

Leisure is an important part of a maturing capitalist economic model. Consumers in mature economies are now able to make the choice to forego wages from work to enjoy leisure and lifestyle pursuits. This is particularly noticeable in European democracies where citizens benefit from more vacation days than the world average.
Through this 3-week course, participants will examine a few mainstream players of the leisure economy, using models based in the region of Nice and Grasse as live case studies of the companies and consumers that inhabit the leisure economy. Three focus courses will combine background literature, in situ learning and a consultancy based evaluation framework to become acquainted with this emerging part of today’s economy.
Through a close analysis of the leisure and lifestyle economy of the south of France, students gain rapid familiarity with one of the important growth markets in the 21st century. The course enables participants to acquire the key agents involved in this fascinating industry and to take part in an action research project based on a local company's business strategy. The course is a good compliment to students in business and economics majors and would nicely top off concentrations in tourism, services, and the creative industries.
Duration: 3 intensive weeks in the summer
Language: Entirely in English
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Location: Nice Campus, French Riviera
Start Date: from 15th June to 3rd July 2020
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EDHEC benefits from an extensive business network throughout France and Europe with companies and consultants who hire our students and provide professors with action research topics at the heart of our learning model. Excursions are planned to take advantage of local partnerships on the French Riviera and programme themes are woven into the numerous question/answer possibilities afforded during these special up-close business visits.
> Welcome & farewell gatherings
> One gastronomic experience
> Food tourism (may include visits to olive oil mills, goat cheese dairy, and farm, etc.)
> Guided city tour of Grasse with perfume factory and old town
> Business Tourism
> Bicycle tour
The list of events are subject to change in 2020, the confirmed list will be available upon arrival at EDHEC.
“Leisure and Lifestyle” provides international students with the opportunity to undertake intensive study on new leisure markets in a short summer format taking place on France’s Nice Riviera Campus. Now in its first year, the programme has adapted an experiential learning-by-doing approach that is as unique as it is appropriate to the context of one of the world’s premier tourist attractions in the south of France. As a specialist in intercultural communication, I believe that the international learning cohorts that come together for this multi-disciplinary intensive track provide enhanced experience of new lifestyle pursuits, diverse cultural understandings of leisure and the challenges specific to leisure and lifestyle businesses."
— Professor Anne E. Witte
The EDHEC learning expedition will examine a few mainstream players of the leisure economy, using models based in the region of Nice, Cannes, and Monaco as live case studies of the companies and consumers that inhabit the leisure economy. Three focus courses will combine background literature, in situ learning and a consultancy based evaluation framework to become acquainted with this often neglected part of today’s economy.
Our teaching methods are aimed to give you the core competencies necessary to compete in a complex and competitive business environment. You will learn to deepen your analytical thinking, develop practical skills, and design creative strategies for business success.
Our methodology includes:
♦ Core curriculum
♦ Blended learning
♦ Applied learning
♦ Personal performance coaching
*Tuition fees are waived for students nominated by EDHEC’s partner universities and who participate in the summer course as part of the general exchange agreement. These students only pay the Service fees.
Payment of course fees must be received to confirm registration to the summer course and to receive the enrolment letter, accommodation contacts and any documents eventually required to obtain the student visa.
Students not attending the entire course can receive a certificate of attendance, but no credit transfer will be made available.
Deadline for receiving application file: May 14, 2021.
Course starting from 14th June to 9th July 2021
Summer course participants will be guided and assisted by EDHEC’s International Relations Office. Full information on accommodation, arrival, campus facilities, and schedules can be found on our website.
Participants will have access to all campus facilities including:
A PERFECT DESTINATION FOR A SUMMER PROGRAMME
The Provence-Alpes Côte d’Azur region in France (French Riviera) bordering on Monaco is an ideal location for an academic and cultural summer learning expedition offering sea and mountain escapes, a warm climate and an internationally reputed cuisine.
A favourite tourist destination for Europeans, the south of France has been innovative in creating leisure and lifestyle offers for the occasional visitor as well as for permanent residents. The Nice airport is the second largest international airport in France with direct links to most capital cities worldwide.
Registered participants will receive a list of different types of accommodation available near the campus; students are free to use social media to inquire about typical prices and availability.
Contact: INAAM HOJEIJ, Summer Courses Programme Manager for further information.
You might have many more questions; we will certainly do our utmost to answer them. Please don't hesitate to contact us.