
Student, apply now for Ulysseus Competences through Business Development BIP in Nice!
Student, are you ready to embark on a unique learning journey that combines cultural exploration with practical business skills? Join our Ulysseus BIP and explore cultures and enhance your skills in business relocation whilst visiting Nice at the University of Côte d’Azur!

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This 5 ECTS Blended Intensive Programme is aimed at everyone (Bachelor & Master) who is interested in international business. Students will explore and raise their awareness of intercultural aspects of communication in business contexts.
- Intensive remote workshops: Develop your intercultural communication skills and discuss cultural theory through a Zoom session, setting the stage for the program.
- Real-world Application: Work on a business development proposition, brainstorm and create a business plan for a real local company and present it in a business forum meeting.
- Cultural Immersion: Explore French/Niçois culture through visits to cultural, historical and economic landmarks such as The Port of Nice/Fort de Mont Alban/Villefranche-sur-Mer/Grasse/Eze and engage in local recreational activities.
- Assessment: Showcase your skills through graded deliverables - a poster and a sales pitch in groups.
Learning outcomes
- work effectively with team members from different cultural backgrounds.
understand and navigate cultural differences which can sometimes cause team malfunctions - use project management techniques for planning and problem solving; engage in critical thinking from an international perspective
- suggest, discuss, negotiate and present in English with more confidence.
Timeline
- Virtual part: 15.4.2025
- On-site in Nice: 19.5.-23.5.2025
- Application deadline 14.2.2025
Ulysseus European University
Ulysseus European University is one of the 64 European University Alliances in Europe. Led by the University of Seville, Spain together with seven other universities: University of Genoa, Italy; Université Côte d’Azur, France; Technical University of Košice, Slovakia; MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®, Austria; and Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland. Ulysseus will allow students, researchers and graduates to move freely between universities, carry out internships in companies and start high-impact research projects.
In late 2023 the alliance expanded to eight members as University of Münster (Germany) and University of Montenegro joined the alliance.

