The 2010 SU Summer Program
in Scandinavia will run for three
weeks during
the Summer I semester. The Perdue
School of Business, in collaboration with the University
of Tartu, in Estonia, has created the program, which
offers students a chance to experience firsthand two of
the most dynamic economies in eastern Europe. The Baltic
states are developing their economies at an impressive
rate. Estonia is one of the leaders in business growth
in the region, and across the gulf, Finland has been a
major player in the development of the region. Thus, the
program will also incorporate a visit to Helsinki,
Finland. Estonia and Finland provide a unique location
to study international business in dynamic XXI century
Europe.
CLASSES:
BUAD 396: Business Study Abroad
-
Examines issues in business administration in an
international setting. Specific topics selected from the
fields of accounting, economics, finance, information
systems, management, or marketing depending on the
faculty’s area of expertise. Part or all of the course
will be held outside the United States. Prerequisite:
Admission to the relevant Perdue
School study abroad program. 3
credits.
BUAD 696 Graduate
Business Study Abroad -
Examines advanced business
topics in an international setting. Specific topics
selected from the fields of accounting, economics,
finance, information systems, management, or marketing
depending on the instructor’s area of expertise. Part or
all of the course will be held outside the United
States. Prerequisite: Admission to MBA program and to
the relevant Perdue School study abroad program. 3
credits.
HOST INSTITUTION: The
University of Tartu was founded in 1632 by the King of
Sweden Gustav II Adolph. It is
one of the principle institutions of higher learning in
Estonia producing more than 70% of the PhD's in Estonia.
Tartu is
the second largest city in Estonia,
with a population of just over 100,000. Twenty
percent of the residents of Tartu are college students.
Nestled on the banks of the
River Emajõgi, Tartu is one of the
intellectual centers of the vibrant Baltic states.
Salisbury, MD and Tartu, Estonia have enjoyed a long and
cordial relationship as Sister Cities, with the Sister
Cities International Organization.
EXCURSIONS:
Likely excursions will include the capital
of Estonia, Tallinn, the ocean-side resort town of Parnu,
nestled on the Baltic sea, and an overnight excursion to
the capital of Estonia's immediate international neighbor,
Helsinki,
Finland. During your free weekend, you might visit
Stockholm in Sweden, St. Petersburg in Russia, or Riga
in Latvia.
HOUSING: Students will stay in
youth hostels owned and operated by the University of
Tartu. While on
excursions, students will be housed in tourist class
hotels.
COST: The program fee
is to be determined.
The cost
will include all tuition and fees,
international airfare,
lodging, field trips, scheduled sight-seeing,
some meals,
and substantial travel support both by the Salisbury
University faculty director and the University of Tartu.
ENROLLMENT: Admission to the program is competitive
and program enrollment is limited to
15 participants.
Students will be selected based on the following
criteria: business discipline, grade point average,
written essay, interview, and letters of recommendation.
All students must be in good conduct standing with the
university. Applications will
be reviewed as soon as they are received.
Acceptances will be made on a rolling admittance.
A printable copy of
this brochure is available here.
All questions concerning
the program should be addressed to:
Dr. Hong Yao, Global Programs
Coordinator
Perdue School of Business
Phone: 410-543-6327 Email:
hxyao@salisbury.edu
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