This summer program offers business and economics students alike the chance to address questions of European markets and management in detail. Students spend three weeks of interdisciplinary study on the following modules:
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Economics of the EU
- Marketing for the Automotive IndustryField trips to companies (Volkswagen) and political institutions (EU Representation; German Bundestag) once a week enable students to combine theory and practice.
The program is complemented by a German language and culture course at beginner's level, which will be taught concurrently with the business course.
Period
03-07-2011 - 23-07-2011 (3 weeks)
Target group
Advanced undergraduate business and economics majors/minors (after 2 years of study) or graduates with good standing. Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL ibt 90 or equivalent) is required.
Course aim
Students will be able to assess the process of political and economic integration in Europe. They will comprehend the development of the common market, the role of the central quasi-government and the economic stability enacted by a common monetary policy. They will be given an understanding of how communities (e.g. European companies) with diverse cultures differ in their approaches and attitudes to basic business variables. In additions, they will learn to analyze marketing- and branding strategies, especially for the automotive industry in Germany.
Credits
7.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 1300: Tuition and Application Fees, Accommodation with Breakfast, Health, Accident and Liability Insurance , Excursions, German Language & Culture Course, and most Parts of the Culture & Leisure Time Program.
Course leader
Prof. Dr. Dirk-Mario BoltzProf. Dr. Jennifer Pdussel WuStefan Meister
Berlin School of Economics and Law Business/Economics
Address: Badensche Str. 50-51
Postal code: 10825
City: Berlin
Country: Germany
Website: http://www.hwr-berlin.de
E-mail: summer@hwr-berlin.de
Phone: +49 (0)30 - 85 789 120
Markets and Management in Europe (M+M)
