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The Office of International Programs

ICN-Institut Commercial de Nancy


FACT SHEET

ICN-Institut Commercial de Nancy

Nancy, France


FIT and Institut Commercial de Nancy (ICN) have had a semester exchange program for marketing students for more than nine years. ICN is a prestigious "Grande Ecole" (specialized graduate school) with an international management program. Founded in 1905, ICN is situated only two and one half hours to Paris by train. Students take an average of 35 class hours per week and earn 15-18 credits. Students pay FIT tuition and fees.

NOTE: ICN offers FIT students a free six-week language class during the preceding summer for fall semester abroad. Spring semester FIT students may apply for an internship in France for the following summer.


DEADLINES

Spring 09 Term: October 1, 2008

 

Fall 09 Term: March 2, 2009


ELIGIBILITY

Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0

 

Advertising & Marketing Communication
Sixth or Seventh Semester Abroad: must have been accepted to Upper Division and have obtained departmental approval.

Third semester college French is a minimum competency requirement.


DATES

Fall Term: September — January

 

 

 

Spring Term: January — May


COURSES

Decision Management

(examples)

Techniques of Communication

 

Marketing Strategies

 

Business French

 

Interpersonal Dynamics

 

Data Management Systems

 

Economic Analysis and the Firm

 

Language of instruction is French. Some English instruction is now available.


ACCOMMODATIONS

ICN does not provide on campus housing. It is important that you carry out the necessary research for your housing prior to your arrival in Nancy. Students may choose to live in the following housing categories:
 

1. A Furnished Studio in a Private Student Residence

(Le Totem, Le Pythagore, Etc.)
 

2. A Furnished Studio with Utilities Included in a

private Residence (Les Etudines, Appart' City Cap Affaires, etc.)
 

3. A Furnished Room in a State-Owned University

Residence (Crous)
 

4. Private Housing (Apartment, Roommates)

 

See the ICN Arrival Guide for more information.


ARRIVAL GUIDE

In this ICN Arrival Guide, you'll find information relevant to: Contacts at ICN, General Information about the city of Nancy, Health Insurance, Residence Permit, Housing,


ESTIMATED COSTS
PER SEMESTER*

 

Administrative Fee:

$ 120

Tuition:

see the FIT website

Est. Airfare:

$ 900 (compare)

Housing (monthly):

 

Single room:

Private apt:

$ 900 (approx)

$ 1,500 (approx)

 

*Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the college Board of Trustees.


APPLICATION AND
INSTRUCTIONS

Apply Here


CONTACT

Office of International Programs
Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, Room B119
New York, NY 10001-5992

 

Tel:
Fax:
Email:

212.217.7633
212.217.7010

fitintlpgms@fitnyc.edu