Business & Society in Europe

Business & Society in Europe

Course dates:
22 July, 2023 to 19 August, 2023
Fee:
1300
Topics:
Economics, Multidisciplinary, Social Sciences
Application deadline:
Saturday, 24 June, 2023
University:
Freie Universität Berlin International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS)
Berlin, Germany

ONLINE COURSE

General information

Europe encompasses the world’s largest and most complicated market. Recent events, particularly those following the ongoing economic crisis on the continent, raise profound questions about the future of Europe. This course will focus on present and future business issues facing the entire continent. Under this focus, we will examine the following questions: Should a “European” management style be developed instead of the national practices that frequently characterize companies originating in different European nations? How and under what circumstances should the European Union expand to Turkey, Ukraine and other countries in the East? What has been the impact of the Treaty of Lisbon, in effect since 2009, on European economic, political and social issues? In order to provide essential background and context for these issues, we will also review key events in modern European History.

In class, we will utilize a variety of approaches, including small-group study, lectures, and case-study analysis, to develop a comprehensive understanding of European business.On virtual excursions to different districts of Berlin, we will study how European and German history have influenced the economic development of this magnificent international capital and we will investigate the impact Berlin has in turn had on European business management. The course will also feature guest speakers on different topics in business and society in the European context.

Registration

The easiest way to register to FUBiS is by using the online registration form. You can find detailed information on how to register here.

ECTS accreditation

5 ECTS

Contact information

Email: fubis@fubis.org

Phone: +49 30 838 73 472