European Business Travel Seminar
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Poland (optional)
May 25 - June 7, 2009
January, 2010
BUS 494/694
Faculty-led: Barry Mulholland, Clow
Faculty 114, 920-424-1091
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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) and Poland (Krakow) 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 2009. 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 & Meals
Tentative: 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)
t.b.d.Czech Republic (Brno)
t.b.d.Czech Republic (Ostrava)
t.b.d.Poland (Krakow)
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Schedule
The following program itinerary is preliminary; changes will be made 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.
Flightt.b.d.
Luggage Limits
Restrictions on carry-on baggage (t.b.d.)
Restrictions on checked and excess baggage (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
May 24, 2009
Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport for check-in
Depart on flight:
May 25, 2009
Arrive
Depart
Arrive
June 6, 2009
Arrive Prague International Airport for check-in
Depart on flight:
Arrive
Depart
Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Return to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: June 6, 2009 at 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 | |
°$3,100 |
Program fees for 2009 are estimated at $2,800 - $3,100 based on current exchange rate projections and 22-28 participants. |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$1,370 |
Airfare (estimate can fluctuate) |
varies |
Immunizations |
-$50 |
Refund to eligible participants |
$1,520 |
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 |
$500 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 9/5/08 (today's rate of exchange) |
$5,120 |
Total Estimated Expenses |
°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
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
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
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, 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 homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to 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
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
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
Barry Mulholland, faculty leader for our program, will be carrying a cell phone: (# t.b.d. determined upon arrival abroad).
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: November 14, 2008