European Business Travel Seminar
Location: Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia
Dates: May 23 - June 6, 2010
Courses: BUS 494/694
Contact: Peter Westort, Clow
Faculty 122, 920-424-1040
Details: http://www.uwosh.edu/oie/abroad/centraleurope.php
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See first-hand the changes taking place as Europe transitions from the political and economic "east/west" division. Spend two weeks in the Czech Republic (Prague, Ostrava and Brno), Poland (Krakow) and Slovakia (Bratislava) attending presentations at international businesses and visiting places of cultural and historical significance within the countries.
Testimonials
I am so thankful I attended this business study tour because it really opened my eyes to how international business really works. We learn all about it in classes and how globalized our world is becoming, but there is only so much you can grasp by sitting in a classroom and learning about it through lectures. By actually traveling abroad and learning about the business aspects of a different country, I can really understand how it all works.
Lindsay Mahlberg, 2007 undergraduate participant
As a graduate student, I was a bit hesitant to sign up for the European Business seminar. Would dedicating ten days of vacation time taking a class really be worthwhile? As it turned out, the European study trip was more than “just a class” it was the experience of a lifetime. Our visits to the cities of Munich and Prague provided a glimpse of doing business in a global environment. Oh, we saw the normal tourist attractions, but our tour guides also gave us a chance to experience European culture outside the normal tourist scene. Try getting that from your next Apple vacation! The European study tour provided the perfect end to my graduate experience.
Matthew Diker, 2007 graduate participant
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Course Dates
Two Saturday Pre-travel sessions will be planned over spring semester 2010. Dates/times t.b.d. once program has filled.
Choose one:
Business 494 - International Business Study Tour (3 credits)
Prerequisite: admission to the College of Business Administration.
This course satisfies the following undergraduate requirements:
- The study abroad requirement for the Global Business Minor
- 3 credits towards the Global Knowledge Requirement
- 3 credits towards the International
Management Emphasis
NOTE: You may not use the same three-credit experience toward your major, minor and emphasis. If you need more than three credits of study abroad, you can choose to take Bus 494 more than once or you can participate on a study abroad program which awards more than three credits.
Business 694 - International Business Study Tour (1.5 credits or 3 credits)
Prerequisite: admission to full standing in the MBA program.
Optional Course
International Studies 333 1 unit (cr.)
Study Tour
Prerequisites: none; syllabus
If you request enrollment in this course on the study abroad application, you will be automatically enrolled and will not be contacted about the coursework involved. Assignments for this course must be done independently. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.
Accommodation
Accommodation listed below is from the spring interim 2009 program and is TENTATIVE for 2010. Whenever possible, accommodations will be booked in three-star hotels with triple occupancy and continental breakfasts. All other meals can be purchased at local restaurants.
Czech Republic (Prague)
Hotel Julis is located in the heart of Prague and consists of 72 hotel apartments. Originally built in 1926 by renowned Czech architect Pavel Janak, the building is found in what is known as Prague's "Golden Crossroads", because of its desirability for shops, offices and residents. Hotel Apartments has carefully maintained the original Art Nouveau style of the building but all apartments are being renovated with modern facilities. Each apartment comes equipped with kitchenette, including a refrigerator, microwave oven and dishwasher. A TV is also included with 24-hour coverage of local and international channels. Dual-line telephones, data port, fax facilities and internet connection are of course available and air conditioning.
Address: Vaclavske namesti 22/728, 110 00 Prague, Czech Republic;
Tel: 011 420 234 699 699; Fax: 011 420 234 699 999; Email: groups@stayat.seCzech Republic (Ostrava)
Hotel Maria is a family run hotel in centre of Ostrava offer accommodation including breakfast in full furniture 1, 2, or 3 beds a room. Rooms are equipment social settlement, phone, internet connection, TV. Section of hotel is restaurant, wellness centrum (massage, finn and steam sauna, whirlpool, mud bath), sweetshop, lounges.
Address: Přívozská 23, 702 00 Ostrava 1, Czech Republic; Tel: 011 420 596 110 676, 011 420 596 110 677; Fax: 011 420 596 110 678; Email: objednavky@hotel-maria.cz
Poland (Krakow)
Alexander II Hotel is newly opened hotel located in the vicinity of Krakow Main Square, the Planty and the railway station. Its attractive location in the very centre of Krakow makes it a convenient starting point for a sightseeing tour of Krakow Old Town and a great place to rest and relax in a quiet neighbourhood. The hotel offers 30 comfortably furnished single, double and triple rooms. In-room facilities include an en-suite bathroom with shower (in each room), hairdryer, TV, telephone, Internet access and a mini-bar. The hotel restaurant serves buffet breakfasts included in the room price.
Address: Ul. Zamenhoffa 14; 31-025 Kraków, Poland; Tel: 011 48 12 351 50 50; Fax: 011 48 12 351 50 51
Czech Republic (Brno)
Hotel Slavia is a hotel that can look back at more than one hundred years of tradition. The wing erected In the style of Historism comes from 1873 and ín 1902 the hotel was extended by a new wing in the Art Nouveau style, designed by Antonín Blažek, a considerably renowned architect. Slavia soon became one of the most frequented Czech hotels in the town. Between 1983 - 1987, the complex underwent extensive reconstruction and modernisation. At present, the hotel has 79 double rooms and 3 suites, fitted up with modern comforts and conveniences, including colour satellite TV, a minibar and a direct dialling-in phone. One of the in disputable assets of the hotel is its position at the very centre of downtown Brno, under the Špilberk Castle.
Address: Hotel Slavia, spol. s r. o., Solniční 15/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic; Tel: 011 420 542 321 249, 011 420 542 215 080; Fax: 011 420 542 211 769; Email: slavia.brno@hotel.cz
Schedule
The following program itinerary is from SPRING 2009 and is provided to show what your program may be like; significant changes will be made for 2010 as planning progresses. In the past, confirmed speakers have also had to cancel at the last moment because of unexpected travel obligations. While speakers and companies change, the overall theme for each visit typically remains the same.
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The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, travel arrangements, hotels, excursions, activities or other arrangements made necessary by factors beyond its control. On certain dates when some attractions or activities may not be available, UW Oshkosh reserves the right to substitute alternate attractions or activities.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Restrictions on carry-on baggage (airline t.b.d.)
Restrictions on checked and excess baggage (airline t.b.d.)
Depart UW Oshkosh
Long-term parking is allowed on campus in parking lot 6 with a valid UW Oshkosh parking permit. Participants may park on campus for the duration of their study abroad experience, except for semester-long programs.
Meeting Date & Time: t.b.d.
Departure Time: t.b.d.
Departure Location: Parking Lot 6
Flight
t.b.d.
Return to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: t.b.d.
Return Location: Parking Lot 6
Fees
The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!
| Program Fee Estimate | |
°$t.b.d. |
The fee estimate for 2010 will be available early fall semester 2009. For your information, program fees in 2009 were $3,100 based on 21 participants. |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$t.b.d. |
Airfare (estimate can fluctuate) |
varies |
Immunizations |
$t.b.d. |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (European Euro = €) | |
€250 |
Meals |
€0 |
Local Transportation (add €50 if you plan to use taxis) |
€100 |
Personal Spending Money (€100-€500) |
€350 |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$485 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 7/8/09 (today's rate of exchange) |
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°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
Program fees cover course-related expenses (no tuition is assessed); transportation between UW Oshkosh and Chicago O'Hare by bus; accommodations as listed on the finalized itinerary; breakfasts; tours/visits (including transportation and entrance fees) listed on the finalized itinerary; pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure.
Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations;airfare; all other food and beverages; local transportation costs not associated with the itinerary; and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request.
Estimates found here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates as well as current exchange rates, where applicable. Changes to this plan or a large exchange rate fluctuation may cause adjustments to the final cost.
Apply
STEP I
Read the study abroad application instructions and complete the GENERAL Office of International Education application as outlined on our Apply page.
In addition, access PROGRAM-SPECIFIC application materials as needed from below on this page.
STEP II
Program-specific documents due by the application deadline.
All application requirements are listed on the page linked just above. There are no additional program-specific application requirements.
Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
Office of International Education Trip Preparation Resources
U.S. State Department Country-specific Information
Center for Disease Control (up-to-date information on immunizations)
Orientation Pack from ISP (Jan 2007)
Helpful orientation information from our travel agency, ISP (International Studies Programs), in Prague. (Updated orientation packs are not available from ISP until the December prior to travel.)
Prague Public Transport Map (unofficial)
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center (1-202-647-5225) will relay messages to the foreign Embassy. Embassy personnel may try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
If your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program. The Office of International Education cannot give out private residence or homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we will contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office
of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Maria Carvalho : Front Line Advisor - oie@uwosh.edu
- Tom Kiekhafer : Program Manager - kiekhaft@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
Peter Westort , faculty leader for our program, will be carrying a cell phone: 011-420-(number t.b.d. upon arrival in Europe).
International Study Programs, Phone: 011-420-245-005-525, GSM (mobile phone): 011-420-731-157-271; Fax: 011-420-245-005-526; Email: kish@studyprograms.com or vodickova@studyprograms.com; Street Address: Nám stí Míru 15, 120 00 Prague 2, Czech Republic
Time Zone Differences
The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Poland are in the same time zone.
This page was last updated on: July 30, 2009