Business and Management in Paris, France
Summer 2024
Spend the Summer 2024 semester in Paris, France with SBCC!
Paris is the capital of France and one of the cultural epicenters of the world. In addition to hosting the Tour de France, Paris will be home to the Summer 2024 Olympic Games. Known for its vibrant history, Paris is filled with beautiful cafes, museums, shopping and sightseeing. Excursions are also planned to the Champagne wine region, the Palace of Versailles, the city of Cannes, and local tours of Montmartre, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.
The SBCC Summer 2024 Paris program includes courses in Management (MGMT101) and The Business of Entertainment (BUS/FP240), which will introduce students to intercultural communication, organizational behavior, leadership, and hands-on deal-making and pitching in the film and television industries. The program will provide an opportunity to live and study amongst like-minded students while being directly immersed into French culture.
Professor Julie Ann Brown is the Chair of SBCC鈥檚 Business Administration, Marketing
and International Business Department and teaches courses in all three functional
areas in addition to courses in Personal Development. Julie also runs her own successful
business (Santa Barbara Ghost Tours), which gives guided, personalized tours of the
history of Santa Barbara: the city of friendly ghosts (). Julie received her Masters in Public Administration (MPA) and Masters of Business
Administration (MBA) from USC.
Professor Daniel Spitz is a 4th year assistant professor with SBCC in the Business Administration Department, where
he teaches Introduction to Business (BUS101), Business Law/Legal Environment of Business
(BLAW101/110) and The Business of Entertainment (BUS240/FP240). Daniel is also a
practicing attorney whose law firm focuses on Entertainment Law, Corporate Law and
Estate Planning (). Daniel is a graduate of Southwestern Law School, the Ivey Business School and
the Second City鈥檚 Conservatory Improvisation Program.
To acquaint program participants with the cultural aspects of life in Paris, a series of mandatory as well as subsidized cultural some free or inexpensive activities is planned. Additionally, there will be the following activities (activities are based on curriculum and are subject to change):
- Welcome Lunch
- Local tour of Paris
- Walking tour of Montmartre
- Visit to the Louvre and Paris Opera House
- Guest lecture on Theatre in Paris
- Cruise on the river Seine
- Three-day, two night excursion to Cannes
- Visit the Arc de Triomphe
- Tour of the Stade de France sports and concert stadium
- Performance of "How to become a Parisian in an hour"
- Full day excursion to the Champagne region
- Full day excursion to the Palace of Versailles
- Farewell dinner
You do not have to be currently enrolled at SBCC to apply for the program. However, you must meet the following requirements to participate in the program:
- Must be in good academic and conduct standing
- Must be at least 18 years old on the day of departure
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must have successfully completed 12 Colege level units with a GPA of 2.0 or above (dual enrollment classes or AP classes may count)
- Must successfully complete the application process
- Must submit the non-refundable application fee/ deposit upon acceptance notification to confirm the spot on the program. The spot is not confirmed until the fee has been received
After acceptance to the program and official program go announcement:
- Must enroll at SBCC for the summer 2024 semester in order to participate in the
program
- Must show proof of international health insurance. SBCC requires basic medical insurance,
which covers illness and accidents abroad as well as the cost of returning students
to the US if needed.
- We encourage the purchase of Trip Cancellation and Interruption insurance
- You must complete, sign, and return all legal documents for SBCC Study Abroad by
the deadline. Failure to return completed and signed document by the deadline may
cancel you from the program
- Must attend the mandatory pre-departure meeting
- Should Japan require a Covid-19 vaccination in order to access public spaces, no
exemptions can be granted for the vaccination mandate
There is no major or language requirement for this program.
Acceptance and participation in the program is not guaranteed until you have completed the interview with the program director/s and all required documents are received by the Study Abroad office.
The courses that are offered as part of the program are usually transferable to the University of California and California State University. Check with your counselor for possible exceptions. You must enroll in 6 units.
Classes offered on this program are:
MGMT 101 Introduction to Management (3 Units)
Examines the basic management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
Included is an examination of key management concepts involving strategic planning,
decision-making, organizational behavior, ethics and social responsibility, team building,
diversity, and the role of manager as leader. Transfer Information: CSU Transferable,
UC Transferable
BUS 240/FP 240 Business of Entertainment (3 Units)
Study of the Entertainment business focusing on the management and marketing of an
Entertainment product in TV, film, music, theater and digital media with an emphasis
on practical deal-making and negotiation skills. Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
$ 4,775
* based on 20+
** does not include flight, tuition, books
*** includes $450 application fee
Program Fee Includes:
- Housing (please see details under section "Housing)
- Daily breakfast, welcome and farewell dinner
- Pre-departure information services and materials
- Digital pre-departure package from AIFS
- On-site orientation
- All listed required excursions and entry fees
- 24/7 AIFS emergency service
- Student Medical insurance policy (please see details under section "Additional Information")
- Enrollment in CISI insurance plan and global app (please see details under section "Additional Information")
- Travel Pass (please see details under teh section "Travel")
- Access to student computer lab in the AIFS Student Cener
- Local staff supporting you with information about the area, events and more
Program Fee Does Not Include:
- Round-trip airfare or optional group flight
- Transportation to and from LAX
- Transfer from Paris airport (unless part of the group flight)
- Passport fee or visa fees
- Additional liability insurance. (Students who carry costly laptops, cameras, cell phones and other valuables are strongly encouraged to purchase private insurance, which will cover them for any losses due to theft, damage, or other causes)
- SBCC registration fees (non-residents are required to pay out-of-state or out-of-country fees)
- Textbooks, food, personal expenses, and any other expenses not specifically listed as included
- Meals other than the welcome and fare
- Additional field trips and excursions to those listed
- Optional CFAR/IFAR Trip Cancelation insurance. More info
- Optional Medical Insurance upgrade ($65 - inquire with AIFS or SBCC Study Abroad office for details)
- Anything not specified
$450 non-refundable application fee due immedialy after acceptance notification is sent
but no later than by March 29, 2024
* Your spot on the program is not confirmed until the payment is received by AIFS
Remaining payment due April 5, 2024
* Does not include any optional fees such as insurance upgrades, group flight etc.
** Students wanting to get on the group flight must apply by February 14, 2024, to
be accepted into the program before February 18, 2024
Airfare is not included in the program price. You may make your own travel arrangements if you do not wish to travel with the group. Transportation to and from any of the airports are not included in the program cost and you will need to make your own arrangements if you don't fly with the group.
SBCC has contracted with AIFS to provide an optional group flight.
Optional Group Airfare Package cost $1720 ($1045 Round-trip airfare, airport transfer, staff support, $675 Estimated Taxes, Fees & Fuel Fee [subject to change])
- AIFS will reserve spaces on an optional round-trip group flight from LAX to Paris to LAX on a regularly scheduled airline according to the information provided by the student on the AIFS student online enrollment form (separate from the SBCC Program application.) The group flight must have a minimum of 10 participants by February 23, 2024, and will be cancelled if the minimum is not reached. Space on the group flight cannot be guaranteed after March 8, 2024.
- Students purchasing the group flight will be picked up and dropped off at the airport in Paris. AIFS can not arrange group flight tickets for students applying for the transportation package after March 8, 2024.
- Group transfer is cancelled if the group flight is cancelled and students will be responsible for their own transfer arrangements to and from the student housing
- Participants missing the designated group arrival transfer are responsible for checking in at the designated arrival point and time on the scheduled date
- Detailed arrival information will be provided by AIFS to all participants approximately two weeks prior to arrival
- Once airline tickets have been issued to students, they can only be changed directly with the issuing agent - agent and airline-imposed penalties apply
Other Transportation:
- Transportation and entries on all course-related visits and excursions are included
- Transportation to and from LAX is not included whether you are or are not on the group flight
- a Navigo travel pass granting unlimited travel on the metro, buses, trams and regional trains in the central zone in Paris for the duration of the program is included
Housing in twin-bedded rooms with a local homestay family. Linens and towels, weekly cleaning and free wireless internet are provided
These are self-catering facilities at homestay accommodation, daily breakfast is included
** Single Supplement
Students can request a single occupancy room where available. This is offered on a
first-cime first-served basis and applies to the main student housing option only.
Additonal fees would apply if students wish to upgrade to single occupancy on overnight
excursions. Please note, single occupancy rooms are not guaranteed.
Single Supplement cost: $595.00
Application Deadline: March 29, 2024
** IMPORTANT: If you would like to get on the AIFS group flight, you must apply no later than February 14th and be accepted into the program before February 28th.
After you have collected all required documents, click on the link below to apply online. Incomplete applications can not be accepted.
ONLINE APPLICATION - CLOSED
Your non-refundable application fee is due once you have been accepted into the program. Your spot on the program is not confirmed until the fee is received by AIFS.
If you apply to the program after the program has been filled, you will be placed on a waiting list after successful completion of the application process. Should you, at any time after being placed on the waiting list, no longer want to participate in the program you must withdraw your application by emailing nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu. Students on the waiting list will replace open spots based on availability of rooms up to the final payment date.
Required documents to be uploaded with your online application:
1. Recent Photo
2. Completed Student Conduct Release Form
The top of this form must be completed by you. Please use your full name and identify
the program clearly by entering the destination and term of the program. The bottom
portion of the form must be completed by the appropriate school official handling
student conduct. For SBCC, this school official is the Associate Dean, Dr. Christopher
Johnson, located at Campus Center CC-222. You can submit the form to to Dean Christopher
Johnson at ckjohnson2@pipeline.sbcc.edu. Original signatures must be obtained. If you are not currently or have most recently
been attending SBCC, you must submit the form to the school official responsible for
student conduct at that school you most recently attended or are currently attending.
If you are or have most recently been a High School student, your High School official
must complete this form. The school official can also request a secure upload link
by emailing nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu to submit the form.
3. Two Recommendation forms - Click to download (1 must be from a current or recent professor, 2nd recommendation can be another professor, advisor, counselor, coach or manager/ supervisor. Recommendations from family or friends can not be accepted.)
Download and/or complete required documents BEFORE starting your online application:
All required documents must be uploaded with your online application via the secure
server.
After review of your application, an interview with the program co-directors Professor
Spitz or Professor Brown will be scheduled. Interviews may be held via Zoom.
Once you have officialy been accepted to the program, an acceptance notification will
be emailed to you. This will include a link to the AIFS registration, which you must
complete within 10 days and make your non-refundable $450 application fee payment.
Your spot on the program is not confirmed until you have paid the application fee,
or have completed the FAFSA documentation on the AIFS portal. Subsequent payments
will be made to AIFS directly via the online portal. AIFS accepts debit and credit
card.
Please review the cancelation policy below.
Failure to make any payment when due will automatically cancel you from the program.
You may request to be re-instated to the program. If space is still available at the
time of your request, the outstanding payment or the outstanding Financial Aid documentation
is due immediately. Re-instatement can not be guaranteed especially when a waiting
list has been established.
For questions about the application or the application process please contact the
Study abroad office.
Check your e-mail frequently to find any additional deadlines for event RSVP's, legal documents, group flight reservation and other program related information once you hve been accepted in the program.
Any individual cancellation must be made in writing to the SBCC Study Abroad office at nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu and Karen Winslow at AIFS at kwinslow@aifs.com
If you withdraw from the program, there will be a refund according to the following schedule:
- Withdrawal on or before Friday, March 29, 2024: All fees paid less $150 processing fee
- Withdrawal after Friday March 29, 2024 but on or before Friday, April 5, 2024: All fees paid less the $450 deposit and any non-refundable deposits paid by the student or by AIFS on the student's behalf
- Withdrawal after Friday April 5, 2014: no refund and the total program fee is due
- Withdrawal once the program has begun: no refund
Please note that any student who is academically withdrawn by their home institution after their application has been processed by AIFS is subject to the standard refund policy.
IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19 & REQUIREMENTS
SBCC does not currently have a vaccine requirement, but all program participants are subject to the requirements of the host country and are responsible for staying informed about current Covid regulations and requirements.
Should the French government require a current Covid-19 vaccination to enter public spaces, the mandate will be active on the program for all participants and an exemption can not be granted.
Given the ever-evolving nature of COVID-19 circumstances and our aim to ensure that all program participants have a unique, unforgettable, immersive, and safe time abroad, SBCC requires that all program participants (students, faculty leaders, spouses alike) be fully vaccinated prior to their departure to Japan.
In addition, if you are planning on traveling outside of France, please keep in mind that local regulations apply and that many freedoms to explore, learn, travel, and partake in the unique cultural experiences may apply solely to fully-vaccinated individuals (or those who have recently recovered from COVID-19).
All program participants deserve a transformational academic experience abroad and should be permitted equal access to all elements of their international program.
PASSPORT: A valid passport valid for six months after the program concludes is required for all individuals participating in the Program. If a visa is required, it is the program participants鈥� responsibility to determine visa requirements.
Included Insurance:
Each student on the program will be enrolled in the CISI insurance plan and global
app. Students have access to the 鈥楳y CISI鈥� website where they can locate their ID
card, policy document, search for a doctor (if traveling away from the program site),
access personal security information and a copy of the claim form. The CISI app also
includes resources such as the location of U.S. Embassies and consulates around the
world, individual country profiles, CDC vaccine advice and U.S. State Department advice.
o A check-in facility is also part of the CISI app allowing students to mark themselves
as 鈥渟afe鈥� during an incident or requesting assistance should they need it while traveling
independently.
INFORMATION MEETINGS
Information meetings are scheduled on the SBCC campus. Please scroll down for info meeting details or refer to the event page for dates, times and locations or contact the Study Abroad office at (805) 730-4294 or nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu
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Program Orientation and Pre-departure Meeting
A mandatory pre-departure meeting will be conducted at SBCC in May 2024, introducing
the academic course work, addressing general aspects of study abroad and cross-cultural
learning and providing practical information regarding preparation and travel. Please
check with the Study Abroad Office for the exact date before you make your travel
arrangements.
51福利社
Study Abroad Office
Nicole Walther
International Education Center, Room 1
721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Phone: (805) 730-4294
nwalther@pipeline.sbcc.edu
Service Provider
AIFS - American Institute for Foreign Study
1 High Ridge Park
Stamford, CT 06905
800-727-2437
Please contact SBCC Study Abroad office for any program related questions first. If you have additional questions about payments and cancelation deadlines, optional group flight or insurance please contact AIFS directly at 800-727-2437. Please note the name of your group (51福利社 or SBCC Trip to Paris)
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