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International Summer University

Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration

During the summer 2009 the International Studies Center at Wirtschaftsuniversität (WU) will host students from all over the world for the 20th time in a row. The team of the International WU Summer University (ISU WU) is designing a new and interesting program which meets the high standards of the WU.

The WU, founded in Vienna in 1898, is Austria's largest and most renowned academic center for Economic and Management Studies. It offers a prime education in the fields of business, business law, economics, and business education and is a member of the renowned international networks PIM and CEMS.

At the WU much emphasis is placed on further improving international relations. Geographic and ideological barriers are coming down and different cultural groups are moving closer together. The WU has established a number of prestigious university partnerships and joint-study programs to advance the process of internationalization of science and research. Within the last few years approximately 200 partnerships/exchange programs with foreign universities have been established. They are coordinated and administered by the International Studies Center at the WU.

The main objective of the program is not to provide basic knowledge, but to deepen specific knowledge in business. In order to practice applying the acquired theoretical knowledge to real-life situations, courses also include practical assignments and projects.

The International Summer University WU 2009 also provides students and young graduates from Austria, Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia with an excellent opportunity for international and multinational education.

Visit WU's International Summer School website for complete details on the program and course descriptions.

Courses:

Students will earn three credits, choosing from:

- Global Leadership Competencies
- Cross Cultural Management
- Intercultural Marketing
- Negotiation Management
- Strategic Management

Students will earn UM-St. Louis residence credit for these courses. Course equivalencies will be posted when they become available.

Dates:

July 6 - July 24, 2009
OR
July 27 - August 14, 2009

Estimated Costs:

UMSL Tuition: $773.40 (3 credits. 2008 rate; summer 2009 rate TBA in April.)
Program Fee*: 1,090 Euros (2008 rate. 2009 fee TBA)
Airfare: $1,300 (estimate)
Mandatory Health Insurance: $47
Meals and Personal Expenses: $750 (depends on personal habits)

*Includes accomodation in the dormitory, breakfast and lunch on lecture days, public transportation ticket, textbooks and course materials, and use of library/computers.

To see the current Euro/Dollar conversion, use a Currency Converter.

Application Process:
Students will need to submit the following documents to the Study Abroad Office. Forms are available online or in the Study Abroad Office, 261 MSC. Deadline is February 23.

1. UMSL Study Abroad Application Form
2. One letter of reference
3. Transcript (Use study abroad transcript request form)
4. Scholarship application and scholarship essay

Upon your acceptance to the program, additional forms will be mailed to you. You will need to complete and return them to the Study Abroad Office in a timely manner.

Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
All UM-St. Louis students who study abroad are required to attend pre-departure orientation. This session will cover registration and financial aid, credit transfer, travel, health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. Details and location.