Summer Sessions in the Alps

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• European Business Program

• Summer Sessions in the Alps
• Chambéry Business School
• 4 Weeks June July 2004

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Europe - France

• Europe is growing in importance in the world
  economy
• Enlargement of the EU in 2004 with 10 new members
  will increase its role
• France is a key player in Europe and the EU

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The Rhône-Alps Region

• Industrial Leader of France
• Capital Lyon
• Borders With Italy and Switzerland
• Main Towns St- Etienne, Grenoble, Annecy and
  Chambéry
• Lots to Explore Mountains, Lakes, National Parks
  and Historical Towns

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Chambéry

• Capital of the Savoie region of Rhône-Alps
• Medieval Town dates back to XI th century
• Sites include Saint-François-De-Salle
  Cathédrale, Château of the Dukes of Savoie, La
  Fontaine des Eléphants

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ESC Chambéry

• Groupe Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Chambéry
• Created in 1968 by the Chamber of Commerce of
  Savoie
• Surrounded by mountains and located only 5
  minutes from Frances largest natural lake- Le
  Lac du Bourget

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The Program - Classes

• The European Union
• Cross Cultural Issues
• The French Economy in Europe Central Europe
• Marketing in Europe
• The Region Savoie

• Economic Development Agency Savoie Technolac
• A Briton in France
• An American in France
• Option French Language

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The Program Cultural Visits

• Guided Tour of Chambéry
• Mont Blanc
• Geneva
• Annecy Lake Town
• Hautecombe Abbey
• Wine Tasting

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The Program Business Visits

• Multinational Firms
• Tefal Plant
• Caterpillar Inc
• WTO
• Red Cross Centre

• Local Enterprises
• Wine Producer
• Wood Craftsmen
• Soft Drinks Producer
• Leather Craftsmen

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Accommodation

• Citea Maeva
• Located in historic center of Chambéry near
  shops, restaurants, cafés and bars
• Shared, fully furnished, modern accommodation for
  2-4 people
• Bathroom, Cooking facilities, Refrigerator and
  Direct Phone Line

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Practical Information

• Costs 1495 Euros (approx- 1700)
• Accommodation
• Classes French Language Instruction
• All trips and excursions
• Excludes Round trip to Chambéry, Food, Insurance
• Begins 21st June 2004 Ends 16th July 2004
• 6 Credits (ibus, soc sci, French option)

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For Further Information Enrolment

• Website
• www.esc-chambery.fr/summersessions
• Online registration form to be completed by 15th
  March 2004
• Program Manager
• Phil EYRE
• p_eyre_at_esc-chambery.fr
• Tel [phone]