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Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to study at Burgundy School of Business for a semester in English?
Yes, the Master in Management Programme is taught entirely in French or in English. As a result, a completly non-French speaker can study at Burgundy School of Business without facing any difficulty. Furthermore, classes in the first year of the Master in Management programme are offered in 4 languages : English, French, Spanish and German.
Are there any English language requirements for exchange students?
Burgundy School of Business does not offcially require a TOEFL or TOEIC score. However, we kindly require our partner universities to carefully select students in order for them to be able to attend English taught classes. We suggest that students should have a level equivalent to TOEFL PBT 550 / TOEFL IBT 80 / TOEIC 750 / IELTS 6.0.
Are there any English language requirements for degree-seeking students?
Yes, degree-seeking students wishing to enrol on the Master in Management / Grande Ecole Programme in English should have a minimum English language score or IELTS 6 / TOEFL PBT 550 / TOEFL IBT 80 / TOEIC 750.
Are there any French language requirements for exchange students?
Burgundy School of Business does not officially require a TCF / TEF / DELF score. However, we kindly require our partner universities to carefully select students in order for them to be able to attend French taught classes. Indeed, international students enrolled in the French track often face language difficulties which can lead to difficulties while working in teams with French students and exam failures. We suggest that students should have a B1 / B2 level (TCF /TEF / DELF).
Are there any French language requirements for degree-seeking students ?
Yes, degree-seeking students wishing to enrol on the Master in Management / Grande Ecole Programme in French should present a TCF / TEF or DELF score equivalent to minimum B1 level. Besides the written scores, the ability to speak fluently in French will be verified through an interview.
Are we going to have student cards upon arrival?
Yes, upon arrival, and after checking that your student file is complete, we will provide you with your own student card which will prove that you are enrolled in our institution. Furthermore, it will give you access to the copy machines and printers.
When are exams organised?
There are different types of examinations: group work during the semester, oral presentations, individual work to hand in, final exams...
Final exams are organised at the end of the semester, generally over the first two weeks of December for the Autumn semester, and the last two weeks of April for the Spring semester.
When are the retake exams organised?
Retake exams are organised during the examination session of the academic year following your study period at Burgundy School of Business. In case you failed the December examination session over the academic year 2010/2011, you will have to attend the next examination session i.e. the December exman of the academic year 2011/2012.
The International Relations Office made me an offer for accommodation but I am not satisfied. Can I refuse it?
Yes, you can refuse it. However, finding accommodation for international students can be difficult in some cases, and sometimes, there are not many offers anymore. As a result, should you refuse twice an accommodation offer, we will suggest that you start looking for an accommodation on your own.
My residence is not open on the week-end, but my flight will land on Saturday. What should I do?
We carefully indicated the possible arrival times for each residence in order for your to make the necessary arrangements to arrive during the opening hours. Still, should you arrive on saturday and should your residence not be open, we would suggest than you secure a hotel room.