This two-week January programme is designed for business students who want to earn academic credit while gaining international experience in France. Based in Lille, students will study international business in one of Europe's most connected commercial regions while engaging with French and European business environments through classroom instruction, company visits, guest speakers, and applied reflection.
The programme is delivered in partnership with Learn International and Université Catholique de Lille. Academic delivery is provided by UC Lille faculty, and students will receive an official transcript through the University of Wyoming School of Record.
Programme Dates: January 2 – January 16, 2027
Early Application Deadline: October 2, 2026
Final Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026
*Airfare, spending money, and passport/visa fees are not included. Programme details, deadlines, and activities are subject to change.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Over the course of this
two-week January programme, students will study in Lille, France, at Université Catholique de Lille with support from Learn International's on-the-ground team. The programme is designed for students seeking degree-applicable business coursework while gaining international experience in a major European university city.
Students will complete an International Business course focused on the French and European business context. Topics may include the French and European business environment, international trade and the European Union, market entry strategies, cross-cultural management, global supply chains and logistics, and sustainability and business in Europe.
Beyond the classroom, students will engage with the region through company visits, guest lectures, cultural field trips, and applied business reflection activities. Lille's location near Belgium and within easy reach of Paris makes it an ideal setting for students to develop global awareness, intercultural communication skills, and a deeper understanding of international business in Europe.
Earn
3 US academic credits while studying international business in France and building practical global business skills.
HOUSING INFORMATION
Students will be housed in a centrally located hotel in Lille. Housing is based on double occupancy, with two students per room and two twin beds per room.
Weekday breakfast is included at the hotel Monday through Friday. Students will also receive access to a university meal plan for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday at university restaurants, excluding holidays. A meal card will be provided for use at university restaurants.
An unlimited local transportation pass is included. Students will receive instructions for travelling to Lille from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and pick-up at either Lille-Europe or Lille-Flandres train station is included.
COURSE
International Business
3 US Credits
This course introduces students to international business within the context of France and the European Union. Students will examine how cultural, economic, political, and institutional factors shape business operations in France and across Europe.
Topics may include:
- The French and European business environment
- International trade and the European Union
- Market entry strategies
- Cross-cultural management
- Global supply chains and logistics
- Sustainability and business in Europe
Academic delivery may include:
- UC Lille faculty instruction
- Company visits and professional site visits
- Guest lectures from business professionals
- Applied reflection activities
- Group presentations and discussion
Transcript Information
Official transcript issued by the University of Wyoming School of Record. Academic delivery is provided by Université Catholique de Lille.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
- International Business Coursework – Earn 3 US credits while studying business in the French and European context.
- Company Visits & Guest Speakers – Engage with French and international business professionals through course-related academic and professional visits.
- European Business Focus – Explore international trade, market entry strategies, cross-cultural management, and the role of the European Union in global business.
- Cultural & Professional Immersion – Experience Lille and the surrounding region through cultural field trips, group activities, and local engagement.
- France in January – Complete a short-term international experience before the start of the spring semester.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Potential activities may include:
- Company visits in Lille and the surrounding region
- Meetings with French and international business leaders
- Guest lectures from industry professionals
- Business-focused cultural experiences
- Applied case studies connected to France and the European Union
- One 3-hour module in Survival French, Doing Business in France, or Intercultural Communication
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
The programme includes cultural and professional immersion activities designed to help students experience Lille and the surrounding region.
Potential activities may include:
- Guided walking tour of Lille
- Historic Lille exploration
- French cultural experiences
- Local markets
- Museum visits
- Two cultural field trips
- One organized group dinner
PROGRAMME FEE
Programme Fee: $4,295 USD
Programme fees include academic delivery, housing, weekday breakfast, university meal plan, local transportation pass, cultural activities, academic/professional visits, orientation, and comprehensive on-site support.
Application fees and a non-refundable deposit apply. Students are encouraged to apply early for the best opportunity for preferred housing and course access.
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