Global Business Consulting

Paris, France
Global Business Consulting

About the Program

Consulting Project Focus Area: Fashion

The Business Consulting program with associated experiential learning equips you to work as a practitioner in a real-world organization. In Paris, you’ll explore the multifaceted fashion industry, tackling contemporary issues such as sustainability, diversity, and e-commerce. As part of a consulting team, you’ll work on projects that require innovative solutions to modern business challenges, giving you the chance to apply your knowledge of market research, brand strategy, and public relations in the fashion capital of the world.

The Business Consulting project with a focus on Fashion allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the global fashion industry. You’ll develop the skills needed to help fashion businesses adapt to changing consumer demands and market conditions, ensuring their continued success in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Paris

Dates:

1/6/25 - 4/27/25

Price:

$20,495

Credits:

12 - 15

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

11/1/24

Requirements

Complete Application
Program Participation Agreement
$95 Online Application Fee
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Education
Completed:

1 year as a registered college student by the time of application

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum
GPA:

2.5

Where You'll Study

CEA CAPA Paris Center

Located in the heart of the Marais district, the CEA CAPA Paris Center was founded in 2005 to provide North...

Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Room
Study Room
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
12-15

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

The required Business Consulting course is comprised of both an academic course and a locally based business consulting project that will require you to meet with clients and conduct group work outside of class. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about your assigned company through in-person or virtual meetings and by visiting their facilities/operations, conducting market research, creating relationships, ideating proposals and solutions, all of which will culminate in a consulting proposal.

In addition to your 3-credit business consulting course and project, you'll enroll in 1 CEA CAPA core course, and 2-3 CEA CAPA courses. If you enroll in the early start semester option in the fall, you'll also take 1 CEA CAPA French language course.

Courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits. You may earn 12-15 credits (up to 225 contact hours) per semester; if you choose the Early Start option, you may earn 15-18 credits (up to 270 contact hours). Academic year students may earn 24-30 credits (up to 450 contact hours); if you choose the Early Start option, you may earn 27-33 credits (up to 495 contact hours). Typically, courses meet 1-3 times per week, Monday-Thursday. Early Start courses meet daily, Monday-Thursday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled on Fridays.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take an online language placement exam. After arriving in Paris, you'll also take an oral language placement exam. You will be enrolled into courses based on their availability and the result of your placement exam. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home school pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for France. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Consulting 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced French 300 Fr 45 3
Beginning French I 100 Fr 45 3
Beginning French II 100 Fr 45 3
Intermediate French I 200 Fr 45 3
Intermediate French II 200 Fr 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Business 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Mass Media & the Fashion Industry * 300 En 45 3
Media & Democracy in the Digital Age 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Food & Culture in France * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Travel Writing in Paris 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Paris Fashion Trend Forecasting & Analysis 300 En 45 3
Visual Fashion Merchandising 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Business Finance 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Globalization: Politics, Culture & Global Governance * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Consumer Behavior 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Paris 300 En 45 3

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Paris. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
January 06
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive in Paris on this date.

January 07 - 10
Orientation

Mandatory CEA CAPA Orientation will be held.

January 13
Classes Begin

Classes begin at the CEA CAPA Paris Center on this day.

January 17
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at CEA CAPA Paris Center.

February 24 - 28
School Break

CEA CAPA Paris Center is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

March 21
Course Withdrawal Deadline

This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at the CEA CAPA Paris Center and receive a "W". 

April 17
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CEA CAPA Paris Center.

April 18
Cultural Activity

Reflections Abroad Conference will be held at CEA CAPA Paris Center.

April 19 - 25
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA CAPA Paris Center.(excluding Sunday)

April 21
Holiday

National Holiday, Easter Monday. No classes will be held.

April 27
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day (Sunday)

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$20,495
$20,495
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$539
$539
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$280
$840
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$4,032
$6,272
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$490
$1,225
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$2,016
$3,584
TOTAL EXPENSES $28,552 $34,930