Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator 22 March 2010, Budapest Business School Final conference This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Acronym: ‘SMEdigcamp’ Lifelong Learning Programme ERASMUS Multilateral projects - Virtual campuses Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator European Virtual campus conception I. Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Leonardo da Vinci Reference Material project / LE2-510REF ”International comparison and course development on SMEs” 8-country project for the development of comparative study and curricula of the countries SME systems Participating countries: Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, United Kingdom, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary Sociology Institutes (for research) and Higher Education Institutions (for educational development)

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator European Virtual campus conception II. Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Results: 8 national studies on the countries SME systems Comparative study 8 e-Learning curricula on the basis of the national studies Comparative curriculum Website of the project:

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator European Virtual campus conception III. Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Premises Rationale and background Aims and objectives Target sectors, target groups Associated projects: Leonardo da Vinci and Erasmus Mobility projects, Leonardo da Vinci Reference Material project, ”International comparison and course development on SMEs” Socrates/Erasmus Curriculum Development project, ”Master commun en PME” of the present project

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Programme:Lifelong Learning Programme ERASMUS European Virtual campuses Multilateral projects Project:Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Contractor: Budapest Business School (HU) (P1) Duration: original: 24 months (01/10/2007 – 30/09/2009) amended: 30 months (01/10/2007 – 31/03/2010) Budget: total budget: Euro-100% EC grant: Euro-75% own funds: Euro-25% Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Project outline

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Contractor: Budapest Business School (HU) Partners: Université Paris Ouest – Défense (FR) – withdrawn partner University of Wismar (DE) Essex Business School (UK) Confederation of the Hungarian Employers and Industrialists (HU) Bundesverband Mittelstandische Wirtschaft (DE) ESCEM Tours-Poitiers (FR) – replacement partner Consortium

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Objectives of the project Short term: - to finalise the method of curriculum development based heavily upon new technologies; - to develop 17 modules in the field of SME management (and not in general entrepreneurship); - to enlarge the European vision with four country comparative elements to the modules; - to develop the interoperability of the electronic platforms – allowing students cross registration; Long term: - to contribute the development of the European cross border SME mobility; - to help SMEs co-operating with large national or multinational companies; - to lessen the bankruptcy rates in the participating countries;

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Short term: - Educational managers – managers of higher vocational education; - Teachers and experts in entrepreneurship; - b-Learning experts; - Representatives of the SME federations; Long term beneficiaries: - Students; - Adult entrepreneurs; - Future entrepreneurs; - Women; Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Target groups of the project

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Work packages I. Work package 1. – General Project Management Tasks: Task 1.1: Planning and Evaluating Task 1.2: Project management Task 1.3: Reporting Work package 2. – Course Development Tasks: Task 2.1: Creation of quadrangles Task 2.2: Preparing Short Content Papers Task 2.3: Training Material Development Task 2.4: Translations Task 2.5: e-Learning development

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Work packages II. Work package 3. – Quality Management and Evaluation Tasks: Review all materials; Collect and analyse feedback from training material developers Check that all points found in reviews are refined in the materials Work package 4. – Broad Dissemination and Workshops Tasks: Broad dissemination Workshops Work package 5. – Exploitation - Accreditation Tasks: Conceiving courses Introduction of the courses into the curriculum system of the partner Exploitation conference Press releases, marketing/publicity materials

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Working method of the development process 1.Drawing up the requirements of the SME Federations; 2.Preparation of the Content Papers; 3.Co-operation between the members of the working groups: a)Development of the module specification and the indicative content, b)Preparation of the national specialities, c)Recommendations for the e-Learning development; 4.Cross-checking of the module contents; 5.Checking and evaluation of the draft curriculum; 6.Accepting the final version of the curriculum; 7.Translation of the curriculum into the other 3 languages; 8.Preparation of self-test questions, links, etc. parallel in the 4 languages; 9.E-learning (b-Learning) development in local languages.

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Working method on module level Head of the module Member of the module Working method on module level: Member of the module Working language: EN or FR Content Paper Module specification and indicative content National specifications Teaching Material

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Task and responsibilities The heads of the quadrangles are responsible for: preparation of the curriculum (module specification + indicative content) in the working language of the module; preparation of the national specialities; translation of the curriculum into English (if it is not the working language) and into the local language; finalisation of the teaching material with self-test questions, links, etc. in the local language; recommendation to the b-Learning development; b-Learning development in the local language; The members of quadrangles are responsible for: preparation of the local specialities; translation of the curriculum into the local language (except the English partner); finalisation of the teaching material with self-test questions, links, etc. in the local language; b-Learning development in the local language according to the recommendation of the module head;

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Modules for the European Virtual SME Master course 7.Audit of Management 8.Financial Policy and Financial Markets 9.EU Social Law 10.EU Fiscal Policies 11.Advanced accounting 12.Purchasing strategies and Supply chain management Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC 1.Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning and Quantitative Methods of Marketing 2.International Finance and Treasury and Financing 3.General Strategies and Policies, Project Management 4.Management Information Systems and Risk Management 5.Business Law and Economy of Industry 6.Strategies and Organisation 13.Management of European SMEs 14.Advanced Financial Analysis 15.Import and Export Deal 16.Starting a Business 17.Human Resource Management in the EU

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Problems - Overwork - 17 moduleslimited resources - P2 Université Paris Ouest – Défense (FR): Changes in the management and in the international relations department of the University „Sleeping partner” Management at partner level was not working Co-operation at module level were difficult 6-8 months delay at project level After several discussions the Université Paris Ouest – Défense was withdrawn from the project in a Grant Agreement Amendment (1 October 2009) + 6 months extension + New French partner – P7 ESCEM + New GANTT plan and deadlines - Not enough time for the detailed completion of some elements

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Results The content papers are completed. The training materials in traditional WORD form are completed. TRAINING MATERIAL = MODULE SPECIFICATION + INDICATIVE CONTENT + NATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS (where relevant). The MOODLE based e-Learning materials are finished, the e-Learning materials are available. HU: EN: FR: DE: Dissemination events (3 workshops and the final conference) Management materials (reports, meeting minutes, etc.)

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Available every important information and completed results about the project according to work packages and modules Main website of the project

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Exploitation – BBS (Hungary) Learning Management System (LMS) - CooSpace - is ready for student registration The teaching materials, completed in the project, will be used first by modules in other courses The Master course (Entrepreneurship) can be launched from February 2011 the earliest. The preparation of the accreditation documentation has started, the national accreditation procedure can start in September 2010 the earliest.

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC Follow up possibilities Leonardo da Vinci Development of Innovation Acronym: SEE-U Title: SME Entrepreneurship in Europe Main beneficiary: Budapest Business School Countries concerned: Hungary, France, the UK, Germany, Spain, Belgium Leonardo da Vinci Development of Innovation Acronym: ABC Management Title: Adventure based learning on Change Management for SMEs in multicultural milieu Main beneficiary: Samsun Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Turkey Countries concerned: Turkey, Hungary, Germany, Portugal, the UK TEMPUS Acronym: BESME Title: Business & Entrepreneurship of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Main beneficiary: University Stuttgart Countries concerned Germany, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, Denmark, Italy, France, Spain

Péter SOLTÉSZ, project co-ordinator Thank you for your kind attention! Péter SOLTÉSZ Project co-ordinator Budapest Business School Buzogány utca, H-1149 Budapest, Hungary Tel: Fax: Mobile: Web: Virtual campus for SMEs in a multicultural milieu LLP HU-ERASMUS-EVC