Rennes BiM International Dual Degree
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About Rennes School of Business
Rennes School of Business (RSB) is a renowned, triple Accredited business school in the sunny town of Rennes, France, less than a two-hour train ride from Paris. The university is near many historic medieval and classical French heritage sites, while the area is also considered one of France's innovation leaders in technology. It is triple accredited with AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
Program Options
Graduates of this Dual Degree stream will receive an HBComm from Lakehead in their major of choice, as well as a Bachelor in Management (BiM) from RSB in one of the following majors:
- Marketing
- Finance and Banking
- Supply Chain
Please note that choosing particular combinations of majors between Lakehead and RSB may result in additional course requirements in order to achieve the requirements of both. With the exception of accounting, there is at least one major at RSB that can be taken without requiring any additional courses at Lakehead.
Typical Program Schedule
At the end of Year 4, students graduate with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Lakehead University in their choice of major and a Bachelor in Management Degree from Rennes School of Business, with a separate major (Accounting majors require 5 years of study). Though first year courses will be the same for all students, the specific graduation requirements at Lakehead will depend on your choice of HBComm major at Lakehead and at Rennes. A meeting with your Program Chair can help determine whether any adjustments are required to your year 4 Lakehead courses, and in odd cases, year 2 courses.
Internship
The internship is a requirement of the BiM degree at RSB. Students must complete an Eight-week internship requiring approval by RSB. Students may apply to a number of opportunities globally via database or submit their own opportunity for assessment by RSB. The internship can take form as a paid employment opportunity in your field of major and requires your employer to assure that specific duties are being undertaken.
Curriculum
The curriculum at RSB will be mostly decided for you based on your choice of major (Marketing, Banking & Finance, Supply Chain) and specific courses will be shared to you when you are closer to departing. The HBComm curriculum at Lakehead will remain as calendared.
Continuation requirements for students in the International Dual Degree Program
Students must meet all continuation requirements at the end of year two of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce Program outlined in the University calendar in order to be eligible to continue in the program. Students who do not meet these requirements will be ineligible to participate in the International Dual Degree option, but may continue to study in a business degree program at Lakehead University.
Funding
Funding may be available to support students on exchange. Students in the International Dual Degree program will be made aware of funding opportunities in a fair and equitable manner. Students are also encouraged to apply for funding opportunities outside of the Faculty of Business Administration.
How to Apply
New Students
Future students may apply to this program directly through OUAC (https://www.ouac.on.ca). Note that there are limited spots available, and admission will be competitive. Applications require a Statement of Interest.
Current Students
Are you a Lakehead HBComm Year 1 or 2 student? Spaces may become available during your course of study. The Faculty of Business Administration will collect applications from all interested 2nd year students. Applications are due November 1st of the year prior to exchange; however, students are welcome to submit a late application in the event that other applicants are unable to attend. Successful applicants will be notified in January and provided guidance on how to proceed. Please fill out this form to start the process:
APPLY TO TRANSFER FROM HBCOMM to HBCOMM DUAL DEGREE
It is recommended that all interested students with questions speak to their program chair. Appointments can be arranged by emailing business@lakeheadu.ca. Though first year students should wait until they have completed year 1 to formally apply, early discussions with their program chair are welcome.
*HBComm Accounting Students must take an additional year. Most other majors are possible with consultation.