CEFAM
| Centre d’Études Franco-Américain de Management | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1986 |
| Dean | Jean Michel Perrenot |
| Location | Lyon, Rhône Alpes, France |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website |
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The Centre d’Études Franco-Américain de Management (commonly referred to as CEFAM) is an international business school located in Lyon, France specializing in marketing, management, finance and consulting.
This private school was established in 1986 and offers undergraduate and graduate business degrees based on the American education system.
Accessible to students immediately after high school graduation, CEFAM allows students to study in an English language environment and to experience American culture without leaving France. Lectures are taught almost exclusively in English - exceptions exist for math and IT courses - by native speakers with strong academic backgrounds and industry experience.
CEFAM’s programs consist of a bachelor’s degree in three years in France and a year overseas in one of the American partner universities and an MBA over two years, the first in France and the second in the USA. Both the BBA and MBA programs offer a double diploma, including a French diploma certified Niveau I by the French government and an AACSB accredited American degree.
The school also offers a study abroad program, giving the opportunity to American students from partner universities to study in France for a semester or a year.
Campus
CEFAM's first campus was located at 107 rue de Marseille in Lyon. In 2004 CEFAM moved to the campus of the International Professional University René Cassin (UPIL) in Lyon. CEFAM also maintains an extensive e-Campus for students studying in Lyon and elsewhere in Europe or the United States.
Programs
Bachelor of Business Administration
CEFAM’s undergraduate program offers an international business education right after graduating from high school. All classes are taught in English, giving the possibility to French students to become bilingual over the years. During the first three years of the Bachelor of Business Administration, students are based in Lyon. For the fourth and final year of the BBA, students are studying in one of the school partner universities where they will graduate and receive an American degree. Students also receive a French degree certified Niveau I by the French government. Students are also required to do two internships before graduating. A three-month internship by the end of the first year and a six-month internship by the end of the second year.
Master of Business Administration
In 2013, CEFAM introduced the MBA Business Unit - now rebranded the MBA Consulting program - an MBA program focusing on information technology consulting. During the first year, students are taught in France with a 5-month internship with CEFAM’s partner Sogeti. After a second year at AACSB accredited Rider University, graduating students are offered a guaranteed job as consultants for Sogeti.
Partner Universities
Current
- Pace University, New York, NY. AACSB accredited
- Siena College, Loudonville, NY. AACSB accredited
- Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. AACSB accredited
- Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ. AACSB accredited
- Northeastern University, Boston, MA. AACSB accredited
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