Business & Culture
2010 June 4-Week (1 Course) - Academics

Academic Focus

The Business & Culture program at the CEA Global Campus in Dublin has course offerings to fit the needs of various students. There are course options for those interested in studying business within an international context as well as for those interested in learning more about Irish culture and society first-hand. The program offers students an opportunity to study either of these two areas intensively while using the unique context of Dublin, its businesses, museums, monuments, and communities to bring to life the materials learned in class. In addition, you will increase your knowledge of these areas and gain valuable skills in cultural competency, a key to succeeding in today's global economy.

Students will choose 1 or 2 courses from the following options: International Business, Cross-Cultural Management, Popular Culture in Ireland, and History of Ireland: People, Politics & Power. Students have the flexibility to choose the courses that best fit their academic needs. As a complement to classroom studies, students will also have the opportunity to participate in excursions to local companies and places of interest related to program learning objectives.

All electives meet for a total of 45 contact hours and are generally worth 3 credits in the U.S. semester system. If students enroll in 2 classes, students can earn up to 6 credits in the U.S. semester system. However, it is up to the student's home academic advisor to determine how much credit will be awarded.

Program Goals

Through formal and informal learning connected to the host city, people and culture; and by applying appropriate cognitive, affective, behavioral, ethical and intercultural tools; students will develop and articulate:

• discipline-based knowledge in international business, the liberal arts, or social sciences;
• analytic insight into the traditional and modern cultural outlooks that shape the host country’s approach to concepts and issues in these fields, all considered within the larger context of globalization and;
• language and intercultural communication skills.

Schedule Summary

Classes at the CEA Global Campus in Dublin meet three times per week and are typically held Monday through Thursday although study trips and other required fieldwork may occur on Fridays. Class timetables will be released approximately one month before the program begins, and your final course schedule will be posted to your MyCEA Account around one week before the program start date.

Course Registration

Students must register for courses prior to departure for Dublin. A course preference form will be posted to your MyCEA Account when course timetables are released. This form should be completed upon submission of your program confirmation but no later than the program closure date. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis so it is in your best interest to submit your course preference form as soon as possible. Course preferences for electives are considered final when submitted to CEA. To aid in the registration process, it is in your best interest to have courses, including alternates, approved by your academic advisor prior to submitting your course preference form.