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Both American Business School & Paris School of Business are considered among the best institutions in the region for business & management studies.

The tuition costs however, do vary. The cost of an MBA programme at American Business School is around INR 13.4 L while the same programme costs INR 17.2 L at the Paris School of Business, thus, an MBA at ABS Paris is relatively more affordable than an MBA at Paris School of Business.

The American Business School attracts the attention of several prominent public & private organizations in France & abroad.

The key reason being the graduate's highly skilled & industry ready nature, in large part down to the rigorous academic process they go though over the duration of their studies as well as the regular networking opportunities they are exposed to by the business school.

Given below are ABS Paris's most prominent recruiters:  

·      Accenture

·      Deloitte

·      PwC

·      EY

It comes as no surprise, majority of The American Business School graduates are employed in prominent business sectors such as Business Development, Finance, Marketing, Operations & Sales.

Business Development is among the most prominent sectors, employing around 13% of the overall graduate population while Finance is among the least prominent ones, employing only around 5% of the students.

Candidates must ensure thah they have the follwing information while filling out the OUAT Application Form.

• Candidate's personal details such as name, date of birth, gender, category, and contact details.
• Candidate's Class 10 and 12 marks, subjects, and board information.
• Scanned copies of your photo, signature, and required certificates.
• Candidates preferred exam centre as per their convinience. 

Yes, IELTS is an acceptable proof of English language proficiency at ABS Paris. Students can also submit some other language proficiency test results such as TOEFL, TOEIC, ITEP, Cambridge, Duolingo & PTE among others.

Students interested in securing a seat at the American Business School for MBA, must satisfy any of the GPA requirements mentioned below:

·      A minimum GPA of 2.7 on a scale of 4.0 for US institutes

·      A French University degree with fairly good honors (12/20)

·      An Indian University degree with a minimum aggregate of 70%

Here are the simple steps for candidates to follow who wish to appear for the OUAT Entrance Exam. 

Step 1: Visit the official OUAT website.

Step 2: Click on the "OUAT UG Admission 2025" link.

Step 3: Register using your mobile number and email ID.

Step 4: Fill out the Form-A with your details.

Step 5: Pay the application fee online.

Before filling out the OUAT Application Form candidates must ensure that they are eligible to appear for the exam.

• Candidates must have completed their Class 10 and 12 in the Science stream with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.
• General category students need 50 per cent marks in Class 12 (including optional subjects).
• SC/ST/PH candidates need at least 40 per cent marks.

Candidates who wish to pursue UG and PG courses in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Fishery Science, Home Science & Forestry in the semester system need to visit the official website of OUAT.  If the candidates fulfil the eligibility criteria they must register themselves first and then with the help of their login credentials they need to fill in the OUAT 2025 Application Form along with the application fees.

If the rankings given to The American Business School are anything to go by, the institution can be considered among the best French institutions for business & management studies.

The B-school ranks highly as part of the course-specific rankings given by some prominent ranking platforms, with its BBA programme achieving a county level ranking of #3 while its MBA programme achieves a rank of #6.

The institute is also part of the HappyAtSchool index given out by another prominent source that ranks institute based on the overall happiness index of their student population.

Paris is among the costlier cities not just in France but in all of Europe, with the minimum estimated cost of living ranging between INR 3.5 L-INR 4.5 L. This includes room rent, public transport, food, & the costs of utilities.

Note that this figure may change with regards to the standard of lifestyle students decide to pursue. Studio rooms may cost higher & annual costs of living can go as high as INR 10-15 L.

The American Business School Paris has a very limited catalogue of courses that it offers. The courses are primarily focused on business studies; the most prominent ones are mentioned below:

·      BBA

·      Bachelor in Fashion & Luxury Retail Management

·      American MBA

·      Master of Science

The MBA programme has a typical duration of around 2 years with the tuition fee costing around INR 13.42 L. Other than the tuition costs, students must also take into account some other costs associated with living in Paris, such as food, room & board, utilities, public transport & medical costs among others.

The cost of living ultimately comes down to the standard of lifestyle students decide to pursue. Better accommodation comes with higher costs.

The tuition fee at the American Business School Paris varies with the courses & specialisation. The cost of a 4 year BBA course is around INR 8.49 L-INR 9.93 L, while that of an MS course is around INR 8.93 L.

There are also some additional costs that students may incur as part of studies such as the cost of books & photocopies, files, application forms, & some other recreational costs that students must plan for before deciding to move to the city.

The American Business School Paris can be a good option for students looking to pursue higher studies from abroad, for a variety of reasons, some of them are mentioned below:

·      World Class educational facilities

·      Experienced faculty

·      Diverse student population

·      Highly rated business courses

·      Beautiful city

·      Range of dining facilities & accommodation options