Marseille has been the crossroads for international trade for over 26 centuries - making it a very interesting and exciting place to spend a part of your summer and the ideal place to experience international business at its European roots. Friday afternoons and weekends are free for independent travel. Supervised by PSU Professor Richard W. Sapp, this research course on European business practices requires a research paper documenting observations of comparative French and US business practices. These prices are last year s prices and subject to change until the rooms are officially booked. Last year, most students booked a double room and found it to be quite adequate.
Meals are the student s responsibility.
A well-stocked Fred Meyer style grocery store is located two blocks from the apartment building and inexpensive lunches are available on campus. Students also need to budget an adequate amount for personal expenses, including independent travel on weekends and travel following the program. This program is open to MBA students . Students also plan to meet with Anne Bender, Study Abroad Adviser, to discuss logistical and cultural issues related to studying abroad. Students are selected on the basis of academic achievement and seriousness of purpose, as well as motivation, maturity, good health, and emotional stability.