France Paris Business Internship: English Language

• All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
• Zero to 5 semesters of college-level French
• Priority will be given to students enrolled in a French language course within the year preceding their semester in Paris.
• Admissions requirements for all programs

Students are enrolled at the University of Paris IX-Dauphine and have access to Dauphine facilities and services. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn 17 Boston University credits. Students receive BU Questrom School of Business credit for management courses taken in this program.

Students should refer to Questrom’s lists of pre-approved courses before applying.

Designed for students with no previous French language up to fifth-semester French. This program includes:

• A part-time internship placement in English;
• An online 4-credit  internship course taught in English by Questrom faculty;
• A mandatory 1-credit Intensive French Language Seminar held at Dauphine during Welcome Week;
• Three 4-credit courses at Dauphine comprised of one French language course and two elective courses in English.

Internship

Study Abroad will enroll students in a non-credit Hub co-curricular and in a four-credit internship course, which includes a classroom component. Placements are contingent upon students' experience, language ability, professional interests, and available opportunities in any given semester, so flexibility is essential. Upon successful completion of the internship experience, students will receive a Hub unit in the area Individual in Community from the co-curricular HUB SA 330.

• HUB SA 330 Study Abroad Internship (Non-credit)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Individual in Community
• CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics Abroad (4 credits)
  • Fall Semester
  • Syllabus
• QST IM 430 Internship in Management (4 credits)
  • Spring Semester
  • Syllabus

Internship Areas

Internships are available in both French and English. Students who have taken four or more semesters of French at the university level (or the equivalent) should expect their internship to be conducted in French. Internships in English are reserved for students who have taken fewer than four semesters of French at the university level (or the equivalent) and will be offered in the following sectors only: marketing, communications, start-ups.

Note: the following are examples of past internship placements only. While BU Study Abroad guarantees an internship to program participants, specific placements vary from semester to semester and may not always be available. Likewise, internship placements may be available in academic areas not listed. The level of proficiency in the target language is an important factor, which internship supervisors will take into account.

Internship Area Examples

• Serve in marketing and product development, press relations, or events management. Past internship placements have included Le Book, Set in Paris, Dlab Shop, Mediatic, Brain for Beauty, MEEDEX, Quartier General, and Reputation Squad.

Local Homestay

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University Dormitory

Individual bedrooms in local family home Each room includes a bed, a desk, and some storage space Linens are provided and washed regularly Kitchen access is allowed with reserved space in cabinets and refrigerator, and full use of the appliances to prepare meals Board not included; students eat 1 meal/week with family. No stipend. Host families provide laundry and internet

Single rooms Rooms include a shower and toilet Shared kitchen Board not included, no stipend Students may eat at the student cafeteria Laundry facilities at the residence hall

There are gyms at the university and in town. Students can study at the BU Paris Center. Many students study at home, as university libraries have more restricted hours than in the US.

• Fall Semester: late August to mid-December
• Spring Semester: early January to late May

This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.

Fall Semester

• Applications Open December 15
• Applications Deadline March 15

Spring Semester

• Applications Open June 1*
• Applications Deadline September 15

This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.

Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.

• Fall 2024 Tuition & Fees: $26,282
  Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage.
• Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses.
• Spring 2024 Tuition & Fees: $28,625
  Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage.
• Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses.
• Grants and Scholarships available