Global Systems, Communications & E-Commerce

  Belgium

• Brussels: 
Brussels

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall; Spring; Summer; Academic Year

Description: This program is designed for undergraduates, graduates and professionals interested in information systems, cross-cultural communications, public relations, e-business, computer systems, programming, and web design. Coursework is supplemented with field trips and internships at local businesses, international organizations and/or government agencies. The program includes extensive sightseeing and cultural excursions in Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, and London. All courses and field trips are conducted in English. Depending on courseload and internship involvement, students can earn up to 22 credit units towards their undergraduate or graduate degree.

Highlights:
Host Institution - Founded in 1973, the International Management Institute (IMI) is today recognized as a leading business, diplomacy, and language school in Belgium, Brussels. The University maintains close student-faculty interaction by limiting class size to 20, and an overall enrollment of 400 students from all over the world. The language of instruction on campus is English. Brussels is the economic and political capital of Europe (capital of Belgium as well as capital of the EU), with the European Commission, European Parliament, European Investment Bank and NATO located in close proximity to the IMI campus. Belgium also has 3 official languages - French, German and Dutch -- making it the perfect location to study European global communications, as well as business, politics, culture, and languages.

Courses: Students take the required European Union Seminar (3 credits), and select 2 GSCE core courses; all other courses are optional. All courses are in the English language.

Excursions: The program includes extensive sightseeing and cultural excursions in Brussels, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Bruges, Berlin, London, and Paris.

Living: Students live in fully furnished apartments, located in the central district of Brussels, walking distance to classes. Student activities on campus include sports, academic clubs and social events with Belgium and international students.

Cost in US$: Summer=$5,875. Semester=$10,875

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Belgium Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement: The Knowledge Exchange Institute offers unique study and intern abroad programs for college and graduate students. KEI programs are distinguished by a large selection of major-specific, language and regional studies courses; courses taught in English (all locations); professional internships; transcripts and credit from an accredited university; extensive cultural excursions; housing; pre-departure and on-site staff and support; and attentive service and small groups of students.

Year Founded: 1997