CEECE in Prague at University of Economics

NEW!!!

Summer 2010 Prague Programs include a trip to

Vienna, Austria + Bratislava, Slovakia on July 3rd - 5th!

Schedule: Summer 2010

June 6th - summer students arrive 

June 7th - orientation

June 7th - first day of summer semester 

July 2nd - end of summer semester 

July 3rd - 5th - trip to Bratislava,Slovakia + Vienna, Austria

July 6th -  summer students depart 

Program Objectives: 

The program has two main goals: to provide a rigorous academic program which gives students the opportunity to study at University of Economics while taking courses with other international students, and to build valuable cross-cultural skills by living in an international setting.   

Academic Program: 

The academic program earns students 3-12 semester hours of credit. (*equivalent to 4.5-18 quarter hours for those on a term schedule). The program is designed to give every student a basic understanding of the Czech culture, while at the same time allowing for the program to be personalized to each students individualized needs. Students can choose one to four (3 credit) elective courses of their choice. Classes do fill up, so students are encouraged to apply early for the best choice of courses. 

*This program requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 and at least one year or two semesters of College. 

The CEECE Summer program in Prague includes: 

1. tuition and fees 

2. most required textbooks

3. an official transcript from University of Economics

4. accommodation in the Jarov dorm or apartments or independent living 

5. airport pick-up and drop-off 

6. orientation 

7. a Resident Director in Prague

8. scheduled events and excursions

9. a local transportation pass- allows unlimited transport on Prague city buses, trams, and subways

10. use of a prepaid cell phone with Internet access. Students are responsible for recharging the phone when they run out of credits

Application, Program Fee, and Deadline: The first step to admission is submitting your application and a $300 deposit. After your application has been approved and we have received your deposit, we will reserve your place in the program and register you for the courses you have chosen. The comprehensive program fee for Summer 2010 at University of Economics is $3499 with the independent living option, $3999 with the dorm option and $4499 with the apartment option and includes everything listed above. The application deadline for the Summer program is April 9th, 2010. Late applications may be accepted if space is available. Students are encouraged to apply early for best course choices since classes do fill up. The balance of the program fee is due by May 7th, 2010.

FAQ

Courses:

IP 322 Business negotiations in Central and Eastern Europe - The course deals with business negotiations both in theory and practice. After explaining it in general, the course focuses on negotiations with inter cultural background. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a general idea about how do business negotiations work, how to plan them and how to lead them. They will be also aware of what differences and difficulties they can expect while having a business negotiation with partners from different cultures.

IP 331 Global Business and International Trade- The purpose of this course is to provide students with the basic knowledge of international trade theories and international trade development trends in last decades. Special attention is given to international trade position of Central and Eastern Europe. This course offers an approach to the consequences of the current changes in (formerly) East-West trade for trade opportunities within the region. Important part of the course represent globalization effects on World Trade and World Economy.  

IP 340 International Marketing Communications- Course provides an integrated overview of the different forms of marketing communications (advertising, direct marketing and online communication, public relations, sales promotion, personal selling). Course focuses on their functions, theoretical background and practical applications.  

CEP 307 Strategic Risk Management- This unit aims to disentangle the components of strategic risk and then encourages students to create new strategic risk management processes applicable in the white heat of busy organizations. This course is intended to equip the general manager with sufficient knowledge to be an active and informed participant in organizational decisions regarding strategic risk management. Tools and techniques will be offered to bring alive conceptual frameworks and theory.  

Where will you be living in Prague?

Many programs won't tell you.  Students choosing the apartment option are housed in apartments in the center of of the city in Prague's Vinohrady district.  Vinohrady is an affluent residential area which borders the downtown shopping district.  The area begins just behind the national museum on Wenceslas square and continues to the east.  Click here for details.