International Internship in Europe -- Prague, Czech Republic June 25 July 29, 2017 1. Highlights A. All courses and program activities conducted in English B. Earn 3 hours for BA 4500 or MANGMT 4940 C. Participate in a team environment on international projects for Missouri companies. Projects will involve global trade management and market issues, supply chain and trade finance. The projects will include primary and secondary research work. D. Open to MBA students by special arrangement with the MBA office. E. Open to non-business majors F. Includes international company visits and seminars 2. General Requirements for Program Participation A. You must be 18 or older. B. You must be in good academic standing and have no current disciplinary sanctions. C. You must attend all of the pre-departure internship D. Enroll in and pass MANGMT 4201 Topics in International Trade Management, Spring, 2017 E. Enroll in and complete BA 4500 or MANGMT 4940 - Summer 2017 F. 2017 or previous Europe Study Abroad participation is required G. Previous work experience is preferred H. Participants must agree to the terms expressed in the MU student conduct manual and the MU Conditions of Participation and Program Acceptance form. I. You will need a passport that is valid for at least six months after your scheduled return date. J. You will be asked to sign a liability release form, a medical release form (included in the International Center s orientation materials), and a publications release form. K. You must meet minimum health insurance requirements set by the university 3. Program Details A. Program beginning and end The program begins when you check into the Czech University of Life Sciences (CULS) dormitory on June 25. The program ends when you check out of the dormitory on or before 9:00am, July 29. B. Location Prague - is Czech Republic s economic center and plays host to a multitude of multinational organizations. The city has shifted its focus towards service-oriented industries such as biotechnology, finance and IT, away from labor intensive industrial activities. It is ideally situated for market entry research into the Central and Eastern European Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. Prominent industries in the metropolitan region include automotive, metallurgy, engineering and chemicals. Companies such as Baxter, Procter & Gamble and Ingersoll Rand all conduct manufacturing activities in the area. Prague is a popular destination for expats and is widely considered to be the most livable city in CEE. Lodging and Meals Students will stay in the university dormitory at CULS and will share a room with one other MU student for the entire five-week stay in Prague. The university is located 15-20 minutes away from the city center. Public transportation allows for easy and flexible access from campus to downtown Prague. The local food in Prague is similar to German food in that it consists of a lot of meat (beef, pork, and chicken), potatoes, salads, and various vegetables. Meals are relatively inexpensive with an average lunch on campus costing $3-4 and dinner in town or at a local café for $7-9. The program schedule will outline what meals are included in the program fee.
4. Prerequisite course All Students, including non-business majors, should check with their academic advisor on how these credits can be applied to their graduation requirements. Management Topics in International Trade Management, MGMT 4201-01 (70488) Spring 2017, T/Th, 8:00 am Instructor: Larry Dill Office Location 307C Cornell Hall Phone 573-882-7626 Email Address dilll@missouri.edu COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PHILOSOPHY: International trade is the exchange of goods and services between countries. This type of trade gives rise to a world economy, in which prices, or supply and demand, affect and are affected by global events. This course will focus on global trade management issues, procedures, requirements, and strategies. The implementation of international marketing plans, global supply chains, and trade finance will also be explored. These topics will be examined by exploring trade factors that influence organizations and trade relations such as different cultural norms, government regulations, technology, resources, and logistics. Objectives: 1. Expand your understanding of international trade 2. Develop your ability to conduct business research and analyze business dilemmas 3. Prepare you for international internships Pre-departure meeting expectations Prior to the start of the program a pre-departure site visit at company locations will be scheduled in April, 2017. The purpose of the visit will be to review project scope of work, tour company facilities, and meet company executives. 5. Program Schedule: this is a draft current as of October 28, 2016. Details may change. The typical workweek will use the following general schedule: Weekly Topic: Week one- Marketing Research - Visit U.S. Department of Commerce, and American Chamber of Commerce Week two- Manufacturing -Visit manufacturing company Week three- Finance-Visit international banking operation Week four- Supply chain/logistics- distribution center/ Port of entry Week five- Project completion and presentation practice Work day schedule: Monday-The week ahead team Tuesday-Topic specific site visit Wednesday-Topical lessons and guest lectures Thursday- Project application and guest lectures Friday- Company check-in & primary research
***This proposed itinerary and schedule is subject to change. Proposed site visits are subject to the schedule availability subject to company cancellations at the last minute. Date Day Location Daily Schedule Notes 25-Jun Sun Dormitory 5:00pm Initial check-in 26-Jun Mon Classroom 27-Jun Tue Marketing Visit MO DED & US Department of Commerce AM Business Casual American Chamber of Commerce - PM 28-Jun Wed Classroom 9am-4:30pm Topic Lesson- Data Sources & Guest Lecture Welcome Dinner 29-Jun Thu Classroom 9am-4:30pm Data Sources and Marketing 30-Jun Fri Prague Company check-in & Primary research 1-Jul Sat Dormitory Free time 2-Jul Sun Dormitory Free time 26-Jun Mon Classroom 4-Jul Tue Manufacturing Visit Manufacturing All day 5-Jul Wed Classroom 9am-4:30pm Topic Lesson-Manufacturing and Supply Chain 6-Jul Thu Classroom 9am-4:30pm Project application & Guest Lecture 7-Jul Fri Prague Company check-in & Primary research 8-Jul Sat Dormitory Free time 9-Jul Sun Dormitory Free time 10-Jul Mon Classroom Business Casual
11-Jul Tue Topical Visit Visit International Banking operation 9am-4:30 pm Business Casual 12-Jul Wed Classroom 9am-4:30pm Topic Lesson-Finance 13-Jul Thu Classroom 9am-4:30pm Project application & Guest Lecture 14-Jul Fri Prague Company check-in & Primary research 15-Jul Sat Dormitory Free time 16-Jul Sun Dormitory Free time 17-Jul Mon Classroom 18-Jul Tue Supply Chain Visit Distribution Center visit AM, Port of entry - PM Business Casual 19-Jul Wed Classroom 9am-4:30pm Topic Lesson-Supply Chain Management 20-Jul Thu Classroom 9am-4:30pm Project application & Guest Lecture 21-Jul Fri Prague Company check-in & Primary research 22-Jul Sat Dormitory Free time 23-Jul Sun Dormitory Free time 24-Jul Mon Classroom 3:00pm-4:30pm Group discussion/wrap up 25-Jul Tue Classroom Work on group research paper & PPT Farewell Dinner 26-Jul Wed Classroom Work on group research paper & PPT 27-Jul Thu Classroom Final Presentation Practice 28-Jul Fri Classroom Final Presentation Practice 29-Jul Sat Dormitory Check out room before 9:00 am 11- Aug MU campus Company presentations to be scheduled 6. Weekend Travel Individual travel on weekends is permissible during this program with prior approval from the program leader.
7. Estimated Budget The following budget may be used for planning purposes. Program Fee paid Student Planning Budget to MU Tuition & Fees Paid to MU Airfare to program site Total Estimated airfare from Study Aboard program to Prague (if applicable) $250 $250 MU Tuition and fees(estimated for 3 credit hours) $1,029 $1,029 TCoB Professional Fee $300 $300 Technology Fee $125 $125 Program fee (see cost section for inclusions.) $3,235 $3,235 Estimated Student Cost $3,235 $1,454 $250 $4,939 Note: Tuition is estimated as UGR Resident fees and is approximate until the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri sets the new fees in April during the spring semester prior to departure. Nonresident students pay their usual additional non-resident fees. Provided you are taking courses necessary for graduation this simply shifts tuition costs from one term to another. The costs presented above in the student-planning budget are best estimates within five percent. Cost The program fee quoted above (billed to your student account in May) includes the following: A. All local transportation for program planned topical and company visits. B. All lodging for the five-week period of program activities. C. Cost of conducting company visits, including admission fees. D. Two program social dinners during the five-week program. E. Required University of Missouri HTH Insurance coverage for the duration of the program. (Note: In some cases, you may be required to pay out of pocket to receive services. This coverage allows you to submit claims for reimbursement by HTH for any medical expenses incurred out of the US while on the program.) Expenses NOT included in the program fee are: A. Transportation to Prague and transfers to CULS. B. Transportation to the airport for departure from Prague C. Personal expenses not associated with program activities, such as snacks, souvenirs, clothes, etc. D. Tuition for the BA4500 or MANGMT 4940 (3 hours) billed to your student account in the spring. Resident students pay usual resident fees. Non-resident students will pay the usual non-resident fees. E. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals, except for program sponsored events. F. MU International Center study abroad administrative fee of $125. This fee covers MU support services for student emergencies during the program period.
10. Schedule of Payments Description Date Amount Billed Program Fee - Billed to your student account. Approx. May 15 $3,235 Educational Fees 3 credit hours of MU summer courses. (Estimated) Billed to your student account. International Center fee - Billed to your student account. Approx. May 15 $1,454 Approx. May 15 $125 11. Withdrawal from Program - Student must contact Student Services Coordinator directly by e-mail TCoBStudyAbroad@missouri.edu documenting any withdrawals from the intended international internship program. Withdrawal date will be determined to be the date shown on the e- mail that you send to the Student Services Coordinator in 307 Cornell Hall stating that you are withdrawing from the program. Amount Date of Withdrawal Email $100 will be billed After Date of Application no exceptions. $600 will be billed. After April 1 ***Depending on the date that you withdraw from the program, the study abroad department may or may not be able to get a refund from the vendor. Your refund will be relative to the costs that can be recovered. If you have not been billed the program fee at the time of your withdrawal you will be billed for any cancellations fees charged to the program. 12. Visas and Travel Documents All students must meet Study Abroad visa and travel document requirements. 13. APPLICATION Schedule and Deadline: This program will use a competitive selection process and will be capped at 24 students. Students may be placed on a waiting list and accepted as space permits. There will be an early application period available for those wishing to apply early. Early applications will receive selection preference. Early applications due: 11/28/2016 Early application interviews scheduled: 11/28 12/2/2016 Final date to enroll in MANGMT 4201: 1/17/2017 Regular application due: 1/17/2017 Internship final commitment due: 2/28/2017 Study Abroad pre-departure begins: 2/28/2017 **Application process and procedures: (Students must start the process on the selected program s webpage which is reached via TCoBStudyAbroad.missouri.edu.) Go to the web page for the program of interest. Click on Details and Information link which will take you to that program s information document. Read it thoroughly failure to do so will not excuse participants from any requirements or penalties. See section 11 of the information document. Once you have decided on which program you would like to attend click on the start application link in the upper right corner of the page. When you begin the application you will show up in the database as Pending.
You will then receive an e-mail from the mystudyabroad database alerting you that you have been Accepted. (That email will explain the consequences for not following the instructions given in the email. Read it thoroughly failure to do so will not excuse participants from any requirements or penalties.) If you are Accepted - you will be placed on a HOLD LIST. To move to the ACTIVE ROSTER, go back into your on-line application and change your status from Accepted to Committed. Be sure you are ready to commit as penalties will begin to apply, subject to Section 11 of the program document. o All programs have a maximum number of participants who can attend the program, so delays could affect your participation in the program. o As others on the HOLD LIST commit to the program, they will move ahead of you onto the ACTIVE ROSTER. o Those on the hold list will be notified as spaces become available after the program s max has been reached. Once you have changed your status to Committed, you must return to the on-line application and complete the entire application. Failure to comply could affect your participation in the program. If, at any point you decide to withdraw from the program you must notify the Student Services Coordinator via TCoBStudyAbroad@missouri.edu AND return to your on-line app and change your status to WITHDRAWAL: Declined. Penalties are determined by the date that you complete these 2 steps. IMPORTANT: If you are a student with a disability and anticipate requesting accommodations while studying abroad, we encourage you to notify the MU Office of Disability Services as early as possible (http://disabilityservices.missouri.edu ). Early notification is essential to allow us time to ensure that appropriate arrangements and reasonable accommodations can be provided, both by the program and our Study Abroad partner organizations. 14. Scholarships and Financial Aid The MU International Center website, https://international.missouri.edu/study-outside-the-us/gettingstarted/financing/index.php has a list of available scholarships and financial aid for studying abroad. Disclaimer: The costs and schedules presented in this document are best estimates performed in good faith and do not represent any kind of fixed contract. The nature of dealing with foreign partners makes it difficult to plan exactly how this international internship program will be finalized. Program Cancellation Policy for Student Financial Liability I understand that in some circumstances I may not receive full academic credit for the study abroad program for which I have applied. These circumstances include, but are not limited to: Cancellation of the program due to circumstances beyond the control of the University of Missouri; A decision by the University, in its sole discretion, that cancellation of the program is appropriate based on enrollment, health, safety, or similar considerations; My inability to participate in or complete the program due to circumstances beyond the control of the University of Missouri My dismissal from the program. I understand that in any of these circumstances, I will be refunded only those costs that can be recovered by the University of Missouri or the University s partner program. If I have not been billed the program fee at the time of my withdrawal I understand that I will be billed for any cancellation fees charged to the program.