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Can I buy my own plane ticket?

The purchase of the plane ticket is the responsibility of the student participating in the Campus Abroad Program or in the International Entrepreneurship Immersion Program.

The selected itinerary must ensure that the student is present at the beginning of the course in the city indicated by the professor and that he/she remains with the group until the end of the program.

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Am I responsible for obtaining the visa?

The Campus Without Borders team will oversee the process of obtaining visas for the whole groupe, when necessary for Canadian citizens. Individual foreign  students requiring a visa to attend a Campus Abroad destination can contact the Campus Without Borders team to obtain the necessary documents.

To find out if you need a visa for your destination, consult the following website: https://www.visahq.com/

To find out the deadlines for obtaining a visa for the United States, consult the following website: U.S. Visas (state.gov)

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Are there any special considerations regarding vaccines?

All participants will receive a destination-specific guide containing all the requisite pre-departure information (vaccinations, insurance, useful information about the country, etc.)

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Why is there a participation fee?

The participation fee is only charged to students who confirm their participation in the program, following the offer made by the Campus' selection committee. This fee helps to cover some of the administrative costs of the program.

For 2022-2023, the fees are $240.41 (International) and $120.20 (Canada). There is an indexation each year.

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Are the tuition fees (3 credits) included in the program fees?

No. You must pay your tuition fees to the Registrar separately.

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Are we required to write a report at the end of the Campus Abroad program?

All Campus Abroad programs are evaluated as follows: 20% for participation, 30% for team work and 50% for individual work.

However, the evaluation methods are specific to each Campus Abroad and are defined by the professor in charge.

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Is there a selection interview?

No. The participants are selected based on their application documents.

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What happens if I cannot take part in the Campus Abroad program, after having confirmed my participation and making the deposit?

A student who cannot participate after confirmation loses all his/her payments and, if applicable, must repay the scholarship.

 

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I did, or plan to do, a session abroad as part of the International Exchange Program; can I still participate in a Campus Abroad?

Yes. It is possible to follow the International Exchange Program, and Campus Abroad program as part of BBA. However, you must remember to be back from your session abroad to take the pre-departure courses of the chosen Campus.

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Are there any special insurance considerations?

Before participating in a campus, it is mandatory and your responsability to verify your insurance coverage and obtain medical travel insurance.

For all campuses, it is mandatory to be covered by medical travel insurance for the whole duration of the trip and to give a copy to the program coordinators before departure. This insurance must include coverage for all medical expenses related to COVID-19.

For campuses in a province other than Quebec, complementary medical insurance is necessary even for participants with a RAMQ card, because this card does not cover all medical acts in other provinces. For participants who do not have a RAMQ card, medical insurance must be valid in Canada in all provinces concerned by the campus. For campuses in Quebec, a copy of the valid RAMQ card will be requested.

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How does the Campus Abroad course fit into the structure of my program?

BBA

  • The Campus Abroad course is recognized as an elective course for all specializations except the professional accounting specialization. It is recognized as an optional course only for the International Business specialization.
  • To learn more about how the Campus Abroad course can fit into the structure of your program, please contact an Academic Advisor at the Registrar's office  


Certificate (International Business; Entrepreneuriat et création d'entreprise)


DESS

MSc 



MBA

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Are there prerequisites to participate in this program?

BBA

  • Minimum GPA: 2.0
  • Should have completed a year in the BBA Program (before the beginning of the Campus)

 

MSC

  • Minimum GPA:  2.7

  

DESS

  • Minimum GPA:  2.7

 

CERTIFICATE

  • Minimum GPA:  2.0
  • Eligible: Certificate in International Business, Certificat en entrepreneuriat et création d'entreprise
  • Should have completed a minimum of 15 credits at the end of the winter session

  

MBA

  • Minimum GPA: 2.7
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Other questions?

Contact us at csf@hec.ca or call us at (514) 340-6000, ext 1090.


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