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Amiens Picardy School of Management (Groupe Sup de Co Amiens Picardie)  

Amiens, France (pop. 165,000)
Student Enrollment: 1,300
Language of instruction: French
www.supco-amiens.fr/
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PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year and semester exchanges

ISEP-Exchange for US students.


Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Limited.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students

Courses
Option 1: Semester or full year enrollment in regular university courses taught in French
Amiens Picardy School of Management offers classes in Accounting, Advertising, Banking and Finance, Business and Commerce, Business Management and Administration, Economics and Management Science, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Purchasing, and Foreign Languages (English, German, Spanish, Italian).

Option 2: Semester or full year enrollment in a combination of regular university courses taught in French, regular university courses taught in English, and French as a foreign language courses
There are many courses taught in English. In the third year program, international management courses are offered in English. Students can combine courses in English with courses in French in addition to courses in French as a foreign language.

Academic Notes
Business areas of finance, management, accounting and marketing are most appropriate. Amiens Picardy School of Management's curriculum includes practical training options that may be available to ISEP participants studying at the advanced level.

Language Notes
Option 1: Semester or full year enrollment in regular University courses taught in French
  • A minimum of 4 semesters of university-level French or the equivalent must be completed prior to program.
  • French language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during each semester for all levels.
  • A 2-week pre-session French language course is available for all levels.


Option 2: Semester or full year enrollment in a combination of regular university courses taught in French, regular university courses taught in English, and French as a foreign language courses
  • A minimum of 2-3 semesters of university-level French or the eqivalent must be completed prior to program.


For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP French Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP French Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students

Program Dates
Academic year: September to May
Semester 1: September to the end of December
Semester 2: January to the end of MayMay

Housing and Meals
Students are housed in apartments near the school, often having the opportunity to share the apartments with other international students.

Profile
The Picardy School of Management (also known as Groupe Sup de Co Amiens Picardie) is a business school, which was founded in 1942 and who now enrolls about 1,300 students yearly. Its mission is to train high-level generalists in business and administration.

Location
Located in Amiens, the capital of the Picardie region, which is located about 80 miles north of Paris (70 minutes by train). The city offers many cultural attractions including theaters, films and jazz festivals, museums and libraries. Its proximity to the Channel coast also provides recreational opportunities.