International Summer University
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration)
In summer 2012, the International Summer UniversityWU (ISU WU) will take place for the 23rd time. Every year the team of the ISU WU designs a new and interesting program which meets the high standards of WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business).
The ISU WU takes place in July and August for three week sessions in Vienna, a city which hosts many major international organizations and is located in the heart of Europe. The program is divided into Bachelor and Master levels.
Dates:
July 9 - July 26, 2012
OR
July 30 - August 17, 2012
A large variety of economic and business related courses in English are taught by experienced, international lecturers. The main objective of the program is not to provide basic knowledge, but to deepen specific knowledge in business. Visiting local companies and solving practical case studies in intercultural groups complements the strong theoretical basis.
Around 200 students from over 30 countries take place in the ISU WU every year. An exciting social and cultural program effectively rounds out the program.
Visit WU's International Summer School website for complete details on the program, course descriptions, and a video clip of the program. Click here to download the program's informational brochure and take a look at some preliminary schedules.
Courses in the Undergraduate Program:
Undergraduate Programs are taught in English and each consist of one intensive course and one enrichment course. Students will earn a total of 8 ECTS per program.
Intensive courses are held from Monday through Friday in the mornings. These courses total 6 ECTS and are held by WU university staff.
- International Human Resource Management
- Global Strategy, Marketing and Management Challenges
- Accounting and Finance
- Managing Social Change
Enrichment courses total 2 ECTS. These courses are held by renowned, international guest lecturers of WU partner universities and take place on selected afternoons.
- Courses will be set on the ISU WU website in January 2012
Students will earn UM-St. Louis residence credit for these courses. Course equivalencies will be posted when they become available.
Courses in the Graduate Program:
The three-week Graduate Program on International Management is taught by highly qualified guest lecturers of WU partner universities with topics changing on a weekly basis. This program totals 9 ECTS and is taught in the mornings and afternoons. The language of instruction of the Graduate Program is English.
- Courses will be set on the ISU WU website in January 2012
Estimated Costs:
|
WU Summer Program |
Educational Fees1 (2011 rate; summer 2012 rate TBA) |
$773.70 |
Information Technology Fee |
$37.20 |
Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee |
$0.00 |
ISU WU Undergraduate Program Fee2 |
(1190 EUR) approx. $1606 |
ISU WU Waived tuition3 / Reduced tuition4 |
$0.00 |
Housing & Some Meals |
Included |
Weekend and Evening Meals and Other Personal Expenses5 |
$850.00 |
Airfare (estimate) |
$1,700.00 |
Course materials |
Included |
Miscellaneous6 |
$60.00 |
Total Estimated Cost7 |
$5026.90 |
1 Educational fees are based on 3 credit hours. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Program fee includes accommodation in the students' residence hall, breakfast & lunch (Monday through Friday on lecture days), public transportation ticket within Vienna for the time of the session, use of WU's library, computer laboratories, eLearning Services, wireless internet on campus, and language resource center, course materials, and a program certificate upon completion. Factored at a $1.33 exchange rate.
3Waived WU Tuition applies to students who are officially nominated by the University of Missouri – St. Louis Study Abroad Office as part of the general exchange agreement.
4 If students are not nominated, the reduced tuition scheme of 400 EUR applies.
5 Students will need to buy evening and weekend meals not on lecture days; This estimate is for remaining meals and personal expenses. (It will vary by student depending on personal habits).
6 Includes mandatory HTH international health insurance and International Student Identification Card (ISIC).
7 Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. The cost estimate above does not include fees for the social program, excursions, or independent travel, which can vary widely from student to student.
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How to Apply/Application Process:
To apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page for deadlines, application procedures, and forms.
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.
Last modified January 2012