Program Highlights:
This summer program is entitled “International Entrepreneurship – A Central European Perspective” at Wroclaw University of Economics. During the course you’ll attend lectures taught by prominent university professors in the morning, and in the afternoon you’ll meet with local business people to discuss current issues. This is a great way to learn about business issues first hand from people working in the field!
The University:
Wroclaw University of Economics is one of the top five economics universities in Poland. Altogether it employs 784 academic teachers and has 18,000 students. The university is conveniently located in downtown Wroclaw.
The City:
Wroclaw is located in Lower Silesia, and it is the fourth largest city in Poland. Most visitors remember it as a city of quaint bridges and canals (there are 12 islands and 112 bridges!). It also called the cultural center of the region due to its museums, tourist sites, theaters, galleries, music festivals, and numerous cultural events. There are wonderful restaurants and green parks, making it an attractive study abroad location. Moreover, within the city there are 13 institutions of higher education, so there are plenty of college students to meet!
Courses & Descriptions:
The summer school entitled “International Entrepreneurship – A Central European Perspective” consists of 60 teaching hours. You can earn 4 semester credits. The course is divided into two parts:
Part 1: International Business Management and Strategy
- International Human Resources Management
-Strategic Entrepreneur – a business simulation game
Part 2: Economics and Business Finance
-Business Finance for Entrepreneurs
-Financial Investments
Your daily classes will run from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. In the afternoons you will also have some organized academic activities, i.e. meetings with business people, field trips, discussions, etc.
Transfer Credit:
Wroclaw University of Economics is fully accredited by the Polish Ministry of Education. Most colleges and universities allow you to transfer credit from courses taken abroad. Before applying it’s important to speak with the study abroad advisor at your home institution to obtain pre-approval for your courses and determine how many credits you’ll receive. Every educational institution has different policies about transferring credit, so we encourage you to follow your institution’s regulations. Usually the number of credits that you receive depends on the number of teaching hours. Following the American system, we suggest awarding 1 semester credit for every 15 hours of class time or 1 quarter credit for every 10 hours of class time.
After completing the program, we’ll send your registrar or study abroad advisor an official transcript with the course titles, course hours, and grades. Your university will need this transcript to transfer credit.
Financial Aid:
It is possible to transfer your financial aid to pay for some or all of the program costs. The first step is to check with your home institution’s financial aid advisor before applying. Since every home institution has different rules, only your advisor can tell you what kind of aid can transfer. Study Abroad Poland is happy to provide you with a certificate of enrollment or any other documents that your university might require.
Scholarships are available on our scholarships page.
Application Deadline(s):
May 07, 2012
Late applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Applying for our programs is simple! Fill out the on-line application form and wait for more information from us.
