Brussels, Belgium & Vienna, Austria

Spring 2009 Semester - IB 550 TC2
Travel Component:  May 9-18, 2010

During this trip, students will learn about the cultural, staffing and people management challenges faced by multinational companies and their employees. We will also engage in a series of cultural activities that will immerse them in the life of these historical and vibrant countries.

Belgium is a small, highly developed and densely populated country at the cross roads of Western Europe. Belgium is one of the founding members of the European community, and its capital, Brussels, is also the capital of the European Union.  Belgium has possibly the highest “quality of life” in the world as testified by its excellent food, housing, healthcare, education and infrastructure, its world record of high productivity and low poverty.

Well known for its scenery and cultural highlights, Austria is located at the heart of Europe.  The Alps dominate the western and southern parts of Austria such as Salzburg while the eastern provinces, including Vienna, the capital, lie in the Danube basin.

Faculty Leader
Sushil Bhatia

Faculty Co-Leader
Bev Kahn

Academic Component
There are three pre-travel and one post-travel mandatory classes that will be scheduled for friday evenings from 4:30pm - 7:10pm.
(This is the only evening that there are no class conflicts.)

Costs
Tuition  for 3 credits and a $3,900 seminar fee 

Seminar Fee Includes:

• Roundtrip airfare
• Hotel accomodations
• Full week subway pass
• Most meals, including welcome reception and farewell dinner
• Business programming, including:
  -company visits
  -Meetings with local executives and alumni
• Cultural programming
• Visa

Information Sessions:
October 13, 1:00pm, S041
October 22, 1:00pm, S040