CUBC Fast Track Business Program, Spring 2009
As a leading global research university, Clemson University is committed to offering meaningful international education opportunities to all qualified students and strongly encourages you to participate in study abroad programs as part of your overall academic experience.
For the first time, The University's College of Business and Behavioral Science (CBBS) is offering a semester-long study abroad program in spring 2009 at the Thomas Green Clemson University Brussels Center (CUBC) in Brussels, Belgium, geared toward CBBS business disciplines as well as non-CBBS majors who are interested in pursuing a minor in business administration. The city of Brussels and its surrounding areas offer countless resources for you to anchor business courses within a broader perspective through site and company visits. Moreover, Brussels is not only a destination of its own, but also a gateway to numerous other European cities.
Program Dates:
Spring Semester, January - April 2009
Clemson Courses Offered:
Business Courses: ECON 211 Principles of Microeconomics, ECON 212 Principles of Macroeconomics, ACCT 201 Financial Accounting Concepts, FIN 306 Corporation Finance, LAW 322 Legal Environment of Business, MGT 201 Principles of Management and MKT 301 Principles of Marketing
Most of these courses are required for all business disciplines. In addition, these seven courses together constitute a minor in Business Administration for certain CBBS all non-CBBS majors.
Non-business Course
COMM 150 (Introduction to Human Communications, required for many Clemson majors)
Classes will be taught by Clemson Faculty or approved Belgian instructors. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for participation. You may choose up to 18 credit hours. However, the recommended load is 15 credit hours. In addition to classes, the program will include company and site visits as well as lectures by guest speakers. Clemson students will share the campus with students from other countries. Classes will meet Monday through Thursday each week in order to provide students with opportunities during weekends to travel both within Belgium and to other nearby countries for which Brussels serves as an excellent gateway with convenient train connections.
Housing and Logistics:
Student housing include dormitory, apartment and home-stay options. Students will attend a predeparture seminar which includes passport and visa regulation information (visas are required for US citizens who stay more than 90 days), other required documents (such as travel insurance) and various optional documents (such as an international student ID that entitles you to discount museum admissions, etc.)
Program Cost:
The approximate cost for Clemson students (both in-state and out-of-state) is $8,500. This amount includes full-time Clemson tuition and mandatory fees, all program fees, the study abroad fee, basic health insurance and lodging in Brussels. This does not include airfare, meals, books, or personal miscellaneous or travel expenses. The CBBS fee (which varies based on the number of CBBS 300/400-level courses selected) is not included in the program cost.
Applications:
Applications are available here. To be eligible students should have a minimum GPR of 2.5 and be in good disciplinary standing with the university. Applications are due no later that October 3, 2008. A $750 deposit is due upon application for the program.
Contact:
For more information please contact:
Sandra Maier
CUBC Coordinator
864.656.4627
maier2@clemson.edu
or
Office of International Affairs
E-307 Martin Hall
864.656.2457
abroad-L@clemson.edu