Objective:
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.
Dates:
July 5 - July 24, 2009 or July 26 - August 14, 2009 in Vienna, Austria
Audience:
10 - 15 Carlson undergraduate students; classes will be a mix of students from the United States,  Eastern and Western Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
Credit:
4 elective credits. Grading is S-N basis.
Location:
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.
Schedule:
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.
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July 2008 Session
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August 2008 Session
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Intensive Courses (mornings)
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Intensive Courses (mornings)
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· International Marketing
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· Accounting & Finance
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· Logistics & Supply Chain Management
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· Nonprofit Management
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· Organizational Behavior
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· Entrepreneurship
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Enrichment Courses (selected afternoons)
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Enrichment Courses (selected afternoons)
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· Strategic Management - The Process and its Tools
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· Key Leadership Skills for Teams, Projects & Programs
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· Negotiation Management
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· International Economics
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· Product Management & Innovation
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· International Business
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*2009 course offerings will be available in March 2009
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.
Costs and Financial Aid:
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:
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.
Application and Admission:
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 undergraduate students in good academic standing, who have completed two years of coursework by the start of the program, with a minimum 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.
Submit all applications to:
Global Enrichment Application
International Programs
Carlson School of Management
321 19 th Avenue South, Suite 4-104
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their status within 4 weeks of the application deadline. Once selected, you will charged a $500 non-refundable deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.
Helpful Contact Information:
Deirdre Opp
Global Enrichment Coordinator
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-626-4814
Fax: 612-624-8248
dopp@umn.edu
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All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.
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