Program Overview

Global Consulting Program Location: France

The Global Consulting Program (GCP) offers students the opportunity to live and learn in France, a country renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, and business acumen. Located in the famous Burgundy region, one of France's principle wine regions, this city has incredible history and is now classed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Students also have an opportunity to explore Paris and sites like the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Arc de Triomphe.

Program Dates

The program dates are May 30 – June 13, 2026. Travel to France will require participants to depart the U.S. 1-2 days prior to the program's start date to ensure they arrive on time. Participants should allow for at least one full travel day when returning to the U.S. Note that program dates may be adjusted slightly.

Academics

Students participating in OHIO's GCP will complete 9 credits of undergraduate coursework:

• BA 2290 Cultural Explorations through Global Consulting (3 OHIO credits) is taken the semester before travel
• BA 4920 International Business Experience (6 OHIO credits) is earned during travel, and includes:
  • College of Business internship credit
  • Two OHIO Bricks requirements: Experiential Learning and Cultural Perspectives

Program Information

• Partner University: Burgundy School of Business
• Site Directors: Dr. Moumita Gyomlai and Kristin Hepworth

Living Arrangements

Hotel accommodations are paid for by the program general fee and arranged after registration.

Application Deadline

Applications for summer trips open each year in the fall.

Program Type

OHIO Credit

Academic Focus

Business consulting (general business)

Country/Region

France

Program Term

Summer (2 weeks only)

Program Features

• Live Client
• COB Internship Credit
• OHIO Undergrad BRICKS – Cultural Perspective and Experiential Learning

Eligibility and Requirements

• Open to all OHIO Athens Campus Undergraduate Students.
• Admission to this program is selective and based on a multitude of factors including but not limited to GPA, interview, class rank, Cluster experience.
• All participants are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $500 (to be credited to student's program fees) as part of the acceptance process.
• Students who will be on probation at any point during the travel portion of the program for a conduct offense that took place less than a calendar year from the program start date are ineligible for the GCP.

Entry and Exit Requirements

U.S. citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport when traveling to France. France does not require a visa if a person's stay is under 90 days. Additional entry and exit requirements can be found through France travel requirements.

Cost

If you are nominated to this program, you will be required to pay a deposit to confirm your participation or sign a waiver. The deposit is a down payment on the total costs to be billed by OHIO and is determined by the total cost of the program. Non-resident surcharge is offset for the credit hours associated with the travel portion of the program.

Funding Opportunities

Scholarships awarded by the Center for International Business Education and Development (CIBED) are contingent upon participation in the GCP, applied to the student account the semester of travel, and cannot be used as the program deposit or transferred to another program. Students who have accepted a position on the GCP will receive an application for scholarship consideration. There is no guarantee that a student accepted into the GCP will receive a scholarship. Students may also apply for additional scholarships offered at OHIO, including those from the Office of Global Opportunities and the Office of Experiential Learning.