As the world becomes more globalized, employers are often looking for people
that have a background in international business. Villanova University sponsors
eight summer business programs that provide students with the opportunity to
gain the international business experience necessary to be competitive in
today's workplace. Depending on the program, internships and/or coursework are
available. VU summer programs are open to undergraduates and MBA students.
Trip Dates: June 19 – Aug. 1, 2009
Orientation Dates: Wednesday, March 25, 6-9pm
Thursday, April 2, 6-9pm, in Bartley Hall
Program
To meet the demand of a growing global marketplace, future employers, and the needs of our students, Villanova University has set up a fantastic program in one of world’s fastest growing economies.
This program offers our students an experience which combines lectures, corporate visits and many social & cultural events. It starts in the city of Shanghai, where our students will choose two courses to take on the campus of ECNU, a leading university in China, located near downtown Shanghai. The lectures will be delivered in English by ECNU faculties. The students will also participate in several corporate visits. Past visits have included: Kodak, GE, AIG, GM, Johnson and Johnson, Wyeth, Hutchison Shanghai Pharm, Zurich, PWC, Boeing, etc. During one of the weekends, the students will visit Hangzhou, a beautiful city on the West Lake. The students will also have the options to sign up for tours to other nearby cities, such Suzhou, Zhouzhuang, Wuxi, etc. The program will end in the capital city of Beijing, where our students will have the opportunity to visit many historical sites in addition to the corporate visits.
This six-week program allows students to earn a total of 6 undergraduate credits.
Faculty Program Coordinator
Dr. Wen Mao
Department of Economics and Statistics
Villanova School of Business
Bartley Hall 2015
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085 610/519-6429 wen.mao@villanova.edu
Additional Academic Requirements
Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Only available to undergraduates.
No language proficiency is required.
**Non-Villanova students must submit a letter from academic advisor acknowledging the transfer of credit. Students not allowed to take program for non-credit.
Courses
Choose two from the following:
The Transition of China’s Economy, 3 credits
International Economics, 3 credits
International Finance, 3 credits
Housing and Meals
Students will be housed in the Academic Exchange Center on the campus of ECNU. Students will share double rooms, will have internet access. Some of the meals are included in the total costs, most other meals are the responsibility of the student. Meals on campus and in local restaurants are very inexpensive, but western food costs more.
Excursions
In addition to the corporate visits in Shanghai and a three-day field trip to Beijing, the program also includes a weekend trip to Hangzhou and the nearby West Lake. The students also have the option to sign up for individual tours to various places near Shanghai. The social events include Acrobatic Show, Huangpu River Cruise, a visit to Yuyuan Garden during the stay in Shanghai; and visits to the Forbidden City, Summer Palace and the Great Wall in Beijing.
Itinerary-Summer 2009
Saturday, June 19, 2009
Depart USA
Sunday, June 20, 2009
Arrive Shanghai, China
Monday, June 21, 2009
Courses on ECNU campus and Corporate Visits in Shanghai
This program gives students the opportunity to study in one of the world's most
international cities: Geneva, Switzerland. Students will take a two-week intensive
course on "International Organizations in Global Politics." This intensive course,
taught by faculty from the University of Geneva or other European universities,
are followed by a six-week internship at a Geneva-based international business or
organization.
The over 100 international organizations provide internship opportunities to students in business, political science, sociology, and economics. The program offers internships in such areas as international peace and conflict resolution, human rights, international trade and finance, humanitarian work, transportation & communication, environmental protection, science, health and culture. Students have access to the library at the University of Geneva. This eight-week program allows students to earn 6 undergraduate credits.
Cultural Component:
Geneva is one of the most international cities in the world with 40% of the population being non-Swiss. Consequently, there is plenty of cultural diversity to be explored in Geneva itself. The city of Geneva offers free admission to all of its museums and an almost non-stop series of summer outdoors events that include concerts, farmers' markets, parades, fairs etc. The shores of Lake Geneva offer opportunities for bike riding, wine tasting, hiking, the Montreux Jazz Festival, the International Olympic Museum. The rest of Switzerland is readily accessible by the world's best rail system. In the past, students have enjoyed visiting other Swiss cities, going hiking in the Alps and exploring various extreme sports. The Burgundy region and the Rhone valley in France offer further opportunities to explore a rich cultural and culinary history in close proximity of Geneva. Other European destinations also are easily reached as Geneva's international airport is home to a number of low cost airlines.
Language:
There is no language requirement. The working language at all the internships is English. In and around Geneva, English is widely spoken. However, knowledge of French or any other foreign language, is always a plus as it makes the local culture more accessible.
BA2002 Business Administration Internship, Six weeks, 3 credits
(For students with a background in business/economics)
OR
Business Track II
DIT 3330 Independent Study 3 credits
BA 2002 Business Administration Internship , Eight weeks 3 credits
*Must have approval by Dr. Sohail Chaudhry for Track II
Faculty Program Coordinator
Dr. Sohail Chaudhry
Department of Decision Information and Technologies
Villanova School of Business
Bartley Hall 3076
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085 610/519-4369 sohail.chaudhry@villanova.edu
Additional Academic Requirements
Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Business Track I only available to undergraduates.
No language proficiency is required.
**Non-Villanova students must submit a letter from academic advisor acknowledging
the transfer of credit. Students not allowed to take program for non-credit.
Housing and Meals
Student housing is located at Le Cénacle, in the heart of Geneva (left bank)
in a residential area that is within easy walking distance to the tram and center
of town. Le Cénacle sits on 5 acres of grounds and gardens. Students will stay in
single bedrooms, will have laundry and wireless internet access. Breakfast is included,
other meals are the responsibility of the student. Kitchen facilities and food storage
is provided to participating students. Link
to Student Accommodations
Excursions
Welcome and Farewell Receptions, City Tour of Geneva, and a weekend excursion
are included in the cost of the program. Such trips may include visiting historical
landmarks in Geneva, outings to famous wine growing regions along Lake Geneva, trips
to medieval towns in Burgundy, short hikes in the Jura Mountains or Bernese Alps
or a boat trip on Lake Geneva.
This program gives students the opportunity to study at one of the most
prestigious business schools in the world, the London School of Economics and
Political Science (LSE). Students may also participate as a business intern for
a firm located in London, UK. The summer program is designed to allow each
student to earn 6 undergraduate credits by participating in one of the following
tracks:
Track I: One undergraduate course at
LSE during Session II and a six-week internship.
Track II: One six-week internship and
one Villanova University course MGT 2350 International Comparative
Management, or an independent research paper that will fulfill the credit for
MGT 3340, Independent Study in International Business or a free elective.
Track III: Two undergraduate courses
at LSE. One course in Session I and another course in Session II.
Program Dates
Track I - June 8 – August 15, 2010
Track II - June 15 – August 15, 2010
Track III – July 30 – August 15, 2010
Location
London, England. London School of Economics and Political Science.
Additional Academic Requirements
Tracks I and III: Minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Track II: Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Non-Villanova Students:
Submit a letter from your academic advisor acknowledging the transfer of credit
with your application.
Faculty Program Coordinator Information
Dr. Peggy Chaudhry
Department of Management and Operations/International Business
Villanova School of Business
Bartley 2039
(610) 519-6442 peggy.chaudhry@villanova.edu
Courses
Potential transferable Session I and II courses at LSE:
Analysis and Management of Financial Risk; Business Analysis and Valuation;
E-Business in the Digital Age; Economics of European Integration; Financial
Markets; International Business Strategy; Human Rights: Theory, Law and
Practice; International Law; Public Finance, and Social Science electives, such
as Understanding Foreign Policy: The Diplomacy of War, Profit and Justice; The
Middle East in Global Politics; World’s in Collision: International Politics
from the end of the Cold War to the War on Terror; and What Kind of Europe?
Please visit the LSE summer school web site at
www.lse.ac.uk/summer-school
for a detailed list of courses offered during Sessions I and II.
Previous Internship participants have been placed in the following companies:
BBC Worldwide Ltd., Barclays Bank Plc, Blend, Blue Oak Capital, Burberry’s,
Citigroup, Copyright Promotions Licensing Group, Ltd., Deutsche Bank, Disney
Channel-UK, Elizabeth Arden, Fidelity International, Fox Sports International,
GovNet, JP Morgan, JD Spicer & Co., Hermes Pension Management Ltd., IMG Group,
INCA Productions, IN2Vista, KPMG, Louis Vuitton UK, Making Waves, Mellon Europe,
Lehman Brothers, London Underground, Park Place Capital, Paul Smith, Pentland
Brands, Purple PR, Revlon International, Royal Bank of Scotland, Singer &
Friedlander, TVF Media, Universal Pictures, Van Baaren & Wright, Venn Group, and
Viacom UK, Volkswagen AG, The Weinstein Company, Zouk Ventures.
Excursions
Villanova University will sponsor group trips to Greenwich, Westminster
Abbey, Tower of London, one West End musical--Wicked, and a Shakespeare play at
the Globe Theater. There will also be a welcome reception, a farewell party, and
other social events during the program.
Housing
Dorm style housing in the South Kensington area of London is provided for all
tracks of the program. Each room has shared kitchen facilities with a private
bathroom. The rooms will be shared with other students on the program. The
housing is located in an exclusive area of London with many cafes, restaurants,
and stores within walking distance of the housing facility. The South Kensington
subway stop is just minutes away.
The purpose of this program is to provide students with the opportunity to participate
in their choice of academic courses overseas and to gain an international perspective
on global business activities.
Program Dates
May 20 - June 26, 2010
Location
Rome, Italy.
John Cabot University.
Additional Academic Requirements
This program is only open to following students: VSB students -OR- Arts & Science, Engineering, or Nursing students pursuing a Business Minor. No language proficiency required.
Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Faculty Program Coordinator Information
Dr. Andrea DeMaskey
Department of Finance
Villanova School of Business
Bartley 2094
610/519-6108 andrea.demaskey@villanova.edu
Courses Offerings
All courses are conducted in English
Required course
MGT 3305: International Business Studies - 3 credits
This course is conducted at John Cabot University, and will include a series of lectures and site visits.
All students enroll in one additional business or social science course offered
by John Cabot University during the summer session. 3 credits Classes at John Cabot
are two hours a day, Monday through Thursday.
Excursions
In recent years, site visits have included the US Embassy, UN organizations in
Rome, and various business firms. Students are able to arrange independent travel
to visit other Italian cities and tourist areas on weekends. They may also take
advantage of the wide range of social and cultural activities such as musical performances,
theater, film, opera, and social clubs available in Rome.
Housing & Meals
John Cabot University arranges for students to share apartments throughout the city. Every effort is made to locate apartments relatively close to John Cabot. Students may elect to prepare meals in their apartments or to take advantage of the wide variety of restaurants available in Rome.
Additional Information
Gymnasium and sports club facilities are available through John Cabot University.
Itinerary 2010
May 19, 2010
June 27, 2010
Departure from USA
Arrival in Rome
John Cabot University Registration
Walking Tour of Rome
Classes Begin
Last Day of Classes
Final Exams
Return to USA
NOTICE: Villanova University reserves the right to modify or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
This program offers students the opportunity to combine classroom experience with a six-week, three-credit internship arranged by the premier provider of professional internships in Europe: European Study Abroad (EUSA).
Program Dates
June 6 – July 25, 2009
Location
Madrid, Spain
Academic
Requirements Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Completion of Intermediate Spanish language sequence or equivalent (For
VU students: Completion of SPA1122)
Non-Villanova Students: Submit a letter from your academic advisor acknowledging
the transfer of credit with your application.
Faculty Program Coordinator Information
Dr. Ken Taylor
Department of Economics
Villanova School of Business
2070 Bartley Hall
(610) 519-6430 kenneth.taylor@villanova.edu
Courses
The Madrid summer internship program includes a 3-credit course and a six-week internship. Students will receive a total of six (6) credits in total for the program.
Students take the REQUIRED course of study below:
Econ 4200: Spain, the European Union and the Global Economy
This course will begin during the first week in Spain with subsequent meetings on Wednesday evenings for the remainder of the stay. This course will be taught in a seminar format with a final 10-page paper due no later than September 30, 2009.
Previous internship participants have been placed in the following companies: *Please note that internships are guaranteed, however these particular internships are subject to change and assignment takes place after the conclusion of the interview process.
Financial Services: American Express, Citibank VISA, Merrill Lynch Private Bankings
IT & Telecoms: Oracle, Philips Espana, Afina Sistemas, British Telecom, Electronic
Data Systems
Marketing: Asesores 2000, Continuity Company, Miami International Airport
Marketing, Ogilvy One
Consulting: International Venture Consultants, Deloitte Consulting, Analistas Financieros Internacionales
Hospitality, Food, Travel: Allied Domecq,
American Airlines, Grupo Zena, Hotel Ritz, Hotel Suecia
Villanova University will sponsor a group trip to Toledo. This excursions is optional and included in the program cost. Students will have the opportunity to travel to other areas if they choose to not participate in the group excursions. These costs will be assumed by the student.
Housing & Meals
Students will spend the first week in Spain in dormitory style apartment housing in Madrid. During the first week some meals will be provide while most will be prepared by students in their apartment’s studio-style kitchen or taken at restaurants in the surrounding neighborhoods. During this week students will have an orientation session, be provided with a tour of the city and the course of study will commence. The weekend after arrival students will transition to their home stays.
Students will live with host families around the city to allow a full immersion into the Spanish language and culture. Madrid's excellent public transportation system ensures the internship sites are normally not more than a 30-minute commute from home stays. Students are provided with breakfast and dinner on weekdays and are expected to take lunch near the office.
Itinerary
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Sunday, June 7 to Friday, June 12
Wednesday, June 10 to June 12
Saturday, June 13
Sunday, June 14
Monday, June 15 to Friday, July 24
Friday, July 24
Saturday, July 25
Students arrive in Madrid.
General Orientation, Tour of City and Course Begin.
Internship Orientation and Confirmation Interviews
Transition to Home Stays.
Excursion to Toledo
Professional Internships.
Farewell 'Tapas' dinner
Students depart Madrid
NOTICE: Villanova University reserve the right to modify or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
The objective of this program is to introduce students to business development
in the largest emerging market economy in Europe, Poland's economic transformation
to a market system, and the business opportunities available there.
Program Dates
Dates: July 18 - August 1, 2009
*See itinerary for specifics*
Location
Warsaw, Poland.
University of Warsaw.
Additional Academic Requirements
No language proficiency required.
Faculty Program Coordinator Information
Dr. Miron Wolnicki
Department of Economics
Villanova School of Business
Bartley 2068
610/519-4384 miron.wolnicki@villanova.edu
Courses
For Graduate Students:
MBA 8523: International Business Studies 3 credits
Excursions
Study visits will be to locations in Warsaw, Krakow, Czestochowa, Auschwitz, and Wieliczka. Students will travel by coach throughout Poland. Local guides and translators will accompany the group.
Housing & Meals
Students will reside in tourist hotels in Warsaw and Krakow. Meals will be taken at local restaurants.
Itinerary
VU Pre-Departure Coursework & Orientation: 2nd week in May, 2009. Trip Overseas: Departure on July 18, 2009 Return on August 1, 2009. Pre-departure Coursework at VU: 2 weeks before departure
About Poland
Poland, today regarded as the closest ally of the USA in Europe, is a member of NATO and the EU. Americans are welcomed there and Poles are especially friendly toward visitors from the States. Polish-Americans represent the third largest immigrant group in the USA and many maintain close contact with their native land. The country is almost uniformly Roman Catholic. It is politically stable and safe for international visitors.
Poland is the birthplace of Thaddeus Kosciuszko and Kazimierz Pulaski, heroes of the American Revolutionary War, as well as of Pope John Paul II and Frederic Chopin. It was Poland's Solidarity Trade Union and its leader, Lech Walesa, that started a peaceful transition from communism to capitalism in Europe and Russia. Poland also spearheaded market reform in Central Europe and today stands as the most impressive evidence of the vitality of the market system. Polish military forces have joined the United States in overseeing the transition of Iraq to a democracy - a process they experienced in the 1990s.
NOTICE: Villanova University reserve the right to modify
or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
Shanghai and Beijing, China.
East China Normal University (ECNU), one of the top universities in China will
host the China program
Dates
Trip Dates: July 18-Aug. 1, 2009
Orientation Dates: Wednesday March 25, 6-9pm and
Thursday, April 2, 6-9pm
Program
This 3 week program for MBA students includes an introduction to Chinese business, culture,
and society. Through team-taught courses (in English) at the East China Normal University
and site visits in the Shanghai and Beijing areas, students are introduced to macroeconomics,
business management, finance, the stock exchange, foreign
trade, and marketing in China.
Course Offerings
MBA 8523: International Business Studies - 3 credits
Lectures at ECNU include the following topics: Introduction to Chinese
Culture & Language, Chinese Economy, Chinese Financial Markets, Trade relations between U.S. and China.
Faculty Program Coordinator
Dr. Wen Mao Department of Economics Villanova School of Business Bartley 2015
610.519.6429 wen.mao@villanova.edu
Additional Academic Requirements
Must be an MBA student.
No language proficiency required.
Housing and Meals
In Shanghai, students will live in en-suite rooms at the Faculty Guest House
of East China Normal University. In Beijing, students will stay in a local hotel.
All meals, both in Shanghai and Beijing, will be taken at local restaurants. All breakfasts are included along with some of the lunches and dinners.
Excursions
Past site visits included Zurich Financial, AIG, Johnson and Johnson, Shanghai Pharmaceuticals, Boeing, Kodak, GE, etc. While in Shanghai, students will visit Yu Yuan Garden, go to an acrobatic show and take a boat ride along the Huangpu River. Students will also have the opportunity to visit Hangzhou, a beautiful city on the West Lake, not too far from Shanghai. While in Beijing, students will visit the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tianan-men Square, and the Summer Palace.
Additional Information
Students will travel predominantly by taxi in Shanghai and Beijing. Taxis are
convenient and inexpensive - $3-$5 will get you to most places within the cities. Language
is not a problem on the ECNU campus. Most students can communicate in English. Off
campus, fewer people will be able to speak English but you will find that most are
extremely friendly and willing to help (even if they don’t understand English well).
Former program participants have encountered few problems.
Immunizations
It is recommended that all students have an up-to-date tetanus booster and the hepatitis A series of 2 shots, as well as the hepatitis B series. Please contact your personal physician to make arrangements and verify your immunization history.
Insurance
By signing the Villanova University Release Form, you are agree that you have health insurance coverage while in China. If your current policy does not cover you in China, please follow this link to the student handbook and scroll to page 10 for insurance provider suggestions:
Students will travel as a group on designated flights
arranged by a qualified travel agent designated by the Faculty Program Coordinator.
Domestic travel within China will be coordinated by travel agents in China.
NOTICE: Villanova University reserve the right to modify
or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
Dates TBA: Early-October 2008
Last Three weeks in July, 2009
*See Itinerary for specific dates.*
Program
This 3 week, 3-credit program includes a study of culture and languages, politics,
society, economics and history of Italy. A practical introduction to European and
Italian business, as well as culture and society is also included. The program is
taught in English by faculty from the SDA Bocconi, Bocconi University School of
Management and focuses on macroeconomics, business management, finance and marketing
in Italy and the Euro-zone.
Course Offerings
MBA 8523: International Business Studies
3 credits
Faculty Program Coordinator
Debra A. Arvanites, Ph.D.
Villanova School of Business
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
610-519-4102 debra.arvanites@villanova.edu
Additional Academic Requirements
Open to students enrolled in the Villanova Professional MBA Program only.
No language proficiency required.
Must be taken for a letter grade, research paper required after return to the U.S.
Excursions
Middle weekend available for personal excursions. Venice, Florence, Rome, Zurich, Cinque Terre, among many others have been popular options.
Housing and Meals
Students will reside at the Hotel D'Este in Milan. Breakfast is included at the hotel. A limited number of lunches will be provided at the faculty club on campus at Bocconi University. If a student intends to bring a 'guest' (spouse, significant other, friend), the guest will be responsible for the additional per person per night charge by the hotel, as well as any additional personal expenses. This fee will be paid directly to the Hotel D'Este. Please note, guests are not permitted to participate in the Program's lectures. If space is available, guests are allowed to attend excursions. They are more than welcome to join the group in the evenings and weekend.
Itinerary-Summer 2009 (Tentative)
VU Pre-Departure Coursework & Orientation:
2nd week in May, 2009.
Trip Overseas:
Departure on July 18, 2009 Return on August 1, 2009. Pre-departure Coursework at VU: 2 weeks before departure
NOTICE: Villanova University reserve the right to modify
or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
Dates
Faculty Program Coordinator
Dates
Excursions 
