Academic Focus
This program is designed to give students an insight into the evolving cultures, economies and politics of Central and Eastern Europe. Students will take courses in areas such as International Trade, Environmental Economics and Policy, Marketing in Eastern Europe and Globalization.
All electives are taught in English at this top ranked Management school. Study tours, field trips and cultural activities are a part of most courses and help take your studies outside the classroom, making the city of Prague your "true classroom". Your experience studying business and international affairs of Central and Eastern Europe will help you develop valuable skills for the international business world. By taking electives in English you can immerse yourself in the Czech culture and earn credits with no previous knowledge of the language.
You may choose to take either 1 or 2 courses, for 3 or 6 credits. All courses meet for a total of 52 contact hours and are generally worth three credits in the US semester system. However, it is up to the discretion of your academic advisor how much credit will be awarded.
Schedule Summary
During the 5-week summer session, courses meet Monday through Friday for a total of eighteen 90 minute sessions, equivalent to 36 academic hours of 45 minutes. Course–related excursions and visits are held for a further 16 hours for a total of 52 contact hours per course. Actual class times vary and may be held in either the morning or late afternoon.
Course Registration
As a CEA student, you will be enrolling as a full time student of the Central and Eastern European Studies Program (CESP) of the University of Economics (VŠE). Course selection will take place prior to your departure for the Czech Republic. You will be required to submit your course selections to the CEA headquarter office prior to departure for Prague. While there is an add/drop period upon arrival, your are strongly encouraged to take care when choosing your courses, as changing your courses upon arrival is a difficult process. There are no required courses. To aid in the registration process, it is in your best interest to have courses, including alternates, approved by your academic advisor prior to departure.
To learn more about course requirements for your particular session as well as information regarding your host institution, you may click on the appropriate links above.
