Rennes School of Business, France

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Rennes School of Business, France

Rennes School of Business, founded in 1990, is considered to be the most international School of Management in France. With its cosmopolitan environment, classes taught entirely in English and with a network of more than 300 partner universities worldwide, Rennes School of Business provides students a unique opportunity to study in an international environment.

Location

Rennes, France

Term

Academic Year, Spring, Fall, Summer

Housing

Apartment, Hostel, Residence Hall

Program Highlights

Kent State undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to study at Rennes School of Business for a semester, academic year, or summer program.

During the semester and academic year programs, students choose from a variety of Business classes offered in English or French. Students who are at least junior-standing can choose from one of three specialization areas: Finance, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management. All students interested in studying the French language may also take a language course.

During the summer program, courses may include Consumer Behavior, Cross-Cultural Management, and Sustainable Business. These courses are taught in English and the cohort is highly international and multicultural. There are also opportunities to participate in company visits. Students can enroll in one course or multiple, as courses are offered one at a time and typically last 10 days each.

Rennes provides detailed information about the program offerings through their Exchange & Summer Programmes Brochure.

Program Contact Information

Molly Papay

Assistant Director, Education Abroad

Email: mpapay1@kent.edu

Office Phone: 330-672-3067

Important Dates

Application Deadlines

Spring 2025: October 1, 2024
Summer 2025: April 1, 2025
Fall 2025: May 1, 2025
Academic Year 2025-2026: May 1, 2025
Spring 2026: October 1, 2025

Program Dates

Program dates vary each year based upon the host institution's academic calendar, but the following are general guidelines:

Academic Year: Early September - Late April
Fall: Early September - Late December
Spring: Early January - Late April
Summer: Mid-May through Late June

Please note: Sophomore students can only participate in the exchange program during the Fall semester.

Application Process

Students will be required to complete two applications:

an internal Kent State Education Abroad application,
and a partner university application.

These quick steps will help walk you through the process.

1. Start an Education Abroad Application

When you click the "Apply Now" button (located towards the top and bottom of this page), you will be brought to the Education Abroad application system where you can view program costs and start an application. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline!

2. Wait for Acceptance

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by an Education Abroad Advisor. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Please note that acceptance to the program by �鶹��ý does not serve as final approval. The host institution or program provider grants final approval for each applicant.

3. Complete the Host University Application

Once your Education Abroad application has been accepted, you will be nominated to the host university. You will complete the host university’s application and wait for official acceptance to the program.

Academics

Academic Programs

For the semester program, students choose from a variety of Business classes ranging from economics to marketing. Classes are offered in English and in French and there is the option to take a French language class. are organized by grade level; sophomore students will review Level 2 (only available during the Fall), junior students will review Level 3, senior students will review Level 4, and graduate students will review Level 5.

For the summer program, students complete 30 hours of in-class studies, working with other exchange students from all corners of the globe. Daily lectures are paired with individual and group work to make up the course content and all classes are taught in English. Each summer course is approximately 10 days in length and students can enroll in one course or multiple.

Summer 2024 course offerings include:

(3 credit hours): Offered from May 21 - 30, 2024. This is an exchange program and students will pay the KSU equivalent tuition rate for 3 credit hours. This program will cover topics including internal influence on consumer behavior with a specific focus on learning and memory, motives, personality, emotions, and attitudes.

(3 credit hours): Offered from June 4 - 13, 2024. This is an exchange program and students will pay the KSU equivalent tuition rate for 3 credit hours. The program will provide an overview of today's global business environment (people, planet, profits); the cross-cultural framework references; how to manage a cross-cultural team: dynamics and process strategies; dynamics: communication style, time, fate and destiny; and process strategies: work style, decision-making (responsible, sustainable, ethical), conflict management, feedback and recognition.

(3 credit hours): Offered from June 18 - 27, 2024. This is an exchange program and students will pay the KSU equivalent tuition rate for 3 credit hours. The purpose of the program is to provide students with a conceptual framework and practical ideas to understand how organizations and managers can optimize economic, social, and environmental performance through a successful Corporate Social Responsibility strategy. It examines how responsible managers and their companies’ stakeholders can work together to create a more sustainable world.

Transferring Credits

Transfer Credits

With this program, students enroll in courses at a partner (host) institution. You will need to transfer the credits you earn abroad back to �鶹��ý.

Upon successful completion of the program, the host institution will issue you an official transcript, which will be needed for the credit transfer process.

You must earn passing grades on the courses you take abroad for the credits to transfer.

Prior to departure, students will meet with their academic advisor to complete a Transfer Course Planning (TCP) Form, which will outline the courses you plan to take while abroad and how the courses will transfer to �鶹��ý.

Some courses have already been pre-approved for transfer to Kent State and can be viewed on the Transfer Credit Guide. Please note that this is only a guide and is NOT a comprehensive list of courses available at each partner institution.

Credit Approval

Prior to departure, it is your responsibility to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the courses you plan to take while abroad.

If a course needs to be evaluated for transfer, you are responsible for working with your education abroad advisor to obtain the syllabus and have it reviewed by Kent State faculty.

Location & Transportation

Rennes, France

Featuring medieval architecture, planetariums, gardens, museums, and cultural center houses, Rennes, the capital of Brittany in France, is an extraordinary destination for students interested in immersing themselves in a vibrant culture. Students will have access to wonderful activities such as visiting the Musee des Beaux-arts, which contains works by Picasso, Botticelli, and Rubens. If interested in an outdoor weekend, students can visit the beautiful Parc du Thabor, including a rose garden and an aviary. Ranked third on the GDP scale in France, Rennes is considered to be the center of the region's economy. Although France’s official language is French, Gallo is also spoken in eastern Brittany.

Campus Information

Rennes School of Business, located a short distance from the city center of Rennes, offers students a variety of services and opportunities for involvement. On campus there is a learning center, language resource center, cafeteria, sports facilities, and more. There are also many student organizations to get involved in and many interesting events and activities to take part in, including the International Fair.

Transportation

Airports

Airport Rennes Bretagne is the nearest airport to Rennes School of Business (one hour via public transit), but students will most likely fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and then navigate to campus from there.

Local Transit

Students can navigate the city of Rennes using buses or the metro. For travel to more distant locations, trains and the nearby airport are available.

Housing & Meals

Accommodations

After acceptance, students will receive login information for the Rennes School of Business housing platform. Students are then able to apply for and reserve accommodations with private landlords, residence halls, and real estate agencies. Semester and academic year students typically stay in apartments whereas summer students find hostels or hotels to be the most convenient option.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

It is possible to use your federal financial aid to go on �鶹��ý-approved education abroad programs. You can learn more on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website.

It is also possible to use most Kent State scholarships for education abroad costs. You can find education abroad scholarships on ScholarshipUniverse.

If you have any questions about using your financial aid and scholarships for study abroad, you can contact the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center.

Health & Safety

Pre-Departure Orientation

Prior to your study abroad experience, you will participate in a mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Office of Global Education. During this orientation, you will be provided with information including but not limited to:

international travel procedures;
in-country resources;
health and safety resources and information;
culture shock and resources to help prepare for living abroad.

All students are encouraged to register with the prior to departure.

You can also review a wide variety of resources we’ve pulled together for you on our “Before You Go” page.

Country Profile

You can learn more about your destination(s), including travel advisories, through the .

In addition, we encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel page for for traveling to your destination(s).

If vaccinations or medications are needed according to the CDC, you should make arrangements for appointments with your healthcare provider or the DeWeese Health Center as soon as possible. Appointment openings at the DeWeese Health Center are limited and vaccines may need to be ordered, which takes time. Please note that not all immunizations are available at the DeWeese Health Center.

Visa Information

A visa is a document required by many countries, in addition to your passport, that allows you to enter the country for a certain purpose (whether that’s to stay, transit, or exit). Essentially, it is the country's government giving you legal permission to enter their country to travel, study, work, etc.

Please note, it is solely the responsibility of the student to:

determine the entry, transit, and stay requirements for the country or countries to which they will travel,
and to apply for any necessary visas, stay permits, or any other immigration requirements of the host nation(s).

It is also the responsibility of the student to:

verify the correct documentation required to apply for the required visa(s),
apply for the visa(s) early enough to ensure there is enough processing time,
and pay any fees associated with obtaining the visa(s).

�鶹��ý's Office of Global Education is available to provide general guidance regarding student visa requirements and procedures; however, each student who travels abroad is expected to manage their own legal obligations regarding international travel.

It is strongly recommended by the Office of Global Education that you carefully review the appropriate consulate or embassy website for the nation(s) you plan to visit in order to determine current entry/study/exit visa requirements.

Costs and Funding

Costs for the program will differ for every student. You can use our Cost Calculator to get an estimate of what you might expect for your program.

We also encourage you to meet with your Education Abroad Advisor and reach out to Financial Aid the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center to see how your aid may apply to an international program.

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