Academics
Courses: Great classes with first class professors that make studying in Prague educational and fun. These professors are not stuffy! They are hip and cool and provide you with current knowledge, cutting edge business strategies and networking opportunities with real entrepreneurs.
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Student's Quote
"This program was a great way to be in Europe for a month for cheap! The combination of classes, the trips to Vienna and Bratislava and the amazing race out to the medieval village; it was worth every penny!" Brandon Henak
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Each course is worth 4 US credit hours (or 7 ECTS credits). Students enroll in 2 classes for a total of 8 US credits(or 14 ECTS credits). Students also take an informative and fun Czech language and culture course for free. All courses are taught by highly-credentialed international professors. These courses are accredited by University of Economics Prague. Transcripts will be provided to each student upon completion for transfer back to their home institution. Classes will be taught in the English language. (Note: Students are advised to check with their home university registrar to ensure transfer credit will be approved).
Offered courses for Summer 2009:
- Czech language and culture (required, free of charge/not for credit)
- International Business
- Global Marketing
You can see sample syllabus here (in pdf format).
Internship or Independent Study: Not a business or entrepreneurship major but want to study in Prague? Why not an internship with a local or international company or an independent study?
Faculty: The professors hold graduate degrees in their discipline and have extensive experience in the region. Space is limited to 30 to ensure all students have adequate access to their faculty members.
Accrediting University:
The program is highly regarded in the international arena in both Europe and North America and credits are issued directly from the University of Economics Prague (in Czech this university is called VSE, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze). Upon a students' completion of the coursework, the professors submit their grades to the Director of the program and the Dean of the College of International Relations signs off on the transcripts. Most importantly, VSE operates in accordance with the principles of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) and all courses at the university are approved by the Czech Ministry of Education.
Students accepted into the program may enroll in no more than two courses during the program. They are required to attend all sessions including all site visits to businesses and off campus guest lectures provided as part of the academic component. The courses meet all University of Economics course policies, they are intensive in nature and we are bound to conforming to the VSE grading scale. We will provide you with the course syllabi upon request.
The total amount of academic hours per course is:
40 direct contact hours = 4 transfer credit hours in the North American system
40 direct contact hours = 7 transfer credit hours in the ECTS European system
The academic rigor of these courses approved by VSE are at the upper level undergraduate ranking. Graduate credit is also available.
The University of Economics, based in central Prague, is the top educational center of the Czech Republic. The university provides Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree study programs and programs of life-long education to both national and international students. Areas of study include international business, management, finance and economics. The University of Economics is a fully accredited institution of higher education that closely collaborates with other universities and academic institutions such as the European Study Abroad Center. The overall global approach is complemented by European and, in particular, Central European specifics providing an indispensable knowledge of this region with its high potential for development and growth.
The highly ranked International Business program provides students and subsequent graduates with knowledge and skills that are absolutely indispensable for their career in middle and top management of big multinational companies.
The essential features of the International Business program are excellent faculty members, an interdisciplinary approach to education, integration of management studies with intercultural aspects, and analyses of regional markets in global environment. In cooperation with the University of Economics, the European Study Abroad Center is proud to call the University of Economics Prague a life long partner in education.
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