Program Overview

About KEDGE Business School

On 1st July 2013, KEDGE Business School was born out of the merger of BEM-Bordeaux Management School and Marseille-based Euromed Management, two leading French business schools with triple Equis/AMBA/AACSB accreditation. It is an independent non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors comprising of business leaders and representatives of local authorities.

KEDGE Business School is committed to creating new modes of teaching and personnal development, connecting and strengthening its global community network and promoting responsible management practices.

About Bordeaux

As early as the 3rd century AD, Bordeaux – called "Little Rome" at the time – was a prosperous Gallo-Roman city.
The Middle Ages were a time of major economic development thanks to the wine trade. Bordeaux is also on the pilgrim road to Santiago de Compostela and some of the historic part of the city has been listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2007.
In the 18th century, talented urban developers and architects transformed the city under the impulsion of royal intendants.
At the present time, the mayor of Bordeaux has initiated a number of ambitious public works projects worthy of a major European city. The redevelopment of the quays is the most striking example.
Cruise ships often come to weigh anchor along the Bordeaux waterfront, one of the most beautiful in Europe. The quays are bordered by the Place des Quinconces, the largest square in Europe. From Saint Pierre to Sainte Croix the Squares of Old Bordeaux are to be found throughout one of the largest examples of 18th and 19th century architecture.
Bordeaux is located one hour away from the beach. La Dune du Pyla, located at the entrance of the Bay of Arcachon, opposite the Pointe du Cap Ferret, is the highest sand dune of Europe. Measuring 105 meters high, 2700 meters long, 500 meters wide and with a volume of 20 million cubic meters of sand, the "Big Dune" is the most visited spot of the coastal area, with over 1 million visitors per year. It has been declared an "important national site" in 1978.
 

About Marseille

The famous Canebière (Marseille's main central street) ends at the Old Port on Quai des Belges, the embarkation point for boat trips to the islands in Marseille Bay. The “ferry-boat” immortalised by Marcel Pagnol still runs between the North and South quays.
On the opposite side of the Old Port is the Panier (“Basket”) area, a tiny neighborhood perched on the hill that goes down to the Mairie (Town Hall). It bears the spirit of the city. Narrow alleys and dark steep streets seem to have been designed to keep out the sun. At the far Southern end of Marseille, the village of Les Goudes is the gateway to the Calanques. Here, the cabins built into the rocky slopes reach almost into the sea. At the very end of the road stands Callelongue.
You can also discover Marseille from the sea. You can take a boat trip to the islands of Frioul, Château d'If (where, according to the legend, the Count of Monte Cristo was imprisoned), Maïre, Pommègues and Ratonneau (where Hôpital Caroline was built during the Restoration). From the boat, you have a splendid panoramic view of the capital of the Mediterranean.

Academic

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Term date

• Host Institutions usually organize orientation activities for exchange students, with some mandatory, which take place 1-2 weeks before the start of the term. You should refer to the acceptance package and pay attention to the expected arrival or pick-up dates specified by your host institution.
• You should only depart after finishing all the final examinations (including resits) since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.
• Please CLICK HERE for more information on host institution’s term dates.