Summer School "International Economics and the Future of Globalization" (6 ECTS)
Duration from 23rd
August to 6th September 2020
Who can apply: Bachelor students of
economics, business administration or political science starting their third
year or starting a master program in winter 2020
The
summer school covers an introduction as well as two parts.
The
introduction will last two days with an
integration into the Polish university system. Moreover, classes on basics in Polish language in order
to get around and becoming acquainted with Polish history, politics, economics
and culture.
Part 1
is a primer in international economics, based on the French textbook as well as
on Paul Krugman’s textbook of International Economics and the book of Hanno
Beck “Globalisierung & Aussenwirtschaft”
Part 2 will
focus on a seminar of scenario planning with the topic “Europe in a globalized
world 2040”. Students will get to know the method of scenario planning and use
this method of looking into different futures by referring to the specific
scenario of Europe in a globalized world in 2040
The programme is
divided into six days of intensive teaching (5 hours per day) and 3 days of
scenario planning and work in small groups. The programme also includes trips
to international companies and free time to do some sightseeing.
Cost – 600
euro (with an opportunity to win DAAD scholarship)
Deadline for
application: 15th June 2020Required documents:
·
transcript of records (including the GPA for the
last year of studies);
·
proof of English proficiency (min. level – B2);
·
a copy of passport or a national identity card;
·
cv and motivation letter;
·
digital photo.
Students will be selected on the basis of their GPA and motivations to
participate in the Summer School programme. The University has the right to
conduct Skype interviews with the chosen candidates.
