European Business & Economy

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
Economics and Management (HU)

Course code: E20
Bachelor level

This course offers a two-week introduction to Europe with a strong focus on economic and business developments. The European Union with almost 500 million citizens faces serious challenges in its role as a major player in the global economy. After a brief historical overview, students will be introduced to several core issues on European economic politics, law, finances, demographic, social and technological developments, and decision-making processes.

The course will take students to Brussels, the European 'capital', and to a multinational in the Netherlands to learn how a large company deals with these challenges.

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LOCATION

» Breukelen (Nyenrode campus), The Netherlands

COURSE DIRECTOR

Inez Meurs

COURSE LEADER

Bart Toering

TARGET GROUP

This course is open to students from all fields with a strong interest in economic trends and topics in Europe. A good command of English is necessary.

COURSE AIM

After successful completion of this course, participants will have developed an overview of the main trends and topics in the European economy. They will have gained a theoretical background to which they are challenged to shape their own perspective and share this in group discussions, presentations and a paper.

PERIOD

08 July 2013 - 19 July 2013 (2 weeks)

CREDITS

4.0 ECTS credits + Certificate of Attendance

STUDY LOAD

30 contact hours (lectures and group work); appr. 20 hours of self study.

FEE

• € 1345 - Course + course materials + housing + mealplan

DISCOUNTS AND COMBINATIONS

» Overview of all available discounts

SCHOLARSHIPS

Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.

MORE INFORMATION

Inez Meurs
E: summerschool.business@hu.nl

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REGISTRATION

Deadline for registration: 01 June 2013

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