Doing Business In Europe Are you coming along with us? Graduate Class BUS640 Fall 2013 with Dr. Gregory Kivenzor

What? Fun in the process! BUS640 is an elective class Focus on Global Engagement Hands-on experience in European business Unusual class format, unique experience, advanced education Individual study at home Week-long travel to Europe Final presentation at Riv Fun in the process!

Where? Belgium: France: Brussels – Belgian capital and home place of the European Commission Leuven and Louvain – medieval and contemporary cities in Europe France: Strasbourg – a city on the cross-roads of Europe and home place of the European Parliament

What to See? Night walk in Brussels Compare medieval Leuven and contemporary Louvain Visit EuroParliament in Strasbourg

What to Visit? US Commercial Service in Brussels US-Belgium Chamber of Commerce European Commission Anhauser-Busch InBev HQ in Leuven City and University of Louvain European Parliament US-France Chamber of Commerce More to come…

What to Gain? Feel, taste and understand cultural and business differences Learn European business environment Gain knowledge about doing business in Europe Enhance your career Become more competitive in the global marketplace

When? Date Activity Place 8/28/2013 Course starts. Individual research of an EU country Rivier University 9/11/2013 Class presentation and written research report 9/13-9/14/2013 Travel to Brussels, Belgium (overnight) 9/14-9/18/2013 Tours and business meetings in Brussels Brussels, Belgium 9/18/2013 Travel to Strasbourg, France 9/18-9/22/2013 Tours and business meetings in Strasbourg Strasbourg, France 9/22/2013 Return trip 10/16/2013 Final class presentation and written research report Total count: 3 class meetings and 9-day trip to Europe

Price? $3,000 fee* INCLUDES: Does NOT include: Airfare Hotels (double occupancy) Airport transfers in Europe Transportation in Europe Travel insurance A dinner in Brussels A dinner in Strasbourg City tours Company visits Lectures and presentations Does NOT include: Tuition or books Airport transfers in the US Most lunches and dinners * This course fee may be reimbursed by the employer

How I Can Get Onboard? Application Review BUS640 course materials at https://rivier.instructure.com/courses/1039978 Fill out an electronic application located there Review the University deposit/refund policy Submit the first deposit of $300 by June 13 Submit the second deposit $1,200 by July 13 Submit remaining payment of $1,500 by August 13 All payments shall be submitted to the Office of Global Engagement (Memorial Hall Room 120) Get your passport NOW (if you already have a valid passport, it should expire after March 15, 2014)

More information? Organization, payment and travel questions: Office of Global Engagement 603-897-8781 Course questions and eligibility: Dr. Gregory Kivenzor, Associate Professor of Business Administration 603-897-8239 or gkivenzor@rivier.edu