JBU European Business Studies Program

June 10-July 16, 2004
$4600 all inclusive
(transportation, lodging, food, 9 credit hours tuition, entrance fees)

This program will take students to business locations in Ireland and Europe, and expose them international trade and business in those locations during a six week period of time. It will combine classroom instruction with tours to relevant governmental and business locations.

The Goal of this program is to provide JBU business students with greater exposure to the international business environment, to provide a basic conceptual framework for international trade, and to provide a better understanding of the European economy. This program will also seek to provide a deeper understanding of the different business environments, different business practices, and different business cultures in the region.

Courses Offered:

INT 2113 European Business Practices
three hours
A study of the cross-cultural aspects of doing business internationally, with special focus on the European context. As part of the course requirements, students travel to Europe for three weeks to experience cultural behaviors and differences firsthand.

INT 3113 European Trade
Three hours
An examination of the basics of international trade, the relevance of the EU, and the integration of the European economy. Included in the curriculum is a three-week tour of European businesses and political institutions relevant to trade.

BUS 3153 Business Ethics
Three hours
Explores the moral dimension of business. Includes the nature of the corporation, work in the corporation, and the corporation in society. Cases and pointcounterpoint essays by noted thinkers are studied and discussed from a Christian
perspective.

Team Size: 6-8 students
Professors: Joe Walenciak, Patrick Roche, Gene King, William Stevenson
Location: Ireland

For More Information, Contact:
Mr. William A. Stevenson
Director of International Programs at John Brown University
wstevenson@jbu.edu
479.524.7119