Teach for a week in Finland and Poland (funding available)

September 2024

Calls for applications for faculty

for 1-week teaching mobility within the “Erasmus+” KA171 Int’l Credit Mobility Programme

Background

Erasmus+ is a program created by the European Union to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe and provides a variety of funding and opportunities. This program allows institutions in Europe to collaborate with partner institutions outside Europe (i.e., Canada) to further EU’s research and innovation (see background here).

Saint Mary’s University has been successful in working with a selection of SMU’s European partner schools to secure funding for faculty mobility through a call under Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (see here). This funding will allow SMU faculty to undertake a week-long teaching sojourn at those partner institutions.

Objective and expectations of a teaching visit

For teaching mobility, a minimum of 8 hours of teaching needs to be undertaken in a 5-day period. 

It is expected that, in addition to teaching activities, there will be varying degrees of discussions related to teaching and/or research with the faculty and staff of the hosting institution during the sojourn. The overall aim of the visiting programme is to create an opportunity where you can exchange good practices and to explore ways to collaborate better with an international partner not only in your own field but also at the broader institutional level.

Teaching subject

You will first review the partner institution’s program information and ensure that the subject you would like to teach (in English) is offered at the partner school at the undergraduate and/or the graduate levels. When you apply to the SMU Global Learning Office, you will provide a brief overview of teaching activities (for 8 hours) you plan to conduct at the host institution. If your application is selected, the host institution’s relevant faculty/department will work with you to finalize the plans.

Funding and travel

Each teaching visit typically consists of 5 days of teaching at the partner institution and 2 days of travel between Canada and the host country. Funding will cover part of international travel and daily stipends (see “Current Opportunities” below). Please note: While the Erasmus+ funding is generous, the amount is typically not enough to cover all expenses. Thus, grant recipients are asked to seek additional funding from other sources as needed to cover the remainder of expenses.

The host institution will provide the mobility grant directly to the participating faculty. The host institution will explain when and how the grant is disbursed.

The faculty will make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

Current opportunities (as of September 2024)

The Global Learning and Intercultural Support Office is accepting applications from SMU faculty who are interested and available for travel between October 2024 and May 2025 to teach for a minimum of 8 hours over a 5-day period (unless specified otherwise) in a discipline offered at the partner institution. The Erasmus+ teaching grants are tenable at the following partner institutions:

1.     Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (UEWroc), Wroclaw, Poland

Disciplines offered: see here

Activity type: Teaching mobility (8 hours over 5 days)

The amount and number of available Erasmus+ grants to teach at UEWroc:

1800 EUR (approx. CAD$2600) for 5days of activity + 2days of travel (3 grants)

               Daily stipend of 140EUR x 7 days (5 days of stay plus 2 days for travel) = 980EUR

               Travel subsidy =820EUR

Travel must take place during the host institution’s academic terms: Oct 2024 – mid-May 2025

2.     University of Jyväskylä (JYU), Jyväskylä, Finland

Disciplines offered: see here

Activity type: Teaching mobility (8 hours over 6 or 5 days)

The amount and number of available Erasmus+ grants to teach at JYU:

2260 EUR (approx. CAD$3300) for 6days of activity + 2days of travel (1 grant)

Daily stipend of 180EUR x 8 days (6 days of stay plus 2 days for travel) = 1440EUR

               Travel subsidy =820EUR

2080 EUR (approx. CAD$3040) for 5days of activity + 2days of travel (1 grant)

Daily stipend of 180EUR x 7 days (5 days of stay plus 2 days for travel) = 1260EUR

               Travel subsidy =820EUR

Travel must take place during the host institution’s academic terms: Oct 2024 – early May 2025

3.     LUT University (LUT), Lappeenranta, Finland

Disciplines offered: see here

Activity type: Teaching mobility (8 hours over 5 days)

The amount and number of available Erasmus+ grants to teach at LUT:

2518 EUR (approx. CAD$3800) for 5days of activity + 2 days of travel (2 grants)

               Daily stipend of 190EUR x 7 days (5 days of stay plus 2 days for travel) = 1330EUR

               Travel subsidy =1188EUR

Travel must take place during the host institution’s academic terms: Oct 2024 – early May 2025.

4.     Juraj Dobrila University of Pula (UNIPU), Croatia

No funded opportunities are available for a teaching visit at UNIPU as of Fall 2024 for the academic year 2024-25.

To apply

Interested faculty should email Miyuki.arai@smu.ca and include:

1.      the name of the partner institution of interest (rank if multiple)

2.      brief explanations of:

a.      your overall objectives of the mobility

b.      added value of the mobility for you, for the hosting institution, and for SMU

c.      content of the teaching program/plan

d.      outcomes and impact you hope to achieve (not limited to the number of students benefiting from your teaching activity)

3.      long-term interest in internationalization efforts in your teaching, research and service

4.      plans/ideas for sharing your experience as a source of inspiration for others upon return

5.      potential travel dates and

6.      a CV.

Application deadline

Please apply as early as possible and at least 3 months before the planned teaching activity.

The application call will remain open until all funded places are filled.

After your application is submitted

Your application will be reviewed in consultation with the partner institution, and a selection decision will be made within 2-3 weeks.  If selected, you will be asked to confirm with the Global Learning Office:

o   your plan for covering expenses beyond the value of the Erasmus+ grant

o   support of the Dep’t Chair and the Dean for your proposed activity and travel dates

Planning for your visit with the partner institution

The timing, aim and teaching content/schedule of your teaching visit will be finalized in an “Erasmus+ Mobility Agreement (Staff Mobility for Teaching)” which is signed by you, the SMU Global Learning Office and a representative of the receiving partner institution. You may be requested to submit additional supporting documents, and the host institution will let you know. The host institution will also explain how and when the grant will be given to you.

You will make your own travel and accommodation arrangements. The Global Learning Office can offer assistance as needed.

Upon completion of your mobility activity

·        Complete a post-return survey for Erasmus+

·        Complete an activity report for SMU

·        Discuss with the Global Learning Office plans for knowledge sharing with the SMU community

Questions?

Any questions and concerns should be directed to Miyuki.arai@smu.ca, Director of Global Learning Services (Atrium Building, Room106).

[Summer Program] LUT University Summer School 2024 in Finland

[Summer Program] LUT University Summer School 2024 in Finland

June 24-July 12, 2024

LUT University would be pleased to welcome Saint Mary’s University students to LUT Summer School to take part in their contemporary studies and experience the beauty of Finland in the summer! The LUT Summer School is a three-week academic event offering intensive courses at Master's- and Bachelor´s-level classes in sustainability, climate action, marketing, management, and inventive thinking.

About LUT University

LUT University is located in Lappeenranta, a city in southeastern Finland. “LUT University is one of the top 350 universities in the world. Recently LUT was also ranked among the top 11 best small universities across the globe. The LUT

community shares a certain attitude and state of mind. We do things differently. We look at things from unexpected perspectives, we question, and we search for solutions. We help society and businesses in their sustainable renewal. We are one of the world’s top 10 universities for climate action.”

General information about LUT Summer School:

See the program website here https://www.lut.fi/en/studies/lut-summer-school.

LUT Summer School offers an updated and exciting programme with focus on Climate Change, Sustainability, Creativity, Combination of Business and Technology. LUT also offers to study their MOOC courses https://mooc.lut.fi/ in the field of Climate Change free of charge to get familiar with how to study in LUT University before coming to LUT Summer School.

Course information

You can take a single course or combine the courses, provided that the schedules do not overlap and the prerequisites for attendance are met.

Week 1, 24−28 June 2024:

· Critical Issues in International Business and Entrepreneurship – anticipating global challenges managerially and entrepreneurially (suitable for postgraduates;

Pre-requisites: No formal prerequisites. Previous courses in entrepreneurship, international business and management are beneficial but not mandatory.

· Systematic Creativity and TRIZ Basics (suitable for postgraduates);

Pre-requisites: Preferably, students of engineering major or bachelor’s degree in non-technical studies.

Week 2, 1-5 July 2024

· Globalizing business: How to become a global company? (suitable for postgraduates)

Pre-requisites: Previous studies in international business (e.g. Introduction to International Business or International Business Strategy)

· Climate Action – Advanced Seminar Workshop Course (suitable for BSc and MSc students)

Pre-requisites: Previous LUT organized Climate Action MOOC-courses (Power to X Modules, Sustainable design and production Modules, Solutions for Carbon Neutral Transport Modules)

Week 3, 8-12 July 2024

· Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship in New Product Development (suitable postgraduates)

Pre-requisites: previous studies in business recommended.

· Sustainability transition of food systems (suitable for BSc, MSc)

Pre-requisites: No formal prerequisites. Previous courses in social sciences are beneficial but not mandatory.

Fees and costs

SMU students pay SMU tuition at SMU via the banner account. The amount of SMU tuition is determined based on the number of transfer credit hours earned from the program. The host university will not charge a separate tuition fee.

Accommodation fee in Lappeenranta Student Housing Foundation (LOAS) apartments: 1 week EUR 130, 2 weeks EUR 240, 3 weeks EUR 340 + EUR 40 LOAS office fee.

All summer school students can join an extracurricular trip to the Finland's Lakeland region. We'll admire the stunning nature around the lake Saimaa and connect in fun activities in the Saimaa Geopark. More details are here https://www.lut.fi/en/studies/lut-summer-school/social-programme. The fee is EUR 210 which includes all activities, accommodation, local transportation, all meals and water.

Cancellation policy: The LUT Summer School will retain a document processing fee of EUR 70. After 31 May 2024 the fee is non-refundable.

Students will also be responsible for international travel, insurance, $100 study abroad admin fee and personal expenses.

Immigration:

Students requiring a visa should apply for a tourist visa by contacting the nearest Embassy of Finland or consulate. For the visa application, the student has to provide a formal Certificate of Admission. As the Certificate of Admission is only issued on receipt of full payment.

Where to apply for visa to Finland: Finland is represented by Switzerland.

(https://finlandabroad.fi/web/can/where-to-apply-for-a-visa-)

Consulate General of Switzerland
1572 Av. Dr Penfield
Montréal, QC, H3G 1C4

For information on Application for Schengen visa and procedure, visit:

https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/canada/en/home/visa/entry-ch/up-90-days/documents-schengen.html.

Transfer credits:

Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/webfiles/LetterofPermission-FGSR(1).pdf for graduate students or here https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html for undergraduate students) to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.

Funding:

Available

How to apply:

Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application* by February 29 2024 to the Global Learning Office.

*To complete your application, you will:

1. fill out your Study Abroad Application (https://studio.smu.ca/s/StudyAbroadApplication2021.pdf)

2. write a one-page letter of intent (Tip: book an appointment with The Writing Centre or ask if personal statement workshops are coming up https://studio.smu.ca/wc-student-tutoring)

3. print in pdf your unofficial transcript from banner and

4. prepare your resume.

Once you have all four pieces of application documents, upload them at the application link here https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55UpfboKu5sImUe.

In addition to the above, please have two letters of reference emailed to Global@smu.ca. At least one letter needs to be written by your Saint Mary’s course instructor.

If you want to know more about what should be included in your letter of intent, or if your professor would like to know what to include in their reference letter, please refer to the Study Abroad Information Package found here https://studio.smu.ca/apply.

What happens after you apply?

If you are selected, you will be nominated to the host university by the SMU Global Learning Office, and the rest of the pre-departure steps will be explained.

Questions?

Email the Global Learning Office at Global@smu.ca.

[Summer Program] ESSCA School of Management Summer Programmes 2024 in Hungary June 24-July 19, 2024

ESSCA Ecole de Management is inviting Saint Mary’s students to participate in their Summer Programme 2024 in Hungary.

 About ESSCA

Founded in 1909 in Angers, France, ESSCA is a grande école specializing in business offering a wide portfolio of programmes and degrees in management accessible immediately after the baccalauréat or secondary school.

 Located at eight different sites including four campuses approved for non-French-speaking students in Angers, Paris, Budapest and Shanghai, ESSCA’s international curriculum can boast of an international partner network of over 279 institutions in more than 55 countries.  It is the first post-secondary French school to have received the European EPAS accreditation for the excellence of its programs, its international scope and its strong links to the corporate world.  ESSCA was accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in May 2014.

 ESSCA School of Management offers Summer Programmes for students who wish to make the most of their summer by discovering Europe in some of ESSCA’s study centers. These programs take place from mid-June to mid-July. They are intended for students in business or other disciplines and for those seeking to go international and discover new cultures.

 General information about ESSCA Summer Programme in Budapest:

See the program website here https://www.essca.fr/en/international/summer-programme

See this video https://youtu.be/hX_ls8SItMc

Specific information for Budapest Summer Programme in Hungary:

 Dates: June 24-July 19, 2024

Language of instruction: English

Target group: Graduate students in good academic standing.

 Students choose one of the following pairings:

Pairing 1: “Business Management”

• Human Centered Management and Leadership

• Economic and Business Opportunities between Europe and Asia

Pairing 2: “International business and leadership”

• International Marketing and Logistics

• Self Leadership

 Fees and costs:

SMU students pay SMU tuition at SMU via the banner account. The amount of SMU tuition is determined based on the number of transfer credit hours earned from the program. The host university will not charge a separate tuition fee.

 Students will pay an organizational cost of 55euros (approx. CAD$80) to the host institution.

Students will also be responsible for housing, most meals, international/local travel, insurance, $100 study abroad admin fee and personal expenses.

The host institution will assist with accommodation search.

 See the ESSCA Budapest summer program presentation https://www.essca.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SummerSchool-Budapest-2024.pdf  

 Immigration:

It is strongly recommended to start the visa application process as soon as students receive their acceptance letter so to avoid any delay. For information on visas, please visit the website https://ottawa.mfa.gov.hu/eng/page/schengen-visa (Tip: click on https://ottawa.mfa.gov.hu/eng/page/requirements-for-short-stays-in-hungary  to check whether you need a visa). Questions related to immigration should be directed to the Embassy of Hungary in Ottawa.

 Transfer credits:

Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/webfiles/LetterofPermission-FGSR(1).pdf)  to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.

 Funding:

Available

 How to apply:

Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application* by February 15 2024 to the Global Learning Office.

 *To complete your application, you will:

1. fill out your Study Abroad Application (https://studio.smu.ca/s/StudyAbroadApplication2021.pdf)

2. write a one-page letter of intent (Tip: book an appointment with The Writing Centre or ask if personal statement workshops are coming up https://studio.smu.ca/wc-student-tutoring)

3. print in pdf your unofficial transcript from banner and

4. prepare your resume.

Once you have all four pieces of application documents, upload them at the application link here https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55UpfboKu5sImUe.

 In addition to the above, please have two letters of reference emailed to Global@smu.ca. At least one letter needs to be written by your Saint Mary’s course instructor.

If you want to know more about what should be included in your letter of intent, or if your professor would like to know what to include in their reference letter, please refer to the Study Abroad Information Package found here https://studio.smu.ca/apply.

What happens after you apply?

If you are selected, you will be nominated to the host university by the SMU Global Learning Office, and the rest of the pre-departure steps will be explained.

 Questions?

Email the Global Learning Office at Global@smu.ca.

[Summer Program] Frankfurt Summer Universities 2024 June 23-July 6 2024

Frankfurt Summer Universities is offered at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences in Frankfurt, Germany. They look forward to welcoming international students into their summer program this summer!

Frankfurt Summer Universities also offers fun extracurricular activities for students to participate in, as well as field trips to political, financial, and architectural sites. “The city is our classroom!”

Course title:

Intercultural Communication Competence

General program website: https://www.frankfurt-summer-university.de/

Course website: https://www.frankfurt-summer-university.de/en/courses/intercultural-communication-competence/

Dates: June 23-July 6, 2024 (Session II)

Language of instruction: English

Target group: Undergraduate students in good academic standing who will have completed 2 years of Bachelor studies by the end of Winter 2024. This is an interdisciplinary course. Students and working professionals from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 Fees and costs:

SMU students pay a program fee of 850euros (approx. CAD$1,240) at the host institution. Students who are accepted before April 7 2024 will benefit from a reduced fee of 750euros (approx. CAD$1,100). The program fee covers 2 weeks of academic courses, course materials, public transportation in Frankfurt, and opening/closing events.

SMU will not charge a separate tuition fee.

Students will also be responsible for accommodation, meals, international travel, insurance, $100 study abroad admin fee and personal expenses.

You can book accommodation through Frankfurt Summer Universities (see here https://www.frankfurt-summer-university.de/en/housing/). The prices are 580euros (approx. CAD$850) for double occupancy and 450euros (approx. CAD$660) for a quadruple room (3-4 people). They cannot guarantee your preferred housing choice.

Immigration:

It is strongly recommended to start the visa application process as soon as students receive their acceptance letter so to avoid any delay.

For information on visas, please visit the website of the German Missions in Canada https://canada.diplo.de/ca-en/consular-services/visa/shortstay.

To find out if you need a visa, click on “Do I need a visa?” here https://canada.diplo.de/ca-en/consular-services/visa/shortstay#content_1.

If you need a Schengen visa, the visa process for residents of Nova Scotia will be overseen by the Austrian Embassy in Ottawa (as referenced in “Where do I submit my visa application?” here https://canada.diplo.de/ca-en/consular-services/visa/where-to-submit-visa-application/1308212.)

1. Please review the Austrian Embassy website thoroughly here to prepare your visa application: https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-ottawa/travel-information-on-austria/entrance-and-residence/how-to-apply.

2. When you book your visa application appointment, your application will be managed through VFS Global’s Visa Application Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, the official visa application centre for the Embassy of Australia in Canada.

Questions related to the visa application process should be directed to VFS Global by email at info.austria_can@vfsglobal.com or the Austrian Embassy in Ottawa at Ottawa-ob@bmeia.gv.at.

Transfer credits:

Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.

Funding:

Available

How to apply:

Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application* by February 15 2024 to the Global Learning Office.

*To complete your application, you will:

1. fill out your Study Abroad Application (https://studio.smu.ca/s/StudyAbroadApplication2021.pdf)

2. write a one-page letter of intent (Tip: book an appointment with The Writing Centre or ask if personal statement workshops are coming up https://studio.smu.ca/wc-student-tutoring)

3. print in pdf your unofficial transcript from banner and

4. prepare your resume.

Once you have all four pieces of application documents, upload them at the application link here https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55UpfboKu5sImUe.

In addition to the above, please have two letters of reference emailed to Global@smu.ca. At least one letter needs to be written by your Saint Mary’s course instructor.

If you want to know more about what should be included in your letter of intent, or if your professor would like to know what to include in their reference letter, please refer to the Study Abroad Information Package found here https://studio.smu.ca/apply.

What happens after you apply?

If you are selected, you will be nominated to the host university by the SMU Global Learning Office, and the rest of the pre-departure steps will be explained.

Questions?

Email the Global Learning Office at Global@smu.ca.

[Summer Program] Rennes School of Business Summer Programmes 2024

[Summer Program] Rennes School of Business Summer Programmes 2024

May-June 2024 (various dates)

Rennes School of Business, Rennes, France, is inviting Saint Mary’s students to participate in their Summer Programme 2024.

About Rennes School of Business

Rennes school of Business has been recognised by the leading international accreditation organisations for the quality of its processes, faculty, research and programmes, and is in the TOP 1% of the world’s business schools holding the three main international accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. This recognition is a guarantee of academic excellence and a promise to our students and partners.

Rennes School of Business looks forward to welcoming you to Rennes School of Business.

Courses:

• Consumer Behaviour: Tuesday May 21 to Thursday May 30 2024 - https://www.rennes-sb.com/programmes/summer-programmes/summer-programme-consumer-behaviour/

• Cross Cultural Management: Tuesday June 4 to Thursday June 13 2024 - https://www.rennes-sb.com/programmes/summer-programmes/summer-programme-cross-cultural-management/

• Sustainable Business: Tuesday June 18 to Thursday June 27 2024 - https://www.rennes-sb.com/programmes/summer-programmes/summer-programme-sustainable-business/

Students can join one program or multiple programs.

Target group:

Undergraduate students (ideally with 2 years of Bachelor studies) in good academic standing.

Language of instruction:

English

Fees and costs:

SMU students pay SMU tuition at SMU via the banner account. The amount of SMU tuition is determined based on the number of transfer credit hours earned from the program.

 Students will also be responsible for housing, meals, international travel, insurance, $100 study abroad admin fee and personal expenses.

 Students will have access to a list of accommodation options upon acceptance.

Immigration:

It is strongly recommended to start the visa application process as soon as students receive their acceptance letter so to avoid any delay. For information on visas, please visit the website https://montreal.consulfrance.org/Applying-for-a-French-visa-in-Canada (Tip: click on the + sign to expand information about “Applying for a visa Main steps; use the visa wizard https://www.france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/visa-wizard to check whether you need a visa and if so which one). Questions related to immigration should be directed to the Consulate General of France in Montreal.

Program brochure:

See attached, p5.

See this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJe2ob11hRM

Transfer credits:

Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.

Funding:

Available

How to apply:

Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application* by February 15 2024 to the Global Learning Office.

 *To complete your application, you will:

1. fill out your Study Abroad Application (https://studio.smu.ca/s/StudyAbroadApplication2021.pdf)

2. write a one-page letter of intent (Tip: book an appointment with The Writing Centre or ask if personal statement workshops are coming up https://studio.smu.ca/wc-student-tutoring)

3. print in pdf your unofficial transcript from banner and

4. prepare your resume.

Once you have all four pieces of application documents, upload them at the application link here https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55UpfboKu5sImUe.

In addition to the above, please have two letters of reference emailed to Global@smu.ca. At least one letter needs to be written by your Saint Mary’s course instructor.

If you want to know more about what should be included in your letter of intent, or if your professor would like to know what to include in their reference letter, please refer to the Study Abroad Information Package found here https://studio.smu.ca/apply.

What happens after you apply?

If you are selected, you will be nominated to the host university by the SMU Global Learning Office, and the rest of the pre-departure steps will be explained.

Questions?

Email the Global Learning Office at Global@smu.ca.

[Summer Program] Summer School on Sustainability and Behavioral Economics 2024

[Summer Program] Summer School on Sustainability and Behavioral Economics 2024

August 5 to September 1 2024

University of Kassel in Kassel, Germany, is inviting Saint Mary’s students to participate in their summer school on Sustainability and Behavioral Economics.  The program is offered by Uni Kassel’s Faculty of Economics and Management, and is most suited to students who will have completed two years of undergraduate studies studying Economics, Management, and other related disciplines. For additional details, see the information below.

Course outlines:

• Experiments on Sustainable Behaviour

• German course

Transfer credits:

SMU students can earn the following credits to the extent that those are applicable to their SMU Program Requirements AND with approval from the SMU Records Office via a Letter of Permission Request Form:

• ECON3901 “Experiments on Sustainable Behaviour” for the Experiments on Sustainable Behaviour

• GRMN1101 “German for Absolute Beginners” for the German course

Tuition:

SMU students pay SMU tuition as normal at SMU for the transfer credit hours.

No additional tuition will be assessed by the host university.

Non-tuition costs:

Students are expected to pay for their travel to and from Kassel and travel insurance as well as living expenses and accommodation while in Kassel.

Funding:

Available

Immigration/visa:

Depending on the student’s citizenship, they may need to travel to a visa processing centre in another Canadian city to apply in person for a visa to enter Schengen countries. Consult the German mission website here and budget accordingly.

How to apply:

Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application by January 15 2024 to the Global Learning Office.

# of students accepted:

Four (4) SMU students will be accepted into the Summer School on Sustainability and Behavioral Economics 2024.