Spend a semester or academic year in the iconic city of Paris, France with AIFS Abroad! Choose from a variety of course options at the American Business School of Paris (ABSParis), a renowned international business school with students from over 80 different countries. The multicultural campus, located in the heart of cosmopolitan Paris, prepares students for today’s global economy. Spring semester students have the ability to earn credit for a 2-month unpaid internship.

How it Works

Fall Program Options
International Business and Humanities
The program is designed primarily for those wishing to take business courses, but a wide range of general education/humanities courses are also offered each semester. Students choose up to five 3-credit courses from an extensive list of courses offered. French language study is not required, but for those who wish to begin or improve their French, courses are offered from Elementary through Advanced level. The appropriate level is determined by a placement test taken online prior to departure from the U.S. 
Due to the international nature of ABSParis students will be studying with peers from all over the world providing a unique opportunity to broaden their professional and social networks. The teaching is interactive with group work, case studies, corporate visits, guest lectures and continuous assessment, providing an American academic experience in the heart of Paris. 
The minimum semester course load is 12 credits and the maximum course load is 15 credits.

Spring Program Options
International Business and Humanities
The program is designed primarily for those wishing to take business courses, but a wide range of general education/humanities courses are also offered each semester. Students choose up to five 3-credit courses from an extensive list of courses offered. French language study is not required, but for those who wish to begin or improve their French, courses are offered from Elementary through Advanced level. The appropriate level is determined by a placement test taken online prior to departure from the U.S. 
Due to the international nature of ABSParis students will be studying with peers from all over the world providing a unique opportunity to broaden their professional and social networks. The teaching is interactive with group work, case studies, corporate visits, guest lectures and continuous assessment, providing an American academic experience in the heart of Paris. 
The minimum semester course load is 12 credits and the maximum course load is 15 credits.

Full Curriculum / Multiple Career Fields 
This program offers students a unique opportunity to earn credit for a 2-month unpaid internship in Paris after completing the International Business and Humanities program in the spring. Students will take up to five courses in the spring semester alongside two mandatory career development courses – FREN290 Business French (1) and BUSI390 Company Case Challenge (2). During the semester, to develop their understanding of French professional life and develop opportunities for their internships, students will also be required to attend Career Management Development workshops, an individual coaching session with the ABSParis Head of Career Development, networking conferences and corporate lectures. After the semester ends, students will work full time in an internship placement for 2 months earning an additional 6 credits – 4 for BUSI220 Internship and 2 for BUSI222 which involves 2 hours of tutoring and an internship report. 
Internships are available in business development, hospitality, marketing, retail management and tourism. Students must have at least an Intermediate level of French language or take the FREN110 Elementary French course during the spring semester to be eligible for the Internship program. They will also need to provide a résumé detailing their work experience and participate in an online interview prior to acceptance to the program.

Where You'll Study

The American Business School of Paris (ABSParis) welcomes students from over 80 different countries. It allows students to make friends from around the world in the kind of multicultural business relations context they will experience in their future careers. ABSParis aims to prepare students for today’s global economy. The Bachelor of Business Administration degree is accredited in the U.S. by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education and is also recognized in France through its certification by the French government. ABSParis is a member of AACSB International. All courses are taught in English.

What Makes AIFS Abroad different?

Career Readiness

Professional development is at the foundation of our preparation for participants' time abroad. We utilize the CliftonStrengths assessment as a tool to help all participants understand themselves better, provide a vocabulary around their natural talents, and deepen the impact of their experience abroad.

Access, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (AIDE)

As an organization we are committed to ensuring all identities are able to thrive in an inclusive global educational environment. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Review our Social Identity Pages to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs.
AIDE General Social Identity Resources

Sustainability

We are the first education abroad provider to sign on with the
Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE).
Focused on making education abroad carbon neutral, we include
carbon offsets for all participants' return flights, environmental
education connecting students on the ground to environmental
projects, and make our own business practices more
sustainable.