Immersive Programme: "Understanding Luxury: the Cultural Approach"

This course aims to provide students and professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the origins and evolution of the luxury industry, with a particular emphasis on the historical and cultural significance of French luxury. 

Participants will explore how the industry was constituted, its key milestones, and its impact on global markets. The course will also delve into the current state of the luxury sector, examining emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities within this dynamic and influential field.

Dates

May 19th – May 30th, 2025.

Academic Programme

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the critical issues and crises currently facing the luxury sector, including sustainability challenges, shifting consumer expectations, and geopolitical uncertainties. Drawing on insights from social sciences, critical studies, business, and economics, participants will critically examine the intersection of ethics, identity, and globalisation within the luxury industry, whilst gaining hands-on experience with practical case studies. 

This interdisciplinary approach will enable participants to develop a nuanced understanding of the complexities shaping the sector today, fostering critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills applicable to a wide range of professional contexts.

The academic programme is composed of 20 hours of core courses, 4 hours of tutorials, and 4 hours of business cases. The course also includes cultural visits to French landmarks, to deepen their understanding of the world of luxury.

The provisional schedule and the course overview will be made available shortly.

Eligibility

The University Programmes are open to university students, graduates and professionals, as well as students in their final year of secondary school who will be enrolled in university in Fall 2025. This immersive programme is tailored for participants with a demonstrated interest in the corresponding field of study. Learn more.

Fees

• Programme fees: 3 100 €
• Application fees: 50 € 

Payment of the application fee is strictly non-refundable and can only be paid by credit card on the application platform. 

How to apply

The University Programmes have rolling admissions. The admission jury meets regularly, and candidates may expect to receive a response approximately three weeks after submitting a complete application.

Candidates will need to provide the following information and documents as part of their application:

• Personal information (name, address, etc.)
• Identity card or passport
• Identity photo (for a potential student card)
• Curriculum Vitae 
• Academic background information: 
  • Certificate of enrolment or proof of current student status (if applicable)
  • Academic transcript (required for current students, recommended for graduates)
  • Copy of previous diploma(s) obtained (if applicable)
• Language level verification for candidates who are not native English speakers. Find a list of accepted language level verifications on the Eligibility page.
• Explanation of motivation: This is an opportunity for you to explain your goals for your course of study at the Summer School. The text space is limited to 500 words or less. We strongly encourage candidates to prepare their response in advance to give due thought to this critical component of your application, and so as to streamline your application process. Motivation letters should be written in English. 

Deadlines

• To submit an application: April 2nd, 2025
• To register: April 16th, 2025