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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 (Mercedes & BMW), sizable industries (Airbus), and universities all while 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 20 - 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:
$3,150 + 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 $1,200.
Program Highlights (set tours and itineraries subject to change):
Hamburg:
Factory Tour of Airbus Plane A380, the world's largest commercial airplane
Harbor Tour of Europe's 2nd largest harbor
Welcome Dinner: Oberhafen-Kantine
Berlin:
Tour of German Parliament and special meeting with a member of the German government
Tour of Axel-Springer AG, the largest European printing company
Munich:
Tour BMW World and Museum
Tour Loewenbraeu Brewery
Tour of Siemens, head of world office
Stuttgart/Boeblingen/Tuebingen:
Tour of Daimler/Mercedes-Benz Production Plant: AMG production
Mercedes-Benz Museum
Tubingen
Tour of University of Tubingen
Hechingen
Tour of Hewlett-Packard, European head office
Tour of Burg Hohenzollern
Friedrichshafen:
Tour of European Aerodynamics Defense and Space (EADS) Company, Astrium/Cassidian Division, parent company of Airbus
Tour of University of Constance
Farewell Dinner at Seepromenade at program close, Meersburg
Zurich, Switzerland:
Tour of Zurich financial district & free afternoon to explore
Appenzell, Switzerland/Bregenz, Austria:
Tour of dairy farm & cheese factory
Gondola ride up mountainsideSome 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 1, 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 is due on March 1, 2013 to the Office of Global Education. Fees for GBM 440C are made payable through Extended Learning.
Travel-Study Germany 2013 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
