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Vienna, Austria and Warsaw, Poland
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May 24 - June 4, 2010. Pre-departure classes during Spring Term B. (Typically 3-4 Friday evenings).
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| Objective: |
This program provides students with a first hand look at the challenges corporations face in the dynamic environment of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and helps them examine business practices of companies operating in transitional economies. Created as a partnership between WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), the Carlson School, and the Toro Company, this program offers students a unique opportunity to work in multicultural teams on a live case study analyzing real-life business problems facing Toro in CEE.
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Audience »
25 Carlson School graduate students; classes during the international component of the program will be a mix of WU and Carlson School students. Academic Credit »
4 graduate elective credits. Grading is A-F basis. Location »
As the capital of Austria, 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. Classes in Vienna will be held at WU, which is acknowledged as a leader in preparing students to do business across the globe.
 Schedule »
Pre-departure class sessions prepare students for the overseas academic program by familiarizing them with important background about Central and Eastern Europe and the Toro case. The program starts with an orientation, city tour and welcome dinner. Students spend the first week in Vienna, with a portion of the weekend free for travel and sightseeing, or for exploring Vienna. The group then travels to Warsaw, Poland to continue the project work for Toro. The program finishes with presentations of recommendations to Toro, a farewell dinner, and a course debrief.
Housing and Food »
Students will share a room with one or two classmates of their same gender. Because networking and community-building are key parts of the program, students will not have the option of a single room. Guests are not permitted during the program. Students are housed at a centrally located hotels in each city. Breakfast daily, a welcome dinner, and a closing dinner are provided. Costs & Financial Aid »
Participants pay $5,100 directly to the University of Minnesota. This program fee covers tuition for 4 credits, international health insurance, course materials, housing, transportation to all site visits, transportation between Vienna and Warsaw, and some meals. Airfare, personal travel and expenses are not covered by the course fee. Fees are based on estimates and may change due to international economic factors. Financial Aid can be applied to study abroad programs. Application & Admission »
Application materials include the online application form, a resume, and essay. Students will be charged a $50.00 application fee. The application deadline is December 1, 2009. This program is open to Carlson School students in good academic standing, 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. Applications will be reviewed and students will be informed of their status within 4 weeks of the application deadline. Once selected, students will need to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit in order to confirm a place in the program.
Access Abroad »
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.
Contact Information »
Send an email to International Programs csomip@umn.edu
Send an email to a Vienna Seminar past participant:
All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.
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