KEDGE Business School

 

Overview: 

KEDGE Business School was founded in 2013 and has an MBA program that is ranked 2nd nationally. A merger of BEM-Bordeaux Management School and Euromed Management School created KEDGE, a university with hundreds of international partnerships and a policy to send nearly 100% of its students to foreign universities for the full KEDGE experience. As part of the Marseille or Bordeaux campuses, you will join students of more than 40 different nationalities that make KEDGE a uniquely diverse school.

Please download and read the fact sheets below that are provided by KEDGE for more detailed information about this exchange program.

 

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Learning Objectives: 

As an active and engaged participant on this program, you will have the opportunity to develop: 

  • the ability to succeed independently in a foreign education environment. 

  • non-US based perspectives on your field of study and/or future career path. 

  • a global network of peers in similar fields of study and connections with faculty in France

 

Partner Information: 
Marseille Campus Bordeaux Campus
Rue Antoine Bourdelle   680 cours de la Libération
Domaine de Luminy BP 921    33405 Talence Cedex
13288 Marseille Cedex 9 France France
TEL: +33.(0).491.827.800   TEL: +33.(0).556.845.555 
Email: incoming@kedgebs.com  Email: incoming@kedgebs.com
 
 
Location Description: 

Marseille is located at the heart of the national park of the Calanques, the Luminy campus is a unique example of the integration of modern architecture within a natural environment. From September 2020, it will become a leading eco-friendly campus thanks to an ambitious extension and renovation project.

Bordeaux is situated in the Talence university campus, 20 minutes away from the city centre of Bordeaux by tram. As the most highly rated French city in terms of quality of life (Harris Interactive 2017), and one which has seen the biggest growth in the number of executives in the last 10 years, Bordeaux enjoys an ideal geographical situation: 2h from Paris, 2h30 from Spain and 40 minutes from the Atlantic coast.

 

Housing Description: 

KEDGE offers options for university-affiliated housing. Pitt students are not guaranteed spots within university-affiliated housing. KEDGE will provide instructions on when and how to apply for housing. See KEDGE's housing section in their International Student Guide for more information or visit their website: Marseille, Bordeaux.

 

Academic Description: 

KEDGE's courses are taught in French and in English with a large number taught in English. Specific courses will be offered in one of the two languages. You may either enroll in the Bordeaux or Marseille campus and depending on your academic level duing your time at KEDGE, you may enroll in the following programs:

  • Bordeaux campus:
    • 2nd year Bachelor students - KEDGE bachelor Programme
    • 3rd and 4th year Bachelor students - Programme Grande Ecole “Master in Management”
  • Marseille campus:
    • 2nd year Bachelor students - KEDGE bachelor Programme
    • 3rd and 4th year Bachelor students - IBBA Programme

 

Credits taken at KEDGE are evaluated on an ECTS scale and will transfer to Pitt according to a 2:1 ratio. For example, 10 ECTS credits will transfer as 5 Pitt credits. Additionally, for the purpose of full-time status at Pitt, students should be prepared to take what is equivalent to at least 12 Pitt credit hours. All credits taken at KEDGE require approval by both your academic advisor(s) and study abroad program manager.  

Courses taken at KEDGE will be treated as transfer credits and will be marked as pass/fail (S/NC) on a Pitt student's transcript. In other words, transfer credits will not affect your Pitt GPA. Actual grades earned will appear on the transcript from the exchange university. 

 

University Course Catalog: 
See here for Academic Overview
Grading: 

Unlike Pitt, KEDGE’s grading scale assigns numerical values between 0 – 20, with 20 representing the highest grade achievable.  

For Pitt transfer credit, in order to earn a grade of “S,” (satisfactory) at Pitt, you must make an equivalent to a grade of “C” or higher. An equivalent to a “C-” or lower will result in a grade of “NC” (no credit) at Pitt.  

Pitt students may utilize the following online resource to understand the grading scale within this host country. 

KEDGE will provide a hardcopy (or electronic transcripts) to the University of Pittsburgh’s Global Experiences Office. Make sure that you follow their instructions on how to ensure that an official copy of your grades are received. Hardcopies should be sent to the following address: 3959 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA. Electronic copies should be sent to the designated exchange program manager under “Program Staff.”  

Exchange university transcripts typically do not arrive from the exchange university until 3 to 4 months after the end of exchange period. Therefore, Pitt students should be mindful of how this may affect their ability to graduate, especially when participating in an exchange during one's senior year. Another consideration is how this may affect your financial aid package, as the S/NC grades are not posted until transcripts are received.

 

 

Program Fees: 
Pitt students participating on an exchange program will pay regular Pitt tuition and fees, according to their in-state or out-of-state residency status. In addition to the Study Abroad Administrative Fee, this also includes all Mandatory Fees, such as the Student Activity Fee, Wellness Fee, Computing and Network Services Fee, and the Security, Safety, and Transportation Fee.  
 
Pitt Students on financial aid and/or tuition scholarships will need to consult the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid or respective entity providing the funds to confirm coverage for study abroad. 
 

Spring 2023 Items Billed by Pitt
  In-State Out-of-State
Tuition* $11,036 $20,280
Mandatory Fees $660 $660
Study Abroad Fee $400 $400
Total Billed by Pitt* $12,096 $21,340
 
 
How Much To Budget: 

Estimated Additional Out-of-Pocket Costs
Travel Expenses: Airfare, Passport, Visa $2,000
Room & Board $1,500 - 3,000
Personal Expenses $1,000 - $1,500
 
The Estimated Costs reflect information provided by KEDGE and are reported to OAFA to calculate financial aid packages.  The listed costs are defaulted to one semester. Multiply the costs by two for two semesters. 
 
Personal expenses vary with individual students. Review KEDGE's estimated cost section in their factsheet.

Students studying abroad through Pitt Global Experiences Office are automatically provided health insurance coverage during the official program dates. However, you may need to purchase additional insurance if the exchange university you will attend requires purchase of a specific health insurance coverage per their regulations. It is your responsibility to ensure you know the cost of that insurance prior to committing to the program.

 

Program Dates: 

Pitt students enroll at KEDGE for either a full semester (fall or spring) or a full academic year (two full semesters). KEDGE’s calendar may differ from Pitt's normal fall (August through December) and spring (January through April) semesters, so Pitt students should check the academic calendar at the exchange university. Like Pitt, KEDGE’s academic calendar follows a Fall-Spring progression, meaning Fall is the first semester followed by the Spring semester as the second.

Steph Spirk

Hola, hallo, hi!  I'm Steph Spirk, and I am an International Programs Manager for Pitt Business.  I am a yinzer, very proud to call Pittsburgh my home, yet my love for cultural exchange has always led me to new places, even ones I never thought I'd go to before.  I was a Pitt student myself, becoming an expert on study abroad by participating in three programs: Global Service Learning in Bolivia, the International Internship Program in Madrid, and an exchange program at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona.  I speak fluent Spanish and German at an advanced level.  In my free time you'll find me practicing yoga in the square, hiking through the many parks, painting, and capturing the beauty of Pittsburgh and beyond through the lens of my camera.
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Application Instructions: 

Pitt sends a limited number of students per semester to KEDGE. In addition to applying to the Pitt Global Experiences application above, be sure to review KEDGE's website regarding their application requirements for incoming exchange students. A formal nomination from Pitt Global Experiences is required for Pitt students to be recognized as an exchange student at KEDGE. Therefore, Pitt students must complete all necessary Pitt Global Experiences steps in addition to KEDGE's requirements. In other words, acceptance by Pitt Global Experiences does not guarantee acceptance by the exchange university.

 

Prior to being nominated you must meet with the Program Manager.   

 

The exchange university may require the following to be submitted through an online application or by paper. Requirements may include but are not limited to the following:  

  • Application Form 

  • Copy of Valid Passport 

  • Official Pitt Transcript 

  • Official Pitt Verification of Enrollment 

  • Statement of Intent or Purpose 

  • Resume or CV 

  • Official Language Evaluation 

  • Up to 2 instructor letters of recommendations 

  • Up to 2 passport photos 

 

 

 

Additional Information: 

Non-native English speakers may be required to show evidence of English proficiency either through the IELTS or the TOEFL. 

 

Agreement Meeting

All students are required to attend the mandatory Agreement Meeting.  This event will cover important topics relevant to study abroad like health, safety, security, and more.  Plus, it will give you the chance to meet other students studying abroad on your program.  Alumni and staff will also be present to help you start thinking about your goals for the program. Your program manager will follow up with more information once you begin your application.

 

Scholarship Information

For scholarship opportunities, be sure to check out the Pitt Global Experiences Office funding page. 

 

Pitt Business students may also apply for additional scholarship through the Pitt Business International Scholarships. Please note that the application deadline for the Pitt Business International Scholarship is the same as the program application deadline.  

 

Insurance Requirements: 

Students studying abroad through Pitt Global Experiences are automatically provided health insurance coverage during the official program dates.

 

 

Visa Requirements: 

In order to study as a student in specific countries, a visa is required. A visa is formal endorsement by the host country to grant permission for an individual to enter, live or stay in that country for a specific purpose and period. In addition to a visa, some host countries may require a residency permit upon arrival.

For those without French/EU nationality, students must obtain a student visa to study in France. For an overview regarding the visa process, please review KEDGE's factsheet. KEDGE will provide general direction after formal admission on for how to apply for a visa. Pitt students should also research the visa and/or permit process through the specified country consulate website.   

In general visa application requirements include but are not limited to the following requirements:  

  • Visa application 
  • Valid Passport 
  • Verification of acceptance from sponsoring university (exchange university) 
  • Financial Documents, such as bank statements, tax documents or pay statements.   
  • Passport photos 
  • Application fee 
  • Medical/physical examination (likely to require a doctor's appointment so plan accordingly) 

 

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