Short term programmes
Customiseable programmes in business management
Audencia Business School welcomes students from around the world to apply to one of our many short-term programmes taught in English. These programmes give you the chance to learn global management skills while experiencing French lifestyle in an international environment.
Whether it is a two-week programme on European culture, a joint Franco-British summer programme, or a eight-week programme on international business, we have something for you ! We also have a range of term and year exchange options for students from partner institutions.
Programme benefits
- Visit companies like Airbus, Électricité de France or Cointreau, as well as local start ups
- Earn credits that can be transferred to your home institution
- Customise your programme according to your interests
- Determine the length of your stay
- Learn in English with top faculty members from around the world
- Discover life in France
- Enjoy small class sizes
Summer in France
Audencia’s intensive summer programme in France is for you if you’re looking to build international management and business expertise with a European focus, earn additional credits or experience Audencia before committing to a full-time programme here. You’ll enjoy a combination of coursework, regular company visits, group projects and exciting extracurricular activities.
- Language of instruction: English (French as a foreign language courses available)
- Duration: 1-8 weeks – your choice
- Eligibility: highly motivated students with a good command of English at the bachelor’s and master’s levels
- Programme dates: 16 May til 8 July 2022
- Tuition: no additional tuition for students from partner institutions; for students from other universities, please contact us for more details and check our brochure below.
The programme runs for a total of eight weeks, but you can take as few or as many weeks as you like! The programme is customisable. Check out our course catalogue for more details about Summer Term courses.
Courses are taught in English.
To ensure you can make the most of our programme, we recommend your English level competency to be equivalent to at least IELTS 5.5 / CEFR B2.
French as a foreign language classes are available, too, if you like. You can take three hours per week of French language and get up to 4 ECTS for this module without any additional charge.
Note: the course list/course catalogue below is given as an indication only and is subject to change. Each module is worth 4 ECTS
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Psychology of Money and Consumer behaviour
- Digital Marketing
- Sport Business Management: From Traditional to E-sports
- Intercultural Leaderhip
- International Economics
- Problem solving in the Global Context
- International Finance
- Big Data, IT and Marketing
- Study Trip to Brussels
Company visits: 2 ECTS / Throughout the program
French as a Foreign Language: 4 ECTS / Throughout the program
French students organise social and cultural activities for you – including trips to local celebrations such as the Fête de la Musique and Nuit de l’Erdre (music festivals) as well as trips to the beach, special dinners and much more.
Learn more about student life at Audencia.
You’ll get extensive advice from a dedicated summer housing expert with
locating housing, whether in a private home or apartment in Nantes, or
with a French host family. Let us know your preference.
We’re pleased that you’re considering the summer term in France with Audencia. Please let us know if you have any questions about your eligibility, the application process or the programme itself!
Deadline
Apply by April 10th 2022
To apply
- If your home institution is one of our partners, you must request that they nominate you to begin the application process. After receiving their nomination, we will contact you with further information.
- If you are a free-mover (applying independently), contact us directly to apply: please indicate the module(s) of interest and your home institution/university. Tuition fees are 500 euro/week.
All applicants need to pay 100 euro non refundable administrative fees.
Contact : summer@audencia.com
Winter in France
Audencia’s intensive winter programme in France will help you build international management and business expertise with a European focus, earn additional credits or experience Audencia before committing to a full-time programme here. You’ll enjoy a combination of coursework, weekly company visits, group projects and exciting extracurricular activities.
Check our brochure and our detailed course catalogue.
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 1-3 weeks – your choice
- The programme takes place in 2 locations: Nantes and Brussels
- Eligibility: highly motivated students with a good command of English at the bachelor’s and master’s levels.
- Programme dates: 9-27 January 2023
Tuition:
- For students from partner universities: €100 administrative fee (non-refundable), no additional tuition
- For students from other universities: €100 administrative fee (non-refundable), tuition fee €500 per module
The programme runs for a total of three weeks, but you can take as few or as many weeks as you like! The programme is customisable.
Note: the course list below is given as an indication only and is subject to change
2022 Courses:
WEEK | DATES | MODULES |
1 | January 3 – 7, 2022 | Creating Sustainable, Innovative & Digital Business Models (ONLINE) Change Management |
2 | January 10 – 14, 2022 | International Economics (ONLINE) Self Confidence, Self Esteem |
3 | January 17 – 21, 2022 | Study Trip to Brussels, Belgium |
We're here to advise you on locating housing. Please contact us for more details, various options available.
When in Nantes, you will be able to take part in social and cultural activities – to local celebrations such as the music festival La Folle Journée, special dinners and much more.
Learn more about student life at Audencia
Students' testimonies
Leon Zacharias, University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), Winter 2020
Anja Forstner, University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), Winter 2020
Shu Ning Lai, Taylor's University (Malaysia), Winter 2020
Jia Xin Lim, Taylor's University (Malaysia), Winter 2020
Train to be a leader for positive change with study at Audencia Business School. Our short MBA courses allow you to develop your skills in one of four innovative, flexible concentrations at a top European institution. These concentrations are built around Audencia’s strategic strengths – finance, innovation, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and entrepreneurship.
Your intensive, three-week session in Nantes can be completed in either January or April. You’ll choose one concentration from the two offered per session – and then select one to three courses. This option is for highly qualified students who have at least three years of full-time professional experience.
Check out our brochure for more details
We’re pleased that you’re considering the Winter programme at Audencia. Please let us know if you have any questions about your eligibility, the application process or the programme itself!
Nomination deadline: 15 November 2021 (for partner institutions)
Application deadline: 1 December 2021
Please contact us.
To apply
If your home institution is one of our partners, you must request that they nominate you to begin the application process. After receiving their nomination, we will contact you with further information.
If you are a free-mover (applying independently), you may contact us directly to apply.
Contact: winter@audencia.com
The Audencia-Southampton global business summer programme
Do you want to learn about business from two of the top Business Schools in Europe, visiting the UK and France and experiencing two distinct but beautiful cultures? Do you want to meet new friends and professors from around the world, at the same time as earning ECTS towards your degree? The Audencia-Southampton Global Business Programme is like no other summer school you will have seen or experienced before.
Check our brochure and our detailed course catalogue.
- 5 weeks
- 2 countries
- 2 renowned institutions
- 1 joint certificate
- Dates: June 27-July 29
- Application requirements: English language competency equivalent to at least IELTS 5.5 / CEFR B2
- Tuition: €5,100 (including a non-refundable admin fees). Discounts may apply
Earn 12 ECTS credits towards your degree, choosing from a selection of different topics that interest you.
You can check our detailed course catalogue here.
We’re pleased that you’re considering the Global Business Summer Programme. Please let us know if you have any questions about your eligibility, the application process or the programme itself!
Application deadline: April 15th (April 1st for early bird)
Want to know more?
Contact us at summer@audencia.com
