INTRODUCTION
IPAG - School of Management is a private, professionally oriented business school with campuses in Paris and Nice. The Nice campus, in the south of France, offers access to the cultural attractions of the French Riviera, including a jazz festival, opera, and other activities and events. IPAG is the abbreviation of the former name of the school: Institut pour la Prepation à l'Administration et à la Gestion. The Nice campus, in the south of France, offers access to the cultural attractions of the French Riviera, including jazz festivals in Nice and neighboring communities, carnivals, many international congresses every year from the famous Cannes film festival minutes away, to professional congresses in many sectors of industry. L'IPAG - Nice specializes in international business and through its network of alumnae, students have access to the European business community. L'IPAG is host to students from all over Europe, the Americas and Asia.

COURSES
The academic program at L'IPAG is designed for students with a background or interest in business. The 16-week semester offers classes in French language and culture, Intercultural Management, Management Development, and European Economic Environment. Additional business courses are also available. Students should have a 2.75 GPA, and the program is open to students from all undergraduate levels. For students who plan to stay for more than one semester, there are internship possibilities. Many multinational companies have offices, facilities, or plants in the region. Sophia-Antipolis, the French Silicon Valley, is located just outside of Nice.

HOUSING AND MEALS
Accomodation Availabilty for Students Studying At IPAG

IPAG is centrally located in Nice, but, as most other schools in France, does not have dorms. Therefore, IPAG helps students to find private sector accommodation within close proximity to the School.

1. Students are met at the airport or the train station in Nice.

2. Students in Nice are housed in furnished apartments. There are many apartments available for rental in Nicesince this is one of the main vacation spots in the world. Prices range from very affordable (under $250.00 a month) to very expensive.

3. Students generally share apartments with other American students, sometimes with French students.

4. IPAG Nice will help students find housing through Real Estate Agents. This service is provided as a courtesy,not as an obligation to accept the apartments offered. IPAG Nice has no vested interest in any Real Estate Agency in Nice. Students are free to find their own apartment through another agent. Many do, many prefer to do so.

5. There are many apartments in the "Old Nice" (le Vieux Nice). It is where 99% of the students choose to live because it is minutes away from IPAG (on foot), and right at the heart of nightlife. Be aware, however, that this is not the cheapest part of town. If you are looking for very cheap accommodations (under $250.00), you should look in the suburbs of Nice. Public transportation is available.

6. Expect small apartments, with very basic furniture and equipment, and not necessarily a TV.

Prices Below Are For Apartments In Downtown Nice, Within Walking Distance Of The School And Of All Major Points Of Interest In Nice.

A small one-room apartment (in French a "studio"), for one or two people, ranges from $250.00 to $450.00.

A one-bedroom apartment shared by two to three people ranges from $500.00 to $690.00.

A two-bedroom apartment shared by three people ranges from $650.00 to $750.00.

Since these are shared Accomodations, Students Pay An Average Of $250.00 Per Month For Rent.

Living Expenses

Students should allow at least $250.00 per month for food. - Average monthly budget (Rent + Food + day-to-day expenses) = US $ 750.00. This does not include travel outside of Nice.

COSTS

Academic year 2002-2003 Semester program:
Tuition and fees Sponsor's fee C.C.I.S. fee Housing Food Books Health Insurance Total	Approximately Approximately Approximately	Resident of Missouri $2,072.00 $200.00 $220.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $150.00 $120.00 $4,762	Out-of-State $3,772.00 $200.00 $220.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $150.00 $120.00 $6,462.00

This price does not include: Passport fees, round trip airfare (approx. $1,000.00), and personal expenses.

Costs are subject to change to to changes in exchange rate and/or circumstances beyond our control.

The $200 sponsor's fee is non-refundable. Students will be refunded the balance of the money if they cancel up to 15 days prior to the start of the program. There will be no refund if the cancellation occurs after the start of the program.

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