EuroTech

Travel major European cities and visit some of the most innovative companies in the world to see how they are employing technology, information, and data to drive their businesses.

Six countries, nine cities, two weeks.

This 18-day seminar in Europe will start in London and go through Bruges, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Munich, Venice, Florence and end up in Rome. While being immersed in the culture of the most fascinating cities in Europe, learn how some of the largest global corporations use information to address global technology challenges.

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Explore Europe through the lens of Global Enterprise Technology.

Focusing on the workplace and culture of major global corporations, this course will provide opportunities to experience first-hand how technology and information provide strategic advantages for several global enterprise corporations as well as many non-commercial organizations.

 IDS 360/660 Global Tech: EuroTech is a 3-credit course that provides the opportunity to see those technologies in action at some of the most successful organizations in the world. Students will have free time to explore each city on their own, as well as visit cultural attractions as a group.

Class size is limited to 30 students. Any matriculated undergraduate or graduate student is eligible to apply. Preference is given to iSchool students.

Students register for and take this three credit class during the spring semester.

  • SU undergraduates pay no additional tuition charge, as long as they have not exceeded the 19-credit limit for the semester.
  • Graduate students do pay the per credit tuition charge for this three credit class.

The cost for the travel portion of the course is approximately $5,550, and includes:

  • Housing, some group meals
  • Transportation between cities
  • Entrance fees.

It also includes all activities and services for which a separate fee is not charged. The final fee will be set once airfare and other expenses have been confirmed. Financial aid is available.

Upon acceptance, a $575 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your participation in the program. This is due within 10 days. Final payment is due in January.

This is an example itinerary from a past trip.

Date Activity
Saturday, Aug 1st Depart U.S. for London
Sunday, Aug 2nd Arrive in London
Monday, Aug 3rd London
Tuesday, Aug 4th London
Wednesday, Aug 5th Travel; afternoon in Bruges, Belgium
Thursday, Aug 6th Amsterdam
Friday, Aug 7th Travel, afternoon in Brussels
Saturday, Aug 8th Paris
Sunday, Aug 9th Paris
Monday, Aug 10th Paris
Tuesday, Aug 11th Travel to Munich
Wednesday, Aug 12th Munich
Thursday, Aug 13th Munich
Friday, Aug 14th Travel; morning spent at Neuschwanstein
Saturday, Aug 15th Venice
Sunday, Aug 16th Travel; afternoon in Florence
Monday, Aug 17th Rome
Tuesday, August 18th Rome
Wednesday, Aug 19th Fly home

Questions about EuroTech?

For more information about EuroTech or your international experience requirement, please contact Kathryn Allen.