Earn 6 credits in 4 weeks while studying in two of the most amazing cities in the world. You will stay three weeks in Barcelona and one week in Paris acquiring a solid understanding of the culture and politics of Spain, France and the whole European Union and learning about business and marketing strategies to succeed in European markets. Forum-Nexus Study Abroad has a track record of 18 years of successful multi-city summer programs in Europe.

Barcelona and Paris are two truly spectacular cities. If you want to get a sense of the elegant beauty and dynamism of Barcelona you must see Woody Allen’s movie “Vicky Cristina Barcelona”. The city has broad boulevards, gorgeous mountains, and great 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 in the Mediterranean. Students will visit leading Spanish and multinational companies and will take classes at the campus of the prestigious Ramon Llul University.

Then, of course there is Paris! The students will travel with the professors by train to Paris, the most visited capital 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. On the last day of the program, there will be a festive farewell dinner and diploma ceremony featuring traditional food and music.

Dates July 2 – July 30, 2009 Itinerary Sponsoring University Universitat Ramon Llull – IQS Campus (a leading private university in Barcelona, accredited by AACSB) Language Option 1:
Most classes and activities will be conducted in Spanish.
Some classes and activities will be in English.
Students will be allowed to write the exams and assignments in either Spanish or English.

Option 2:
All classes and activities will be conducted in English. Courses Offered Each student will select two of the following 3-credit courses

• RLFN 337 Introduction to the European Union: Economics, Politics and Society
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• RLFN 326 International Business Strategies in Europe
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• RLFN 354 International Marketing
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• RLFN 312 Cross-Cultural Communication: Understanding cultural differences in Europe
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• RLFN 388 International Financial Markets: Understanding the Global Crisis
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Majors The program is suitable for either undergraduate or graduate students majoring in International Business, Economics, Political Science, Finance, Marketing, International Studies, Management, Communications, Sociology or Industrial Engineering. Accommodations Students will stay in comfortable tourist-class hotels. Activities In each city students participate in three types of activities:

• Classes
• Professional visits
• Cultural tours

Classes Each student enrolls in two 3-credit courses.
Classes in Barcelona are held on campus. Classes in Paris are held in conference rooms at the hotel. The professors are highly experienced, multilingual, and cosmopolitan. Classes are held in the morning, and professional visits and cultural tours in the afternoon. Professional Visits In addition to insightful classes, students learn a great deal from a significant number of professional visits to leading corporations, financial institutions and international organizations. Each visit includes lectures and presentations given by executives and officials of the companies and organizations.

The tentative list of 2009 visits is: Guided Cultural Tours

• Barcelona
• Paris

Optional Weekend Trips

• Madrid (July 4-5)
• London (July 11-12)
• Ibiza (July 18-19)
• Seville (July 25-26)

Fees All fees are quoted in US dollars and are subject to change.

Overall program fees including tuition for 6 credits: $ 5,190.00 Fees include

• Tuition for two courses (6 credits)
• Accommodation in comfortable tourist-class hotels
• All breakfasts in the hotels
• Professional visits
• Cultural tours
• Inter-city transportation Barcelona-Paris-Barcelona
• Welcome reception and farewell dinner in Barcelona
• Health insurance