Program Overview
This Field School will cover key areas involved in creating and maintaining business relationships between Canada and European Union countries. Canadian and other international companies need to know how to work with the economies of the EU, especially in light of The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) recently signed by Canada and the EU. Field School participants will gain insight into EU business culture. Destinations will include three countries: Estonia, Sweden and Finland. Five cities will be visited: Helsinki, Tallinn, Seinäjoki, Umeå and Tampere as well as two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Dates
April 28 - May 21, 2017
Academic Courses
No course commitments beyond May 21, 2017
Nine course credits (three upper level electives)
- MGMT 397 Cross-Cultural Management, A. Pevac
- MGMT 398 Canada/EU Trade Relations, B. Russell
- MGMT 399 International Marketing, D. Paproski
Nine pre-departure classes
Fridays 3 to 6pm starting Jan 21st
Costs
The total cost (payable to VIU through the student record) is $2500 which includes:
- hotels
- ground transportation
- entry fees, and
- group dinners
The remaining costs will be paid by students for the following:
- Tuition and student society fees for 9 credits
- Vancouver/Helsinki Airfare $1,526 (AC Oct 10th)
- Schengen Visa ($88) Visa, if required (not required for Canadian citizens)
- Textbooks
- Personal expenditures
- Passport
- Individual meals
- Out-of-country travel medical insurance (not required for students covered under VIUSU's extended medical)
Application Procedure
Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
When you have been accepted to the field school:
You will receive an email requesting the non-refundable deposit of $500 to be paid through your Student Record with subsequent payment deadline dates. Please monitor your Student Record for the payment deadlines. VIU does not accept credit card payments for field schools.
Please complete the Education Abroad on-line form and indicate the Business Europe 2017 field school in the drop down box. (Education Abroad Application Form)
When you have completed you automatically receive a confirmation email with the Cancellation and Acknowledgement of Responsibility waiver to be completed and handed in to Education Abroad in Building 255, outside room 264. Information on funding will be provided in the email.
Before your departure, please email to EducationAbroad@viu.ca a copy of your
- flight itinerary
- passport
- proof of travel medical insurance
Payments and Refund Policy
All study tour payments must be made through the student record after the charge has been applied. Credit card payments will not be accepted. Refund Policy
Payment Schedule
Total field school fee $2500. VIU does not accept credit card payments for field schools.
Payment | Amount | Date due |
---|---|---|
Non-refundable Deposit | $500 | November 22 |
Schengen Visa application | Approx. $90 | December |
Purchase of airline ticket | Approx. $1500 | January or February |
Payment #2 | $1000 | February 17 |
Final Payment | $1000 | March 17 |
Passports and Visas
Passports: All participants must have a valid passport good for six months after your return. Apply for a Canadian passport or pick up an application at any Canada Post office.
Visas: Canadian passport holders do not require a visa for Europe.
Schengen Visa Information: Non-Canadian passport holders may require a visa.
International students going abroad must make sure their TRV and Study Permits are up-to-date and won't expire while they are abroad.
Financial Assistance
International Education Stipend - The International Education Department at VIU encourages Education Abroad by providing eligible VIU Students with an International Education Award of $350. Conditions apply.
StudentAid BC - Students on the BC student assistance Program (BCSAP) may be able to continue their funding to include Education Abroad. Those not currently receiving BCSAP funding, may be able to apply. Contact Financial Aid in Building 200 for more information.
Contacts
Alexander Pevec
Dr. Bonita Russell
Faculty of Management
Vancouver Island University
900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Jennifer Sills
Manager, International Education
EducationAbroad@viu.ca