10 - 15 Carlson undergraduate students; classes will be a mix of students from the United States, Eastern and Western Europe, Latin American, and Asia.

4 elective credits. Grading is S-N basis.

This program is open to Carlson students in good academic standing, with a GPA of 3.0 at the time of application. The application process is competitive, and space is limited.  Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

Vienna is considered the economic hub between East and West and is a place many international corporations and organizations call home, including Siemens, 3M, IBM, and Panasonic. World famous for its music, art, and culture, Vienna is home to artists and musicians such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Klimt. WU’s International Summer University Program (ISUP) offers a dynamic learning environment focused on providing business students with an international perspective.

Students select the July or the August session, and then from the choices offered in that session, they choose one intensive course, and one enrichment course.  Courses are subject to change.  To download course descriptions visit the WU website.

July 2009 Session	August 2009 Session
Intensive Courses (mornings)	Intensive Courses (mornings)
International Marketing & Strategy	Accounting & Finance
International Human Resources Management	Nonprofit Management
Organizational Behavior	Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Enrichment Courses (selected afternoons)	Enrichment Courses (selected afternoons)
Management of Cross Cultural Differences	Global Leadership Competencies
·        International Supply Chain Management	Competitive Strategy / Strategic Management
·        TBA	·        TBA

*Final 2010 course offerings will be available in March 2010

Students are housed in double rooms at residencies within a close distance to the University. All students will have access to kitchen facilities in the residence, and computer labs, dining halls, and other campus amenities that are open at the time of the program. 

Participants pay $3,500 directly to the University of Minneosta.  This fee covers tuition for 4 credits, accommodations, international health insurance, course materials, transportation passes in Vienna, and some meals. The course fee does not cover airfare, meals, personal travel, and expenses. Fees are based on estimates and may change due to international economic factors. Financial Aid can be applied to study abroad programs. 

Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships. Find out more about scholarships and financial aid.

Application materials include the online application form, a resume, and essay. Students will be charged a $50.00 application fee. Application deadline January 30, 2010.

Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their status within 4 weeks of the application deadline. Once selected, you will be charged a $500 non-refundable deposit to confirm your place in the program.

 

This program focuses on a variety of international business topics, and offers students the opportunity to study with international students at a top ranked business university in the heart of Central Europe. Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics & Business Administration) or WU is a leader in preparing students to do business across the globe. Students take courses from international faculty and through group work and in depth discussions they gain exposure to broad perspectives on international topics

July 5 - July 24, 2009 or July 26 - August 14, 2009 in Vienna, Austria

10 - 15 Carlson undergraduate students; classes will be a mix of students from the United States, Eastern and Western Europe, Latin American, and Asia.

4 elective credits. Grading is S-N basis.
 

Vienna is considered the economic hub between East and West and is a place many international corporations and organizations call home, including Siemens, 3M, IBM, and Panasonic. World famous for its music, art, and culture, Vienna is home to artists and musicians such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Klimt. WU’s International Summer University Program (ISUP) offers a dynamic learning environment focused on providing business students with an international perspective.

July 2008 Session	August 2008 Session
Intensive Courses (mornings)	Intensive Courses (mornings)
·        International Marketing	·        Accounting & Finance
·        Logistics & Supply Chain Management	·        Nonprofit Management
·        Organizational Behavior	·        Entrepreneurship
Enrichment Courses (selected afternoons)	Enrichment Courses (selected afternoons)
·        Strategic Management - The Process and its Tools	·        Key Leadership Skills for Teams, Projects & Programs
·        Negotiation Management	·        International Economics
·        Product Management & Innovation	·        International Business

 

Students are housed in double rooms at residencies within a close distance to the University. All students will have access to kitchen facilities in the residence, and computer labs, dining halls, and other campus amenities that are open at the time of the program. 

 

Participants pay $3,500 directly to the University of Minneosta.  This fee covers tuition for 4 credits, accommodations, international health insurance, course materials, transportation passes in Vienna, and some meals. The course fee does not cover airfare, meals, personal travel, and expenses. Fees are based on estimates and may change due to international economic factors. Financial Aid can be applied to study abroad programs. 
 

Scholarships are available, and open to all students nominated to this program. Applications will be accepted online in April. Both merit based and financial need based awards are available. Students will be required to submit an essay with their application.
 

Visit our website to complete an online application. Application materials include the online application form, a resume, and essay. Students will be charged a $50.00 application fee. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from January 2, 2009 - January 30, 2009.  The program may fill before the deadline.

This program is open to Carlson students in good academic standing, with a GPA of 3.0 at the time of application. The application process is competitive, and space is limited.  Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee and students will be informed of their status within 4 weeks of the application deadline. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.

Students with disabilities (psychiatric, attentional, learning, physical, or sensory) are encouraged to contact Disability Services for a confidential discussion regarding reasonable accommodations abroad. For more information on study abroad for students with disabilities, please visit www.umabroad.umn.edu/access.

Deirdre Opp Global Enrichment Coordinator International Programs Carlson School of Management 2-210 Phone: 612-626-4814 Fax: 612-624-8248 dopp@umn.edu

All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.