BUSINESS FOUNDATION ONE UNIVERSITY, ONE NETWORK

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1 BUSINESS FOUNDATION ONE UNIVERSITY, ONE NETWORK

2 WHO WE ARE Established in 1973, European University (EU) is a tripleaccredited, multi-campus, international business school. With small, dynamic classes offered in English, students at EU take advantage of the international environment while getting the best of both North American and European academic curricula. We offer Business Foundation (BF), Bachelor (BBA), Master (MBA) and Doctor (DBA) of Business Administration programs with majors in Business Administration; Communication & Public Relations; Leisure & Tourism Management; Business Finance; Sports Management and International Relations among others. EU has a global network of campuses, and we encourage students to participate in inter-campus exchanges to other countries including Spain, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom, Russia, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, Malaysia and China. Follow us on: Our 80+ nationality average gives students a truly multicultural learning environment and excellent networking opportunities. All courses are taught by highly-qualified faculty members with a wealth of practical experience in their fields. EU faculty work with students on an individual basis to create a cooperative and caring learning environment where human values flourish. We provide a student-oriented, flexible and personal education program for all participants. Our pragmatic approach to business education with emphasis on the case-study method is proven to effectively prepare students for leadership positions in the modern business world. WE ARE DIFFERENT WE ARE FLEXIBLE WE ARE GLOBAL

3 BUSINESS FOUNDATION PROGRAM WHAT IS THE BUSINESS FOUNDATION PROGRAM? The Business Foundation program (BF) is a two-semester course (60 ECTS) that acts as a bridge to the first year of EU s Bachelor s degree programs (BBA/BA/BS). Students will strengthen their academic, communication and business English skills while studying business management and marketing concepts. Upon successful completion of the BF program, students are automatically admitted into the first year of any European University Bachelor program. IS THE BUSINESS FOUNDATION PROGRAM FOR YOU? Many graduating students aspire to enroll in an internationally-accredited bachelor program but lack the necessary background or skills to do so. The Business Foundation program s objective is to bridge the gap for aspiring candidates. It provides them with the means to acquire the necessary knowledge and language base to achieve an aboveaverage performance rate in any of our demanding Bachelor programs. If you want to pursue an internationally-focused business degree but need a little help with the language or getting up to the level, this program is for you. DURATION You can enroll in the BF program at the beginning of any semester during the academic year, including the summer sessions; it takes two semesters to complete. ADVANTAGES 97% of all European University BF students successfully enroll in and complete an EU Bachelor s program. Gives students the opportunity to bridge the gap between current and required abilities Small class size; personalized attention Dynamic intercultural learning environment A focus on communications as a means to success For more information visit: BUSINESS FOUNDATION PROGRAM OUTLINE First Semester (CH ECTS) Second Semester (CH ECTS) English for Business I Communication Skills I Applied Computer Skills I Management Basics Mathematics Study Skills I Introduction to Economics Business & Society English for Business II Communication Skills II Applied Computer Skills II Marketing Basics Calculus & Statistics Basics Study Skills II Sustainability Introduction to Business Law Total Total 20 30

4 EU GLOBAL NETWORK EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY -Barcelona -Geneva -Montreux -Munich -London ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1 copy of high school transcripts English fluency test results: TOEFL score 173 (computer-based), 500 (paper-based), 60 (internet-based); IELTS (5.0); English native or equivalent* 1 letter of recommendation 1 motivation letter All campuses follow identical curricula and use the same textbooks, which means students may transfer between campuses at the end of any successfully completed semester. PROGRAMS IN: -Vienna -Freiburg -Moscow & Rostov-on-Don -Almaty, Astana & Aktobe -Taipei -Hong Kong & Shenzhen -Kuala Lumpur & Kota Kinabalu DUAL DEGREES WITH: -Nichols College, USA -College of Charleston, USA -Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics, Russia -Graduate School of Corporate Management, Russia -People s Friendship University of Russia, Russia -International Business School at Vilnius University, Lithuania -Peking University, China *Students not meeting these criteria will be considered on a merit basis. For information contact the Admissions department at info@euruni.edu STARTING DATES We offer 4 starting dates per year: October, February, June and August.

5 WHAT EU STUDENTS SAY When I discovered the Business Foundation (BF) program at European University, I immediately knew it was the course for me. The experienced faculty at EU, with their practical teaching approach, made me feel extremely confident about my business knowledge and I am now looking forward to entering the Bachelor program. Vladislav Nomirovski, Russia Studying the Business Foundation (BF) program was the ideal option before entering the Bachelor degree. Throughout the course we learned a lot through the case study approach and now I have finished the first year of the Bachelor. European University s Business Foundation program prepared me very well and I now feel very confident speaking in class and giving presentations. Jules Gaston Nogues, Argentina The Business Foundation (BF) program at European University offered the perfect preparation before entering the Bachelor degree program. There was an international student body which helped develop my intercultural business communication and I am looking forward to taking advantage of the campus exchange available at EU. Natalie Propp, Switzerland EDUCATION FOCUSED ON YOUNG, PROFESSIONAL, INNOVATIVE AND GLOBAL PEOPLE

6 ACCREDITATION European University (EU) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE); both organizations recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). EU also holds an International Quality Accreditation (IQA) awarded by the Central and East European Management Development Association (CEEMAN). WHY EU? Leading innovator in business education since 1973 Triple accreditation Transfer opportunities across a global campus network Small, student-oriented classes All courses taught in English Outstanding faculty from more than 30 countries Student body made up of more than 100 nationalities Excellent employment record Student to faculty ratio 9:1 Continuous evaluation & personalized approach Dynamic, practical case method approach Over 25,000 alumni in more than 120 countries Multicultural & multilingual environment Exchange programs with universities around the world Innovative & entrepreneurial focus EU Barcelona Ganduxer Barcelona, Spain Tel: info.bcn@euruni.edu EU Geneva Quai du Seujet Geneva, Switzerland Tel: info.gva@euruni.edu EU Montreux Le Forum-Grand-Rue Montreux 2, Switzerland Tel: info.mtx@euruni.edu EU Munich Gmunder Strasse Munich, Germany Tel.: info.muc@euruni.edu