Newly Developed Educational Field Trip

Explore the competitive dynamics and cultural differences in family businesses and entrepreneurship within European Governance Systems.

BUEC 444 / SMO 686 is the international flagship field trip course for the department of Strategic Mgmt and Organization. The May 1-16, 2009 tour includes Germany, Austria, and France with stops in Frankfurt, Munich, Salzburg and Strasbourg.

Academic Highlights

 

  • 3 credits toward an MBA or BCom degree
  • Tour at BMW headquarters 
  • Lectures at the European Central Bank
  • Tour and discussion at Merck headquarters
  • Visit the European Business School and Technical University of Munich
  • Meet international students and academics
  • Lectures and up to date European case studies from University of Alberta faculty
  • Assignments related to business visits, current European challenges and case studies

Europe Dome

Cultural Highlights

 

  • The UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Valley
  • The Romanic city of Mainz 
  • The Cathedral of Strasbourg 
  • The European Parliament 
  • Schloss Neuschwanstein 
  • Mozart's city Salzburg, and more!
    		• Europe Castle