The University of Cologne, in addition to being ranked among top European business educators, is rooted in a wide and rewarding international network. Along with institutional membership in globally renowned networks and contributing to many innovative models of inter-university cooperation, the university has developed close ties to the international corporate community. Many of the faculty are leaders of industry in their fields of expertise. The International Relations Centre has become a body for both creation and development.

Cologne is located on the ancient trade route along the river Rhine and has thus been an international city for centuries. Indeed, 20% of the city’s current populace is non-German born. Cologne is the European headquarters of Ford Motor Company and the German headquarters for numerous international firms like Sony and Sara Lee. Located in the heart of the European Union, Cologne is also a massive transport hub serving major airlines and students have ready access to all of Europe.

• Current students enrolled in a Carlson School MBA or MA-HRIR program
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Additional criteria may apply

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.

Students will receive 14 S/N Carlson School International Business (IBUS 5300) credits for their semester at Cologne. These International Business credits will automatically count towards the total number of credits required for the Carlson degree. Students enroll in a total of 28-30 ECTS credits to earn 14 Carlson School credits.

Carlson School exchange students to HEC enroll in the Masters of Science in Management program. For students with advanced French language skills, the opportunity to enroll in the HEC Specialized Masters Topics is also available. Courses at HEC are focused on transferring relevant business expertise through interpersonal and cross-cultural development with discussions and applied cases.
A sample of past course topics includes:

• Performance Measurement & Management
• Corporate Finance
• Strategy
• Human Resource Management
• Management Information Systems
• Strategic Marketing
• Corporate Strategy & Development
• Strategy & Technology
• Cross-Cultural Negotiation
• Behavioral Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Economics

Courses are offered in English and French. French language courses are offered before the term starts. For more information on courses available on this program visit HEC’s website.

Housing is arranged for students in private apartments or rooms in residence halls and the International Relations Centre will assist students in finding appropriate accomodations. Housing will be announced prior to your arrival in Cologne for the semester.

(can vary based on student preference and exchange rate)

Program Fee:	Current Carlson School tuition and fees
Transportation (to and from program site):	$1,200
Documentation (passport, visa, immunization, additional health insurance):	$200
Books and Materials:	$200
Room and/or Board:	$4,300
Essential Daily Living Expenses	$1,500
Miscellaneous:	$1,000
Total:	$8,400

*Financial Aid may 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. Visit the funding your education abroad for additional information on financial aid and scholarships.

Application materials include the online application form, a resume, and essay. Submit a completed application by the February 28th Priority Deadline prior to the academic year in which you wish to participate. Programs that do not fill following the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling-admissions basis.

Admission to all programs is based on review of your application by the study abroad selection committee. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline and you will be notified of your status by official letter in April. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.

Kirsten Alexejun
Coordinator
Global Immersion
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-624-7867
Fax: 612-624-8248
alexejun@umn.edu

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