{"id":34551,"date":"2025-10-30T11:54:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/?page_id=34551"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:01:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:01:05","slug":"international-summer-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/en\/international-summer-program\/","title":{"rendered":"International Summer Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Earn U.S. Credits, Experience Europe, and Discover France<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>2 to 4 weeks: June 15 \u2013 July 10, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Transformative Summer Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join students from around the world for an academic and cultural adventure at CEFAM, the French-American Business School in Lyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a gap-year student, an undergraduate, or simply curious about studying abroad, the CEFAM Summer Program is your <strong>gateway to global learning <\/strong>all in a welcoming, multicultural environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e94c4c\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"591\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2025-JPO-Sticker-Site-9.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35592 has-transparency\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e94c4c; width:325px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2025-JPO-Sticker-Site-9.webp 591w, https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2025-JPO-Sticker-Site-9-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2025-JPO-Sticker-Site-9-180x180.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2025-JPO-Sticker-Site-9-80x80.webp 80w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8ea3bd\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"163\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-1500-x-700-px-1500-x-350-px-700x163.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34610 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8ea3bd; width:640px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-1500-x-700-px-1500-x-350-px-700x163.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-1500-x-700-px-1500-x-350-px-768x179.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-1500-x-700-px-1500-x-350-px-1200x280.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-1500-x-700-px-1500-x-350-px-180x42.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-1500-x-700-px-1500-x-350-px-600x140.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Untitled-1500-x-700-px-1500-x-350-px.webp 1500w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Two Independent 2-Week Modules: Choose one session or combine both for a whole 4-week experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Session 1 (June 15\u201326): Intro to Business Management<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Session 2 (June 29\u2013July 10): International Relations &amp; Global Politics<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/v3.oscar-campus.com\/cefam\/forms\/133\/nLzqqPhazFrKDvWft0qB6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/v3.oscar-campus.com\/cefam\/forms\/134\/oodyT6yuYuMZHdcVq7Dsz\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2 to 4 weeks that can open your mind to new career opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Join a premium short-term program at CEFAM \u2013 the French-American Business School in Lyon, combining business education, cultural discovery, and networking with students from around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transferable Credits:&nbsp;<\/strong> All courses are fully transferable to American universities, giving you a head start on your degree and a truly global academic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This Program Is For:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The program is designed for students aged 18+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gap year students, early undergraduates, or those considering studying business abroad&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students looking to boost their resume, earn U.S. university credits, and explore European culture&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum English proficiency: B1 level required, B2 highly recommended to make the most of this exciting program&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program Structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CEFAM Summer Program offers two independent 2-week sessions.&nbsp;Students can enroll in Session 1 (Business), Session 2 (International Relations), or combine both for a full 4-week experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>June Session: Intro to Business Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> June 15, 2026 \u2013 June 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>U.S. Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECTS Credits:<\/strong> 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Academic Hours + Workshops:<\/strong> 38<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Course Description:<\/strong> This course is an introduction to <strong>management and leadership fundamentals<\/strong>, focusing on both theory and practice. Students explore <strong>key management functions<\/strong> such as <strong>planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling<\/strong>, and how these processes help organizations achieve their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through <strong>role plays, interactive discussions, and workshops<\/strong>, participants develop an understanding of how different components of an organization are interconnected and how strategic decisions are made in today\u2019s competitive business environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the role and responsibilities of managers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze organizational structures and processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply management theories to real-world business role plays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build foundational leadership and problem-solving skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workshops included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business Simulation Game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction to Strategic Decision-Making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership Challenge Workshop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>July Session: International relations and Global Politics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> June 29, 2026 \u2013 July 10, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>U.S. Credits:<\/strong> 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ECTS Credits:<\/strong> 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Academic Hours + Workshops:<\/strong> 38<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Issues in International Politics: Reimagining World Order<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Course Description:<\/strong> What does today\u2019s world order look like\u2014and what could it become? This two-week summer module at CEFAM invites students to explore the most pressing issues in international politics while experiencing the vibrancy of Lyon, France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course begins with key theories of international relations and an examination of shifting global power\u2014from unipolarity to multipolarity, alliances, and rivalries. Students then assess the strain on institutions such as the <strong>UN, WTO, NATO, UNHCR, EU, and international aid organizations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through <strong>lectures, debates, workshops, guest speakers, and a visit to the United Nations in Geneva<\/strong>, participants will analyze challenges to global governance and imagine possible reforms. The program culminates in a <strong>\u201cReimagining World Order\u201d workshop and simulation<\/strong>, where students identify real-world problems and design proposals for cooperative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the module, students will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain and apply major <strong>theories of international relations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze the <strong>shifting global order<\/strong> and its consequences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate the strengths and limitations of global institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debate competing visions of sovereignty, cooperation, and power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design forward-looking <strong>policy proposals and reform strategies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workshops &amp; Simulations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mapping Global Challenges<\/strong>: Identify today\u2019s most pressing international issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Debate Series<\/strong>: Sovereignty vs. cooperation; globalization vs. fragmentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UN Simulation<\/strong>: A role-play exercise in diplomacy, alliances, and crisis response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reimagining World Order Workshop<\/strong>: Capstone project inspired by Princeton\u2019s initiative, where students propose reforms for global governance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:63px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cultural &amp; Networking Activities for each session:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Day Trip to Geneva for both sessions to visit one of these international organizations related to the field (UN, WTO, ILO, ICRC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welcome &amp; Farewell Dinners in the French capital of gastronomy: Celebrate the start and end of your program with fellow students and faculty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekends free for self-exploration or optional excursions to Paris, the French Alps, or Provence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a09e8c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a09e8c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-id=\"34612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mathias-reding-yfXhqAW5X0c-unsplash-700x467.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34612 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cefam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mathias-reding-yfXhqAW5X0c-unsplash-700x467.webp 700w, 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walking distance of shops, cafes, and public transportation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Each studio or apartment includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A fully equipped kitchenette<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private bathroom with shower or bath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-speed Wi-Fi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workspace for studying or relaxing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent Living with Community Feel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double room or Single room (subject to availability)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional Amenities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On-site laundry facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonus: Breakfast Included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"afaca8\" 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entrance exam on-site<\/strong>&nbsp;at the end of the program,&nbsp;<strong>completely free of charge<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful candidates are&nbsp;<strong>guaranteed a place in the next academic intake<\/strong>&nbsp;for up to&nbsp;<strong>one year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, participants will receive&nbsp;<strong>one free course during the first semester<\/strong>, which will appear on their record as a&nbsp;<strong>merit-based scholarship<\/strong>, giving them a tangible academic advantage when they start their studies at CEFAM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:87px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program fees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div 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