Global Immersion 2024 Course: Germany & UAE
Destinations: | Frankfurt, Germany and Dubai, UAE |
Dates: | March 9 – 17, 2024 |
Faculty Lead: | Mark Johnson, Ph.D. |
Learn more from our August 22nd Global Immersion Faculty Webinar.
Topics to Explore
Economic Development, Financial Technology, International Banking Systems, Brexit Impact, Commercial Development, Growth & Innovation
Class Sessions
- Two virtual, synchronous class sessions (one in January & one in February; Dates: TBD)
- Virtual discussions & engagement
- On-ground experiences will provide the majority of contact hours for the course.
- Students are expected to attend all travel dates and class sessions.
Format
This course will utilize a blended learning experience that will include lectures, class readings, case studies, assignments, and projects. Participation will be a large percentage of the assessment for this course.
The Onground Experience
- 4 Nights in Frankfurt & 4 Nights in UAE
- A day trip by train to Strasburg, France
- Double Occupancy Rooms in 4-star hotels in both cities*
- Breakfast each day as well as most lunches and dinners (a few meals will be on your own)
- One-way flight ticket from Zurich to Dubai
- All on-ground transportation
- Company visits, panel discussions, and a case study
- Guided tours of Frankfurt and Dubai
- A dedicated tour coordinator accompanies the group in each city
- Business-focused and cultural excursions, as well as time to explore on your own.
- Tentative itineraries include: company & international bank visits, guided city tours, welcome & departure dinners, museums, tours of waterways, visit to Burj Khalifa and Palm Islands
*Single-room accommodations are available for an additional charge of $700. Lodging will be covered for the nights starting on March 8 (the day before the experience starts) and ending on the last night: March 16. The student will cover any additional nights.
Explore Further
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