Business & Society in Europe

Business & Society in Europe

Course dates:
20 July, 2024 to 17 August, 2024
Topics:
Economics, Social Sciences
Application deadline:
Saturday, 22 June, 2024
University:
Freie Universität Berlin International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS)
Berlin, Germany

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, including the recent Brexit vote and the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

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

A comprehensive overview on fees and registration can be found here.

Accommodation

For more details on the different accommodation options, please click here.

ECTS accreditation

5 ECTS

Contact information

Email: fubis@fubis.org

Phone: +49 30 838 73 472

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