Details of the program, training schedule, training price, evaluation method... Download our dedicated brochure to find out everything about our Winter School program.
Winter School 2025
BSB Winter School is an immersive, innovative workshop programme designed for open-minded students eager to gain an international experience. This programme offers a hands-on approach, with expert-led workshops and real-world projects that challenge participants to think creatively and collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds.
It's more than just an academic experience — it's an opportunity to develop a global network, sharpen your professional competencies, and stand out in today’s competitive job market.
Winter School programs
Authentic Leadership & Design Thinking
Associe le travail sur leadership avec la méthode Design Thinking pour stimuler créativité et innovation.
Empowering Sustainability: Transformative Pathways in Consumption
Promotes sustainable and responsible consumption practices for a positive impact.
From Monday 20 to 24 January 2025
BSB Dijon, 29 rue Sambin, 21000 DIJON
Program highlights
Innovative teaching approaches that go beyond traditional leadership theory, encouraging authenticity, action and courage. They encourage you to search for your true identity as a leader
Human Centered Design Thinking (HCDT) - innovation method originally defined by the consulting company IDEO and applied to a real existing problem
Real local business mission
Coach with 10 years of experience In international consultancy
25 hours of teaching over 5 days, 4 ECTS
Extracurricular activities
What you are going to learn
#1
Look beyond the surface of a problem and identify its true sources
#2
Adopting an authentic and empathetic perspective on a problem
#3
Recognize your unique leadership qualities and areas for improvement
#4
To be an authentic people-centered leader, to engage creatively in your environment
#5
Sélectionner, créer et utiliser des méthodes de recherche qualitative à des fins d'innovation
#6
Select and apply creative techniques appropriately and find powerful and innovative solutions
Exciting cultural activities
- Guided tours of Dijon and Lyon
- Conference on French corporate culture
- Life skills workshop in French
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. The detailed program of cultural activities will be provided one month prior to the start of the Winter School.
Prerequisites to apply
All students in higher education Whatever the discipline
Open-mindedness with respect to innovative learning approaches and learning by doing
Solid level of English and sufficient interpersonal skills to connect with students from different countries and disciplines
A basic level of personal maturity to accept the level of introspection and personal development that is part of the program.
From Monday, January 27 to Friday, January 31, 2025
BSB Lyon, 37 rue Saint-Romain, 69008 LYON
Program highlights
Interdisciplinary approach: In-depth exploration of the main pillars of sustainability, including energy conservation, sustainable transport, sustainable diets and waste management
Use of innovative teaching methods to encourage a profound change in people's understanding of and approach to sustainability issues
Engaging in discussions and analyses to understand the social, economic and environmental dimensions of the challenges associated with sustainability
Coach with 10 years of experience In international consultancy
Practical application : Implementation of concrete solutions to meet sustainability challenges, by integrating theoretical knowledge into real contexts
What you are going to learn
#1
Integrate interdisciplinary knowledge to understand the role of consumer behavior in the development of consumption models and their impact on sustainability
#2
Analyze the interaction between social, economic and
environmental in sustainability
#3
Apply transformative and collaborative learning techniques to
personal sustainability behaviors
#4
Evaluate existing practices and policies in the areas
areas of sustainability
#5
Develop practical skills to implement sustainable practices
#6
Formulate a personal action plan for sustainable living
Exciting cultural activities
- Guided tours of Dijon and Lyon
- Conference on French corporate culture
- Life skills workshop in French
- Design lab workshop
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. The detailed program of cultural activities will be provided one month prior to the start of the Winter School.
Prerequisites to apply
Tous les étudiants en études supérieures quelque soit la discipline
Open-mindedness with respect to innovative learning approaches and learning by doing
Solid level of English and sufficient skills to connect with students from different countries and disciplines
A basic level of personal maturity to accept the level of introspection and personal development that is part of the program.
From Monday 20 to Friday 24 January 2025
BSB, 29 Sambin Street, 21000 Dijon
Program highlights
25 hours of lessons - 5 hours per day - 4 ECTS
Of innovative learning approaches going beyond the traditional theory of leadership theory that encourages authenticity, action and courage To search for your true identity as a leader
Human Centered Design Thinking (HCDT) - innovation method originally defined by the consulting company IDEO and applied to a real existing problem
Real local business mission
Coach with 10 years of experience In international consultancy
Extracurricular activities
What you are going to learn
#1
Look beyond the surface of a problem and identify its true sources
#2
Adopting an authentic and empathetic perspective on a problem
#3
Recognize your unique leadership qualities and areas for improvement
#4
Be an authentic, people-centered leader and engage creatively with your environment
#5
Select, create, and use qualitative research methods for innovation
for innovation purposes
#6
Select and apply creative techniques appropriately and find powerful and innovative solutions
Exciting cultural activities
- Guided tours of Dijon and Lyon
- Conference on French corporate culture
- Life skills workshop in French
- Design lab workshop
- Wine and cheese tasting... *
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. The detailed program of cultural activities will be provided one month prior to the start of the Winter School.
Prerequisites to apply
Students of undergraduate Or of postgraduate, all disciplines combined
Open-mindedness with respect to innovative learning approaches and learning by doing
Solid level of English and sufficient social skills to connect with students from different countries and disciplines
A basic level of personal maturity to accept the level of introspection and personal development that is part of the program.
Do you want to join the BSB Winter School 2025 promotion?
Details of the program, training schedule, evaluation method... Download our dedicated brochure to find out everything about our Winter School program.
What do they think of Winter School
A fantastic week, which allowed us to develop both personally and professionally. It was a life-changing experience and allowed me to learn a lot about myself.
She challenged me and helped me understand what other corporate cultures are.
Alexandre
Student