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 Czech foreign relations, comparative governments, European integration and international trade. With the exception of language courses, 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. In addition to the elective courses offered, you can choose to develop your language skills with basic courses in Czech language acquisition.
You may choose to take either four or five electives per semester. While not required, you are strongly encouraged to take one Czech language course per semester. Aside from Czech language, all courses meet for a total of 68 contact hours and are generally worth four credits in the US semester system. Language courses meet for a total of 52 contact hours and are generally worth three credits. In all, you can earn between 16 and 20 credits per semester session. However, it is up to the discretion of your academic advisor how much credit will be awarded.
Schedule Summary
Most courses meet for a total of 52 of classroom instruction and 16 of visits and excursions; equivalent to 4 academic hours per week. Language courses meet for a total of 52 classroom hours. 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 a two week 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. Year students will choose spring semester courses while in Prague and register with full-time CESP students. 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.
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