Ⅰ. Introduction to ESC Clermont and the Program

Ranked one of the Top 100 business schools in the world, ESC Clermont is a sister school to GDUFS. It is a century-old school founded in 1919 under the Clermont-Ferrand Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Auvergne region. It is one of the 5% business schools in the world which has obtained international recognition of the AACSB accreditation since 2005. In February 2019, ESC Clermont's undergraduate program was accredited by EPAS, another of international highest business school accreditation. The school mainly focuses on master's education and vigorously develops undergraduate education. Over the years, ESC Clermont has been ranked in the top 100 in both FT and QS World Business School rankings. Clermont-Ferrand is a major city in south-central France and home to the global headquarters of Michelin Tires.

To promote educational cooperation and international exchanges, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies cooperates with the ESC Clermont to provide students with special opportunities to study in France.

Ⅱ. Cooperation Projects

Double Degree Program Majors:

Intelligent Business and Analysis

International Trade and Digital Marketing

Project Management

Management Accounting and Corporate Finance

Ⅲ. Admission Requirements

1. Applicants must be official students who have studied for at least one semester in MBA Education Center, GDUFS; and have not yet graduated during the exchange program. In principle, at the official start date of the program, applicants must study in school for more than one semester(including one semester, but excluding those who have completed credits in GDUFS before the start of the program) and have a bachelor's degree and graduation certificate of undergraduate.

2. During the study at MBA Education Center, applicants’ attendance of each course shouldn’t be less than 2/3. He/she who fails more than two course exams (the failure of make-up exams is counted as one course) is disqualified to apply for this program.

3. The applicant should have a good health, a mature mind, without bad habits and violation of laws, regulations and school rules.

4. All fees in GDUFS such as the tuition fees have been paid on time.

5. The applicant’s IELTS score should be higher than 6.0. The applicants should have strong English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and are able to engage in All-English teaching.

6. The applicants should meet other requirements of ESC Clermont.

Ⅳ. Tuition Fees

Around €11,500(Subject to the notice issued in the year)

Outstanding students can apply for scholarships with good grades.

Ⅴ. Quota

5 students per academic year

Ⅵ. Duration of Schooling and Curriculum

About 14 months (courses: October of the year to April of the following year, internship from May to November, thesis defense in December)