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

2. 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!

3. 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

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

5. 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…

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. How I Can Get Onboard? Application
Review BUS640 course materials at
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)

10. More information? Organization, payment and travel questions:
Office of Global Engagement
Course questions and eligibility:
Dr. Gregory Kivenzor, Associate Professor of Business Administration or