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An Introduction To Forum Nexus Study Abroad Intensive Summer And Winter Programs
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2. fo·rum
Pronunciation: fȯr- mə
a medium of open discussion or expression of ideas
nex·us
Pronunciation: nek-s sə
connection, link
Forum-Nexus Study Abroad was born 19 years ago
with the goal of creating
a FORUM for discussion and exchange of ideas on the
economic, political, cultural and business landscape in
Europe, while at the same time building
a NEXUS between students from around the world
and European students, executives, professors and
government officials
3. About Forum-Nexus Study Abroad:
Forum-Nexus Study Abroad has a track record of 19 years of
successful intensive summer and winter programs in Europe.
Since 1990, over 2,500 students have participated in Forum-
Nexus programs in Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Germany, Britain,
Netherlands, Switzerland and the Czech Republic.
The courses are open to both undergraduate and graduate
students, as well as to alumni seeking professional development.
4. Sponsoring Universities:
IQS Business School (AACSB accredited business school, part of the
prestigious Universidad Ramon Llull in Barcelona)
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (The Catholic University of the Sacred
Heart in Milan, a leading private university and a member of ISEP network)
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Upon the successful completion of their courses all students receive an official
diploma and a course transcript issued by either IQS or UCSC.
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7. Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Classes in Italy are held in the beautiful
historic campus of the Catholic
University of Milan, housed in the
buildings of a 14th century monastery
10. Classes:
• Each student enrolls in either one or two courses of 3
credits each.
• Depending on the city, classes are held either on
campus or in conference rooms at the hotels. Classes
are usually held Monday through Friday in the
morning. There are usually no classes on Saturday or
Sunday.
• The main professor for each course travels with the
group from city to city. The professors are highly
experienced, multilingual, and cosmopolitan.
12. EUR 337/637: Introduction to the European Union:
Economics, Politics, Culture and Society: This course provides
an inter-disciplinary overview of the history, evolution and
current challenges facing the European Union. It focuses on
the economic and political rationale for closer integration,
on the difficulties of reconciling sharply different cultural,
legal and political traditions, on the stresses caused by
immigration and enlargement, and on the recent challenges
presented by the global economic and financial crisis..
13. COM 312/612: Cross-Cultural Communication:
Understanding Cultural Differences in Europe
In an increasingly globalized and flat world, the ability of
companies and individuals to be effective internationally has
become a key ingredient for commercial and personal
success. Set in the highly multicultural environment of the
European Union, this course will develop the students’ cross-
cultural skills and offer a hands-on learning experience that
will greatly benefit them personally and professionally.
14. BUS 326/626: International Business:
This course presents a systematic overview of international
business. There will be an integrated progression of topics
ranging from understanding the political, economic, cultural
and economic influences on international trade and
investment flows, to the analysis of the strategic and
operational alternatives when conducting international
business. Through practical case-studies, team projects and
visits to leading European companies and organizations, the
students will be exposed to the actual implementation of
the topics covered in class on real-life companies.
15. MKT 354/654: International Marketing
This course focuses on the development of essential understanding,
knowledge and skills for engaging in global marketing activities. It provides a
thorough overview of the key dimensions of the international business
environment, including political, social, economic, legal, and cultural issues.
Special topics emphasized include the impact of the global economic crisis, the
growing importance of environmental concerns, and dealing with corruption
and bribes. The course takes a close look at the various elements of the
marketing mix in order to understand how they must be adapted in response
to different market conditions, taking into consideration a multitude of
competitive, cultural and strategic considerations. Lessons include: lectures,
case-studies, team projects, exercises, visits to leading European companies
and global organizations, and daily real-life observations in the European
countries visited.
16. FIN 388/688: International Financial Markets: Understanding
the Global Financial Crisis
This course offers a broad introduction to the workings of the global
financial system, the dynamics of the main financial markets, the nature
and goals of the key financial institutions and the crucial role played by
central banks and regulatory agencies. An important part of the course
focuses on the 2007-2009 global economic and financial crisis, reviewing
its causes and consequences, as well as evaluating the merits of the
numerous government intervention schemes in the U.S. and Europe. The
course ends with an assessment of the dramatic changes taking place in
the global financial architecture as a result of the crisis.
17. MGT 313/613: Cross-Cultural Management:
This course focuses on the study of international management practices and
managing diversity in the context of understanding multicultural and international
affairs. The objectives of the course are to understand the impact of culture on
international management, to identify the areas in which cultural differences present
a challenge in communication with persons of different cultures, and to explore our
cultural backgrounds and distinctive management assumptions and practices. The
course is designed to be a stepping-stone for students to become cross-culturally
effective managers. It will help students become more self aware of our cultural
conditioning, individual biases and assumptions and the way they impact our
interactions with people who are different from us. The course will include visits to
leading European companies and international organizations in which different
aspects of the topic will emerge through presentations and conversations with
company executives. In this way, the students will be able to see the practical
relevance of the concepts covered in class.
18. Intensive 2-week Courses:
• EUR 324 : Understanding the European Union and its Multicultural Environment
• BUS 320 : Strategies for International Business and Cross-Cultural Negotiations in the EU
• BUS 371 : International Marketing Strategies in the Context of the Global Financial Crisis
• EUR 332 : Understanding the European Union and its International Business Environment
• MKT 334: International Marketing and Cross Cultural Management in Europe
• BUS 357 : International Business Strategies in the Context of the Global Financial Crisis
• FIN 363 : International Financial Markets and the European Union
• MGT 325 : Cross Cultural Management in the European Union
• BUS 340 : International Business and Marketing Strategies in Europe
19. Professors:
Forum-Nexus Study Abroad was the
brainchild of Dr. Hugo Hervitz, a highly
respected professor of International
Business in Miami, an economics
commentator for CNN, and a passionate
proponent of global education and cross-
cultural sensitivity. Professor Hervitz
brought together an elite multinational
team of experienced senior European
professors:
20. Dr. Hugo Hervitz is an Adjunct Professor of Economics at the
Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova
Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale. He has been a Professor
of Economics and International Business in South Florida for over 25
years, specializing in International Trade and Finance in Europe and
Latin America. He also teaches Cross Cultural Communication for
the Global MBA Program at Thunderbird School of Global
Management. Dr. Hervitz founded Forum-Nexus Study Abroad in
1990 and has been its Executive Director ever since. Dr. Hervitz was
born in Argentina and has a B.A. in Economics from the Hebrew
University of Jerusalem, a Master’s degree in Management from
Imperial College in London, an M.A. in Economics and Latin
American Studies from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Ph.D. in
Economics from Indiana University. He has been a visiting professor
at the Monterrey Institute of Technology in Mexico, at the Ramon
Llull University in Barcelona, at the Fachhochschule Kufstein in
Austria, and at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel.
21. Professor Edoardo Teodoro
Brioschi, a Distinguished Professor
of Advertising and Business
Strategy at the Università
Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan,
Italy, is considered one of
Europe’s leading authorities in the
field of Business Communication.
22. Professor Carlos Moslares García, a
beloved professor of Economics and
Finance and Vice-Dean at the
AACSB-accredited IQS Business
School of the Ramon Llull
University in Barcelona, Spain, with
extensive multinational academic
and business experience in Europe,
the U.S., Latin America and North
Africa.
23. Professor Georges Rocourt, Professor of
Finance and Chairman of the
Management Department at Franklin
College, Switzerland, with a distinguished
career in global banking and finance in
the U.S. and Europe and widely admired
by students and colleagues as a true
Renaissance man for his encyclopedic
mastery of a wide variety of subjects
ranging from Greek mythology to
European politics.
24. • The four “pillars” of Forum-Nexus are the senior professors
who have been together for a long time teaching with Forum-
Nexus and sharing a passion for
– broadening the global perspective of foreign students interested in Europe
– raising their levels of International IQ
– increasing their cross-cultural sensitivity, and
– improving their knowledge of the European economic, political and cultural
environment
• The Forum-Nexus Study Abroad programs constituted the
perfect vehicle for achieving these goals. Since its creation,
over 2,500 students from the U.S., Latin America, Asia and the
Middle East have participated in Forum-Nexus summer and
winter programs.
26. Dec 2009 – Jan 2010:
– Ski or Snowboard in the Swiss Alps
– Visit Turkey and Greece
– New Year’s Eve in Paris
– Visit the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization
(WTO) in Geneva
– Travel and study in Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Interlaken, Milan,
Venice, Athens and Istanbul (Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy,
Greece, and Turkey)
27. • Earn up to 6 credits during the Winter Break while
studying in some of the most amazing cities in
Europe: Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Interlaken, Milan,
Venice, Athens and Istanbul.
• Acquire a solid understanding of the culture and
politics of the European Union and learn about
business and marketing strategies to succeed in
European markets.
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29. The program starts in the beautiful city of
Barcelona, with its gorgeous coastline,
mountains, museums, and restaurants. In
addition to its architectural and natural beauty
Barcelona is a powerful center of industry and
commerce with the largest port on the
Mediterranean. Students will visit several leading
Spanish and multinational companies and will
take classes at the campus of the prestigious
Ramon Llull University.
33. ITALY:
Week 3 is in Italy! The first stop will be
Milan, the economic and financial center of
Italy and world capital of fashion. Classes
are held in the beautiful historic campus of
the Catholic University of Milan, housed in
the buildings of a 14th century monastery.
There will be great professional visits to
leading companies in fashion, advertising
and electronics.
35. Week 4 starts with a cruise-style
boat journey on the Mediterranean
Sea from Venice to Greece, the
birthplace of democracy and home
of the great classical philosophers.
Athens, a bustling metropolis
crowned by the famous Acropolis,
offers an exceptional insight into
Mediterranean culture and
business.
Athens
38. Professional Visits:
In addition to insightful classes, students learn a great deal from a number of
valuable professional visits. Based on the courses they are taking, students will
be able to visit:
•leading European companies,
•international organizations,
•financial institutions,
•government agencies,
•multinational corporations
•non-governmental organizations.
Most visits include detailed discussions with officials of the companies and
organizations. Each student will visit at least four companies or organizations per
class. The professional visits are usually held in the afternoon.
53. Networking with International Students:
One of the most important benefits of Forum-Nexus
programs is the unique opportunity to network with
bright and motivated students from around the
world, with executives of leading companies, and
with highly experienced and well-connected
professors
54. • Students come from the US, Mexico, Brazil, Egypt, Holland,
Panama, Venezuela, Thailand, Indonesia, and other countries
from the following universities:
• Penn State, George Washington University, Temple
University, University of Texas at Austin, University of
Arizona, University of Miami, University of Pittsburgh,
University of Florida, Rollins College, University of California,
Monterrey Tech in Mexico, Catholic University of Sao Paulo in
Brazil, Universidad de las Americas in Mexico, Tilburg
University in Holland, American University in Cairo, Middlesex
University in the UK., and many more…
58. Prices Include:
• Tuition for either one or two courses (3 or 6 credits);
transcripts issued by the European university
• Accommodations in quality hotels (3 and 4 stars, double or
triple occupancy, centrally located)
• Buffet breakfasts in the hotels
• Professional visits
• All transportation within Europe, either by train or private
coach, from the first city to the last city in the program
• Boat trip from Italy to Greece with accommodation in sleeping
compartments with bathroom
• Health insurance
• Welcome reception & Farewell dinner
59. Assistantships with Forum-Nexus Study Abroad
Forum-Nexus Study Abroad offers a number
of assistantships ranging in value from 10% to
40% of the cost of the program.
* See our website for more information
60. Forum-Nexus Assistants
on the campus of
Monterrey Tech (ITESM)
with Jose Maria Aznar,
former Prime Minister of
Spain
61. To Apply:
• Fill out an online application form. Admission
is on a rolling basis, however you are
encouraged to apply as early as possible since
the program will accept a cohort of 40
students. The last day to apply for the Winter
program is October 15, 2009.
62. Why"Forum-Nexus"?
• The programs develop the student's international outlook, i.e.
a greater appreciation of other cultures and of different
economic and political environments
• Classes are dynamic, interactive and taught by experienced
and cosmopolitan professors
• Students get to visit numerous companies, international
organizations and government agencies and interact with
their executives and officials in order to learn first-hand about
their strategies
• The Forum-Nexus cities are very attractive as business and
cultural destinations
63. Why"Forum-Nexus"?
• The host universities are fully accredited and rank among the
best in Europe
• Students earn either 3 or 6 semester credits which can be
used for required or elective courses
• All students will participate in the workshop entitled "How to
Increase your International IQ" conducted by Dr. Hugo
Hervitz, Director of Forum-Nexus, and will be able to measure
their International IQ score by taking the IKAT (International
Knowledge Assessment Test)
64. Why"Forum-Nexus"?
• Upon successful completion of their courses all students will
receive an official diploma and transcript issued by the
European university
• The cost of the programs is reasonable, given all that is
included and the high quality of the professors, the
universities, the professional visits and the accommodation
• The students that participate in Forum-Nexus programs are
ambitious, open-minded and highly motivated and share a
desire to understand the richness of other cultures
66. July 2010:
– Summer in Europe
– Travel and study in Barcelona, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Athens and
the Isle of Rhodes (Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Greece)
– Visit Athens and cruise in the Greek Islands
– Visit the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization
(WTO) in Geneva
2010
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69. June – July 2010:
– South Africa during the
WORLD CUP!
– Travel & study in
Johannesburg, Cape Town,
Pretoria, and Port Elizabeth
– Cheer for your favorite
team
