Global Programs

Estonia & Russia - Summer 2010 

Interest Meeting - October 13, 2009 - 3:30 PM

CH 122             

Program: This summer study program offers students a chance to experience one of the European Union’s newest and fastest growing economies, Estonia. The host university is in the heart of the city of Tartu and nearby housing will make it accessible. This three week Summer I program will run from May 24 to June 12, 2010 and it will include classes in the University of Tartu, sightsee in Tartu, a visit to Tallinn, the capital city and home of many multinational subsidiaries. Tallinn has a beautifully preserved medieval old town replete with towers and walls. We will also take a ferry and visit St. Petersburg, Russia.

Locations:  Estonia with its population of 1.4 million inhabiting the 28,000 sq. mile territory on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea is an EU member country. Its low population density leaves ample space for wilderness forests, wetlands, and reedy coastal areas rich in nesting birds, and picturesque small islands. At the same time, schools in remote villages are equipped with computers, also over 60% of all home computers have internet access, and every second Estonian has a mobile phone. University of Tartu – was founded in 1632 and is the leading university in Estonia and one of the top universities in Northern Europe. The university offers all degrees from bachelors through doctorates. Its eleven schools offer programs as diverse as art, history, medicine, business, law, and science. Over 400 international students study at Tartu mostly from Finland, Germany, Sweden, Latvia, Russia, and the USA. Tartu – dates to 1030 and today is a city of 100,000, about one fifth are university students. Tartu has theatres, museums and clubs as well as green parks on the banks of the River Emajõgi that also has a sand beach. A sister city of Salisbury, Tartu is a highly suited place for study, research, and recreation.

Courses:  BUAD 396 Business Study Abroad: Economic Integration (3 cr.) This course will examine several Eastern European countries as well as the Baltic States from both economic and business integration perspective.  Particular attention will be given to interdependence of these states in the political, social, and economic environments that have impacted each other. Prerequisites:  Admission to the PSB study abroad program

                BUAD 696 Business Study Abroad: Economic Integration (3 cr.)  This course will examine several Eastern European countries as well as the Baltic States from both economic and business integration perspective.  Particular attention will be given to interdependence of these states in the political, social, and economic environments that have impacted each other. Prerequisites:  Admission to the PSB study abroad program

Faculty:  Dr. Richard Hoffman and Dr. Hong Yao

Costs:  Cost of program will be $4,600-$4,900 depending on number of participants, this includes the course fee. All participants must possess a valid passport.

The Application: Application form, recommendation letter, essay, and conduct release form.

The Dates:  May 24 to June 12, 2010

Questions and contacts:

Dr. Hong Yao, Ch124F hxyao@salisbury.edu
Dr. Richard Hoffman, CH126D RCHOFFMAN@salisbury.edu

Ms. Kristie Horner, Administrative Assistant, Global Programs,  CH 124B kmhorner@salisbury.edu