Globalization and its Critics
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What You Need to Know?
This traveling seminar allows you to visit and learn first hand about the world's leading economies, companies, institutions, and NGOs.
The seminar visits companies and government organizations in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, France, and England. The students visit the leading fashion and luxury companies in Europe such as Prada, Gucci and LVMH, the leading industrial companies like DaimlerChrysler and Airbus, the leading media companies like BBC, the Economist, CNN, the leading political institutions like the European Union, United Nations and NATO, the leading NGO’s like Greenpeace, Oxfam and the International Labor Unions.
The focus is on the main economic, business, and political issues arising from globalization in Europe. Should global companies adapt their products, prices, and marketing strategies to local conditions? How do global companies hire, train, and motivate employees for diverse cultural backgrounds? Paul Moran, resident director and professor of international economics at Syracuse University Madrid and faculty director of the seminar, will address these issues.
A couple of student's perpective on the program: "I wanted to first off say that my trip to Europe was one of the best experiences I've ever had. Traveling through six different countries in a month really allows you to see the differences and similarties of a variety of cultures. I honestly didn't have a favorite place, I like them all for different reasons."
“I was happy to be part of this exclusive program. I found that traveling to six different countries in one month is a challenging, but an extremely rewarding experience. The instructors prepare you with lectures and study material that reinforces the things you learn in the places that you visit. The more you know the more you can take advantage of the unique opportunities you are offered to converse with knowledgeable people that are involved in the companies, institutions, and organizations that are visited. Overall this program is built on an interdisciplinary structure that leaves the student with a multifaceted understanding of the effects of globalization on European business, government, and society. Enjoy!” – Christine M. Rutgers University
Students are required to take both of the following courses.
Globalization and its Critics
(BUA/IRP, 400/600, 3 credits, undergraduate or graduate)
This traveling seminar will start in Italy, and examine the historic development of the Italian city-states and the political philosophy of Machiavelli. City-states were economically strong because they developed competitively, and were the basis for Italy’s highly regarded contemporary fashion and design industries. You’ll visit some of Italy’s leading fashion designers such as Gucci, Prada, Luxottica (Ray Bans), etc.
In Switzerland, we will visit the United Nations, the WTO to see how major international treaties are enacted. Then, we will visit NGOs like Amnesty International and Oxfam International to see how they influence these decisions and agreements.
In Germany, we will organize lectures and presentations on the global manufacturing industry (and visit some of Germany’s leading companies such as DaimlerChyrsler, and Airbus, etc.) and then, visit Frankfurt to see how global banking (Deustche Bank and the European Central Bank) finances international trade and commerce.
In Holland, we will discuss the global branding with Heineken and global warming with Shell and Greenpeace. In Belgium, we learn about the role of the European Union (EU) and NATO in developing stronger government and defense policies. We shall also visit the International Labour Unions to listen to the problems of labour rights, child labour, etc and analyze the solutions to these global problems.
In France, we will visit a leading "think tank" to discover why the French consider themselves exceptional and different in terms of politics, culture and business. We shall also go to some of the leading French multinationals (like Carrefour, Accor and LVMH) and analyze why they have been able to create a perfect blend of art and commerce in retailing, hotels and luxury goods.
The seminar concludes in London, where we will focus on the global finance industry (with visits to Lloyds of London) and global media firms (like CNN, the BBC, etc).
Independent Study
(BUA/IRP, 490/690, 3 credits, undergraduate or graduate)
Students will have to write a long academic paper of the effects of globalization on governments, business and consumers depending upon the area of academic interest and the title of their degree. The academic study requires extensive field and academic research. Students will be expected to do the research independently and to write a research paper after the program ends.
Tomas Nunez who has directed this program for the past four years, holds an M.B.A. from the Anderson Business School at UCLA. Professor Nunez has lived, worked and traveled extensively in the countries visited during the seminar and is well connected with the businesses and institutions you'll be working with.
This program is intended for upper division undergraduate and graduate students. Students will be required to have studied an undergraduate course in one or more of the following disciplines: business, economics or international relations. Students will be required to analyze and present case studies and papers during the travelling seminar.
Participants arrange and pay for their own transatlantic flights. The program begins in Florence and ends in London. Ground transportation in Europe is arranged by SU Abroad and covered by the program fee.
Advantage Travel specializes in student fares and can assist with flight arrangements for your summer program. For more information, please contact Sally Curtis at scurtis@advantagecny.com or 1-800-788-1980.
Please note that while we encourage students to pursue flight arrangements, we would not encourage you to purchase your airline tickets before confirming that the program and courses you plan to take will be offered in 2010. Please request written notification from us that you can book your flight. You will have to present this notification if we cancel the program at a later date, and you want to be reimbursed for the cost of the ticket. .
Students are housed in shared rooms in hotels rented by Syracuse University for the duration of the program. Some rooms are doubles, triples or quads- depending on the hotel and city. Meals are not included, except for breakfast and some group meals.
| Housing begins: | May 22, 2010 |
| Program begins: | May 22, 2010 |
| Program ends: | June 21, 2010 |
| Housing ends: | June 21, 2010 |
| Application deadline: | March 1* |
* Applications received after March 1 will be considered if there is still space in the program.
| UNDERGRADUATE (6 credits) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,592(estimated) |
| Program Fee | $5,688 (estimated) |
| Total | $11,280 (estimated) |
| GRADUATE (6 credits) | |
| Tuition | $6,978(estimated) |
| Program Fee | $5,688 (estimated) |
| Total | $12,666 (estimated) |
Additional Financial Information: We estimate that students should budget accordingly for the following expenses:
Air travel: $1,200
Books & Supplies: $50
Personal: $500
Meals: $1,000
These figures are for expenses not covered in the tuition or program fee and are paid out-of-pocket.