Redlands International Summer Seminar: Insights into the US Economy Prepared for Students of the Kyiv National Economic University
July 10 - 24, 2016
The International Summer Seminar at the University of Redlands enables students to explore the varied and vibrant economy and culture of southern California. Students participate in a series of lectures to hear from experts on American business practices in such areas as finance, marketing, regulation, human resources, accounting, information technology, and international trade. Additionally, students visit companies to experience firsthand the application of business trends and economic conditions that make California an important part of the wider US and international markets. As part of the cultural program, students will attend local arts performances and sporting events, visit several of the world-famous southern California tourist sites, and make a visit to Las Vegas. The program concludes with a student Colloquium of presentations on aspects of the US economy that incorporate knowledge and impressions gained during the visit.
A sample of the variety of seminars led by faculty experts includes:
The California Economy
US Political Cycle and Elections
US Foreign Policy
Information Technology Workshop
Regulation of the US Economy
Ethical Considerations in US Business Practices
Marketing in the US
US Foreign Trade and Investment Relations
The US Economy – Private and Public Sectors
Banking and Finance in the US
Legal Structures of the US Economy
Accounting Practices and Structures for US Business
Higher Education in the US: Contexts and Populations
Site Visits A sample of past corporate and organizational visits includes:
Amazon Fulfilment Center
Port of Los Angeles
Commercial Centers
Hoover Dam
Federal Reserve Bank
Excursions A sample of the cultural program includes excursions to:
Redlands Bowl theater and concert performances
Disneyland
Hollywood
Las Vegas
Professional baseball game
Universal Studios
Dining
Students will be provided with a dining card for use for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the University’s dining facilities (see picture below). The dining card will cover all meals during the days that the group is on campus.
Campus Dining Hours:
Breakfast - 7:00 – 9:00 Lunch 11:30 – 13:00 Dinner 17:00 – 18:30
Cost
The per person fee for the Summer Seminar paid by each participant is approximately $1500 and covers the lecture series, accommodation, campus meals, ground transportation around southern California, entrance fees to all local visits and excursions, and visit to Las Vegas. The fee does not include air transport from Europe to Los Angeles nor individual incidental expenses, which are the responsibility of program participants.
Requirement documents:
- Motivation letter
- CV
- English Language Certificate
For further information on the University of Redlands, please visit our website at:
http://www.redlands.edu
СOORDINATOR PERSON:
ciam@gmail.com
+38(044) 5363019
Сentre of International Academic Mobility (room 209)