BBA Program
BBA organization |
The academic year is organized into two semesters plus a summer session. The first semester begins mid-September and finishes before the Winter holidays in December. The second semester starts mid-January and continues until mid-May. The summer session, which is optional, begins end of May and continues until mid-July. |
Extra curricular activities |
Students are required to engage in extra curricular activities either with the BBA Student Association or other associations within the PGSM group, which include humanitarian, social and professional activities as well as sports and other festivities. Students choose the association they like and a project is required each semester. Extra curricular activities count for one credit hour per semester and are graded on a Pass/Fail basis. |
The BBA-ESGCI Program, part of the Paris Graduate School of Management Group, offers students an opportunity to study business administration entirely in English, in an international context.
This program is accredited by the highly respected International Assembly for the Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
The BBA-ESGCI Program usually lasts three years. Students are admitted into Level 100, 200 or 300 courses depending on their previous level of study (or a preparatory year after an “O” Level).
The BBA-ESGCI Program is based on three fundamentals:
A foundation in the basic disciplines of business administration, according to the norms of the best Anglo-American and International business schools.This is accomplished by a course sequence, which begins with core business courses (level 100 and 200), followed by a specialization in one of three major disciplines: Marketing, Finance and Management (level 200 and 300). A minor is also possible. The selection of a wide range of electives enables students to pursue a fulfilling career in a rich professional environment and to be operational in an evolving global background.
Anglo-american Academic standards and processes are entirely implemented in the BBA Program (textbook based courses, oral presentations, GPA - Grade Point Average -...).
The culture of management, which is a speciality of the Paris Graduate School of Management Group. For over 30 years, this Group has developed well recognized methods to teach management skills, in the context of market and professional needs. It is today a benchmark in France for many major companies.
Important human and technological resources. The faculty is composed of an international body with extensive academic qualifications and professional experience. The use - amongst others - interactive class participation methods. Students have access to up-to-date computer and multimedia facilities.
This program provides an environment which gives students flexibility and encourages the respect of other cultures. Students in the BBA come from all over the world: Europe (North, South, East, West), North and South America, Africa, Asia. About 20% of the students are French. It does contribute to opening the BBA student’s mind and helps him to get used to living in and working in a real international environment. Students are encouraged to analyze problems creatively and to find practical solutions. Outside the school, students work on group projects to acquire leadership skills and to understand how to manage team dynamics.
At the end of the program, students are awarded the BBA ESGCI, Bachelor of Business Administration degree. This positions the graduates for meaningful employment in the international business community. They can also continue in an MBA Program.
