INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LCOB STUDENTS 2017-2018
WHY PARTICIPATE IN AN EXCHANGE? Opportunity to learn first hand about other cultures Experience unique learning atmospheres Make long-lasting connections with students and professors from other parts of the world Broaden your outlook and knowledge of the world Put what you learned in class into practice You pay tuition to FGCU for the courses you take at the partner university. (Travel, housing, meals, etc. costs not included as part of the exchange agreement.) You ll also have fun!
INTERNATIONAL PARTNER UNIVERSITIES France Audencia Business School La Rochelle Business School Germany University of Wuerzburg New Zealand Unitec Spain University of Barcelona (UB) Business University of Barcelona (CETT) Resort & Hospitality Management
EUROPE La Rochelle Business School La Rochelle (France) University of Wuerzburg Wuerzburg (Germany) Audencia Business School Nantes (France) University of Barcelona (UB and CETT) Barcelona (Spain)
OCEANIA Unitec Auckland (New Zealand)
NEW PROGRAM OPTIONS TO BARCELONA (UB) A prestigious Spanish university Offers a great selection of business courses taught in English Beautiful campus and city Easy to fly to Barcelona
When can I go? Full Semesters only Fall (limited course options) Spring (large selection of business courses) PROGRAM OPTIONS TO BARCELONA (UB) 3-4 week summer classes available through CETT in July What do they include? All programs are taught in English Spanish language/culture class costs extra Will I receive academic credit at FGCU for course(s) I take there? Yes
PROGRAM OPTIONS TO BARCELONA (UB) Is housing included? Room and Board in Agora BCN International Student Residence Hall (double room and 3 meals per day during the Fall, Spring and short Summer programs) What are the costs? Tuition at UB is waived. You are responsible for your travel expenses, housing, meals, local transportation, personal expenses, insurance and immigration requirements (if they apply to you) Total approx. $3,000-7,000 (depending on when you go, the rate of exchange, your travel costs and the choices you make)
CETT SUMMER 2018 PROGRAM MARKETING OF SERVICES: SUCCESSFUL SALES MANAGMENT Marketing of Services: From strategy to commercialization Strategies to improve loyalty and revenue CULTURAL AND URBAN TRENDS IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT Cultural Trends, Global Values vs Local Patterns Urban Trends in Smart Cities DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Leadership, Communication and Negotiation: the ABCs of Personal and Professional Development Personal Awareness and the Ability of Adaptation: Keys to Integration in a Professional Context SPORTS MANAGEMENT: ENTREPRENEURSHIP APPROACH Sport, Society and Entrepreneurship Management of Sporting Enterprises Dates: July 2-19, 2018
A French Ivy League school Accredited by AACSB International Great selection of business courses taught in English Beautiful campus and city Lots of cultural and sports activities Easy to get to by train from Paris PROGRAM OPTIONS TO AUDENCIA
When can I go? PROGRAM OPTIONS TO AUDENCIA Full Semester - Fall or Spring terms Summer Programs Eight-week program that includes one week in Brussels, Belgium What do they include? All programs taught in English A language/culture class for France Summer programs include company visits, cultural and social activities Will I receive academic credit at FGCU for course(s) I take there? Yes
SUMMER 2018 MAY 21-JULY 13 Select a module each week dates of modules need to be updated for 2018 Week 1 May 21-25 Week 2 May 28-June 1 Week 3 June 4-8 Week 4 June 11-15 Marketing to Europe Branding & Advertising Strategies Innovation, Creativity & Design Cross-Cultural Management Crisis Communication Leadership Luxury Management Effective Business & Communication in the EU Week 5 June 18-22 Week 6 June 25-29 Week 7 July 2-6 Week 8 July 9-13 Study Trip to Brussels European Union: History, Institutions & International Relations International Trade European Finance Big Data, IT and Marketing
PROGRAM OPTIONS TO AUDENCIA Is housing included? Student residence, apartment, or with a host family during the Fall, Spring and Summer terms The Summer Program also includes a stay in a hotel for one week in Brussels, Belgium What are the costs? Tuition at Audencia is waived. You are responsible for your travel expenses, housing, meals, local transportation, personal expenses, insurance and immigration requirements (if they apply to you) Total approx. $5,000- $7,000 (depending on when you go, the rate of exchange, your travel costs and the choices you make)
NEW PROGRAM OPTIONS TO LA ROCHELLE Accredited by AACSB International Offers a great selection of business and hospitality management classes taught in English Beautiful campus and city Lots of cultural and sports activities Easy to get to by train from Paris
When can I go? Full Semester Spring term (recommended) PROGRAM OPTIONS TO LA ROCHELLE Summer Programs Three-week program options for business and hospitality management majors (can t guarantee it will take place until end of April) What do they include? All programs are taught in English A language/culture class for France Summer programs include company visits, cultural and social activities Will I receive academic credit at FGCU for course(s) I take there? Yes
SUMMER 2018 JUNE 27-JULY 15? Available Programs Global Leadership and International Business (Management) Luxury Fashion Brand Management (Marketing) Tourism and Hospitality Management (RHM elective) Program includes: One class (select which class applies to your major/minor Single room in residence hall (no meals) or Bed & Breakfast with Host Family 9 hours of French Language Welcome reception Cultural excursions with English speaking guide A Weekend in Paris (covers transportation and housing only) Cost: 1,250 in Euros (plus your tuition for 3 credits at FGCU) (verify 2018 costs)
Is housing included? PROGRAM OPTIONS TO LA ROCHELLE You have the option of staying in a student residence or with a host family during the Fall, Spring and Summer term What are the costs? Tuition at La Rochelle is waived. You are responsible for your travel expenses, housing, meals, local transportation, personal expenses, insurance and immigration requirements (if they apply to you) Total approx. $3,000- $7,000 (depending on when you go, the rate of exchange, your travel costs and the choices you make)
PROGRAM OPTIONS TO UNITEC Offers a great selection of programs in business and a few hospitality management options Beautiful campus and city Lots of cultural and sports activities Easy to get to from the airport in Auckland
When can I go? Full Semester only - Fall or Spring terms What do they include? All programs taught in English A Midori language/culture class may be offered PROGRAM OPTIONS TO UNITEC Will I receive academic credit at FGCU for course(s) I take there? Yes
Is housing included? PROGRAM OPTIONS TO UNITEC You have the option of staying in a student residence during the Fall or Spring terms What are the costs? Tuition at Unitec is waived. You are responsible for your travel expenses, housing, meals, local transportation, personal expenses, insurance and immigration requirements (if they apply to you) Total approx. $8,000 (depending on when you go, the rate of exchange, your travel costs and the choices you make)
PROGRAM OPTIONS TO WUERZBURG PART I Created a special three-month summer program for LCOB students majoring in: CIS, Accounting and Marketing, or minoring in CIS and Supply Chain Management Beautiful campus and city Lots of cultural and sports activities Direct flights from Fort Myers to Frankfurt available Easy to get to by train from Frankfurt
PROGRAM OPTIONS TO WUERZBURG When can I go? Summer Program Three-month program (May-July) What do they include? Specializing in SAP software SAP I (you can take it at FGCU- course is offered in the fall semester) SAP II Possible SAP III (if at least 3 students sign up) Internship (currently limited to 5) All programs taught in English Summer offers a variety of cultural activities Will I receive academic credit at FGCU for course(s) I take there? Yes
Is housing included? PROGRAM OPTIONS TO WUERZBURG Housing options are limited. University of Wuerzburg will assist in securing student housing. What are the costs? Tuition at Wuerzburg is waived. You are responsible for your travel expenses, housing, meals, local transportation, personal expenses, insurance and immigration requirements (if they apply to you) Total approx. $8,000 (depending on when you go, the rate of exchange, your travel costs and the choices you make)
To be eligible, the student must: Start the process at least nine months to a year in advance Academic requirements: Business & RHM-Have earned a minimum 60 credits and transitioned into their major Earned a minimum 3.0 GPA at FGCU Meet FGCU s Code of Conduct Get a Letter of Recommendation from a faculty in their major Write a Personal Statement Have a Valid Passport and visa (if needed) Purchase the required FGCU insurance as well as that required by the international partner where they want to attend REALLY want to participate in the exchange! DO I QUALIFY?
WHAT STUDENTS SAY WHEN THEY RETURN This was hands down the best decision we have ever made! We learned a lot and also had the best time of our lives. Classes are much longer and more concentrated. Working with students from all over the world, is both challenging and rewarding. It is impossible to explain all the experiences you gain and things you learn from being able to fully immerse yourself in an entirely different culture I met people from over 20 countries, and keep in touch with most of them. We had a professor who explained the basics of the European Union and at the same time kept us updated on the events that were going on in Europe. It was an interesting week since the EU decided to bail out Spain. I felt like I was learning while history was in the making.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO GET STARTED? For more information about the programs, visit our website http://www.fgcu.edu/cob/studentexchange.html When you are ready to explore what option might be best for you, please call 239-590-7302 to schedule an appointment