This year, the Campus Abroad program for B.B.A. students, under the responsibility of the Department of International Business, gives HEC Montréal students the chance to live an immersion in international business of two weeks abroad. This program gives the students a privileged access to the cultural, political and socioeconomic realities thanks to the expertise and network of qualified professors. The Campus Abroad is also a three-credit course during which students discover a business culture through meetings with high ranked managers and foreign government officials. It is also the opportunity to apply on the field knowledge acquired at HEC Montréal. But foremost, the Campus Abroad is a life experience, unforgettable memories and new friendships. Program objectives |
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The Campus Abroad program aims to deepen the global conscience of the participants by emphasizing learning by experience:
In 2012, HEC Montréal will offer five destinations:
| Argentina/Chile: | Aurélia Durand, Assistant Professor, Department of International Business |
| Brazil: | Marlei Pozzebon, Associate Professor, Department of International Business and Luciano Barin Cruz, Assistant Professor, Department of Management |
| France: | Claude Ananou, Full-time Lecturer, Department of Management |
| Morocco: | Belgacem Rahmani, Full-time Lecturer, Department of International Business |
| Switzerland: | Iwan Meier, Associate Professor, Department of Finance |
| International airplane tickets* | Participation fees** | TOTAL | Calendar | Prerequisites | |
| Argentina/Chile | $1300 - $1450 | $1500 - $1750 | $2800 - $3200 | May 5-23, 2012 | HECTOPE |
| Brazil | $1800 - $2000 | $1000 - $1200 | $2800 - $3200 | May 19-June 3, 2012 | HECTOPE |
| France | $700 - $800 | $1400 - $1500 | $2100 - $2300 | May 20-June 3, 2012 | Management des PME |
| Morocco | $1000 - $1200 | $1500 - $1750 | $2500 - $2950 | June 2-18, 2012 | none |
| Switzerland | $1100 - $1400 | $1750 - $2000 | $2850 - $3500 | June 25-July 10, 2012 | HECTOPE |
* These prices are for information only and are subject to change.
**The participation fees of the program include accommodation, local transportation, visa fees, guide/interpret fees, some cultural activities and partnership fees. These costs are subject to change.
1. Pre-departure training in Montréal
The pre-departure training allows you to better understand the realities of the country you are about to visit as well as the businesses you will visit during your stay.
2. Stay abroad
Duration of about two weeks, the stay abroad is the highlight of your Campus Abroad. Each program is unique and it contains the following elements: company visits, government organizations visits, seminars with local speakers, group projects, cultural visits and meetings with students.
3. Debriefing
Upon their return to Montréal, students must submit their final report to the professor. The group meets one last time to come back on their experience and integrate their knowledge.
The choice of a Campus Abroad destination must be made considering several important aspects:
How to participate (length: 7:12)
Argentina/Chile (length: 9:14)
Brazil (length: 9:37)
France (length: 10:37)
Morocco (length: 6:46)
Switzerland (length: 9:48)
Testimony - Sharing a 2011 Campus Abroad experience (length : 4:00)
| Activities | Dates |
| Deadline for application | Friday, January 20, 2012, at noon |
| Decision of the selection committee | Friday, February 10, 2012 |
| Pre-departure seminars | Between January and June 2012 (specific to each destination) |
| Stay abroad | Between May and July 2012 (specific to each destination) |
HEC Montréal promotes international experiences. The Fondation HEC Montréal and the ministère de l’Éducation, des Loisirs et des Sports du Québec, offer scholarships to outstanding students to encourage their participation in the Campus Abroad program.
| Title: | Global Citizen Scholarship Program |
| Amount: | $1500 |
| Criteria: | Click here for more information |
1. Can I buy my own plane ticket?
Depending on the Campus, you could be able to buy your own ticket or not. These elements will be discussed at the first group meeting of the Campus.
2. What can I do if I have not taken the HECTOPE test?
You can still take the test in January 2012. But, another way to satisfy the language requirements is to take the course "Business Communications – Level 3", given during the Winter 2012 Semester.
3. What can I do if I have not taken the "Management des PME" course?
You can still take the class given during the Winter 2012 Semester or take the 2-week intensive course in May.
4. Do I have to take care of getting a visa?
The Campus Without Borders team will take care of all the logistics aspects, including the visa delivery (if required), hotel reservation and transportation, for the duration of the Campus Abroad.
5. Are there specific considerations regarding shots and medical information?
All the Campus Abroad participants will receive a participant’s guide specific to each destination, in which all the pre-departure information will be consigned (shots, insurances, useful information on the country, etc.)
6. What to mention within the presentation letter?
You have to explain the reasons for which you would like to participate in a Campus Abroad (your goals, your aspirations, etc.)
7. Are the course (3 credits) fees included in the program fees?
No. You have to pay the course fees directly to the Office of Registrar as you would do for any other course.
8. Can I complete my B.B.A. program with the 3 credits of the Campus Abroad program?
In theory yes, but it is preferable to validate this information with your program’s agent.
9. Do we have to write a report at the end of the Campus Abroad?
The evaluation structure is different for every Campus Abroad and is determined by the professor in charge.
10. Is there a selection interview to participate in the program?
No. The participants are selected upon their application documents handed in by January 20, 2012.
11. How does this class fit into my academic curriculum?
It is an elective course.
