Management in Europe

Course 6,112 Management in Europe (MiE) is an intensive four weeks-lasting course for guest students enroled during the Spring semester at HSG, regular HSG bachelor business administration students and selected SMU students. The course provides an insight into the business world of Switzerland and Europe.

Before the course

HSG and guest students participating in the course

Students interested in participating in the course have to go through the normal bidding process and can only participate once allocated through the bidding.

In case you are interested in taking part in the programme, please keep in mind that due to the various field trips, company visits, and the invitation of external speakers, CHF 500 will be charged per person. Participation in the programme and the admission to the exam is effective only with due payment of the bill. The invoice will be issued by the Student Mobility Office after you have been allocated to the course by the bidding.

During the course

Course overview

Course date 6,112 - Management in Europe
Course dates	27 April - 22 May 2020

The MiE consists of four topics and is distinguished with its ideal class size of max. 45 students and its interactive teaching.

Course structure
Topic		Lecturer	Dates
1	Entrepreneurial Service Management	Prof. Dr. Jörg-Michael Gasda	15 / 18 / 19 May
2	Banking and Finance	Dr. Arik Röschke	4 / 5 / 6 May
3	Framework Conditions for doing business in Switzerland and Europe	Dr. Stefan Legge	29 April / 12 / 13 May
4	Entrepreneurship	Prof. Dr. Thierry Volery	28 / 30 April 11 May

The four topics will be taught in 18 lessons each (6 lessons per day).

Company visits

Besides the four topics, the intercultural exchange among the participating students presents an important component of this programme. Therefore they will be encouraged by the social and cultural activities.

Framework Programme and Company Visits in 2020
27 April	Welcome Lunch
7 - 9 May	Excursion to Geneva and Lausanne (Cailler, UN, WTO and Olympic Museum)
14 May	Cultural excursion to Appenzell
22 May	Farewell dinner

30 April	Company Visit (Entrepreneurship)
tbd	Company visit (Banking and Finance in Switzerland)
19 May	Company visit (Entrepreneurial Service Management)

Examination

The final mark consists of two course assessments:

Written exam (80%, 120 minutes): Module 1 and 2, closed book (in English)
Logbook (20%, 3'000 - 3'500 words): Reflection if learning experience in this course (in English)