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The School of Business at UD has a number of semester-long exchange programs with other universities.  A large number of UD students has traveled abroad to study at other universities in a number of countries.  The following describes some of those programs.  For more information, please contact Dr. William Sekely, Director of International Programs, UD School of Business  Dr. William Sekely, :

FINLAND   

Helsinki School of Economics and Business - Mikkeli, Finland

    The Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration is the third oldest institute of higher learning in Finland .  Their International Business program in Mikkeli, a mid-sized town located about one hundred forty miles northeast of Helsinki , offers a very innovative business program for undergraduates and MBA students.  Students take one course each three week session for very intensive study.  All courses are given in English.  They may take any number of three-week modules that they desire.  Students may take the modules consecutively or skip a period for international travel. The modules are given year-round and are available at all levels of business background.  Students may attend the program with sophomore to senior standing.

FRANCE       

Ecole Superieure de Management de L'Enterprise (ESPEME) - Lille and Nice, France

    ESPEME is an undergraduate management program that includes coverage of the humanities, social sciences, core business areas, and business areas of specialization It is the undergraduate part of EDHEC, one of the largest institutions for business studies in France .  The school has introduced a new program for fall terms in both campuses where students study French, but the business courses are taught in English.  Since most of the spring courses are taught in French, proficiency in that language is necessary.  A wide variety of business and non-business courses are available at all levels of business background.  One campus of ESPEME is located in Lille , one of the largest student populated cities in France , with over 100,000 students.  Lille is also the economic capital of northern France and lies at the crossroads of Paris , London , and Brussels , all within easy reach by high-speed train.  The other campus of ESPEME is located in Nice, on the French Riviera.  Nice is the cultural center of Southern France .  The mild weather allows for year-round ports in the mountains and at the sea, but Nice is also an intellectual town, with thousands of students, cyber and philosophy cafes, and jazz clubs.  Students may attend the program in either campus with sophomore to senior standing.  

 

Ecole Superieure des Science Commerciales d' Angers (ESSCA) - Angers, France

Situated in the famous Loire Valley region of France , ESSCA is a Business School affiliated with the Catholic University of Angers.  The school was created in 1909 and has always ranked among the best ten percent business schools in France .  The International Business Department's "European Affairs Program" is taught entirely in English and will give participants a broad understanding of the business environment and practice within the EC.  It is designed for students who have a good basic understanding of the various areas of business, including accounting, economics, finance, marketing, law, and organization behavior.  Students may attend the program from second term junior or senior standing. (Administered by the UD's Center for International Programs)

 

MORROCO   

Akhawwvn University  --  Ifrane, Morocco

    Situated on the northwestern most comer of the continent of Africa, Morocco has historically been the pathway for the migration of ideas and cultural exchange between East and West.  Within its borders, Morocco offers a rich diversity of landscapes and cultures: the Mediterranean Andalousian coast, the Islamic imperial cities, the mountain Berber heights and the desert Bedouin oases.  Renowned for its spirit of hospitality and long-lived friendship with the United States , Morocco is an ideal location to explore the rich cultures of Islam, Africa , and colonial Europe .  A wide variety of business and non-business courses are available at all levels of business background.  All courses are given in English.  Students may attend the program with sophomore to senior standing.  (Administered by the UD's Center for International Programs)

SPAIN       

Universidad de Deusto, San Sebastian, Spain :

    The University of Deusto was founded in 1886 by the Jesuits who wished to have a university in the Basque Country of Spain.  Modem and attractive, San Sebastian is an ocean resort town and a major political, financial, and service center for the region.  The Basque countryside offers permanent enticement for hikes and short trips, either along the coast or in the mountains which offer possibilities of skiing in the winter.  Most courses are taught in Spanish, therefore some proficiency in that language is necessary.  However, at the beginning of each term, the university provides three weeks of intensive Spanish for students with a low or lower-intermediate level of Spanish.  A wide variety of business and non-business courses are available at all levels of business background.  Students may attend the program with sophomore to senior standing.