Europe Term 2007 (Business)

Europe Term (offered fall of odd years)

Courses | Location | Accommodations | Program Dates | Cost| Next Steps/Contact |

Highlights

International Business focus
Interaction with Christians from various backgrounds and nationalities
Extensive travel throughout Central and Western Europe

Program Description
International Business in Europe is an academic program of residential study and travel in Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Italy, Germany, and France. The program emphasizes an integration of serious academic study and cross-cultural interaction. Students spend the majority of the term at two study bases: Schloss Mittersill Christian Study Center (Mittersill, Austria) and the Jacques Lefevre Institute (Caen-Normandy, France). The months of October and November will involve extensive group travel. The program is sponsored by the Department of Business and Economics.

Courses (15 credits total)

BUS324   Consumer Behavior (3 credits)
BUS371G International Business (4 credits)
COM355   Intercultural Communication (4 credits)
BUS208   Writing for Business and Industry (4 credits)

One Business Course is a prerequisite for acceptance.

Locations

Schloss Mittersill Christian Study Center in Mittersill, Austria
This beautiful castle complex overlooks the picturesque town of Mittersill, nestled in the heart of the Central European Alps. The Schloss community is composed of about 60 residents and guests from around the world. Students share meals, activities, and worship with this community, which greatly enriches formal classroom study of international business.
Jacques Lefevre Institue in Merville-Franceville (near Caen, France)
Most Americans know Normandy largely because of D-Day in June 1944, but Normandy has played a larger role in world history, particularly as a result of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Daily activities such as visits to places like Mont St. Michel and the site of the Normandy Invasion will supplement daily class sessions in consumer behavior and French culture.

Semester Calendar
Students begin and end the term in Austria at the Schloss, living and studying as part of the international Christian community there. Three weeks into the term, students travel to Prague, Berlin, and other locations in Eastern Europe for continued study. After that, students have the opportunity to travel independently for one week in late October. In November, students travel through France, Germany, and Italy, returning in late November to the Schloss to complete their studies.

Accommodations & Meals
Lodging varies depending on the location, ranging from a converted castle in Austria to hotels in France and Italy, and hostels in Germany. Meals vary as well, from informal dining centers to occasional formal banquets. Students will be exposed to a broad range of international cuisine.

Cost
Students pay the equivalent of Bethel tuition, room (junior level) and full board, plus additional program fees estimated at 10-15% [about $1700] of tuition/room/board. Other student costs include money for independent travel, plus spending money. Program fee covers tuition, basic room, twenty weekly meals, round trip airfare to Europe, program study travel within Europe, fees for required study excursions and required site visits, costs for guest lectures, study tours and a per diem for travel during free travel. Costs not covered include passport, immunizations, books and supplies, bottled water, snack money, spending money, laundry money, independent excursions or sight seeing, all non-study related travel including weekends.

Requirements

Minimum sophomore standing
Prerequisite of one business course.
Minimum 2.5 GPA
See application for additional policies

Next steps

Talk with your academic advisor – off-campus study should complement your field of study.
Ask questions – feel free to contact Off-Campus Programs/International Studies (x2372) for any additional information, or contact the Business Department: Professor Tom Johnson, AC 227, x6423, tl-johnson@bethel.edu
Obtain an application from CC320A.

Dates
Sept. 3 – Dec. 15, roughly corresponding to the dates for Bethel’s fall semester.

Important dates
November 1
Application deadline (Application includes $50 nonrefundable application fee)

November Students notified of acceptance ($250 Confirmation Deposit due 2 weeks after acceptance to hold spot)

April 21, 2007
Study Abroad Orientation (mandatory)

May
Pre-departure meetings

August
Final program payment due with Fall 2007 bill

September 3
Tentative departure date

Dec. 15
Tentative return date