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Academics
Our mission is simple: to provide you with the highest quality academic and cultural experience abroad possible.
We offer unique courses that explore international business, liberal arts, French language, and more through an in-depth and hands-on approach. Our professors from the Grandes Écoles (French elite schools) and course options at SKEMA Business School enhance your academic experience and provide you with new perspectives each day in class.
While in Nice, you take 15-19 credits per semester. All courses are worth 3 credits unless otherwise specified.
Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following required and optional components:
- French language courses (required, 3 credits)
- IES Abroad area studies courses (optional, 3 credits)
- SKEMA Business School courses (optional, most are 3 credits)
- Internship placement and seminar (optional, 3 credits)
Courses
This is a list of planned course offerings. A final list of course offerings will be made available to you in your MyIESabroad account.
To learn more about IES Abroad’s innovative theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching language abroad, refer to the IES Abroad MAP for Language & Intercultural Communication.
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU 221 - Dialogues on Difference Seminar | Fall, Spring | English | 1 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE/ES 310 - Global Risks, Regional Vulnerabilities and Sustainable Development Pathways in the Mediterranean Region | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| GE/ES 320 - Dangerous Liaisons: Cities and Water in the Mediterranean | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 101 - French Language in Context: Novice Abroad I | Fall, Spring | French | 4 |
| FR 102 - French Language in Context: Novice Abroad II | Fall, Spring | French | 4 |
| FR 301 - French Language in Context: Emerging Independent Abroad I | Fall, Spring | French | 3 |
| FR 441 - French Writing Skills Workshop: Emerging Competent Abroad | Fall, Spring | French | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS 240 - A History of French Cinema | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE/ES 310 - Global Risks, Regional Vulnerabilities and Sustainable Development Pathways in the Mediterranean Region | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| GE/ES 320 - Dangerous Liaisons: Cities and Water in the Mediterranean | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 210 - A Transnational History of the Mediterranean and Its European Connections, 18th-21st Centuries | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG/IB 371 - International and Intercultural Management | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN 395 - Internship Seminar | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG/IB 371 - International and Intercultural Management | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO 340 - Democratic Transition and Democratic Sustainability in the Mediterranean | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| PO 370 - French Politics: Power, Actors and Issues in the 5th Republic | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| SO/PO 380 - Immigration in the Mediterranean Basin | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO/PO 380 - Immigration in the Mediterranean Basin | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
Partner Institution(s)
SKEMA Business School
Located in Sophia Antipolis, SKEMA Business School has both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation. SKEMA is for students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, business, sustainability, and internationalization.
SKEMA is home to approximately 6,700 students every year, 35% of whom are international—more than 100 nationalities are represented on SKEMA’s campus.
With high Financial Times rankings (6th in MSc Financial Markets & Investments and 25th in Master of Management worldwide), AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, SKEMA gives international students the tools they need to be current in the competitive global market.
Courses
Classes range from 1-4 credits, with most courses being 3 credits each.
CLICK here for a list of current SKEMA course offerings for FALL 2018. CLICK here for a list of the past SKEMA course offerings for SPRING 2018.
CLICK here for a list of SKEMA course descriptions.
Internships
Interning while you study in Nice gives you a rewarding job experience with a wealth of long-lasting career benefits. You will:
- Gain a better understanding of the real-life, everyday culture of your host country
- Add global work experience and skills to your résumé or your application for graduate school
- Improve your confidence
All of our internships are supervised and earn IES Abroad credit. You participate in a 3-credit seminar to complement the practical experience you gain during the internship.
Personalized Placements
Once you indicate your interest in an internship, we work with you to find the ideal internship placement that fulfills your academic and career goals. We’ve placed students with a wide variety of organizations and businesses. If we don’t currently work with a business or organization in your field of interest, we will search for a placement that’s right for you.
Placement Examples
Past students have interned in the following fields. Don’t see your field here? Just talk to your IES Abroad Advisor—we are always seeking out new opportunities for our students.
- Art & Culture
- Business & Marketing
- Environment & Sustainable Development
- Immigration & Social Inclusion
Field Trips & Events
Even though your adventure starts in Nice, our field trips and course-related trips take you beyond the city to discover the culture and traditions of your host country and beyond. These trips are partially subsidized by IES Abroad. Here are a few possible destinations.
Marseille
3 Days | Fall & Spring
Explore France’s second-largest city and the biggest Mediterranean port. With its diverse population, you’ll learn about the immigrant experience in France, as well as the maritime heritage of this old city’s picture-perfect Vieux Port (Old Port).
Coeur Riviera
1 Day | Fall & Spring
Explore the French Riviera between Nice and the Italian border, including forts, perched villages, and seaside resort towns.
Italian Border Towns
1 Day | Fall & Spring
Visit a few off-the-beaten-path Italian medieval villages, including Bussana Vecchia, Rocchetta Nervina, and Dolceacqua.
Note: IES Abroad field trip destinations, activities, and lengths of stay may vary according to term and availability.
Course-Related Trips
Course-related trips are organized as an integral part of the IES Abroad courses and contribute to a general knowledge of French culture and society. Participation is based on course registration. Students not enrolled in these classes may participate (on a space available basis) for an additional cost. Possible course-related trips are listed below:
Sospel
Visit the historic village of Sospel, tucked away in the mountains along the French-Italian border. You will have the opportunity to harvest the local olives that are sent to the mill to produce olive oil.
Ventimiglia
Ventimiglia is the first town across the border from France to Italy. The charming Riviera town is also a frontier of the immigration crisis. You will visit the Italian Red Cross and learn about their humanitarian relief efforts.
Daily Life
Part of making you feel at home in Nice is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it’s the orientation program that prepares you for what’s ahead, your housing that is well-located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you to places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services.
Orientation
IES Abroad Orientation
The program begins with a three-day orientation that introduces you to the IES Abroad Nice staff, your fellow students, and the city and culture of Nice.
Following IES Abroad orientation, students interested in SKEMA Business School courses will be given a tour of the SKEMA campus and an overview of SKEMA’s academic offerings.
Our Comprehensive Orientation & Re-Entry Experience (CORE™) begins right when you arrive and continues through the semester with activities focusing on academic and cultural adjustment. Detailed information about housing, public transportation, culture, health and safety, and other important topics are also covered.
Housing
We want to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding which landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Nice, it will feel like home.
Homestays - Stay in a French home in Nice or its surroundings. You are provided breakfast daily and four evening meals a week.
Apartments - Apartments are available throughout the city. The fully equipped apartments house other IES Abroad students. Washing machines are available in or near the building. No meals are provided.
Extracurricular Activities & Cultural Events
Redefine the way you live and learn in Nice through our cultural events, such as:
- Visits to local art museums
- Tours of perfumeries
- Regional cooking classes
- Kayaking
- Volunteer opportunities
Volunteer Abroad
When you volunteer in Nice, you have the chance to make a difference in the local community while meeting new people and gaining a new perspective on the world. If you are passionate about volunteering abroad, just let the on-site staff know at the beginning of your term. Volunteer opportunities in Nice include:
- Animal shelter
- Charity shop
- Humanitarian aid
- Soup kitchen
Get to Know Your New City
Soak up the sun, go for a swim, or just sit and gaze at the beautiful blue of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll see why so many artists (Picasso, Dufy, Matisse, Renoir, Chagall) found inspiration here.
Marc Chagall and Henri Matisse, two iconic 20th-century artists, both have museums dedicated to their works here.
Take an easy hike up Castle Hill for stunning views of the majestic coastline and the port. Pack a picnic or enjoy a sandwich and a perfect cappuccino at the charming café.
Try this savory pancake made of chick peas in Cours Saleya, a market in the heart of the Old Town, amidst stands of colorful fresh flowers and produce.
Rent a Vélo Bleu (Blue Bike) and pedal down on the promenade to the adjoining fishing village of Villefranche-Sur-Mer, one of the most beautiful places on the French Riviera.
Program Cost
Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.
Use our budget worksheet to calculate your costs
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Our Center
The IES Abroad Center is strategically located in the heart of Nice and near public transportation. Features include:
- High-speed Internet
- Classrooms
- Offices
- Student Lounge & Resource Room
- Printer access
Our Staff
Maria Stallone
Center Director
Maria Stallone has been working in study abroad for more than 18 years and has been the Center Director in Nice since 2015. Maria's formative years were international, with her family living and traveling between the United States and Europe. She first traveled to Asia in 1993 with the prestigious Rotary Foundation Fellowship. She completed her graduate work, achieving an award of Merit, at the SOAS University of London. Her other academic distinctions include a diploma in Indian Classical Music and Hindi from Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi and, most recently, graduate work in Thai Studies at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. Previously, she was the Center Director of our Delhi Center for four years. Maria speaks five languages and has been the recipient of several grants and scholarships promoting her interests and research.
IES Abroad Staff
IES Abroad Staff
Renaud Vély
Student Affairs and Program Coordinator
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