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The Center for Excellence in Business and the Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics at Jamestown College conduct an annual summer study tour of various member countries of the European Union. Currently, the study tour program, known as "Window on the European Union," consists of an intensive, 2-week experience in the Czech Republic and Germany.
Although the program is not required, the study tour will satisfy degree requirements in the Economics, General Management, and Global Business Concentrations in the Business Administration Major.
Students may also elect to participate in the study tour for no credit by auditing the Busn/Econ 494 course. Contact the Registrar's Office for details.
In addition to business, accounting, and economics students, those pursuing programs of study in history, political science, international studies, and/or foreign languages will find the study tour extremely valuable. |
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The Program |
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The purpose of the "Window on the European Union" international study tour is to introduce students to the historical, cultural, social, economic, and political environments that impact upon business in the European Union and to provide perspectives on U.S.-EU political and economic relations. The 16-day intensive field study provides students with an introduction to the current economy of and contemporary business practices in the European Union.
Students learn through a combination of visits to a variety of companies, lectures by tour faculty, guest lectures from European academic experts, and briefings from management executives.
In addition, the study tour includes visits to many historical and cultural sites in Europe. |
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Requirements |
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 Students participate in the program by registering for (or auditing) either Busn 494 or Econ 494 Field Study in Global Economies: Window on the European Union. During the spring semester, students engage in research and discussions on the historical, political, economic, social, and cultural contexts for doing business in the European Union. The course then culminates with the study tour, which usually takes place during the month of June.
During the study tour, students are required to attend all lectures and field trips, participate in class discussions, and complete the assigned readings.
Students who register for the course with a Busn designation are required to write an analytical paper on a topic pertaining to global business in the European Union whereas those who register with an Econ designation must write a similar paper on some aspect of or issue pertaining to the global EU economy. Students must submit their papers within two months of their return to the U.S. Students who audit the course are exempted from the paper.
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Company Visits |
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During the study tour, various business, organizational, governmental, and university visits provide students with unique opportunities to: |
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observe EU business operations as well as those of foreign-invested companies; |
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interview company managers; |
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be briefed by U.S. and EU scholars and officials on various political, economic, and business issues in the European Union today. |
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The following table contains a selected list of company, organizational, governmental, and university visits made by students during the "Window on the European Union" international study tour (visits are subject to change): |
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Historical, Cultural, and Sightseeing Visits |
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During the study tour, students also visit important European historical and cultural sites (visits are subject to change): |
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Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic (Pražský Hrad) |
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Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic (Karluv Most) |
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St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague, Czech Republic (Katedrála sv. Víta) |
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Old Town Square, Prague, Czech Republic (Staromestské Námestí) |
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Týn Church, Prague, Czech Republic (Kostel Matky Boží pred Týnem) |
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Melník Castle, Melník, Czech Republic (Zámek Melník) |
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Old Town, Görlitz, Germany (Altstadt) |
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The Royal Palace, Dresden, Germany (Residenzschloß) |
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Dresden Cathedral, Dresden, Germany (Dresdner Kathedrale) |
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Castle Ruins, Middle Rhine River Valley, Germany |
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Niederwald Monument, Rüdesheim, Germany (Niederwald Denkmal) |
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Rheingau Vineyards, Rüdesheim, Germany |
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Heidelberg Castle, Heidelberg, Germany (Schloß Heidelberg) |
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Philosopher's Walk, Heidelberg, Germany (Philosophenweg) |
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St. Mary’s Square, Munich, Germany (Marienplatz) |
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Old Town Hall, Munich, Germany (Altes Rathaus) |
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Church of Our Lady, Munich, Germany (Frauenkirche) |
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Hofbräuhaus, Munich, Germany |
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Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany (Schloß Neuschwanstein) |
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Village of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany |
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Linderhof Palace, Bavaria, Germany (Palast Linderhof) |
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Bavarian Alps, Germany |
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Follow the link below to view or download a more comprehensive listing and brief descriptions of the historical/cultural/sightseeing visits made during the "Window on the European Union" international study tour ( Note: This is an Adobe PDF file. You will need Acrobat Reader in order to view this document. Click here for the latest version of Adobe's Acrobat Reader.): |
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Finances |
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The cost for the study tour is approximately $3800-$3900 depending on airfare, which includes tuition/program fees, round-trip flights to and from Europe, accommodations, excursions, and most meals. Financial aid is available for all, or most, of these expenses. For details, contact the Financial Aid Office. |
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Itinerary for Window on the European Union |
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Follow the link below to view or download a tentative itinerary for the "Window on the European Union" international study tour ( Note: This is an Adobe PDF file. You will need Acrobat Reader in order to view this document. Click here for the latest version of Adobe's Acrobat Reader.): |
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Slideshow of Window on the European Union |
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Follow the Slideshow link below to take a virtual tour of "Window on the European Union" study tours: |
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Country and Region Maps |
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Learn More |
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For more information regarding the "Window on the European Union" program, please see Professor Dennis Gash in the Unruh and Sheldon Center for Business and Computer Science, Office Number 107. |
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