 1872）, KEDGE Business School is now France’s largest business school, with campuses in Bordeaux, Paris, and Marseille. Its flagship programs include Supply Chain Management, Wine, Spirits & Luxury Goods, and Marketing. The school holds international accreditations from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA.

III. Selection Procedures
1. Submit application materials （Excel form + scanned PDF documents） to the school’s email address （international_bs@uibe.edu.cn） by 09:00 on April 6, 2025.
（1） Excel form: "Basic Information Form for Students Applying for School-Level Overseas Programs （Business School）".
- Requirements: Complete and true information consistent with paper materials; otherwise, the application will be rejected.
（2） Scanned PDF documents （merge into one color PDF in the order of ①-③, clear and complete, with file size not exceeding 2MB）:
① UIBE Overseas Exchange Program Application Form （signed by family members）.
Download link: https://geec.uibe.edu.cn/docs//2024-09/18092d0f56754c92a4fa575033348dd9.docx
② Chinese and English copies of academic transcripts （transcripts must show average score or GPA）.
③ Foreign language proficiency certificates （attach copies of CET-4/CET-6, TOEFL, IELTS, or other relevant foreign language certificates if available）.

2. School-level selection: Our school will conduct a preliminary selection of applicants.

3. Application to the foreign institution and follow-up procedures: In mid-April, the school will nominate exchange students to KEDGE Business School, and students must submit additional application materials as required by the foreign institution. The final admission decision rests with the overseas partner institution. From April to May, students shall handle visa applications independently, and the school will assist in providing relevant supporting documents.

IV. Supplementary Notes
1. For inquiries regarding overseas course selection, credit recognition, and grade conversion, please consult the academic affairs office of our school and the university’s undergraduate/graduate academic affairs department, and complete the relevant procedures in accordance with their regulations.
2. Apply for a passport as soon as possible. Students without a passport must submit a passport application to the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau within this week and fill in "Processing" in the passport number field. Students with existing passports should check their validity period （most countries require passports to be valid for more than 6 months after the end of the program）.
3. Most exchange institutions do not provide on-campus accommodation. Please check the overseas institution’s official website in advance for rental information.
4. Carefully understand the program details and make a prudent decision based on personal circumstances before submitting the application. After being nominated, students shall not withdraw without valid reasons （such as schedule conflicts, parental disapproval, or unavailability of on-campus accommodation）. Those who withdraw without justification will lose eligibility for future applications to other overseas exchange programs at our university. Senior students （fourth-year undergraduates/second-year postgraduates） should comprehensively consider their personal circumstances when applying for short-term exchange programs. Participation may affect job hunting, thesis writing, and thesis defense in China; please make a cautious decision based on individual situations.

V. Contact Information
- Contact Person: Teacher Chen
- Phone: 64493012
- Email: international_bs@uibe.edu.cn
- Address: Room 821, Ningyuan Building

（Official Notice）

Attachments
1. Introduction to the 2025 Summer Program at KEDGE Business School （France）
2. Basic Information Form for Students Applying for School-Level Overseas Programs （Business School）
3. Overseas Short-Term Program Information Feedback Form – KEDGE Summer Program