International Business Germany

May 14 - May 22, 2023

International Business Germany is a study abroad program traveling at spring break. The Germany study abroad program will focus on providing students with an understanding of the international business climate, as a complement to the Introduction to International Business course they will complete during the spring semester. The group will visit a cross-section of different types of companies in the country, to apply the concepts learned in class about international business. In addition, the program will incorporate cultural visits to sites important to the region to better understand the country and culture. University and alumni visits are incorporated wherever possible. The program will help students gain cultural and international competences so that they feel more confident in an international setting and give students an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and how other societies operate.

1-credit for HTM/MGT 3954, which can count toward International Business Minor requirements if combined with HTM/MGT 2314.

Tentative schedule

Date	Time	Activities
		Class attendance at recitations to prep
May 14	Washington D.C. to Frankfurt	(TBD) Fly Dulles to Frankfurt Fly overnight
May 15	Frankfurt	Hotel Check-in, group lunch Guided tour of Romerberg
May 16	Frankfurt	Frankfurt Stock Exchange American Chamber of Commerce visit Panel discussion with American entrepreneurs and businesspeople in Frankfurt
May 17	Frankfurt	Industriepark Hochst (innovative medical sector companies) Guided tour Frankfurt Cathedral Guided tour Goethe House and Museum
May 18	Frankfurt	European Central Bank Fintech company visit
May 19	Darmstadt	HIGHEST business incubator at TU Darmstadt Group lunch with TUD students Merck (oldest pharmaceutical company in world) Guided tour Frankenstein Castle
May 20	Frankfurt	Social Impact Lab (social entrepreneurs and local founders) IT/Telecomm business visit
May 21	Frankfurt	Pando Ventures Frankfurt (top European accelerator)
May 22	Frankfurt to Washington, D.C	Return to US, and own arrangements back to Blacksburg
		Wrap- class

Program Participants fly as a group with group flight reservations.

Approximate cost for the program is $4,675. A non-refundable deposit of $500 payable online, is due after acceptance into the program, with the balance of program fees due December 30.

Application Deadline: January 24, 2023 Cost Summary (estimated)
Pre-trip Personal Costs:	In-State	Out-of-State
VT GEO Application fee	$50	$50
VT GEO Participation fee	$50	$50
Passport	$145	$145

Program Fee:	$4,100	$4,100
Airfare	Included	Included
Lodging	Included	Included
Book/Materials/Supplies	$30	$30
Visa (e-visa for US and some other citizens)*	$25	$25
Meals (not included)	$100	$100

VT tuition & fees if you are a Spring full-time student:	$25	$25

Funds required during program:
Personal Expenses	$150	$150
Total Estimated Costs	$4,675	$4,675

*Visa costs may be higher for some international students.

Note: Virginia Tech reserves the right to make cancellations, date and cost adjustments, and other necessary changes in the program. Prices may change due to global economic conditions.

Financial Aid and Scholarships: Your financial aid eligibility can apply to this program. You must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the University Financial Aid Office. In addition, you must submit the study abroad cost documentation form to the Global Education Office at the International Affairs building, 526 Prices Fork Road, room 131. The form can be found on the Global Education Financial Aid page.

Due to prepayment on items such as air and lodging, billing may not be in sync with financial aid payouts. Please be prepared to pay costs in advance and be reimbursed with any payouts later.

Application and more information

Contact Information

Dr. Jennifer Clevenger
1046 Pamplin Hall
540-231-9609
Jcleveng@vt.edu

Ellie Walters
1046 Pamplin Hall
(540) 231-3208
leighucc@vt.edu