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Eurovision: The European Union, International Business and Economic Policy for the Twenty-First Century

Eurovision introduces students to European business, economics, politics and communications, and will offer them a greater understanding of the European Union as a political and economic reality. Founded after WWII to promote peace and economic cooperation, the EU laid the foundations of modern globalization and promoted liberal democracy. Students will visit leading European multinational enterprises such as Nestle, Moet & Chandon and Airbus and the headquarters of institutions such as the World Trade Organization. On-site visits and in situ briefings supplement lectures. Preference will be given to business, economics, and international relations majors with strong grade point averages. Students are expected to wear professional attire, such as coats/ties for men and skirts/dresses/ pantsuits for women for most of the trip. Course evaluation is based on attendance, quizzes and a final examination. Later in the semester, Eurovision participants will take an All-School Excursion to Southern Spain.

Details

• Sites:
  Amsterdam, Brussels or Heidelberg/Stuttgart, Paris, Geneva, Toulouse, Barcelona and Madrid
• Length:
  18 days
• Group Travel:
  Students will be divided into two different groups, departing on different days and traveling on different buses with slightly different itineraries. Group assignments will be made to ensure a good mix of men and women, academic majors, and home colleges. It will not be possible to switch from one bus to the other.
• Course Numbers:
  BUA 400.1 (Business Administration)
  - or -
  IRP 400.1 (International Relations)
• Credits:
  Two. May not be taken as an audit. An optional third credit is available with completion of an independent study project.
• Enrollment Limit:
  72 students
• Requirements:
  Eurovision is specially designed for business, economics and international relations majors. Priority will be given to highly qualified students in those majors with strong grade-point averages.
• Course Fee:
  $880 will be billed to your student account. Breakfasts and some group meals are included in the program, but students should budget approximately $150-$200 for additional meals.
• Professors:
  
  • Paul Moran
    Professor of Marketing and World Economy