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ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Institutional Accreditation Statement

The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ. Individual contact to the Commission on Colleges about the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ accreditation status should occur only if there is evidence that appears to support significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard. For all other inquiries, see the contact information on ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's webpage.

Dual Degree Accreditation Disclaimer

The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. KEDGE Business School is not accredited by SACS Commission on Colleges and the accreditation of ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ does not extend to or include KEDGE or its students. Further, although ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ agrees to accept certain course work from KEDGE to be applied toward an award from ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ, that course work may not be accepted by other colleges or universities in transfer, even if it appears on a transcript from ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ. The decision to accept course work in transfer from any institution is made by the institution considering the acceptance of credits or course work.

Coggin College of Business Accreditation

The Coggin College of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International) for both business and accounting.

KEDGE Business School Accreditation

KEDGE Business School holds the triple crown of business school accreditation, accredited by the following prestigious agencies:

1. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (),
2. EFMD , and
3. The Association of MBAs ().

Curriculum and Coursework

Students participating in the KEDGE/ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ double degree program earn one degree from ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ and one degree from KEDGE. While many of the courses taken in the U.S. and France count toward both degrees, some apply only to the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ degree or only to the KEDGE degree. It is possible to earn the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in international business if a student chooses not to complete the additional KEDGE coursework. In this case, the student earns only one degree, not the KEDGE degree, and does not earn the double degree concentration.

ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Student Curriculum

Students who begin at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ should visit the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ student Osprey Map for a detailed program curriculum, including coursework required at each university. Students who complete this program in its entirety earn 147 credit hours. The portion required for the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ BBA is 120 credit hours. To review how the courses taken at KEDGE Business School count toward the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ degree, view the course equivalency table. General education coursework, business prerequisites and French language courses are completed at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ; additional business and French courses plus an internship are completed at KEDGE:

Year One: ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ (Jacksonville, U.S.A.)

• general education coursework
• business prerequisite coursework
• beginning French I and II

Year Two: ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ

• general education coursework
• general business prerequisite and core coursework
• international business major coursework
• intermediate French I and II

Year Three: KEDGE (Marseille, France)

• general business core coursework
• international business major coursework
• French as a foreign language

Year Four: KEDGE*

• international business major and elective coursework
• French as a foreign language
• bachelor's thesis
• internship (may be outside of Marseille but within France)

*The final term of the program takes place at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ during the six-week Summer B semester. Students typically attend August commencement.

Course Equivalency Table

The coursework taken at KEDGE that can be applied toward the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ BBA for this program only is listed below. Additional coursework required only for the KEDGE degree are denoted by an asterisk (*) on the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Student Osprey Map.

Curriculum and Coursework

Students participating in the KEDGE/ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ double degree program earn one degree from ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ and one degree from KEDGE. While many of the courses taken in the U.S. and France count toward both degrees, some apply only to the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ degree or only to the KEDGE degree. It would be very difficult for French students to earn the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ degree without completing the requirements for the KEDGE degree as well.

KEDGE Student Curriculum

Students who begin at KEDGE should work with their program coordinator at KEDGE to ensure they are taking the appropriate courses prior to coming to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ. Once students arrive, they should visit the KEDGE student Osprey Map for a detailed program curriculum, including coursework required at each university. Students who complete this program in its entirety earn 161 credit hours. The portion required for the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ BBA is 120 credit hours. To review how the courses taken at KEDGE Business School count toward the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ degree, see the course equivalency table below. View the French Baccalaureate table to review how courses from the French Baccalaureate may count toward ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ general education requirements for this program.

Year One: KEDGE (Marseille, France)

• general business prerequisite and core coursework
• English language

Year Two: KEDGE

• general business core coursework
• international business major coursework
• internship

Year Three: ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ (Jacksonville, U.S.A.)

• general education coursework
• general business core coursework
• international business major and elective coursework

Year Four: ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ*

• international business major and elective coursework
• bachelor's thesis
• internship (may be outside of Jacksonville but within the U.S.)

*The final term of the program takes place at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ during the summer semester. Students typically graduate in August.

Course Equivalency Table

The coursework taken at KEDGE that can be applied toward the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ BBA for this program only is listed below. Additional coursework required only for the KEDGE degree are denoted by an asterisk (*) on the KEDGE Student Osprey Map.

French Baccalaureate Table

ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ recognizes the French Baccalaureate for this double degree program only and may award up to a maximum of 30 semester hours of credit. Students who earn credit through the French Baccalaureate examination in one subject may not earn credit through another exam or course in the same subject. ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ may award up to two university courses per subject exam. Exams and credits will be evaluated on a student-by-student basis, and the possible ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ equivalents below are not guaranteed.

Mansenie Joseph | Graduated August 2017 Excerpted from the Fall 2017 ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Journal article by Isabel Pease Photo by Jennifer Grissom

For Mansenie Joseph, there's nothing like traveling to a new place. "There is a rush when you step off the airplane in another country," Joseph said. "I love the excitement." The Haitian-born Osprey knows the feeling well having experienced 16 countries over the past two years while studying abroad in France.

Joseph said one of the greatest benefits of studying overseas was working with so many people from different cultures and backgrounds. "KEDGE has students from all over the world," she said. "I think I have a good handle on how to communicate and work with all kinds of people now."

During her internship, Joseph worked in logistics for a Parisian company that produces containers for perfumes and luxury brands. She enjoyed supply chain management and is considering a career in logistics once she receives her MBA. When the time comes for Joseph to apply for jobs, one thing is certain. Her global education will definitely be a plus. 

Giovanni Kague | Graduated December 2017

Photo courtesy of Giovanni Kague

Birthplace: My city of birth is Lomé, Togo, whereby my nationalities are American and Togolese. My hometown is Jacksonville, Florida.

Internship: Secure Transactions Industry Analyst and Editor, Marseilles, France

Thesis: "Sustainability in Sports" - a market research and analysis of the ecological sustainability efforts of major and global sport entities

Experience: My fondest memory of the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ/KEDGE program was attending the Viva Technology conference, an international technology and startup showcase/conference held in Paris. Participating in the conference as a press from my internship, my colleague and I interviewed numerous European and international startups concerning their products and business operations.

What's Next: My biggest takeaway from the program is a clearer vision of my professional career, which is to work in the technology and healthcare industry. Having gained a post-graduate position in the Graduate Management Trainee program with the HCI group, a healthcare IT multinational corporation based in Jacksonville, Florida, my career plan is to be a leader in the healthcare IT industry's innovations that we'll witness in the upcoming years.

ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ, United States

The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ (ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ) is a mid-sized public university (approximately 17,000 students) with six colleges, one of which is the Coggin College of Business. ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ is housed on 1,300 acres that include a nature and wildlife area with lakes and trails. Plus, ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ has a great location - miles from the beach and 12 miles from downtown Jacksonville!  Read more about ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ and the Coggin College of Business. 

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Jacksonville is home to over one million people who enjoy a delightful year-round climate. By car, Jacksonville is 2.5 hours from Orlando (Disney World) and 6 hours from Atlanta, Georgia and Miami, Florida. The Kennedy Space Center and Daytona Beaches are within easy driving distance too. Jacksonville is a great location from which to explore the southeastern part of the United States.

Contact Information 

KEDGE Business School, France 

Studying at  (formerly Euromed Management) means an experience in an enriching multilingual and multicultural environment. BEM and Euromed Management have merged to create a new player in the world of higher education: KEDGE Business School. With KEDGE, the academic community, professionals and students aim to explore new horizons and assist organizations and territories.

The school is located in the heart of the Marseille Luminy scientific park, in an area alongside the Mediterranean Sea. KEDGE offers excellent courses for undergraduate students in either French or English. While all courses in the KEDGE/ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Double Degree Program are offered in English, students would ideally be able to take some business courses taught in French during their two years at KEDGE.

Marseille, France

KEDGE boasts that Marseille is "the new Mediterranean resort, the gateway to Provence." Located between the mouth of the Rhone River and the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille is France's third largest city. With an excellent public transportation system, you can easily navigate and travel in the city and explore the rest of Europe. In the heart of Marseille is a picturesque harbor filled with restaurants and a bustling nightlife. Marseille is an ancient Phoenician city with over 26 centuries of history filled with archeological richness evident in the center of town. Don't forget to visit the Vieux Port, Notre-Dame de la Guarde and Château while in Marseille!

Students accepted to the double degree pay home-school tuition for the entire program, as it runs on an exchange basis.  KEDGE students pay tuition only to KEDGE; ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ students pay tuition only to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ.  

Tuition and Fees

View ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ's tuition and fees chart to determine approximate costs for time spent at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ.  Costs for the two years at KEDGE will be similar, but extra items students need to cover while abroad include the following:

• one round-trip flight per year
• international health insurance (about $1.50 per day)
• student visa (about 50 Euros)
• Campus France fee (about $250)

For detailed information regarding financial aid and eligibility, including information about filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website.

Scholarships

ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ offers numerous scholarships, both general and study-abroad specific, to help mitigate the financial burden on students.  View the link below for information regarding a few such scholarships and additional resources.

Study Abroad Funding

Students are encouraged to start exploring scholarship options early!  Some have application deadlines up to a year in advance.  Once accepted to the València/ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ double degree program, students are welcome to contact the International Business Flagship Program to discuss scholarship options in more detail.

Students Beginning at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ

The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ accepts five students per year into the KEDGE/ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ Double Degree Program. Students interested in applying through ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ must first meet the university's admissions requirements. While a background in French language is not required, a basic knowledge of French can make students more competitive. 

1. Step 1: Cultivate an interest in French language and culture.
2. Step 2: Submit an application to the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ and pay the application fee ($30 USD).
3. Step 3: Meet with your academic advisor during orientation to plan your academics.

Students Beginning at KEDGE

French students are nominated by their program coordinator at KEDGE.  Once ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ receives the nominations, students will be contacted about the application process.

Applications should be complete by late March.  After all materials have been received and processed, students are registered for fall semester classes. 

Contact

For more information, contact International Business: coggin.abroad@unf.edu.