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1.
FAQs – Application / Admission
Where are application forms available? The application form and recommendation form
are available for download on the web site (www.ipbs-master.com) . Candidates also have access to an
on-line application procedure. Aside from the application form, what other
documents are required? An application file must
comprise the following documents: -
application form (scanned
document or on-line application) at least two letters of recommendation, one
academic and one professional (forms available on-line).
Please note that the recommendations must be
sent by the referees themselves preferably by e-mail (scanned form to recommend@ipbs-master.com) or by post:
IPBS / RMS,
BP 302, 51061 Reims cedex, France - letter
of motivation (minimum 500 words) -
CV / résumé -
copies of higher education school transcripts (all
years, in English) -
copy of TOEFL (or IELTS) result (not
required from native English-speaking candidates or candidates having
graduated from an English-speaking university) -
proof of transfer of the application fee (€UR
60) How must the application file be sent? The application file can be sent in one of two
ways: 1. E-mail submission of the scanned documents
(in Word or PDF format) comprising the application file (see
above). Due to the size of the documents, they may have to be
sent in separate e-mails to: registration@ipbs-master.com 2. electronic application form (click
here) Where must the application file be sent? If you are not using the electronic application
procedure, the application file must be sent to:
registration@ipbs-master.com
Please remember that your file must be complete
(see above) to be taken into consideration. You must
therefore attach all the relevant documents (Word files
and/or scanned documents in Word or PDF format) with the
application. Please note that the recommendations must be
sent by the referees themselves preferably by e-mail (scanned form to recommend@ipbs-master.com) or by post:
IPBS / RMS,
BP 302, 51061 Reims cedex, France Can I send my application file by post? No. the application file must be sent by e-mail
or by on-line registration (see above). This ensures a prompt
processing, providing the referees also send their recommendations
promptly (see above). Should this be impossible, please contact the
IPBS at: contact@ipbs-master.com Must I use the recommendation form available
for download? It is preferable that the referees use the form
available on-line. However,
they may also use a less standardised recommendation such as a letter,
written on letterhead paper and bearing a company/school stamp (when
available). The recommendations must be sent by the referee
himself preferably
by e-mail (scanned form to recommend@ipbs-master.com)
or by post: IPBS
/ How many referees are required? A minimum of two, one academic and one
professional. The referees must send their recommendations
directly to recommend@ipbs-master.com,
or by post to: IPBS
/ Be aware that the referees may delay sending
the recommendations. Thus,
you should ask them to send the document as soon as possible, even
before sending your application. The
documents will be saved pending your application file. What is the average length of a “significant
practical training”? A minimum of six months, but a longer
experience is a competitive advantage.
The maximum length is of 3 years. This can be work
experience and/or internship(s). Must I attach a copy of the school transcripts
(Higher education)? Yes. A copy of the transcripts
available at the time of your application is a mandatory requirement
and must be sent WITH the application form. A copy of any transcript received after
submission of your application must also be forwarded as soon as
possible. The transcripts must be in English.
Should the grading system be complex, please attach an explanation or,
even better, an equivalency scale. What is the application deadline? US and Mexican tracks : 10 June, 2012. French tracks : 10 August, 2012. However, some schools may shorten their
deadline depending on the number of applications accepted. Thus, candidates are
strongly urged to apply as early as possible. What is the enrolment deadline? US and Mexican tracks : 20 June, 2012. French tracks : 20 August, 2012.Candidates are urged not to wait until the last
minute to send their application.
If admitted they will thus have sufficient time for
thought. Must I take the TOEFL examination? Yes. The
TOEFL and TWE (normally part of the TOEFL exam) are a mandatory
requirement to apply to the MIM programme.
Candidates must have obtained a score of 83 (ibt:
internet-based test) or 220 (cbt: computer-based
test). Alternatively, the TOEFL can be replaced by an
IELTS overall band result of 6.5 (with at least The TOEIC is not accepted. The GMAT is not required for application /
admission. Native English-speaking candidates or those who
have graduated from an English-speaking university are not requested to
take the TOEFL or IELTS tests. Are other tests accepted in lieu of the TOEFL? Yes. The
IPBS also accepts the IELTS (see above) The TOEIC is not accepted. Is the TOEIC an accepted language level test? No, the TOEIC is not accepted. Can I have the TOEFL (or IELTS) result sent
directly to the school? No. The
results must be sent WITH the application form and all the other
supporting documentation to the IPBS.
The IPBS central office will then forward your
application to the relevant schools. What is a TWE? TWE means: “Test of Written
English”. It is normally included as part of the TOEFL
test. Be sure it is included when taking the TOEFL test. Is the GMAT mandatory? The GMAT is not mandatory for
application/admission to the IPBS Masters in International Management
program. What is the ID number requested in section 3
(page 1) of the application form? The ID number corresponds to the identification
number that most schools and universities issue to the students who
were previously enrolled in another programme. This number appears on student identification
cards and many other school documents. If you do not know it or do not have one, just
write NA. When do the interviews take place? Interviews are not systematically
organised. Only the candidates whose motivations do not
clearly appear in their application will be called in for an
interview. Any travel, lodging and living expense must be
borne by the candidate. In specific cases, the interviews may be
conducted by phone. What is the application procedure to the MIM
programme? Whether sent by e-mail or by electronic
application, all the application files are the object of a confirmation
e-mail, sent within fifteen days.
Should a candidate not receive a confirmation, he
must write to contact@ipbs-master.com. The complete application
files are forwarded by the IPBS central office to the admissions
committees relevant to the two choices formulated on the application
form. Candidates are reminded that any incomplete
file will not be processed until all the required documents have been
received, including the recommendations that are sent, by the
referees themselves, preferably by e-mail (scanned form to recommend@ipbs-master.com) or by post:
IPBS / RMS, BP 302,
51061 Reims cedex, France Please note that once the file has been
processed, the IPBS does not allow any transfer of track. The admissions committees’ final decisions are
sent to the candidate by e-mail and post, as soon as possible. The student enrolment deadline is 20 June 2012 (US and Mexican tracks) or 20 August, 2012 (French tracks). To enrol, a candidate must return the offer of
admission duly filled out and signed, and provide proof of transfer of
the first tuition fee instalment of EUR 1000. In case of withdrawal, the first instalment is
not refundable. What is the application procedure for foreign
or non-EU candidates?
The application procedure is the same for all candidates. How long does it take to process an application?
If the application file is complete, processing
can be quite short, about two weeks. However, incomplete
applications can take months to process, depending on the candidate’s
haste to provide the missing documents and/or the promptness of the
referees in sending the recommendations. Be aware that the referees may delay sending
the recommendations. Thus,
you should ask them to send the document as soon as possible, even
before sending your application. The
documents will be saved pending your application file. What is the IPBS refund policy concerning the
initial EUR 1000 deposit?
As the application form and website clearly
state, the initial EUR 1000 deposited to confirm your decision to enrol
in the programme, is not refundable in case of withdrawal. However, should you not meet the minimum
enrolment requirements stated in the admission offer after having
enrolled, you can file a request for the refund of the initial EUR 1000
with the IPBS / MIM administration (administration@ipbs-master.com). Your request will be presented at the next
meeting of the IPBS Board of Directors.
Please note that this may take a little time as the
Board usually meets in October and March of each year. The decision taken by the Board of Directors is
final, with no possible appeal. 2. FAQs - Fees
Is there an application fee?
Yes. It
is currently of 60 Euros and must be paid by bank transfer only. Proof of the transfer must
be sent with your application. Any
bank fee must be borne by the candidate.
The application fee is not refundable. To which account must the application fee be
transferred?
The IPBS account to which the application fee
must be transferred is: Account holder: IPBS-MIM
Bank :
SOCIETE GENERALE Agency: Reims
Royale
2 place Royale
51100 Reims Account N° :
01690 00150242175 90 BIC / SWIFT:
SOGEFRPP IBAN:
FR76 30003 01690 00150242175 90 Please ensure that your name is clearly stated
on the bank transfer. Otherwise,
we will not know to whom the fee should be attributed and this may
cause a delay in processing your application. What are the tuition fees?
For 2012-13, the tuition fees are as
follows : IPBS and EU (European Union) students = € Non-EU students
= €UR
17000 Surcharge of € Should a participating institution charge a
different fee, the latter will be relevant. They include tuition at both schools, handouts,
first examinations. They do not include travel, lodging and living
expenses, textbooks, miscellaneous expenses or resit examinations, when
available and if needed. They
also exclude any repeat course or semester of tuition. How must the tuition fee be paid?
The tuition fee can be paid: in one bank transfer,
upon formal registration; in three bank transfers, no later than the
following dates: 1st transfer (EUR 1000) upon formal
registration, proof of which must be attached to the acceptance form; 2nd transfer, no later than 15th September 2012; 3rd transfer no later than 30th November 2012 The amounts of the last two transfers depend on
the track you have enrolled in and are indicated on the admission offer
sent to the candidates who have been offered admission. The initial EUR 1000 transfer is not refundable
in case of withdrawal (see the IPBS refund policy concerning the
initial EUR 1000 deposit in the FAQs above). To which account must the tuition fees be paid,
The tuition fees are to be paid to the IPBS
account, whose information is as follows:
Account holder: IPBS-MIM
Bank :
SOCIETE GENERALE
Agency:
Reims Royale
2 place Royale
51100 Reims
Account N° :
01690 00150242175 90
BIC / SWIFT:
SOGEFRPP
IBAN:
FR76 30003 01690 00150242175 90
You are reminded that any bank commission or
fee linked to an international transfer must be borne by the student.
What is a registration fee? Some schools (eg. ESB) are required by law to
charge a registration fee that covers access to the various facilities
and available discounts at the school. What is the cost of a registration fee? It all depends on the school.
Some schools do not charge registration fees. Others (eg. semester 1:
40 Euros semester 2:
102 Euros What is the IPBS / MIM refund policy concerning
tuition fees? A student who has enrolled in the IPBS Masters
program is liable for the entire tuition fee.
Refunds can only be foreseen under very
specific conditions. A
student wishing to obtain a refund must file an official request with
the IPBS Board of Directors. This formal written document must state in
detail the reasons for this request, and any supporting document must
also be provided. The Board of Directors will review the formal
request during the next scheduled IPBS meeting. The decision taken by the Board of Directors is
final, with no possible appeal. What is the IPBS refund policy concerning the
initial EUR 1000 deposit? As the application form and website clearly
state, the initial EUR 1000 deposited to confirm your decision to enrol
in the programme, is not refundable in case of withdrawal. However, should you not meet the minimum
enrolment requirements stated in the admission offer after having
enrolled, you can file a request for the refund of the initial EUR 1000
with the IPBS / MIM administration (administration@ipbs-master.com). Your request will be presented at the next
meeting of the IPBS Board of Directors.
Please note that this may take a little time as the
Board usually meets in October and March of each year. The decision taken by the Board of Directors is
final, with no possible appeal. How do I find housing in Reutlingen (Germany)? Students at Reutlingen University have two main
options for accommodation: student residences (dorms) or a private
room/apartment. The student residences are not part of the
university. Student residences: International students may apply officially for
a room in the dorms run by the GWG Housing Association, the Protestant
Housing Association of Reutlingen of the local student offices
(Studentenwerk) in Tübingen. For more information about on-campus
housing please go to: http://www.reutlingen-university.de/de/bewerber/studieninformation/campusleben/wohnen.html Prices range from approximately €UR 170 to €UR
350 for a single room, and €UR 140 to €UR 180 for a double room.
Special guest apartments have been reserved on a limited basis for our
Masters students. These are furnished single apartments with a private
bathroom, shower and kitchen. They are located in one of the
dormitories on campus. The current cost for these apartments is 270 €UR
per month. When applying for these apartments please contact Julie
Scheetz for the application: Julie.scheetz@reutlingen-university.de
Private housing: International and exchange programme students
should contact Ms. Dagmar Haug in the AstA-office dagmar.haug@reutlingen-university.de. She will try to assist you in
finding private accommodation. Prices are in the range of EUR 250 to
EUR 450 How do I find housing in Dublin (Ireland)? Both on and off campus accommodation is
available in Dublin. Further information concerning on-campus
lodging is available at: www.dcu.ie/accommodation/index.shtml . Students must however be aware
that on-campus lodging may be a problem due to the fact that they will
be in Dublin for only part of the academic year. Furthermore,
closing dates are approaching. Information concerning off-campus lodging is
also available at: www.dcu.ie/accommodation/index.shtml How do I find housing in Reims (France)? Both on and off-campus accommodations are
available in Reims. The on-campus residence, which is run by an
office on the School's premises, is called "ACOBHA".
The Acobha residence is located on Campus 1, comprising three blocks
equipped with elevators, laundry room and use of the campus parking
lot. The residence consists of 220 studio flats. Price for an individual, unfurnished flat (studio
– approximately 25 m2) is about
432 Euros per month (Fall 2009) according to its size and location.
Monthly rent includes fixed charges (for water + heating) but not
electricity that has to be paid for separately. Please note that the monthly rent is due even
if you are not occupying the flat (e.g. if you book a studio in July
but only arrive in Reims in September, you will be asked to pay the
rent for July and August as well). Furniture can be rented on the premises. In most cases, IPBS students are elligible for
a French Government subsidy called APL (Aide Personalisée au Logement),
meant to help them offset the cost of their rent. The amount
granted to elligible students is of about € 165 monthly.
Applications for this subsidy must be filed after the student’s arrival
at Reims Management School. All students enrolled in the School have the possibility of applying for a studio in the campus residence. However, as demand exceeds offer, it is strongly advised to make the reservations as soon as possible, as there are hardly any availabilities left after July. Therefore, for students coming in the middle of the academic year, the chance of obtaining on-campus accommodation is limited, but there are other convenient lodging possibilities in the School area (see below). ACOBHA 59, rue Pierre Taittinger, 51061 Reims Cedex, France Contact : Ms. Ghislaine YVOREL ghislaine.acobha@reims-ms.fr
Off-campus University Residences The University Residences are run by the “CROUS”
(“Centre Régional des Oeuvres Universitaires et Scolaires").
The "CROUS" suggests three types of accommodation: 1/Individual Bedrooms in “Cités
Universitaires” This is the cheapest option (about € 128).
Furniture (bed, table, chair) is provided but not materials (such as
bed linen, plates, saucepans, shelves, lamps etc). Students share the
bathroom and the kitchen with other students. The five residences are: “Residence
Gérard Philippe”, “Residence Paul Fort”
(very close to the School), “Residence Sainte Nicaise”,
“Residence Teilhard de Chardin” and “Residence
Evariste Galois”. 2/Shared flat between 2-4 students The CROUS also runs some residences HLM ("Habitation
à Loyers Modérés"), which are also a cheap option for
students. Usually these flats are not furnished but they have the
advantage of being located near the School. The rent is approximately
175 euros to 268 euros depending on the residence. A good thing to know
regarding these residences is that often students look for people to
share lodging and post ads in Reims Management School’s Students Hall. 3/Individual Flat University Residences All flats are equipped with kitchenette (fridge, sink, and cupboards), bathroom facilities (shower, wash-stand, toilets) and one cupboard for clothes. Furniture (bed, table, chairs etc) is also provided but not materials (such as bed linen, plates, saucepans, shelves, lamps etc). The rent is about 268 euros to 289 euros per month depending on the residence. “Résidence Berlioz” is located very close to the School. Another residence, located near the rail station, is called “Résidence Charbonneaux”. There are many applicants for that kind of residence and sometimes an important waiting list! CROUS de Reims
34 boulevard Henri Vasnier, 51096 Reims Cedex Foreign Student Advisor + 33 (0)326 50 59 11 E-mail : information@crous-reims.fr Web site : http://www.crous-reims.fr/
Ms
PERIQUET relations-internationales@crous-reims.fr flats In The City Centre There are several studios and flats for rent
throughout the year in the city. Those located in the city centre are
the most convenient for practical reasons (shops, buses, etc), but are
often more expensive than those in the "suburbs". Reims is not a big
city, so that no district is very far from the centre nor from the
School (maximum commuting time is 30 minutes). Please note: prices vary
according to the size and location of the flat. Owners usually ask for
a guarantee deposit (refundable) corresponding to 2 months rent. Ads and newspapers Private owners' ads can be found at the ACOBHA
(see above), at the CROUS (see above), and in weekly newspapers such as
"Reims Atout Magazine" (paper version only), the “Galibot”
(www.petitesannonces.fr/), "Canal 51" (www.bonjour.fr/) and “L’Union” (www.lunion.presse.fr/). Furthermore, some students always look for
people to share lodging and they put ads in the Students Hall. In Reims City Centre (private housing) Situated in 7 Place Aristide Briand – 51100
REIMS 5 minutes from the city centre and 10 minutes
from the station. Rental of 14 furnished studios from 18 to 30 m². Included in each studio : bathroom,
kitchenette, bed, desk, chairs, table-service. Check the rental rates with the
owner. Keep in mind that the utilities are not usually
included in the rent. SYMBOL 40 \f "Wingdings" \s
10: +33 (0)3 23 27 73 73 E-mail: dejoie.claude@wanadoo.fr How do I find housing in Housing opportunities are available through
many dormitories very close to university site and city centre (for
info and fares please visit www.collegiodipiacenza.it)
International Relations Office for Piacenza
Site can also provide students a list of apartments available in town
(please contact elena.spinazzola@unicatt.it).
(average cost of shared apartment €
200,00 – € 250,00 per person per month) While looking for the suitable accommodation,
students may spend the first few days in Italy at the Youth Hostel "Don
Zermani" which can offer single, double, and multibed rooms, starting
from € 17,00 – per night (multibed room), breakfast included. To make a reservation and for further
information please contact: Youth Hostel “Don Zermani” Via Zoni, 38/40 29100 Piacenza - Italy Tel. +39 0523 712319 Fax +39 0523 712319 e-mail ostellodipiacenza@libero.it www.ostellodipiacenza.it How do I find housing in Puebla (Mexico)?
There are several solutions to find housing in
Puebla: Residential Colleges: If you choose to live in a A. sharing
your bedroom with a national student:
cost about MXN 14,925.00 B. individual
bedroom: cost about
MXN 17,665.00 – MXN 17,950.00 The common area is shared with your 7 national
flat mates. Suites
are equipped with kitchen, living area, toilet/shower facilities, and
washer/dryer. Please
note that kitchen utensils are not provided.
Also, you have the option to rent linen upon
arrival, but it is not always available the first night. The entire cost of the room is charged upon
reservation. Hence,
any cancellation must be made before the deadline.
You must consult the or you may visit the site http://www.udlap.mx/vidaestudiantil/colegios/English
Homestay: If you choose the Homestay option, you will be
living with a Mexican family for the duration of the entire
semester. Our homestay program is especially enriching
because although you are living away from home, you still have a family
taking care of you, making sure you are adapting to the new culture,
and providing assistance and advice. When living in a Mexican
home, you will have your own private bedroom, bathroom, access to the
telephone line, and all the other comforts of being “at
home”. The family also provides three meals a day. The entire cost (MXN 25,000) of the homestay is
charged upon reservation. Hence, any cancellation must be
made before the deadline. Off-Campus apartment If you prefer to live off-campus, finding an
apartment or house is your responsibility. The International
Affairs Office does not provide information regarding
apartments. The best way to find an apartment is to arrive a
few days prior to the first day of the welcome program. You
will have to make reservation in a hotel until you find your roommates
and apartment. The on-campus information center known as
M.A.R.I. in the “Centro Social” publishes listings of available
apartments near the university. You will also find many signs
in the streets renting apartments. Signing a lease in
Puebla/Cholula is still not a common practice, thus facilitating the
search for apartments. Monthly rents vary from about MXN 3,000.00 to
12,000.00 How do I find housing in Boston (USA)? Students must find their own housing.
NU possesses many resources that will be put at the students’ disposal
in due time. 4. FAQs - Miscellaneous questions
When do classes begin? This depends on the school where the student
will begin the Masters program. The starting date can be
early August at UDLA (Puebla, Mexico). However, classes
usually begin mid September. Students will be given the starting dates for
the second semester at the beginning of the academic year. In what language are the courses taught? The courses are taught in English, regardless
of the country of study. Does the MIM programme include language courses? The MIM program is taught entirely in English. Thus there is no
difficulty to follow the lessons.
Language teaching is NOT included in the various MIM
tracks. Some
schools may offer language courses either free of charge or at a cost. Students must understand
that there is no obligation for the schools to provide language courses. How many ECTS credits does the MIM programme
represent?
The 12 to 15 month MIM programme is divided into three study blocks,
each one representing 30 ECTS credits. Thus the entire
programme represents 90 ECTS credits.
An additional 30 credits can be granted for: -
APEL (Accredited Prior Experential
Learning) -
Internship The decision to grant additional credits is
taken by the schools themselves after reviewing the relevant
information / documents. Must I speak the languages of the countries I
will be studying in? As the courses are taught in English, the only
requirement is that you have a good knowledge of English. Must I bring a computer? Although the schools have computer labs, they
have limited open times and can be closed on week-ends and
holidays. It is therefore strongly suggested that you bring
your own laptop / notebook. Don’t forget the appropriate
adapters/converters. What are the requirements for progression from
Country A to Country B? In order to progress from one Study Block 1 to
Study Block 10 from CESEM (French grade) B from 8.0 from The student must have passed all the core
courses for progression. There are no
repeat / resit policies available for study block 1. In order to pass the entire year, the student
needs to achieve an overall minimum
average of: 40% for DCU (Irish grade) 4.0 for 18 for The student must have passed all elements of
the courses sat in Country B, including the Masters thesis. Students are to follow the rules of the
university of attendance for possible repeat examinations. Which degrees do I obtain upon graduation from
the MSc in International Management ? Students who have satisfactorily fulfilled all
the requirements are awarded an MSc by the second school of study (ESB,
UCSC or UDLAP). They
are also awarded the IPBS Post-Graduate Certificate of Study in
International Management, which mentions the two schools in which the
student studied. What is the cost of living in Germany? The cost of living can vary greatly according
to each person’s living standards. A student handbook for
Reutlingen is available for download on the main website of the
university which has a section on the approximate costs (English
version available): http://www.reutlingen-university.de/en/students.html
There is also a semester registration fee in
Reutlingen which runs € What is the cost of living in Ireland? Information on the cost of living in Ireland
can be obtained at: www.dcu.ie/prospective/prview.php?section=5#1 In this section, DCU estimates the living costs
for a 30-week academic year (exclusive of programme fees and living
expenses during the holidays) at approximately EUR 6,475.00 What is the cost of living in Italy? Here below you’ll find some approximate prices
for goods and services in Piacenza that can let you understand the
average cost of living for a student here.
What is the cost of living in France? An estimation of a
student’s minimum monthly budget including
accommodation, utilities, food and public transportation is of about
EUR 700. What is the cost of living in Mexico? The cost of living can vary greatly according to each person’s living standards. A Student Handbook for UDLAP is available for consultation and download (English version available) at: http://www.udlap.mx . It gives some information and average cost estimates.
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