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BEM Management School
| Area: | International Business Exchange |
| Location: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal |
| Term: | Spring |
USC’s exchange program with BEM Management School in Senegal offers students the opportunity to gain insight into West African business practices and culture while studying at a top-ranked institution. Located in Dakar, Senegal’s vibrant coastal capital, BEM is a leading business school known for its international outlook, strong corporate partnerships, and commitment to academic excellence. With over 215 professors and students representing 29+ nationalities, BEM provides a diverse and dynamic learning environment. The school is recognized globally, having been a member of the Chapitre de la Conférence des Grandes Écoles and affiliated with major accreditation bodies such as EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB.
Beyond academics, students can engage in over 30 student-run clubs, including sports, cultural activities, and professional development organizations. Dakar itself is a hub of commerce, art, and music, offering students access to historic sites, lively markets, and stunning coastal scenery. This program is ideal for students looking to expand their global business perspective while immersing themselves in the rich culture of Senegal.
Category: 2, students must have successfully completed at least 1 or more 300-level (or higher) courses in French.
Cost: USC resident tuition rates + in-country costs
Requirements: junior standing; International Business major
To get an idea of life on site, you will find on the numbeo website indications on the cost of living in Senegal compared to 250 other countries in the world.
Exchange students at BEM can choose from the university course offerings. Final list of course availability provided to accepted students. Some courses taught in English are available. To see courses USC students have taken at this university, please reference the Registrar's Course Equivalency Table.
Students can engage in over 30 student-run clubs, including sports, cultural activities, and professional development organizations. Dakar itself is a hub of commerce, art, and music, offering students access to historic sites, lively markets, and stunning coastal scenery.
Per university policy, all UofSC students will be charged emergency medical, evacuation and repatriation insurance for their time abroad. Contact the Education Abroad Office for more details.
Students are encouraged to start the housing process as soon as nominations are made.
USC IB students will attend BEM in the Spring semester.
For longer stays, U.S. travelers should obtain visas directly at either the Senegalese Embassy in Washington, D.C., or the Senegalese Consulate in New York City prior to travel. As entry requirements are subject to change, travelers should obtain the latest information from the Embassy of Senegal.