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Germany-Austria-Switzerland Travel Study
Program Highlights:
Enjoy the sights of Europe while doing some practical networking, visits of world-renowned auto companies and sizable industries, and completing GBM 440C. Students in this program will be guided by Professor Klaus Schryen as he introduces them to German culture and the competitive business world there.
Academic Calendar:
May 21 - June 3
Academic Focus:
Global Business Management 440C: International Travel Study, Europe
Language of Instruction:
English
Requirements:
- Class level: Upper-division standing
- GPA: 2.75 and above; good academic standing
- Completion of Pre-Business Core
4 units GBM 440C run through Extended Learning
Housing:
Shared rooms at various hotels throughout the countries visited
Estimated Cost:
$3,050 + Extended Learning Fees
All fees include transportation in country, accommodation, daily breakfast, and excursions. Airfare and personal expenditures are NOT included in the program cost. Program fees for GBM 440C are run through Extended Learning, and should average around $1,000.
Program Highlights (set tours and itineraries subject to change):
Hamburg:
Factory Tour of Airbus Planes such as A320, A330 and A380
Harbor Tour of Europe's 2nd largest harbor
Berlin:
Visit Freie Universitaat
Tour of German Parliament and special meeting with a member of the German government
Tour of Bayer-Schering Pharmaceutical Company
Munich:
Tour BMW plant
Tour Loewenbraeu Brewery
Stuttgart/Boeblingen/Tuebingen:
Tour of Daimler/Mercedes-Benz Production Plant: AMG, E/S class production
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Tour of Burg Hohenzollern
Karlsruhe
Tour of Duale Hochschule
Friedrichshafen:
Tour of European Aerodynamics Defense and Space Company, Astrium/Cassidian Division, parent company of Airbus
Appenzell, Switzerland/Bregenz, Austria:
Tour of dairy farm & cheese factory
Zurich, Switzerland:
Tour of University of Zurich
Tour of Zurich financial district
Some Useful Airfare Search Engines:
How to Apply:
- Attend an information session by Faculty Leader, Klaus Schryen.
- Print out the application packet below. All application materials must be received to Global Education, Craven 3200, by Friday, February 3, along with your $300 non-refundable deposit. Space is limited! Only cash, checks or money orders will be accepted. Please make checks payable to CSUSM.
- Final payment of $2,750 is due on March 2, 2012 to the Office of Global Education. Fees for GBM 440C are made payable through Extended Learning.
Travel-Study Germany 2012 Application:
- Germany Travel Study Application
- Medical Disclosure Form
- Air Travel and Hold Harmless Statement
- Foreign Study University Contract A & Attachment A
- Personal Conduct Agreement
- Flight Information Form
Attend an Upcoming Info Session with Professor Schryen:
- Thursday, February 16, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Mark 305
- Monday, February 20, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Mark 305
- Tuesday, February 21, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Mark 305
- Wednesday, February 22, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Mark 309
- Thursday, February 23, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Mark 305
- Monday, February 27, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Mark 305
- Tuesday, February 28, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Mark 305
- Wednesday, February 29, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Mark 309
- Thursday, March 1, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Mark 305
