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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.
If you want to do something different this summer, sign up for the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Recreation Management's summer program in Europe. Experience European hospitality for five weeks and reside in the midst of the breathtaking Swiss Alps and along Lac Leman (Lake Geneva), in the center of Europe.
This program is ideal for hospitality management students from any college or university in North America. The students live in an international environment and learn
about the hospitality field in a uniquely European fashion. Penn State offers six advanced undergraduate credits to students who complete this program; check with the registrar at
your school to find out whether you can apply these credits to your course of study.
The class begins at César Ritz in Bouveret, Switzerland, where students will attend class and reside in double occupancy rooms. During class days, continental breakfast and substantial lunches will be provided. The program will also provide field trips to destinations such as the Banfi Vineyards and Paris for a group dinner; there will also be a bus trip to Germany and Belgium. Students will move to Maastricht in the Netherlands for classes midway through the program. During the time when the class does not meet, all students can travel, independently, almost anywhere in Europe. They can visit Austria, Florence, Munich, Paris, the Riviera, Rome, Spain, and Switzerland. All students are required to purchase a Eurail pass.
In Maastricht, students will live in quadruple rooms where they will be provided lunch on class days and will also have access to cooking facilities. Otherwise, students are on their own for meals in the evenings and on nonclass days, when they may be traveling independently.
Courses Offered
HRIM 498F Special Topics: International Restaurant and Food Service Management (3 credits)
This course is designed to cover major European cuisines and oenology, such as those of France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, and Greece. A theoretical foundation is developed for
the general study of cuisines. In addition, the historical development of European cuisines is examined from ancient times to the present. Each cuisine is explained in terms of menu,
service, custom, presentation, and preparation. Lectures are supplemented by lab sessions. Students taste and evaluate European cuisines and keep a culinary and managerial journal.
HRIM 498I Special Topics: International Hospitality Management (3 credits)
This course is designed to expose students to international hospitality management, organization, practices, and structures in a European setting. Topics include the cultural influences
on hospitality management, managing in an international environment, the developing European economic community’s impact on tourism, and the effect of economic integration among
countries in the hospitality industry.
Bart Bartlett will teach the 498F and Dan Mount will teach 498I.
Eligibility
The program is open to all students with a minimum 2.5 grade-point average. Applicants are considered on a continuous, first-come, first-served basis. Students are encouraged to
apply early, as enrollment is limited.
Faculty
Dan Mount is an associate professor in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management. A certified hotel administrator, he holds a doctoral degree in business administration, in international business administration, from the United States International University. He has a master's degree from Michigan State University, with a specialization in hotel, restaurant, and institutional management; his undergraduate degree is in finance from Minnesota State–Mankato. Dr. Mount teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in advanced hotel operations, international hotel operations, and service management.
Bart Bartlett is an associate professor of hotel, restaurant, and institutional management, with twenty-six years on the Penn State faculty. He has
a doctorate in educational administration, an MBA specializing in human resource management and a bachelor's in food service and housing administration, all from Penn
State. Dr. Bartlett has also earned the Certified Hotel Administrator designation. Bartlett’s professional experience includes sixteen years of hotel and restaurant employment,
incorporating several management positions with practical experience in all aspects of hotel and restaurant operations.
His teaching is primarily in the areas of human resource management, organizational behavior, and managerial communication, and his research interests focus on hospitality job
satisfaction, on diversity in hospitality, and on hospitality job design.
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
- personal expenses
- optional excursions
- Eurail pass
- most meals
- round-trip airfare (approximately $1,500 plus tax)
- textbooks and supplies
- mandatory insurance (approximately $21.75)
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 $2,995 includes lodging, special events, field trips, some meals, and administrative costs.
Estimated Total Program Fee
The estimated program fee of $6,511 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
This program is full. Registrations are no longer being accepted.
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.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 5, 2008
Students are limited to one application in the Ed Abroad registration database; however, if dates allow, applicants may participate in more
than one program.
If you are interested in having your application ‘copied’ to additional programs, please e-mail summerabroad@outreach.psu.edu. The $1,000 nonrefundable deposit must be submitted for each program in order for the
applications to be complete. The deposits are later credited to the class fee or refunded if the student is not accepted. Please e-mail summerabroad@outreach.psu.edu if you have any questions.
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:Dan Mount
Associate Professor of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management
The Pennsylvania State University
201 Mateer Building
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-1851
Fax: 814-863-4257
E-mail: djm24@psu.edu
Bart Bartlett
The Pennsylvania State University
201F Mateer Building
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-7443
Fax: 814-863-4257
E-mail: bartb@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