Introduction
About Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France, voted the most attractive city in the world by the Los Angeles Times and Lonely Planet in 2017, is renowned for its fine wine and knowledge of luxury. We’ll take a closer look at the crossroads between traditional expertise and standards of excellence as they intersect with the concepts of brand management and experiential marketing.
Thanks to its location on the Atlantic coast and with an excellent level of infrastructure (now just 2 hours from Paris by high-speed rail!), Bordeaux is a hub for many multinational companies, making it a logical choice for a closer look at innovations in Supply Chain Management & Design.
And did you know that Bordeaux is also labeled as a center of “French Tech” for its aptitude in developing innovative technologies? We’ll give participants a first-hand look at what it means to create a sound Business Model Design and couple it with the soft skills necessary to lead your vision to the marketplace.
Our Range of Summer Programs
We offer flexible summer programs that allow you to follow 1 of our 4, thematic packages, or mix & match courses (either in Bordeaux or on our other campuses in Marseille & Paris) to build YOUR own program according to your interests, needs, timing, and budget!
Over the course of our 6-week Summer School in Bordeaux, we offer:
8 different courses, each delivers 5 ECTS and are 1-2 weeks in duration
4 program « Packages »
A Business Visit to local and multinational companies or a Social Activity to promote cultural immersion EVERY week of the program - included in tuition fees!
Thoroughly international experience on the Atlantic Coast of Southern France!
Eligible participants: Highly motivated and open-minded Bachelor or Master level students in good academic standing with a sufficient level of English.
Programs
Package 1: Supply Chain Management & Design
Course 1: Design of the Supply ChainCourse Format: 6 hours per day over 1 week; from June 8 - 12
Course 2: Management of the Supply ChainCourse Format: 6 hours per day over 1 week; from June 15 - 19
Package 2: Value Creation & Innovation in Marketing
Course 1: Value Creation & Brand ManagementCourse Format: 6 hours per day over 1 week; from June 22 - 26
Course 2: Innovation Management & Digital ApplicationsCourse Format: 6 hours per day over 1 week; from June 29 - July 3
Package 3: Entrepreneurship
Course 1: Entrepreneurial Business Model DesignCourse Format: 6 hours per day over 1 week; from July 6 - 10
Course 2: Leadership & Communication Skills for EntrepreneursCourse Format: 6 hours per day over 1 week; from July 13 - 17
Package 4: Wine & Tourism in France
Course 1: French Wine Business (Consumer Behaviour in Wine & Spirits)Course Format: 3 hours per day over 2 weeks; from June 22 - July 3
Course 2: Oenotourism - Wine & Spirits Tourism in FranceCourse Format: 3 hours per day over 2 weeks; from July 6 - 17
Why choose this program?
Build your business acumen and stand out in a competitive job market
Every thematic program package is designed to give participants an in-depth look at the chosen area of specialization. With Official Transcripts and a Certificate of Completion, students will both develop their knowledge in the subject area and diversify their CVs to stand out on the job market.
Benefit from world ranked expertise and interact with leading experts
KEDGE, triple-accredited by AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB, ensures courses of the highest quality delivered by faculty members from its world-ranked Master's Programs in Wine Management, Supply Chain and Innovation (MVS, ISLI & MAI).
Visit innovative businesses and cultural centers
Bordeaux is renowned for its fine wine and knowledge of luxury. The summer school program includes study trips, social visits, company visits, and field courses, allowing you to develop an in-depth understanding of the French industry and culture.
Spend an Unforgettable Summer in Bordeaux France
Bordeaux, France, was voted the # 1 destination in the world by the Los Angeles Times and Lonely Planet in 2017, largely because of its quality of life, the beauty of the city and its proximity to the scenic beauty of the Atlantic Ocean coast. The Summer program will allow you to visit mythical places, discover a new culture and enjoy the French way of life in a thoroughly International and Cross-Cultural environment.
Gain up to 30 ECTS credits
Each Summer course features 30 hours, is formally evaluated, carries 5 transferrable ECTS credits, and leads to both a certificate of completion as well as official transcripts. With our flexible format, you can follow as little as one course in a week or as many as 6 courses over 6 weeks.