Understanding European Business, Politics and Culture
May - June, 2010
Study and Travel across Europe this Summer
Four amazing cities: Barcelona, Paris, Milan and Frankfurt
Visit leading multinational and European companies
Take classes with top professors who will be traveling with you
Earn credits transferable to your college or university
Increase your international IQ
Traveling Study Abroad Program
Forum Barcelona Plus is a traveling program where the students travel together in a group (with the professors) across Europe over the course of 4 weeks visiting universities, companies, international organizations and more. Students study in classrooms in the morning, visit companies in the afternoon, and have abundant intercultural and tourist opportunities throughout a full month (all within the confines of a well structured university setting).
Itinerary
only for Sessions B1 and C1
Milan
May 20 - 27
Milan
May 27 - 31
Frankfurt
May 31 - June 3
Stuttgart
June 3
Paris
June 3 - 6
Paris-Barcelona
June 6 - 7
Barcelona
June 7 - 24
only for Sessions B1 and C1
Barcelona
June 24 - July 1
Milan (...plus Venice, Florence or Rome)
The program starts in Italy in the dynamic city of Milan, the economic and financial center of Italy and world capital of fashion. Classes are held in the beautiful historic campus of the Catholic University of Milan, housed in the buildings of a 14th century monastery. There will be great professional visits to leading companies in fashion, advertising and electronics, as well as optional weekend trips to Venice, Florence or Rome.
Frankfurt and Stuttgart
Then the students travel with the professors to Frankfurt, the business and financial heart of Germany. Students will be able to visit the European Central Bank, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the headquarters of Mercedes Benz (Daimler) in Stuttgart.
Paris (...plus London, Amsterdam or Brussels)
From Germany it's on to beautiful Paris, the most visited city in the world and the heart of French culture, politics and business. In Paris there will be challenging classes and interesting visits to multinational companies and international organizations. Students will be able to visit the Louvre Museum, the Notre Dame cathedral and the Arc de Triomphe, as well as stroll along the banks of the Seine River and the Champs-Elysées. During the weekend there will be optional trips to London, Brussels or Amsterdam.
Barcelona (...plus Madrid, Ibiza or Seville)
After France the group travels to Barcelona, the home base of the program! Barcelona is one of the most popular cities in Europe with its gorgeous mountains, beaches, museums, and restaurants. In addition to its architectural and natural beauty Barcelona is a powerful center of industry and commerce with the largest port on the Mediterranean. Students will visit several leading Spanish and multinational companies and government agencies, and will take classes at the campus of the AACSB-accredited IQS Business School, part of the prestigious Ramon Llul University. During the weekends, there will be optional trips to Madrid, Ibiza or Seville. On the last day of the program, there will be a festive farewell dinner and diploma ceremony featuring traditional food and music.
Courses
Forum-Nexus programs are AACSB-accredited through our academic partnership with the IQS Business School of the Ramon Llull University in Barcelona and are co-sponsored by the Catholic University of Milan (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, member of the ISEP Network)
Earn 3, 6 or 9 credits in the summer while studying in 4 amazing cities: Barcelona, Paris, Milan and Frankfurt. Acquire a solid understanding of the culture and politics of the European Union and learn about business and marketing strategies to succeed in European markets. Forum-Nexus Study Abroad has a track record of 20 years of successful multi-country summer and winter programs in Europe. Learn more about our International IQ workshops here
All classes and professional visits are conducted in English. Depending on the city, classes are held either on campus or in conference rooms at the hotels. The main professor for each course travels with the group from city to city. The professors are highly experienced, multilingual, and cosmopolitan (learn more about the professors here). Classes are usually held Monday through Friday in the morning. There are usually no classes on Saturday or Sunday.
COURSES OFFERED
Please note: Courses with the same section # ("01" or "02") are taught at the same time and cannot be taken together.
1. Undergraduate Level (each course is worth 3 credits)
EUR 337-01 Introduction to the European Union: Economics, Politics, Culture and Society
COM 312-02 Cross-Cultural Communication: Understanding Cultural Differences in Europe
Forum-Nexus offers a variety of alternatives regarding the dates and duration of the program, so that students can customize their choice based on their specific constraints. Most students enroll in two courses in Session A1 (4 weeks, May 27-June 24). Students who prefer a longer program may select a 5-week session (B1, May 20-June 24). Students with a tighter schedule opt for a 3-week session (D1, May 27-June 17)
I will never forget the summer of 2008, it was, not only, my first time in Europe, but I just had a once-in-a-lifetime experience!!!! I met wonderful people, I got to know beautiful and exciting places and learn about them. The classes were so interesting, and I could apply them to all the professional visits that we made!!! It was AMAZING!!! I just loved the Forum-Nexus Experience!!! and I miss it so much!!!
Luis Bueno Bragado
I truly recommend the program, you learn a lot, and besides that you get to know so many different cities. It's just a summer, but it is really worth it. I'm really happy I went last year, I made a bunch of new friends' I really don't regret a single moment of it. Keep in touch!!
Mike González
This program is so complete, the great cities, the best professional visits, the classes, the different cultures!!!! And the boat trips are the best!!!>
In each city, students participate in two types of activities: classes and professional visits.
In addition to insightful classes, students learn a great deal from a number of valuable professional visits. Based on the courses they are taking, students will be able to visit leading European companies, international organizations, financial institutions, government agencies, multinational corporations and non-governmental organizations. Most visits include detailed discussions with officials of the companies and organizations. Each student will visit at least four companies or organizations per class. The professional visits are usually held in the afternoon.
The 2010 schedule of visits has not yet been finalized. The following is a list of companies and organizations visited in previous years:
Volkswagen (SEAT)
Codorniu Winery
Barcelona Stock Exchange
Banco de Sabadell
Air France
OECD
UNESCO
Credit Agricole
L'Oreal
Louis Vuitton
Philips Electronics
IGP Decaux
UniCredit Group
Deutsche Bank
Frankfurt Stock Exchange
European Central Bank
Mercedes Benz (Daimler)
HOTELS
Students will stay in comfortable 3 and 4-star hotels in central locations.
Ibiza, Madrid or Seville (June 12-13 or June 19-20)
Sponsoring Universities
IQS Business School (AACSB accredited business school, part of the prestigious Universidad Ramon Llull in Barcelona)
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, a leading private university and a member of the ISEP network)
Course transcripts will be issued by either IQS or UCSC. Students who have a specific preference may elect for the transcript to be issued by the school of their choice. Classes are usually held on campus at our partner university. For example: In Barcelona, our classes are held at the beautiful historic building of the IQS Business School, of the Ramon Llull University. In Milan, our classes are held at the Catholic University of Milan, in the 14th century monastery campus in the heart of Milan. In other cities such as Paris, our classes are on the campus of a local university or in the conference center of the hotel.
Application Process
Admission is on a rolling basis, however you are encouraged to apply as early as possible since the program will accept a cohort of 40 students. The last day to apply is April 25, 2010. Late applications are usually accepted if there is space available.
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