Go For Europe An academic, business and cultural experience

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1 Go For Europe An academic, business and cultural experience Summer School 2016 Organised by a network of European partner institutions

2 Organisation Program operated by a network of European partner institutions Coordination by EM Normandie (France) In cooperation with - KU Leuven Brussels (Belgium), - Cracow University of Economics (Poland) - Universitat de Vic Barcelona (Spain)

3 Outline of program 4-week intensive study program From May 29 th to June 25 th 2016 Exciting opportunity to travel in 4 European countries Belgium (Brussels), France (Normandy & Paris) Poland (Cracow) Spain (Barcelona) Up to 6 US credits* Doing Business in Europe Cross-Cultural Management Entrepreneurship International Marketing and Business Communication * Depending on home institutions

4 Learning outcomes To benefit from an academic, business and cultural experience in Europe To acquire knowledge and experience in the European business environment To see the cultural contrasts between the different European zones in a business context To obtain credits Up to 6 US credits depending on your home institution Please check with your university s international office

5 Contents At each destination, the schedule will include: Lectures by professors from our European partner universities Field trips* (e.g. European Commission & Parliament in Belgium, Nowy Styl in Poland ) Cultural visits* (e.g. guided city tour in Brussels, D-Day beaches, commented cruise on the Seine river in Paris, Salt mine Wieliczka ) Free time * Subject to modification

6 Requirements Aimed primarily at MBA students or BBA majors Program taught in English For non-native speakers of English, a level of proficiency corresponding to TOEFL (CBT 213, IBT 79 or PBT 550) or equivalent (IELTS, Cambridge, TOEIC) is highly recommended.

7 Itinerary

8 Academic input Modules Doing Business in Europe Cross-Cultural Management Entrepreneurship International Marketing and Business Communication US credits 1,5 US credits 1,5 US credits 1,5 US credits 1,5 US credits * Subject to modification

9 Schedule* 2016 Dates Place Institution Academic Input May 29 -June 2 Brussels BELGIUM KU Leuven Doing Business in Europe June 3-11 Caen/Paris FRANCE EM Normandie Cross-Cultural Management June Cracow POLAND Cracow University of Economics Entrepreneurship June Barcelona SPAIN Universitat de Vic International Marketing and Business Communication * Subject to modification

10 Schedule* 2016 Week 1 Su. Mo. - Th. Fr. Sa. Su. Brussels, BELGIUM (KU Leuven) Arrival of participants at the hotel (check-in) 18h30 Welcome buffet Doing Business in Europe (20 hours) - Lectures (12h) - Field Visit & Conferences at European Parliament, Visitors Center & Commission (8h) Guided city tour Transfer by bus to Normandy FRANCE Excursion to Caen & D-Day beaches Free time * Subject to modification

11 Schedule* 2016 Week 2 Mo. - Fr. Sa. Su. Normandy/Paris, FRANCE (EM Normandie) Cross-Cultural Management (25 hours) - Lectures (18h) - Field Visit (7h) Excursion to Mont Saint Michel (Unesco Heritage) Tasting of Normand products Commented cruise on the Seine river in Paris Free time Transfer by flight to Cracow, POLAND * Subject to modification

12 Schedule* 2016 Week 3 Mo. - Fr. Sa. Su. Cracow, POLAND (CUE) Entrepreneurship (25 hours) - Lectures (18h) - Field Visit (7h) Excursion to Salt Mine Wieliczka (Unesco Heritage) Guided city tour; Polish meal Free time Transfer by flight to Barcelona, SPAIN * Subject to modification

13 Schedule* 2016 Week 4 Mo. - Fr. Sa. Barcelona, SPAIN (UVic) International Marketing & Business Communication (25 hours) - Lectures (18h) - Field Visit (7h) Guided city tour Farewell Diner Free time End of program * Subject to modification

14 Included / not included Included in the tuition fees: All lectures and evaluations Accommodation (based on twin rooms student residences) Transport between European locations and during field trips Some local activities (guided city tours e.g. Brussels, Paris cruise ) Some welcome or farewell events A staff member of EM Normandie and/or the host institutions Not included: Air fare to Europe (Brussels) and from Europe (Barcelona) Airport-hotel transfers on main arrival and departure dates Travel, health and liability insurance Personal expenses and additional food Visa* if required (please check with your travel agent) * It is your responsibility to make sure you have the necessary visa before you arrive. Should you have any trouble getting a visa, then contact the Program Coordinator.

15 Registration Deadline for application: 13 th March 2016 Please consult the international office of your home institution for: Schedule and syllabus US credits Tuition fees Payment instructions and cancellation policy FAQ Application form Independent applicants Please contact the program coordinator at EM Normandie

16 More information Program Coordinator Séverine GROULT International Development Manager (short programs), EM Normandie Tel.: +33 (0) Academic Director Phil CAHILL Lecturer in Finance, EM Normandie We look forward to welcoming you on our European Summer School!

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