Understanding the Euro Zone | June 2013
with Professor Adina Ardelean
We will be taking a group of dedicated LSB students to the financial region of the European Union – Germany and Switzerland - for two weeks of learning and experiencing the business and financial side of the European Union and the Eurozone. What is really going on with the Eurozone? Find out!
Your group will be led by Professor Adina Adelean, a lecturer on international economics and international trade issues. in the School of Business. This global experience will give you a quick look at the culture, history, and environment of EU businesses, and a closer look at the Eurozone crisis.
WHEN
Coursework Spring Quarter 2013
Travel June 16 – 30, 2013
WHERE
Germany Freiburg (“home base”), Strasbourg, and Frankfurt
Switzerland Zurich
WHAT
- 2-unit Spring Quarter course (5 sessions) Course# BUSN182G
- Site visits to government, financial, and business entities to get an “insider” perspective
- Business-focused lectures for substantive education
- On-going opportunities for discussion and integration of all information with an LSB Faculty Director while in-country, as well as pre- and post-EU sessions
COST
Estimated Course Fee $4,000 (includes airfare, housing, and other land costs)
For more information about this unique LSB Global Experience, please contact
Elizabeth Powers
Director of International Studies
Leavey School of Business
epowers@scu.edu
408-554-5193
LH Room 321 S
New information about the next information sessions available in Undergraduate Business Programs Office, Lucas Hall 115
AGENDA
Sunday, June 16 Leave SFO
Monday, June 17
Morning:Arrival in Freiburg
Afternoon: Program on-site orientation at IES Freiburg Center
Evening:Welcome dinner
Tuesday, June 18
Morning:Lecture:Introduction to the European Union and the Eurozone (at IES Freiburg Center)
Afternoon:Company visit - IHK Freiburg
Evening:You can make your own dinner plans / dinner with Faculty Director
Wednesday, June 19
Morning:Travel to Strasbourg (bus – approx.. 2 hrs)
Company visit – European Parliament
Noon:Group lunch
Afternoon:Guided city tour of Strasbourg
Evening:Return to Freiburg
Thursday, June 20
Morning:Lecture:The Financial crisis and its impact on the European economy (at IES Freiburg Center)
Afternoon:Business visits –Testo (Titisee-Neustadt) SICK (Waldkirch)
Evening:You can make your own dinner plans / dinner with Faculty Director
Friday, June 21
Morning:Lecture:Banking in the European Union in light of the financial crisis
Afternoon:Company visit – Solarfabrik
Evening:You can make your own dinner plans / dinner with Faculty Director
Saturday, June 22
Free day for students to explore Freiburg.
Sunday, June 23
Black Forest Excursion
Round-trip train to St. Peter.Excursion includes hike in St. Peter forest, plus a museum and/or coffee break
Monday, June 24
Morning:Travel to Frankfurt (bus – approx. 2 hrs)
Afternoon:Business visits – Stock Exchange
European Central Bank
Evening:You can make your own dinner plans / dinner with Faculty Director
Overnight in Frankfurt
Tuesday, June 25
Morning:Business visits – Deutsche Bank / German Central Bank
Afternoon:Return travel to Freiburg
Evening:You can make your own dinner plans / dinner with Faculty Director
Wednesday, June 26
Morning:Lecture:The Euro in the global economy (at IES Freiburg Center)
Students are on their own the remainder of the day.
Thursday, June 27
Morning:Travel to Zurich, Switzerland (bus – approx. 2 hrs.)
Afternoon:Business visit – [Financial Institution – USB]
Explore downtown Zurich
Evening:Return travel to Freiburg
Friday, June 28
Morning:Business visit – GLS
Afternoon:Last opportunity for students to explore Freiburg
Evening:Farewell dinner
Saturday, June 29 – Travel day
Depart for the U.S.
Trip agenda is subject to change. For more information, contact Elizabeth Powers, director of international programs.
