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NC State Summer Program: Prague MAC Session 1

Prague, Czech Republic

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Courses Taught in:	English
Field of Study:	Accounting, MBA - Business Administration
Class Standing:	MAC Student
NC State Students Only:	Yes
Type of Enrollment:	Group

Program Description:
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It's not too late to apply! Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis through March 15, 2013. Apply now while spaces are still available!


2013 Summer NC State Prague Institute Course Offerings: MAC Summer 2013 Course MBA 590 Sustainability and Business Businesses desiring competitive advantage and leadership have embraced sustainability as an integral component of their strategy. Businesses have come to the realization that they need to integrate sustainability into their strategy and implement sustainable business practices to remain competitive. Additionally, they have also discovered that in implementing sustainable businesses practices, they don’t need to do so the expense of the bottom line. This course will examine what it means to be “sustainable”, what strategies corporations employ to be sustainable as well as multiple ways businesses practice environmental and social responsibility towards their employees and society. This class is taught as a survey discovery class where much of what you will learn will come through self discovery activities and from sharing the results of your discovery efforts with fellow students. Due to the evolving nature of sustainability, this class is sustainable as many of the discoveries made during this class will be utilized in subsequent classes. Taught by: Scott Showalter, CPA (scott_showalter@ncsu.edu)			Program Dates: May 23 – June 16, 2013 Costs and Application Information: Program Costs: $3300 Non-Refundable Study Abroad Application Fee: $300 Total Program Cost is $3600 It includes tuition, Study Abroad non-refundable application fee ($300), housing (double rooms) with breakfast, field trips within the Czech Republic relevant to the program, cultural events such as opera, ballet or jazz club performances, visits to galleries and museums, a travel pass for use on Prague's public transport, a city map and phrasebook, Wi-Fi internet access and international accident and health insurance. Not included are airfare, meals (other than breakfast), personal expenses. Prague: It includes tuition, Study Abroad non-refundable application fee ($300), housing (double rooms) with breakfast, a field trip to Vienna or Munich (TBD), two evening cultural events such as opera, ballet or a jazz club performance, a travel pass for use on Prague's public transport, a city map and phrasebook, Wi-Fi internet access and international accident and health insurance. Not included are airfare, meals (other than breakfast), personal expenses. Program Description: This Study Abroad program provides MAC Class of 2013 and 2014 students an opportunity to participate in a three-week international summer experience. The program is also open to full-time and part-time MBA students Prague: Prague is a magical city of castles, cathedrals, and cafes. Since the 1989 Velvet Revolution when the communist government was overthrown, Prague, once again, became the vibrant Heart of Europe. Its central location in Europe provides easy access to all European destinations. Twelve centuries of architecture - from Gothic, Baroque, Art Nouveau, Cubist to contemporary examples adorn the medieval city. Its rich cultural history in music, art, literature and film inspired Dvorák, Kafka, Mucha, Kundera and Forma, and continues today in many theaters, museums, music clubs and festivals. Prague Institute Facilities include: Wi-Fi Internet Studios Lecture rooms Seminar rooms New computer lab Library Complete kitchens Common Room with lockers The Prague Institute is in a 13th Century building inside a courtyard just a few minutes away from the Old Town center. Application Information Early Decision Deadline: December 7, 2012. For early consideration and acceptance, the $300 Study Abroad application fee, all study abroad online forms and a $500 Prague Program deposit must be completed by the deadline. Application Deadline: March 22, 2013. $300 Study Abroad application fee and a $500 Prague Program deposit are due and all study abroad online forms must be completed. Payment Deadline April 5, 2013 Housing and Transportation Students are housed in a residential section of the city and commute daily to the Institute by the modern metro (subway) system and/or trams. Excursions and Cultural Events The historic city of Prague provides a delightful setting for this study abroad experience. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy cultural highlights (art, architecture, theater, opera) and to make a 3-day excursion to Munich or Vienna (TBD). Contact Information for Additional Questions: Scott Showalter Email: scott_showalter@ncsu.edu Phone: 919-513-0526

Contact Information For more information contact Dana Bartelt, Director of the Prague Institute: prague_institute@ncsu.edu or check on http://www.ncsu.cz The University reserves the right to alter the program format and/or costs in case of conditions beyond its control. If the program is canceled or a student withdraws, please refer to the Study Abroad Office Refund Policy for details. Contact us: study_abroad@ncsu.edu

2013 Summer NC State Prague Institute Course Offerings:

MAC Summer 2013 Course

MBA 590 Sustainability and Business

Taught by: Scott Showalter, CPA (scott_showalter@ncsu.edu)
Businesses desiring competitive advantage and leadership have embraced sustainability as an integral component of their strategy. Businesses have come to the realization that they need to integrate sustainability into their strategy and implement sustainable business practices to remain competitive. Additionally, they have also discovered that in implementing sustainable businesses practices, they don’t need to do so the expense of the bottom line. This course will examine what it means to be “sustainable”, what strategies corporations employ to be sustainable as well as multiple ways businesses practice environmental and social responsibility towards their employees and society.

This class is taught as a survey discovery class where much of what you will learn will come through self discovery activities and from sharing the results of your discovery efforts with fellow students. Due to the evolving nature of sustainability, this class is sustainable as many of the discoveries made during this class will be utilized in subsequent classes.

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Dates / Deadlines:

Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer	2013	03/22/2013	03/25/2013	05/23/2013	06/16/2013
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PLEASE NOTE: Program Start and End Dates listed on the Study Abroad website are estimates; they do not reflect the actual start and end dates for semester and year long programs. Students are responsible for obtaining the correct arrival and departure dates directly from their host institution or program provider.