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 24 – August 11, 2012
Orientation Dates: TBD
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.
The program has two main components:
Internship: Villanova University has partnered with the Institute for the
International Education of Students (IES) in order to offer internships in a
variety of disciplines. Students will participate in internship placements over
five-weeks of the program, for 150 hours total. Placements depend on availability
and student background and skills. Because internships involve a third party,
internships may be quite competitive and placements cannot be guaranteed. Final
internship decisions are made in Shanghai based on placement availability and
interviews on site. The program will make its best effort to arrange internships
for Villanova students in Shanghai. **Once you are accepted into the program,
you will be required to submit additional documentation via IES's online
procedure.
*In the event that an internship is not available to a student, the student
will take MGT3305 - International Studies Practicum (3 credits). This course
involves morning lectures various topics ranging from the financial markets
of China, the economic reforms and international trade; afternoons include corporate
visits to various companies. The past visits included Bank of American, Johnson
and Johnson, KPMG, etc.
Students participating in an internship placement are required to take Transitions
of China's Economy (VU course ECO4200 or ECO3108), as well as participating in the three
lectures related to the program.
All students are also required to take a “Survival Chinese Language” training.
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
ECO4200 – or – ECO3108 The Transition of China’s Economy, 3 credits
BA2002 – Global Internship -OR- MGT3305 the International Studies Practicum,
3 credits (For students who do not receive an internship placement)
In addition, students are required to take Survival Chinese (2 hours per week,
10 hours total), and participate in three lectures related to the program.
Accommodations
Students will stay share hotel rooms with one other student (double rooms),
located in Central Shanghai. Internet access is included within housing. Students are responsible for
their own meals.
Excursions
Upon arrival, students will go through an orientation which will be in conjunction
with IES. The orientation shall include: Comprehensive information on health and
safety, culture, and living in Shanghai. Students will be provided with an information
packet during orientation which includes a detailed student handbook, local area
information, and a program schedule. Also included in the orientation is a
Huangpu River Boat tour and visit to the Shanghai Planning Museum, a welcome
reception, and a mixer with internship hosts. Students will also participate in
a Shanghai walkabout tour with student helpers in the People's Square and
Nanjing Road. A farewell reception will conclude the program.
Additional excursions include:
Day trip: Hangzhou, which includes transport, entrance fees, and one meal.
Day trip: Caoyang Community Field trip will include round-trip
transportation, visit to Caoyang Activity Center and local market, lunch,
socialization with families, and a visit to a home for the elderly.
An overnight, two day/one night excursion is also planned to Xi'an. This
excursion includes meals, two breakfasts, hotel accommodations, tour guide, and
the activities below. Students will share hotel rooms during the course of the
excursion. Activities are included as follows: Guided tour of Shaanxi history
museum, Talk from Xi’an history expert, Delicacies lunch, Afternoon bicycle ride
on Xi’an city wall (90 minutes), Shadow puppet demonstration, Free time in
Muslim district (great mosque, snack street), Muslim dinner, Terra Cotta
Warriors, including a meeting with local farmer who discovered the Warriors,
Tour of the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum, and the Big Goose Pagoda Tour
Lastly, a seven-day/six-night excursion is planned to Beijing. This
excursion includes a one-way overnight train transportation from Xi’an in a
soft-sleeper and return train transportation to Beijing. students will stay in
shared room, hotel accommodations during the course of the field trip. While in
Beijing, students will visit the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Forbidden
City, and will also have the chance to visit various business located within the
city. At the close of the excursion, group transportation will be provided from
the Shanghai train station to the Shanghai accommodations.
Visa
Students will be required to obtain a Chinese visa. If you are applying to
the Shanghai internship program, please ensure that your passport is valid for
at least six months after the program 'end date.' Please renew immediately if
passport is expired, or will not be valid for at least six months following the
completion of the program.
Upon acceptance, students will be required to submit their actual passport to
the Office of International Studies. Dr. Wen Mao will work with students to
obtain the Chinese visa, which will be available to students towards the
commencement of the program. More information on the visa will be provided once
the group has been confirmed.
Student Service Support
Fully-Trained Local Staff. The IES Abroad Center is a fully-staffed local office
ready to respond quickly and professionally to student and faculty needs. An on-site
Customized Programs coordinator will be designated specifically as the point of
contact for students and faculty on the program. This on-site coordinator, in partnership
with other IES Abroad Center staff, helps to oversee the academic quality for IES
Abroad taught courses and to manage logistics including accommodations, field trips,
cultural activities, and day-to-day administration. This coordinator will also handle
on-site emergencies and manage student academic, health, and discipline issues in
conjunction with the IES Abroad Dean of Students Office in Chicago. IES Abroad will
provide information to the School’s students concerning cultural activities and
available local resources, such as libraries and athletic centers, in the program
location.
24/7 Emergency Support. IES Abroad will provide 24/7 emergency support, including
emergency protocols & evacuation plans, for students and accompanying faculty member
pursuant to its customary policies and procedures.
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
Program Canceled for Summer 2011
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
9-week program gives students, from all Villanova University
colleges/majors, the opportunity to study at one of the most prestigious
schools in the world, the London School of Economics and Political
Science (LSE), as well as participate as an intern for an organization located in London,
UK. Students from all Colleges may participate in this program, internships are
available in a variety of areas, not only business! The summer program is
designed to allow each student to earn a total of 6 undergraduate credits.
Upon arrival, during the first week, students will participate in a
comprehensive orientation. In addition to a city tour and program orientation,
students will also complete an intensive Internship Capstone seminar. During the
Internship Capstone seminar, each intern will work to establish clear academic
learning objectives and goals that will focus on enhancing the overall
internship experience. The student will learn what is expected within the
British workplace; participate in discussions about the professional working
culture within London, and other related insights to this overseas internship
placement.
Students will be placed in a four-week internship that corresponds to that
student's course of study, professional and personal goals, to ensure the
quality and academic relevance of the placement. To determine the appropriate
opportunity, the student receives an individual assessment meeting with the
placement team to clarify the student’s skills, interests and professional
goals. The student will select three areas in which they would like to intern;
all three areas will receive equal consideration. The placement team then draws
upon the extensive employer network to find the right match. If a match does not
exist in the employer database, the team will conduct vigorous outreach to
locate a proper placement. The companies and organizations that make up the list
of approved internships in the database are carefully and regularly monitored by
site visits and student assessment. Once the student commences the internship,
the team provides office hours for counseling beyond the standard workday,
offers mid-term reviews to ensure learning goals are being met, and acquires the
supervisor evaluation at the conclusion of the placement.
Once the internship has been completed, students segue into a one week
Internship Capstone seminar which will guide the students through reflective
exercises, learning objectives, and culminates in a final paper. Once completed,
this paper will be assessed and credit granted for the internship experience.
The student will take one course (3 academic credits) at LSE during Summer
Session II during the final three weeks of the program. Once the LSE course has
been completed, the program will finish its time in London by holding a farewell
reception for the students. Since the 2012 Summer Olympics will close on
Sunday, August 12, 2012, we have made special arrangements for the students to
stay until August 14, 2012.
Program Dates
June 11 – August 14, 2012
Location
London, England.
London School of Economics and Political Science
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 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 keep in mind that students must meet any pre-requisites placed on
LSE courses.
Please visit the LSE summer school web site at
www.lse.ac.uk/summer-school
for a detailed list of courses offered during Session II.
VU Arts & Science students should contact the OIS in order to ensure that
the selected LSE course will be approved for credit.
Internship Placements
Business: Economics, Finance, Management, International Business
*See 'Additional Academic Requirements' for more information on internships
within business, finance and economics
Arts/Architecture/Art Administration
Professional Theatre
Politics & International Relations
Comparative Law
International Organizations
Health & Human Services
Advertising & Marketing or Public Relations
Film, Radio & Television
Journalism
Excursions
Villanova University will sponsor group trips to Greenwich, Westminster
Abbey, Windsor Castle, a West End musical, 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.
And don't forget, the Summer Olympics will be in London this summer! This
means that the city will be even more exciting, with events honoring and
representing the Olympics taking place throughout the city during the first two
weeks in August. While the VU program does not have formal Olympic-based events
planned for the group, students will be able to take advantage of the city and
all it will offer as part of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games!
Residence style housing in the South Kensington area of London is provided
for 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. Housing has been secured through the weekend
of the Summer Olympics Closing Ceremonies, so that students may take advantage
of being in the city for the completion of the Olympics.
Additional Academic Requirements and Program Details
3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Applications will be accepted on a rolling-admissions basis until the
March 2, 2012 deadline. *Priority will be given to students who apply by the "early action"
application deadline of Dec. 15, 2011.**
This program has a maximum enrolment of 30 students. 20 internships are
allotted for placements within business, 10 internships are allotted within
non-business placements.
Students interested in business work placements must have completed one
business-related course, preferably in business. Placements within business
include: HR, Financial Recruitment, Economics, Company Finance/Accounting,
Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, Banking, Marketing, Operations
(Logistics, Supply Chain Management)
Students interested in finance placements must have completed at least
one University course in Finance.
Once accepted, students will be required to submit a $850 non-refundable
commitment fee. This commitment fee will be due within two weeks of
receiving the acceptance letter. Final invoicing for the program will be
assessed in early-April, with the program balance due no later than Monday,
May 1, 2012.
Due to UK Tier IV Visa Requirements, students whose first language is
not English must have a valid, recent (within two years) TESOL/TOEFL
language exam. Please notify the OIS or Dr. Chaudhry if this applies to you.
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 17 – June 23, 2012 *Departure from USA on May 16*
Location
Rome, Italy.
John Cabot University.
Additional Academic Requirements
No language proficiency required.
Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Faculty Program Coordinator Information
Dr. David Shaffer
Chair,
Department of Finance
Villanova School of Business
Bartley 2019
610/519-5637 david.shaffer@villanova.edu
Courses Offerings
All courses are conducted in English
Required course
MGT 3305: International Business Studies - 3 credits
This course 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 2012
May 16, 2012
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 21
June 24
June 23, 2012
Departure from USA
Arrival in Rome, Program Begins
John Cabot University Registration and Orientation
Walking Tour of Rome
Classes Begin
Final Exams
Return to USA, Program Concludes
NOTICE: Villanova University reserves the right to modify
or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
The American University of Rome (AUR) program provides students with a multi-faceted
experience wherein issues of globalization, responsible corporate-society interface,
and innovation entrepreneurship are highlighted. During this eight-week program,
a group of distinguished outside leaders from Italian business and politics will
help you navigate the global business environment through
innovative coursework, company site visits including an Italian Parliament
tour, a visit to the U.S. Embassy, and either
an internship or service project focused on either an Italian business, governmental
agency, or non-profit organization. Students will become immersed in the Italian
culture through an intensive cultural immersion course delivered by AUR faculty,
through living in an authentic Italian neighborhood, and by working in, and with,
Italian organizations. Students will earn a total of six credits consisting of an AUR-led three-credit course, and a three-credit Villanova-led
business course which includes an internship or project-based consultancy.
Program Dates
May 22 - July 10, 2012
*To be confirmed mid/late January
Location
Rome, Italy
American University of Rome
Additional Academic Requirements
Program open to undergraduates only.
2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Language proficiency preferred, but not required. Support for improving language
skills will be provided.
Faculty Program Coordinator Information
Dr. Michael Capella
Department of Marketing and Business Law
Villanova School of Business
Bartley Hall 3005
610-519-6624 michael.l.capella@villanova.edu
Courses
The AUR Rome summer program consists of a variety of three-credit courses
taught by AUR faculty, and a required three-credit graded VU course
“Understanding the Global Marketplace” with a linked internship or consultancy
project. The “Global Marketplace” course will meet during
the first four weeks of the program and will include prominent guest speakers
from leading Italian firms, the Italian Government, and American organizations
and agencies focused on Italy. Internships and consultancy projects will be with
leading organizations and, though subject to change and contingent upon
completion of the interview process, past opportunities have been with Brand
Portal, Flumen, Conair Corporation, the Italian Parliament, the National
Italian-American Foundation, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy.
Excursions
While the program is based in Rome, it is a
central focus of the program to allow students to garner a more comprehensive
view of Italy. For this reason, trips are planned to other regions including
Tuscany (Pisa, Florence, Siena) and Compania (Naples, Sorrento, Pompeii).
Students will also have some ability to use weekends for brief excursions to
explore other areas of Italy.
Housing & Meals
In order to further the program goal of cultural immersion, students will
live in apartments located in an authentic Italian neighborhood.
Students are responsible for their meals. Students will gain a familiarity and
comfort level with everyday life in Italy by shopping in the local market,
visiting local restaurants, and using the local transportation system to get
around as the American University of Rome in located about a fifteen minute bus
ride from the apartments.
NOTICE: Villanova University reserves the right to modify
or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
This 7.5 week 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 28, 2012
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)
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:
Orientation week: Intensive Social and Professional Spanish (14 contact hours)
ECO 3108: Global Political Economy – Spain 3 credits Course satisfies the VSB ECO3108 requirement. For VSB students who have
already completed this requirement, arrangements may be made with Dr. Taylor to
pursue an independent study in economics/
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
August 19, 2011.
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 and Segovia. 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 few days staying in a hotel in central Madrid. During this time breakfast will be provide while other meals will be taken and paid for by students at restaurants in the surrounding neighborhoods. 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
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
June 6 - 8
June 11 - 15
June 11 -15, and Wednesdays June 20 - July 25
Date TBA
Date TBA
June 18 to July 27
Date TBA
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Students arrive in Madrid
Orientation activities and on-site interviews
1-week intensive Spanish language course
7-week course component
Excursion to Toledo
Excursion to Segovia
6-week internship component (half-day on Wednesdays)
Farewell 'Tapas' dinner
Students depart Madrid
NOTICE: Villanova University reserve the right to modify or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
In today’s
global economy, the European Union is the most important ally of the USA in
terms of business interests, foreign direct investments, trade and global
politics. The EU consumer market and its combined GDP are one of the worlds
largest. This new Economic European Seminar is offering a one of a kind,
high level insight on economics and politics of the contemporary European
Union. Participants will travel to four EU countries and four capitals to
talk person-to-person with professional economists, lawyers, politicians,
and government officials to get to know the US’s largest business partner.
In addition to this, students will get acquainted with diverse cultural and
historic legacies of the Western and Eastern part of the Continent. This
Seminar is essential for MBA students whose professional careers are or will
be connected to Europe.
IMPORTANT: Given
type of meetings and certain logistic requirements the Economic Seminar entails,
the program is limited to maximum 12 participants. We seek students who are
genuinely interested in the seminar’s content and offerings. The participants
will be selected on the basis of letters of recommendation and an application
letter send to the Faculty Program Coordinator. Application Deadline: January
15, 2012.
Program Dates
Dates: June 24 – July 8, 2012
Location
London, Paris, Brussels, Bruges, Warsaw, Krakow
Additional Academic Requirements
Open to students enrolled in the Villanova University MBA program only.
No language proficiency required.
Participation in the pre-seminar coursework meetings scheduled in May
and June of 2012
Courses
MBA 8523: International Business Studies, 3 credits
Seminar Curriculum: Meetings and Lectures
The term “seminar” best describes the total experience. MBA students will
participate in a number formal and informal meetings with bankers, scholars,
lawyers, business people, members of the European Parliament, EU officials,
ambassadors, a former prime minister and a central bank president. All of
the meetings will be outside classroom, high level and intellectually
demanding. Because of the extremely tight schedule and the necessity to
efficiently move through private offices, airports and railway stations, the
program will be limited to maximum 12 students genuinely interested in the
program. The meetings will take place in:
• The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development
• Freshfields LLC London
• The European Parliament
• The General Secretariat of the Council of Europe
• The College of Europe
• The Polish National Bank
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Warsaw
• White and Case LLC Warsaw
Faculty Program Coordinator
Dr. Miron Wolnicki
Department of Economics
Villanova School of Business
Bartley 2068
610/519-4384 miron.wolnicki@villanova.edu
Excursions
In addition to the established curriculum the Seminar includes:
• Bus and walking tours of London, Paris, Brussels, Bruges, Warsaw and
Krakow
• A visit to the Westminster Abbey, Eiffel Tower, and the Atomium in
Brussels
• A boat tour of Bruges
• Guided tours of the Royal palaces in Warsaw and Krakow
• Guided tour of the Auschwitz site and Holocaust Museum
• Guided tour of the Salt mines of Wieliczka (optional)
• A 4th of July party organized by the American Embassy in Warsaw
• A private reception in Warsaw family home
• 3 trips by the Eurostar Train (high speed train which travels at 220
km/hour)
Itinerary
VU Pre-Departure Coursework & Orientation: Pre-dated lectures in between April and June, on the Villanova University campus. Trip Overseas: Departure on June 25 and return July 8, 2011
June 24, 2012
Departure from Philadelphia to London
June 25
Arrival London
June 26 - 27
Program in London
June 28
Morning train to Paris
June 29 - 30
Program in Paris
July 1
Morning train to Brussels
July 2
Program in Bruges
July 3
Program in Brussels
July 4
Morning flight to Warsaw
July 5
Program in Warsaw
July 6 - 7
Program in Krakow
July 8, 2012
Departure from Krakow, via London, to Philadelphia
Housing & Meals
Students will reside in tourist hotels in the UK, France, Belgium and Poland.
Most of the meals will be at local restaurants.
NOTICE: Villanova University reserves 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 7-July 21, 2012
Orientation Dates: Late-April, 2012: To be announced once group is confirmed
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
Open to students enrolled in the Villanova University MBA students only.
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 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.
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 University MBA students 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 - 2012 (Tentative)
VU Pre-Departure Coursework & Orientation:
To be announced. Trip Overseas:
Departure on May 26, 2012; Return on June 8, 2012
NOTICE: Villanova University reserve the right to modify
or cancel the program if circumstances warrant.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Institute of Management Technology (IMT) - Dubai, one of the leading universities in Dubai will host
the Villanova University Dubai International Practicum Program
Dates
Trip Dates:
Wednesday, 28 December 2011 - Saturday, 14 January, 2012 Please note: The program dates may change by +/- 1 day depending on the
availability of seats and departure airport for the group flight.
After 29 July, 2011, inquire about the availability of participation in
the program via email to the Faculty Program Coordinator, contact info below.
Program
This 3 week program for MBA students includes an introduction to business,
culture, and society in the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Region.
Through courses (in English) taught by the Faculty and Industry Leaders at the IMT-Dubai and with
site visits in Dubai and the surrounding Emirates, students are introduced to the Economic Policies,
Business Practices, Finance and Islamic Banking, Dubai Stock Exchange, and Marketing Strategies of the GCC.
The program cost includes tuition, airfare, and local transportation during the
program activities.
Course Offerings:
MBA 8523: International Business Studies- Dubai International Practicum - 3 credits
Lectures at IMT-Dubai include the following topics: Culture and Religion in the Gulf, Economic
Policies of GCC countries, Business Negotiation in the Gulf, Marketing Strategies in the Gulf region,
and Financial Centers and Islamic Banking in the Gulf region.
Faculty Program Coordinator:
Dr. Sohail Chaudhry
Department of Management and Operations/International Business
Villanova School of Business
Bartley 3076
610.519.4369 sohail.chaudhry@villanova.edu
Additional Academic Requirements
Must be an MBA student.
No language proficiency required.
Housing and Meals
In Dubai, students will reside in single room dormitory style residency with
shared facilities at IMT-Dubai located in Academic City. Housing and most meals of different ethnicities are included with the program.
Excursions
Planned site meetings and visits include Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Department of
Economic Development, Jebel Ali Free Zone & The Palm, DUBAL -Dubai Aluminium Company, Dubai Stock
Exchange, and a Petrochemical Company. Additional activities planned for the students during this program
include a trip to Abu Dhabi, Dubai City Tour, and Desert Safari as well as visits to Bastakiya Dubai –
Historical Town Center, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and a Dhow Cruise.
Additional Information
Students will travel predominantly by bus that will be provided for transportation by IMT-Dubai for all program related trips while in Dubai. For personal travel in Dubai, metered taxis are readily available
at very reasonable rates to and from IMT-Dubai. Language is not a problem on the IMT-Dubai campus as English is widely spoken. Even off campus, students will be able to converse with local people in English throughout the GCC region.
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. Additional information can be found at the following link on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
By signing the Villanova University Release Form, you are agreeing to the fact that you have health insurance coverage while in Dubai. If your current policy does not cover you in Dubai, please follow this link to the student handbook and scroll to page 10 for insurance provider suggestions:
June 1 - July 29, 2012 *Tentative, dates to be confirmed
late-October*
Program
New for 2012!
This program is currently in its development phase. More details will be
available in late-November, 2012. As details become more clear, they will be
posted on this site.
This program gives students the opportunity to study in one of Asia's fastest
growing country: Singapore. Students will take a two-week intensive course on
"International Organizations in a Global Economy." This intensive course is
taught by faculty from the Business School of the National University of
Singapore. The NUS Business School is accredited by AACSB International
(Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (European
Quality Improvement System), endorsements that the School has met the highest
standards for business education. This is followed by a six-week internship at a
Singapore-based international business or organization.
There is a presence of over 3,000 leading American, European, Middle Eastern,
African, and Asian multinational companies and key local companies in Singapore.
They include businesses in Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Consumer Goods,
Electronics, Hospitality, Insurance, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceuticals
and Medical, Real Estate, Retail, among others. According to the 2011 Global
Financial Centres Index 9 Report, Singapore is ranked as 4th in the world. The
presence of these companies provides internship opportunities to students in
business and economics. The program offers internships in such areas as
international trade and finance, marketing, and telecommunications. This 8.5
week program allows students to earn 6 undergraduate credits towards their
degree.
Course Offerings:
MGT 2208: International Organizations in a Global Economy, 3 credits
BA 2002: Business Administration Internship, six-weeks, 3 credits
Students will be placed in a six-week internship that corresponds to that
student's course of study, to ensure the quality and academic relevance of the
placement. To determine the appropriate opportunity, the student receives an
individual assessment meeting with the placement team to clarify the student’s
skills, interests and professional goals. The placement team then draws upon the
extensive employer network to find the right match. If a match does not exist in
the employer database, the team will conduct vigorous outreach to locate a
proper placement. The companies and organizations that make up the list of
approved internships in the database are carefully and regularly monitored by
site visits and student assessment. Once the student commences the internship,
the team provides office hours for counseling beyond the standard workday,
offers mid-term reviews to ensure learning goals are being met, and acquires the
supervisor evaluation at the conclusion of the placement.
Faculty Program Coordinator:
Dr. Sohail Chaudhry
Department of Management and Operations/International Business
Villanova School of Business
Bartley Hall 3076
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
610-519-4369 sohail.chaudhry@villanova.edu
Additional Academic Requirements
Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Open to undergraduate students
No language proficiency is required.
Housing, Meals, and Transportation
Students will stay
in furnished student housing convenient to public transportation. Student
apartments include kitchen facilities, access to laundry, and Internet
connectivity. All meals are the responsibility of the student.
Excursions
A range of activities will be planned, in order to integrate students into
the city, local workforce, and their international internship cohort.
More on this soon!
2012 Itinerary
*Tentative, dates to be confirmed November, 2012*
Friday, June
1,
2012
Depart USA for
Singapore
Sunday, June 3
Arrival in
Singapore, group
flight pick-up and transfer to housing
June 4
Program and Internship Orientation
June 5 - 16
Coursework with Fridays
reserved for company site visits. Tuesday/Thursday afternoons reserved
internship interviews and placement confirmations
Trip Dates: January 2, 2012 – January 15, 2012
Orientation Dates: Early/Mid-December, 2011 Exact dates to be announced once
group is confirmed.
A FEW SPACES STILL REMAIN, APPLY NOW!
Program
This 3 week program for MBA students includes an introduction to
international trade and finance in Australia. Through lectures given by faculty
at the University of New South Wales and the Macquarie Graduate School of
Management, and with site visits to financial service and banking firms in
Sydney, and to Australian government agencies in Canberra, students are
introduced to macroeconomics, international trade policy and strategy, and
finance in Australia.
Course Offerings:
MBA 8523: International Business Studies - 3 credits
Lectures include the following topics: Introduction to Finance in Australia,
Australian Trade Policies and Strategies, and the U.S.-Australia Free Trade
Agreement.
Faculty Program Coordinator:
Dr. Michelle Casario
Department of Economics and Statistics
Villanova School of Business
Bartley 3062
610.519.4362 michelle.casario@villanova.edu
Additional Academic Requirements
Open to students enrolled in the Villanova University MBA program only.
Housing and Meals
In Sydney, students will reside in 2 bedroom apartments with their own
bedroom and shared facilities such as kitchen and bathroom. All breakfasts are
included along with a few select lunches and dinners. All other meals are the
responsibility of the student.
Excursions
Planned site meetings and visits include the U.S. Embassy, Australian
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Reserve Bank of Australia, Export
Finance and Insurance Corporation of Australia, Bluescope Steel, Australia
Technology Park, one of the 4 big banks (Westpac, ANZ, Commonwealth, NAB) and a
global investment bank. Additional activities planned for the students include
Sydney Walking Tour, Ferry Trip to Manly Beach, Performance at the Sydney Opera
House, Trip to the State Capital of Canberra, Tour of the Australian Parliament,
Visit to the Australian War Memorial, and a Hiking Trip in the Blue Mountains
with an Educational Aboriginal Tour.
Insurance
By signing the Villanova University Release Form, you agree that you have
health insurance coverage while in Australia. If your current policy does not
cover you in Australia, please follow this link to the student handbook and
scroll to page 10 for insurance provider suggestions:
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