Campus Abroad program for MBA students

Immerse yourself in an international business context

Program objectives

• Gain a deeper understanding of a foreign economy’s cultural, political and socio-economic environment.
• Expose students to local business practices through direct interactions with entrepreneurs, executives and government officials.
• Explore the value of different economic models as used in global business practice.

 Evaluation criteria

• The 3-credit Campus Abroad activity entails roughly 135 hours of activities, including courses, industrial and cultural visits, assignments and examinations.
• Students will be evaluated using letter grades based on their degree of participation throughout the program, on group work and on individual written assignments related to the activities.

2012 Campus Abroad in a nutshell
  

 *These prices are subject to change.

** The participation costs include accommodation, local transportation, visa fees, guide/interpret fees, some cultural activities and partnership fees. These costs are subject to change.

In addition to the Campus Abroad fees, participating students must also pay the tuition fees for the 3-credit course. 

Eligibility and selection criteria

All students that are currently enrolled in HEC Montréal’s MBA program (intensive or in action) and that have completed the first two phases are eligible to participate in the 2012 Campus Abroad activity.
Selection will be based on merit. We are especially interested in students who have demonstrated academic excellence in the MBA program and who can provide other assets that will contribute to the success of our Campus Abroad activities. The following characteristics are examples of assets that have in the past proven to be important:

1. A strong interest in international business
2. Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
3. The emotional and social maturity to adjust to a foreign environment

To apply

Interested students should submit the three following documents:

1. A completed application form (download here)
2. Curriculum vitae (short and long)
3. An application letter of maximum 500 words that explains why you deserve to be selected for the Campus Abroad activity. Your letter should indicate:

• How the Campus Abroad will help you achieve your academic and career goals?
• Which assets you will bring that will allow you to contribute to the success of the Campus Abroad?

We will obtain your academic transcripts directly from the MBA office. You do not need to provide us with a copy of your transcripts.   

You may send your application to campusinternational@hec.ca or deposit it at Room 3.247 by January 20, 2012. Recipients will be notified by February 10, 2012.

Selection process

The submitted applications will be evaluated by a panel of MBA professors, based on the academic transcripts and the quality of the application letter (see above).

To help you make your choice

• Find out about provisional budgets, scholarships, application procedures, and more by reading the Campus Abroad presentations:
• 2012 MBA Campus Abroad presentation
• Canada 
• India
• Russia
• Meet the academic coordinator, the professors in charge of the Campus Abroad activities at the Department of International Business, and read the blog of previous Campus Abroad activities
• Contact the Campus Abroad support team: campusinternational@hec.ca

Calendar and deadlines 

Financing

International exchanges are a key element of the education HEC Montréal provides. HEC Montréal offers students scholarships based on merit to encourage them to participate in the Campus Abroad activity.