When: to be announced in 2009
Offered in conjunction with our partners Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Toulouse and Esculea Superior International de Dirección de Empresas – Barcelona, this program focuses on culture, history, economics and business practices in France, Spain and the rest of the European Union. Special attention is given to cross-cultural communications and management, the European Union human resources regulatory environment, and the integration of European financial markets. Company visits have included EADS (Airbus), Cordorniu winery, and StorageTek.
Toulouse, France
Toulouse (population 770,000), France's fourth largest city, is located in the Midi-Pyrénées region of south-west France, midway between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. This beautiful city is known for its distinctive rose color brick buildings (hence the nickname: la ville rose) and has a very Mediterranean feel and climate.
Toulouse has long served as a center of commerce, culture and education. The city was a resting place for religious pilgrims traveling to Spain as early as the 11th century. The University of Toulouse dates to the 13th century and is the second oldest in France. Today over 100,000 students attend institutions of higher education, including our partner ESC-Toulouse, making the city a highly desirable location for business. The city is now home to Europe's aerospace industry and headquarters for Airbus Industrie. The many high-tech firms in the region complement the area's thriving agri-business.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona (population 1,510,000), the business capital of Spain, is an exciting and dynamic city. It is the political capital of Catalonia, Spain's largest autonomous region, and is located on the north-east Mediterranean coast. Catalonia is the wealthiest and fastest growing region in Spain.
Barcelona is a diverse mix of old and new renowned for its architectural and artistic beauty, its parks and vibrant nightlife. The Gothic Quarter (Barri Gótic) dates to Roman settlers but most remaining buildings were built in the 12th to 14th centuries. That area contrasts with the modernist architectural works of Antoni Gaudi (Sagrada Familia) and others that give Barcelona a distinctive appearance. Barcelona is anchored by its thriving seaport, renovated for the Olympics in 1992, and La Rambla, the boulevard that stretches from the port to Plaza Catalunya. A diverse group of Spanish and international businesses have significant operations based in or around the city.
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