This site contains information about the 2009 program. However it may be helpful if you're interested in enrolling for 2010. New information will be posted soon. 

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 Faculty-led, world-focused

Penn State faculty-led programs offer students the guidance of trusted faculty, with the freedom to explore the world. Our faculty will create the ideal itinerary for you.

• See Europe and earn credits in international business.
• Experience other cultures and meet students from around the globe.
• Gain lasting memories and friendships.
• See historic sites that you've only read about.

The European Union (EU) is the world's largest economic market, exporter, and recipient of foreign investment. Among its twenty-seven member countries, Denmark stands out as one of its most international in orientation. The country has been renowned since the Viking period, more than a thousand years ago, for its external orientation and, more recently, as home to the "happiest people in the world." For such a small country, Denmark is home to many well-known companies, including the toy-maker LEGO, the Carlsberg Brewery, the Danske Bank in finance, the porcelain-maker Royal Copenhagen, Maersk in shipping, and Scandinavian Airlines. Bordering Germany and only ten miles from Sweden, Denmark is an excellent location from which to explore Scandinavia and northern Europe.

Institutionally, the program will be based at the Copenhagen Business School (CBS). The global perspective of this highly rated, world-class institution is immediately apparent from the diversity of its student enrollment, its close relationship with affiliate businesses that have a global presence, and the diversity of the faculty. The program will consist of two courses. The first, I B 499 Europe and the Global Economy, will be taught by a Penn State Smeal College of Business professor. The course will examine Europe's global links in trade, finance, and business; the strategies of leading European companies; and the role of the EU in shaping the global business environment. The course will be discussion-based and may include guest speakers and company visits. The second course will be taught by CBS faculty; there will be three course options, from which the students will select one. In these CBS courses and in housing, the Penn State students will be mixed with students from across Europe and around the world.

The program will be based in Copenhagen, but throughout the program the students will visit a variety of cultural sites in Denmark and the Nordic region. These excursions may include curriculum-relevant sites such as Kronborg Castle, the site of inspiration for Shakespeare's Hamlet (providing a rich history of trade-related issues in the Nordic region); Roskilde (a key site of a Danish Viking community that explored and transacted with the global economy in the first millennium); several excellent museums; and company visits.

Courses Offered

B A 499 (3 credits) Foreign Study: Business Administration
I B 499 (3 credits) Foreign Study: Europe and the Global Economy
EGEE 120 (3 credits) Oil: International Evolution

Terrence Guay will teach I B 499. Instructors at Copenhagen Business School will teach B A 499.

Students must choose one course from the list of courses offered at Copenhagen Business School:

• HA HU 26 Value-Based Leadership
• HA HU 28 Anatomy of the Sub-Prime Crisis (prerequisite: Econ 302, B A 301, or Fin 100)
• HA HU 4B Entrepreneurship and Small Business Formation (prerequisite: business background)
• HA HU 34 Managing Across Cultures
• HA HU 35 International Business Strategy
• HA HU 46 History of Energy

All students are required to take I B 499 for 3 credits. If a student selects HA HU 46 from the Copenhagen Business School, they may register for either B A 499 (3 credits) or EGEE 120 (3 credits). All qualify for B A 499 except History of Energy, which can be offered as EGEE 120. All students enroll for 6 credits.

Eligibility

The program is open to all Penn State students and students from other institutions with a minimum 2.75 grade-point average. Applicants are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are encouraged to apply early, as enrollment is limited.

Faculty

Terrence Guay, clinical associate professor of international business, teaches international business courses at the undergraduate and MBA levels in Penn State’s Smeal College of Business. He specializes in the business environment of Europe and is completing his third book on the subject. He has lived and traveled extensively in Europe. He was a Regional Visiting Fellow at Cornell University’s Institute for European Studies; currently he is a regional advisory board member for the European Union Center and the Center for West European Studies at the University of Pittsburgh.

Expenses

The total program fee includes two components: tuition (6 credits) and a class fee (based on activities and location). All the students will pay the in-state tuition rate for 2009 Summer Abroad programs.

Expenses NOT covered are:

• passport and visa
• personal expenses
• optional excursions
• round-trip airfare (approximately $1,500 plus tax)
• most meals
• textbooks and supplies
• mandatory insurance (approximately $33.75)

Estimated Tuition (6 credits)

Out-of-state students will be charged the out-of-state tuition rate until the first day of the program. At that time the students’ bursar account will be adjusted to reflect the in-state tuition rate of $586 per credit.

In-state students will pay tuition according to their standing and the Penn State tuition schedule.

$3,516 in-state/out-of-state

The University reserves the right to revise the schedule of tuition and charges without further notice. For more information on tuition, visit http://tuition.psu.edu.

Class Fee

The class fee of $2,695 includes accommodations, field trips, and administrative costs.

Estimated Total Program Fee

The estimated program fee of $6,211 includes tuition as well as the class fee.

Refunds

All cancellations must be received by the conference planner in writing, by mail or fax. Do not use eLion; it does not remove you from the course, and you will be held responsible for all fees. Full refunds minus the $1,000 application fee will be made for cancellations received at least thirty days prior to the first day of the program. Refund requests made after that time will not be honored, and the participant or sponsoring organization will be responsible for the fees.

Information Technology Fee: 1 to 4.5 credits, $56; 5 to 8.5 credits, $111; 9 or more credits, $167

For passport information, visit http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/index.html.

How to Apply

Financial assistance: The Student Support Initiative for Penn State undergraduates enrolling in our Summer Education Abroad programs will continue for summer 2009. If you would like to be considered for such an award, please indicate this in the required short essay you will submit with your application. Include the reasons why you should receive financial assistance.

Submit your online application through Penn State Education Abroad.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 6, 2009

Cancellation: The University may cancel or postpone any course or activity because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other related costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.

Access: Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the conference planner at 814-863-5170.

Space may be available after the application deadline. Please contact the conference planner to determine availability and/or to be added to the waiting list.

Contact Us

Regarding program content:
Terrence Guay
Clinical Associate Professor of International Business
The Pennsylvania State University
324 Business Building
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-8490
E-mail: trg12@psu.edu

Regarding application process:
Judy Meder, Conference Planner
The Pennsylvania State University
225 The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-5170
Fax: 814-863-5190
E-mail: SummerAbroad@outreach.psu.edu

Regarding financial aid:
Office of Student Aid
The Pennsylvania State University
314 Shields Building
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-6301