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SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMME ON EUROPEAN BUSINESS CHALLENGES

The gateway from your Bachelor classroom into the realities of European Business & Economics

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The Solvay European Summer School is intended to equip students with the state-of-the-art

knowledge and tools of the general manager operating in a European context. The program

features classes, trips, and activities designed to give students opportunities to learn about

European business challenges.

Our Summer School is a unique experience for undergraduate students, they will be able to

acquire vast amount of information and a know-how about the present economic situation in

Europe in an interactive way and discover the wonderful city of Brussels, which is known as

the capital of Europe. This is also a wonderful opportunity to build up an international

network.

During our summer school you will be attending lectures given by internationally recognized

professors and researchers from different backgrounds, while getting a taste of what the

Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management is about.

Aside from the learning experience, it is important to mention that the Solvay Summer

School is a program organized by students for students. This means that you will get the

opportunity to experience the real Belgian student life and culture as well! Alongside the

lectures, visits and and excursions that are planned just for you, all week long.

It is a great opportunity for every student, as it allows you to get new insights, knowledge and

to build new friendships from all over the world.You can attend courses relevant for your

future studies or career and at the same time enjoy the summer holidays!

“ Just have to congratulate all of you that was involved in the organization of the summer.

It was amazing. You do exceed my expectations and for all that I strongly recommend this

program for anybody” Lais F. Brazilian, in 2011

SOLVAY SUMMER SCHOOL, A MIX OF ACADEMIC

CONTENT AND LEISURE

*This schedule is given as an indication, it might change anytime.

Course content

The course aims at providing a broad description and analysis of the business environment in the European Union. The main emphasis is put on the European entrepreneurship, the geopolitical European strategy and the understanding of the European economic news. The institutional structure of the European Union will be slightly described to figure out the European framework and the students will have the opportunity to visit the European Parliament.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Solvay Summer School program the participant must fulfil the entrance qualifications for the Masters taught at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. Students from the other Master of Science programs at the Graduate School are also eligible for the course, as well as additional qualified students.

Learning outcomes

By participation in this program students will be able to improve their professional skills,

examine the academic learning in real work and build their professional network.

Certificates

We offer a certificate to students accepted to the course if the student attend 75% of the

seminars as well as pass the final evaluation.

Additional information

Language of instruction: English.

EUROPEAN BUSINESS CHALLENGES

Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is located in the middle of Europe and hosts a numerous number of international organizations, including NATO and EU parliament . The city has two official languages: Dutch and French. Many people can also speak English.

Brussels is a real student city with more than 30’500 students and contains a lot of green areas. Chocolate, beers and French fries are among the many things that will make you fall in love with this little treasure at the heart of Europe.

Ernest Solvay founded the business school in

1903. The Solvay Brussels School of

Economics and Management is ranked as the

first Belgian Business School for its master in

Management. This result is mainly due to its

demanding courses; its perfect location in

Brussels and an education program that

successfully combine management and

economics courses. SBS-EM is also part of a

full university (Université Libre de Bruxelles).

Our school has 8 competence centers and 3

renowned research centers. Solvay Brussels

School is also well known for the

participation of their students through the

students associations.

ABOUT THE TEACHERS :

Mr. Michel Allé is Non-Executive Director, permanent representative of s.a. de Participations

et de Gestion (SPDG), at D'Ieteren SA since 2001. He is civil engineer and economist

(Universite Libre de Bruxelles, ULB). He joined Cobepa in 1987 and served as Member of the

Executive Committee from 1995 to 2000. He was Finance Director of Brussels Airport (2001-

2005). Mr. Allé is Finance Director of SNCB Holding since 2005 and serves as Director of

Telenet and Zetes Industries. He is professor at ULB.

Mr. Olivier Witmeur got a Master’s degree in Business Engineering in 1991 and a PhD in

Entrepreneurship in 2008. He is a professor at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and

Management, where he holds the Bernheim Chair in Entrepreneurship and manages the

entrepreneurship center of the University. He mainly teaches Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial

Finance and Business Planning. His research is focused on the growth of the entrepreneurial

venture. He’s also the Chairman of the Brussels Council for Research and Innovation Policy and an

active member or strategic advisor in multiple growth-oriented entrepreneurial ventures.

Mr. Manuel Hensmans is a professor of Strategic Management at the Solvay Brussels School

of Economics and Management. Before joining Solvay, he was a research fellow at Rotterdam

School of Management, Manchester School of Management, London Business School and

Strathclyde Business School. He also is a research fellow at the Advanced Institute of

Management Research, UK.

Offering N°1 (limited)

PRICE 750 €

HOUSING Student room on the campus

FOOD Breakfast, Lunch and Restaurant

LEASURE Bus tour, cities visits, and EU institutions

COURSES Course Material

Offering N°2 (unlimited)

PRICE 450 €

HOUSING Not provided

FOOD Breakfast, Lunch and Restaurant

LEASURE Bus tour, cities visits, and EU institutions

COURSES Course Material

Offering N°3 (unlimited)

PRICE 380 €

HOUSING Not provided

FOOD Breakfast, Lunch and Restaurant

LEASURE No visit

COURSES Course Material

*The tuition fees and the offering above do not take into account the travel costs to reach Brussels.

OFFERINGS CHOICE:

Course: European Business Challenges

Credits: 2 ECTS, Bachelor/undergraduate level

Period: August 17-25, 2013

Application deadline: 30 April 2013

Requirements

Actual bachelors students (30 places)

Actual Master’s students (10 places)

Minimum age: 18

Language: English

Selection Process

1. Registration of the students by email (including your CV and the age of the applicant, plus the

choice of your favourite offering)

2. Confirmation of your demand for application.

3. Verification of the required criteria

4. Acceptation of around 40 applicants

Mail of acceptance

In mid-April, every applicant will be aware of his nomination. An invoice will be sent by mail and you

will have 20 days to transfer the money to our bank account.

HOW TO APPLY :

Contact email: summerschool@solvay.edu