Information

Arrival: 25.01.2009
Program: 26.01.09 - 13.02.09

Organisation

The program will start in Prague from where it moves to Vienna and Innsbruck.

Each morning session contains 4-5 academic units of 45 minutes each, one afternoon per week is free.

At each location classroom studies are complemented by relevant field trips during afternoons to meet leading experts and decision makers and visits to museums, galleries and historical sites.

Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate from the University of Innsbruck.

Lecturers are staff members of their respective universities and all are experts in their field of research.

Assessment is carried out for each of the three segments of the program. Group assignments on relevant topics will have to be carried out and presented at the end of the program in Innsbruck. A 5000 words research report on an approved topic is to be submitted to the home institution.

The program may carry up to #4 units of elective credit towards a postgraduate degree. Contact your home institution for details.

Accommodation will be provided either in dormitories or hotels. Meals are at the university cafeterias.

Host University

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Faculty of Business and Management , Innsbruck Austria

Application

Applications should be submitted to the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland (Australian coordinator of the program) at the earliest date, accompanied by a non-refundable fee of 100 AUD$.

The total number of places is limited to 30 so early application is advised. Places will be allocated strictly according to the date on which applications are received and all applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by mail.

Entry Requirements

A pass degree plus proof of a current enrolment in a postgraduate award at a recognised University.

Price of the Program (per participant)

Program price for participants from Australian universities:
EURO 1,900 (single-room package)
EURO 2,300 (double-room package)
non-refundable fee of 100.00.-- AUD$

What is included in the program price:

train fares between locations
housing in Prague, Vienna, Innsbruck from the 25th of January till the 14th of February
breakfast
farewell dinner in Prague, Vienna and Innsbruck
organised field trips and cultural field trips
entrance fees
all tuition and course material at overseas universities
access to internet, PC and library in
assistance by coordinators

What is NOT included in the program price:

air fare to Europe
meals not offered by the program
insurance, visa (one for Czech Republic and one for Austria) or passport fees
costs for internet access
5 day ski course
personal expenses

Landing and Departure

We recommend to land at Prague Airport, you’ll get flights from London, Zurich or Berlin to Prague. Airport of departure could be in Innsbruck, Munich or Vienna.

Procedure

The number of participants is limited to 30. The program will be conducted with a minimal number of 13 participants.

Applicants from Australian universities should apply through their home institution or directly to the Australian coordinator of the program:

Ms Donna Guest
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
University of Queensland
Room 370, Level 3, G.P.N. Building 39A
St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia

Phone: + 61 7 3346 9238
Fax: + 61 7 3365 4788
Email: dguest@bel.uq.edu.au

For further information about academic or institution related aspects of the ESP 2006, please contact the ESP organiser in Innsbruck:

Ms Irina Kapavik or Mr Lukas Siller
Center for Strategic Management and Leadership
The University of Innsbruck
A-6020 Innsbruck
Austria
esp-info@uibk.ac.at