Management Wine Field School to France

Management Wine Field School to France

Program Overview
Field School Dates: May 1 - May 18, 2018 (tentative)

 

This 9 credit program takes you to France to increase your knowledge, skills and abilities in the subject of wine business and marketing by exploring the French wine industry. We will use a combination of academic study and experiential learning to understand the cultural, media, legal and marketing mix influences on the Wine Supply Chain, from grower to consumer.

We will begin our exploration in Champagne, followed by stop overs in Dijon and the Burgundy region, before
moving south to Beaujolais and then onto the Northern Rhone wine region, and lastly spending a few days in Paris before we depart.

Considerations: As the destination for this field school is France, you will experience French culture and language, which may be different than your own culture. We will be visiting sites that may require you to walk
through vineyards and/or visit wine caves.

Explore the Program Details in the Field School Presentation.

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Eligibility & How to Apply

Application Procedure

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, November 2, 2017

Eligibility:

  • Open to Faculty of Management students
  • Grade Point Average of 2.33 or better
  • References from two faculty members (names and contact info required)
  • Application form

Preference given to 3rd and 4th year students, or MBA Graduate students.  Space is limited and selection is determined by Faculty members.  Selection will be based on: Eligibility, strength of application & references. 

Accepted applications will be required to make a non-refundable $500 Field School fee deposit in November to confirm a seat in the program.  Once paid, Field School fees are non-refundable. 

Please download and complete the application form and then send it to Carleigh.randall@viu.ca or Peter.Briscoe@viu.ca

Download the France Wine Field School Application Form

Once accepted to the field school:

  • All accepted applicants will receive an email requesting the non-refundable deposit of $500 to be paid through your Student Record with subsequent payment deadline dates.

  • Before your departure you will be asked by Education Abroad to complete the International Travel Registry & Pre-Departure checklist (including submission of a copy of your passport, flight itinerary, etc).
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Itinerary

To be confirmed

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Costs & Funding

Field School Fees & Costs: $3,750 (subject to change)

Field School Fees include:

  • Shared accommodation
  • Most breakfasts
  • Some program related travel in France
  • Some program related entry and tasting fees

Other costs to participants, not included in field school fees:

  • Airfare to Paris, France
  • Meals other than most breakfasts
  • Some ground travel 
  • Miscellaneous entry fees 
  • Changes to travel itinerary
  • Passport & visa expenses (if applicable)
  • Vaccinations if required
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Tuition for Mark 397, 398 and 399 (9 credits)

 Payments

 Type

Amount

Deadline

Non-refundable deposit

$500

November 30, 2017

Payment 1

$1,625

January 26, 2018

Payment 2/Final Payment

$1.625

February 28, 2018

Total cost per participant

To be confirmed
Estimated amount: $3,750
Subject to change

 

All payments must be made via the student record. Credit cards are NOT accepted.

 

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Passports & Visas

Passports and Visas

Passports: All participants must have a valid passport good for six months after your return.  Applications for Canadian passports are available at Canada Post offices or on-line (www.ppt.gc.ca).

Visas: Canadian passport holders do not require a visa for short-term travel to France.

France is part of the Schengen Region and you may require a Schengen Visa depending upon which country you hold a passport. Please visit https://www.schengenvisainfo.com or www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france.

International students going abroad must make sure their TRV and Study Permits are up-to-date and won't expire while they are abroad.

Students will be responsible for applying for and securing their own visas (where appropriate).

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Contact Us

Contacts

Carleigh Randall
Professor, Faculty of Management, Marketing
250-740-3245 x 2439
carleigh.randall@viu.ca

Peter Briscoe
Professor, Faculty of Management, Hospitality
250-740-6226
peter.briscoe@viu.ca

Education Abroad
Building 255, 2nd Floor
Phone: (250) 753-3245 local 2494
Email: educationabroad@viu.ca
world.viu.ca/education-abroad/