Program Details

October 19 - 21

Kick-off. 3-day introductory workshop to Design Thinking and 1-day introductory workshop to cross-cultural communication. Discover the project brief and team you will be working with.

October 22 - December 17

8 weeks to work on the project following the Design Thinking methodology and milestones. Each week will include:

• 1/2 day of Design Thinking workshop focusing on the week’s milestone
• 1/2 course and workshop on cross-cultural communication
• 1/2 day training by professional consultants to learn practical tools such as project management 101, digital prototyping, making, sliding, storytelling, etc.
• 1.5 hours of French (Survival French or French for business) per week depending on your level and 1 hour per week of personalized language support with a Teaching Assistant
• 3-4 days of teamwork on the project
• Individualized coaching for each team

In addition, the program includes visits and encounters to apprehend first-hand topics such as innovation and Corporate Social Responsibility in the French context.

• At the end of the program, each team presents a deliverable solution to the challenge they have been working on in front of a jury composed of experts and sponsors from our corporate partners.

December 19 - 20

Celebrate the completion of this intense experience by participating in an event with your peers and the APA team.