The Innsbruck Undergraduate Program
European Experience 2009

This is an international experience that lets you see first-hand business operations in countries with different cultural, economic, legal, political, social, and technological environments. The courses in the Innsbruck Program let you examine contemporary issues and challenges confronting U.S. businesses at home and overseas in the new age of economic globalization. A combination of class work and field trips provides a unique chance to experience the culture, history, and business climates of many European countries.

2009 Undergraduate Course Offerings

Course	Instructor	Course Description
QM4330: Operations Management	Seongbae Lim, Ph.D.	The management of the production and operations functions will be examined. Qualitative and quantitative methods will be used to analyze forecasting, system design, quality, inventory management, scheduling, supply chain management, and project management.
BA4300A: Entrepreneurial History as Biography	Dan Bjork, Ph.D.	Cross listed as a humanities course. Emphasis on international portraits and analysis of great business leaders. Examines the historical and personal forces that shaped successful entrepreneurs.
PL3370: Global Interests and Global Cultures	Megan Mustain, Ph.D.	This course will inquire into the opportunities and challenges of living in a "global" world. Focusing upon the impact of international interests (particularly political and economic interests) on local cultures, we will investigate what might be termed the "cosmopolitan question": what does the interconnectedness of our world today for who we are and who we ought to be?
BA4300B: The World is Flat	Monica J. Parzinger, Ph.D.	Cross listed as a humanities course. E-business is interdisciplinary. It impacts not only information systems, but finance, accounting, marketing, sales, consumer behavior, law, ethics, operations, and, of course, management. It is used in not-for-profit organizations, small and medium sized companies, and individual endeavors as well as the corporate environment. In addition, it has a global reach for commerce and communication.
BA4300C: An International Perspective of Professions and Society	Suzanne Cory, Ph.D.	Cross listed as a humanities course. A profession is a special type of occupation. We will devote time to determining what is associated with professional standing as well as how and why some professions have a strong influence on other occupations. Sociological and historical interpretations of selected business and non-business professions relating in particular, but not exclusively, to Britain, France and the United States will be examined and international comparisons will be made with other countries such as Germany, Japan and Russia. An International Perspective of Professions and Society.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am not a business major. Can I participate in the program?
Yes! All majors may participate. Non-business majors should contact the program director to discuss what courses may be of particular interest to them.

How much will the program cost?
Based on last year's trip, the estimated costs for the 2009 program will be:

• $1,500.00 - Roundtrip airfare and ground transportation to Innsbruck, Austria
• $700.00 - One month Eurail Youth pass
• $2,800.00 - Housing, meals*, field trips and more
• Tuition

* Breakfast and lunch on class days and two group dinners.

Can I make my own flight arrangements, or do I have to fly with the group?
No. We will require all students to travel with the group unless special exceptions are pre-approved, by the dean and program director. Contact program director Dr. Monica Parzinger, ALK 207 or call (210) 431-2026 for more information.

Will I have free time to travel?
Yes! You can take advantage of three-day weekends and your EurailPass! You can travel to Rome, Paris, Venice, or Amsterdam, to name a few possibilities.

Do I need a passport?
You must have a valid passport. Without one, you will not be accepted into the program or classes or be allowed to board the plane for an international flight. Begin applying for a passport immediately online at http://travel.state.gov/passport.

Do I need a visa?
U.S. citizens do not need a visa for Austria, Germany, or most European countries. However, if you are a citizen of another country, you may need a visa for Austria, Germany, and any other countries that you may want to visit.

Can I receive financial aid for the Innsbruck Program?
Students participating in the Innsbruck Program should contact the financial aid office to see what financial aid they may be eligible for. Financial aid is awarded for the 2009-2010 academic year, which includes 2009 summer school sessions. Aid is awarded on a first come, first serve basis, so file all necessary paperwork as soon as possible.

Are there any scholarships available for the Innsbruck Program?
Yes! Several $500 academic scholarships are awarded each year to students participating in the program. In addition, we also award one scholarship in memory of Professor Robert Howe. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, complete the application and return it in to Dr. Parzinger by March 1, 2009 (Room 237).

Can I cancel my registration?
We are able to refund your $300.00 deposit if you cancel your registration before March 1. St. Mary's University must pre-pay for your airline ticket, Eurail pass and accommodations. If you cancel your registration after March 15, 2009, it will be necessary for us to bill you for the amount St. Mary's has paid on your behalf. Any cancellation after the start of the program may subject you to paying the entire cost for your cancelled trip.

How many classes do I take?
The five-week program is designed for undergraduate students to take 6 hours. Students participating in the two-week graduate program take up to 6 hours.

Will we meet before the trip?
A mandatory class trip orientation for all participants will be prior to the end of the Spring semester, time and date TBA.