Program Overview

KEDGE International Summer School: Marseille

Presentation of the International Summer School in Marseille

We offer flexible summer programmes that allow you to either follow 1 of our 4, thematic packages, or mix & match courses (either in Marseille, or on our other campus in Paris) to build your own programme according to your interests, needs, timing and budget!

OUR RANGE OF SUMMER PROGRAMMES

• 4 programme« Packages », each is 8 weeks in duration
• 8 courses making the packages, each delivers 4 ECTS
• A Business Visit to local and multinational companies ora Social Activity to promote cultural immersionEVERY week of the programme - included in tuition fees!
• A thoroughly international experience on the Mediterranean 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.

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Why choose this programme?

8 Courses Over 8 Weeks

Advise you to take from two to four courses, leaving with 8 or 16 ECTS credits. Follow a 2-course package, or build your own program. "Hop-On" - take a class for 2 weeks - then "Hop-Off" and travel Europe for two weeks. Numerous possibilities exist to customise your programme according to your needs, interests, timing and budget

All Courses Delivered in English

by a diverse, international pool of top-quality faculty members

Social and Company Visits

For each package, we include a company visit or social activity (included in tuition fees). A guided hike in the Calanques National Park and a boat tour are some of the social activities we include. On the business side, we have a priviledged access visit to the Stade Orange Velodrome (home of the French League 1 football team, l'Olympique de Marseille), and take our students to local companies doing business in a multinational context, like the visit to the Technocentre ORECA Sport Group (Ferrari sport cars).

Customise YOUR Summer Programme According to Your Interests

Our flexible format allows you to follow one of our 4 Programme packages, or pick and choose the courses that interest you the most to build your own "Hybrid" option

Earn Transferrable ECTS Credits

Every course features 24 contact hours, is formally evaluated, carries 4 transferrable ECTS credits, and leads to both a certificate of completion as well as official transcripts. If 4 ECTS credits is a problem to transfer to an equivalent course at your home institution, contact us to see what possibilities can be worked out.

About Marseille

Marseille, the 3rd largest city in France, is beautifully situated on France's southern coast, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The first Greek settlement in France (est. 600 B.C.), it remains one of the largest European ports linking Europe to Africa, Asia and the Middle East. A ‘Crossroads of the Mediterranean,’ modern Marseille is a city with a diverse population, both in terms of ethnicity and culture.

Named as the European Capital of Culture in 2013 and the European Capital of Sport in 2017, Marseille is one of France's most dynamic large cities. With 7,200 companies created in the city in the last 5 years, as France's second largest research centre with over 3,000 research scientists within Aix-Marseille University, what better place to come and join one of our International Summer School programmes dedicated to Diversity Management, Global Finance, & International Business, Design Thinking, or Sports Marketing & Management?!

Key figures

• 2 - 4 weeks
• According to YOUR needs!
• Summer School € 1000 per course
• Price per course (-10% for those following a 2-4 week package programme)
• 4 ECTS
• Per 24 hour class
• 30° and Sunny
• A typical summer day on the Mediterranean Coast

FAQ Summer school

• Who can apply for the Summer School?
  • Our program is designed for advanced bachelor and master’s degree students.
• Do I need to present a certificate of my English level?
  • Although it is optional, if you come from a non-native English speaking country, we do recommend you reach at least B2 level in order to participate to our programs, and might ask for a proof of your level.
• What is the deadline to apply?
  • May 15, 2025. However, we highly recommend you finish your application asap, as the number of places is limited and allocated on a first come-first serve basis.
• How many ECTS credits can I get with the Summer School?
  • Each course delivers 4 ECTS credits, that you can transfer to your home university. If 4 ECTS credits is a problem to transfer to an equivalent course at your home institution, contact us to see what possibilities can be arranged.